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Madden Training Tips
OK, so you’ve started up a new franchise and you’re ready to turn your team into the next dynasty. You’re going to have to get it done on Sundays, but first you need to learn how to get it done on the practice field. Here are a few tips to help you master some of the drills,
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NHL 09 Hockey 101: New Defensive Moves
Welcome back hockey fans to the first 09 edition of NHL 101, the class where we discuss the dos and donts of gameplay in EAs NHL series.With NHL 09 fresh off the delivery truck and now presently in your console you are probably knee-deep in some vulcanized rubber. You probably have many questi
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Winning the Recruiting Wars in NCAA Football 09
So you want to become the next Nick Saban or Steve Spurrier by landing those highly sought after recruits successfully? It’s not very difficult at all for the more elite programs in the game to have a top 10 recruiting class every year; however, the mid- to low-tier teams can sometimes s
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Five Defensive Tips for NBA Live 09
As a seasoned veteran of the NBA 2K series the last 9 years, it should come as no surprise that learning how to play NBA Live 09 was a bit of a struggle. As many of you know, Live 09s control scheme takes some getting used to, and is a completely new experience to many, even those who have pla
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NCAA Football Defensive Playcalling: 4
As an assistant football coach, one of the biggest perks to playing NCAA (and Madden) is coming up with ideas based on plays I see in the game. I take pride in the fact that my team hasnt given up a touchdown over the course of four games largely because of some contain assignments Ive been te
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NHL 09 Dynasty Tips
This article is for those newer NHL gamers who have been pulled into NHL 09 by the EASHL. The online component is excellent for sure, but what to do when you are online and none of your fellow club members are on? Well you could delve into Be A Pro mode, but I would advise against that since i
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NBA 2K9 Team Up Strategy
If youve played Team Up mode in NBA 2K9 like I have, you’ll see that it can be an awesome experience. If you haven’t because of the online issues in the game, feel free to complain about them until the problems are fixed. If you can play five-on-five right now or plan to when it wo
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Defensive Playcalling in NCAA Football 09: Part Two
This is the second part of my look at defensive playcalling in NCAA Football 09 (first part here). This week, some of the "stack" defenses are in the spotlight. Specifically, I’ll be looking at the 5-2 Normal, the 46 Bear and the 4-4 Split. There are a few more "stack"
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Tips for New Motorbike Riders
Due to the imminent release of MotoGP 08 on PS3 and Xbox 360, I thought it would be a good time to look at the technique required in the more simulation-oriented motorcycle racers. I must preface this by saying that there are many different methods that will help you accomplish the goal of bei
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Four NBA Live 09 Offensive Strategies
Now that Ive focused on the defensive side of the ball, its time to focus on some offensive strategies that will keep you competitive against even the best of teams, CPU and human alike. As with defense, Live 09s offensive game is tricky to master. From the Quickstrike moves, to the Ankle Brea
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Perfecting Your Option Attack
The option has always been a friend of mine. It is the most dynamic, potentially game-changing play in all of football. A well-timed pitch can mean six points; an ill-timed flick of the wrist can mean six the other way. I have always been enamored with the option play, which is probably a reas
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Quick
It has been a good while now, and the verdicts are in. Some say that NBA 2K9 is the best representation of video game basketball ever, while others say it is far from that. Either way, many feel that it is entirely too easy to score (and get scored on). Slider tweaks may fix some of the high p
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NHL 09: How to Become a Better EASHL Teammate
People Person -- As the lead NHL® 09 Profile complete an OTP game with 10 players (Acquired 9/28/2008)It took me over two weeks to get that achievement; and it didnt take me that long due to a lack of effort. Rather, it was because of the generation of "my way or the highway" pl
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FIFA 09 Manager Mode: Become the Next Wenger
Normally no one would raise an eyebrow when they heard that Arsenal whooped on Wigan in a Carling Cup match. But this victory wasn’t particularly noteworthy because of how Arsenal did it, (although that was also impressive) it was noteworthy because of whom Arsenal did it with. Facing a
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NBA 2K9: Tips to Improve Your Offensive Game
Last time, I gave you guys some defensive tips. However, in the game of basketball, it doesn’t matter how good your D is if you can’t put the ball in the hole. Here are a few tips to make sure your offensive game is top notch too.Know Your PlayersIt is imperative to learn the roste
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Nine Young Players to Build Your FIFA Team Around
One of the more entertaining things to do in FIFA 09 is take control of a team in a second (or lower) division and try to get it promoted to the top-flight league.It will take at least a couple of seasons to get the team -- not only in a position to contend for promotion -- but to also be tale
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How to Run a Successful NBA 2K9 Online League
In recent years, one of NBA 2K’s most prized assets has been its interface for online leagues. Although not as popular as the ranked games, true NBA 2K gamers love to play in online leagues. The league I manage, Sim City Leagues, has enabled me to really reap the benefits of the online l
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The Noob Guide to Pitching
Now that both MLB 2K9 and MLB 09: The Show are available, gamers may need to work on their pitching strategies in order to have success in these games. While both games have different pitching controls, the general strategies consumers should use against opposing batters are relatively similar
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NHL 09: How You Can Keep Playing Aggressive Hockey Post
One of the major criticisms facing NHL 09s recently released patch is how it has allegedly turned the game into a "pansy" representation of the sport, which favors slow, deliberate strategy over the aggressive type of play that dominated the game prior to the second patch.This articl
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Five Tips When Building a Playoff
Now that many people have had a chance to pick up a copy of MLB 09: The Show or MLB 2K9, they may be thinking about starting a franchise and drafting their very own team. However, the most important question faced by these new general managers is what kinds of players would be best for a playo
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