Author Bio
Matthew CoeHome Town: Wallburg, NC
Sports: Football, Baseball, Basketball, MMA
Games: I play almost every sports game.
Teams: Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, Cincinnati Reds, Appalachian State Mountaineers
OS Username: JohnDoe8865
Tags: mattc81 (XBL)
Friday, January 10, 2014
11:12 AM - January 10, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Andre Harrison
We've made it through the first round of the NFL Playoffs with plenty of fireworks. This weekend, four teams will see their season's ended with four more seeing their hopes of a Super Bowl come one step closer to reality. Our staff takes a look at this weekend's games with Madden NFL 25 giving it's simulation expertise and treatment to each game.
OS Roundtable: NFL Divisional Round Playoffs Prediction Time
Friday, December 13, 2013
07:49 PM - December 13, 2013. Posted by DustinT. Written by Matthew Coe
Free Agency in Madden NFL 25 isn't just about signing the players with the best overall rating. It's also about managing your salary cap, projecting the fit, and signing players that aren't aged out. Taking all of that into account, today we're going to take a look at the seven best free agents available to sign in Madden NFL 25. For the purpose of this piece we are going to use the default “out of the box” rosters, as everyone has access to them.
The Seven Best Free Agents Available on Day One in Madden NFL 25 - Read More
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
11:11 AM - November 12, 2013. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
Considered by some to be the best entry in the Madden NFL series on the XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3, Madden NFL 10 brought a sense that things were finally changing for the better at EA Sports. As a gamer, I felt like the Creative Director at that time, Ian Cummings, was listening to us. We were finally getting the NFL game that we deserved. Chain gangs were back, stadiums were more accurate than ever, and we had a new movement system called 'Pro-Tak.'
Now, four years later, we have Madden NFL 25, a new Creative Director, and a new direction for the series.
Read More - The Best Madden? A Look Back at Madden NFL 10
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
12:37 PM - September 3, 2013. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
With this generation coming to a close, where does EA Football (NCAA Football and Madden) stand as we prepare to see the first next-gen football games? Do you think both games are behind the curve or are they in a position of strength heading into the new generation? Read our thoughts and share your own!
Read More - OS Roundtable: Where does EA Football Stand at the End of This Generation?
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
10:13 AM - August 13, 2013. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
If you've played an EA Sports title in the last three and a half years, chances are that you are somewhat familiar with Ultimate Team Mode. The popular card mode combines the addictiveness of card collecting with a splash of fantasy football, and has been a huge hit in EA Sports' FIFA, NHL, and Madden NFL games.
Before this season, shortly after the announcement of Ultimate Team in NCAA Football, the questions began to fly about how such a mode could work in a college football game. Could such a mode be worth your time? The answer is a resounding 'YES'.
A small caveat before we get started - Ultimate Team uses the EA Servers to function, not your hard drive. If you have no Internet connection (and we ask how are you reading this) or if the EA Servers are down, you will not be able to access this mode at all. However, downtime wasn't a huge issue for me during my playtime with the mode.
Read More - NCAA Football 14: Ultimate Team Review
Monday, June 3, 2013
12:43 PM - June 3, 2013. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
We've been bombarded with tons of information on Madden NFL 25 in the last week. While a lot of what we are hearing sounds great, such as the return of Owner Mode -- we are not seeing any real gameplay up to this point.
It's doubtful the Madden team is hiding a red herring in the form of atrociously bad gameplay, but most Madden fans want to see what this year's game is bringing to the table with the new 'run-free' feature as well as the second iteration of the 'Infinity Engine.'
Here's what we're excited about and what gives us pause for this year's edition of Madden NFL 25 heading into E3:
Read More - Madden NFL 25: What's Hot and What's Not
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
10:13 AM - May 15, 2013. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
Anyone who has ever played Madden NFL knows that with each iteration there are changes. There are almost always additions combined with subtractions, whether they be game modes, features, or menu options. In anticipation of Madden NFL 25, we're going to focus on the five features that we miss the most from past editions of Madden.
Read More - The Top Five Features That Should Return to Madden
Thursday, March 28, 2013
03:32 PM - March 28, 2013. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
This past month has been a very eventful one for Electronic Arts and EA Sports. On Monday, March 18th, Electronic Arts announced that John Ricccitiello had stepped down as CEO. This was only weeks after Sim City released with terrible issues and was a company wide embarrassment. While both events may or may not be completely connected, this was industry changing news and it could perhaps signal a new direction for EA in the future.
At the same time, we are coming to the end of this console generation. Also of importance is that we are near the end of the exclusive deal between EA and the NFL/NFLPA.
If there was ever a time we could believe in the chance to see a change in the football gaming market, the end of a monopoly, and a return to competition, this is the time, right?
Read More - Don't Expect a Change in the NFL License Status Quo
Thursday, September 6, 2012
03:24 PM - September 6, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
Promises are a great tool in recruiting players to your team in NCAA Football 13. But knowing which promises to use - and when to use them - is also key.
With that in mind, which promises can you make and when is each most effective? Are there any you should try to avoid.
Let's take a brief look at how promises work in NCAA Football 13.
Read More - NCAA Football 13: Recruiting Promises Strategy
Friday, August 24, 2012
01:03 PM - August 24, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
Another season of NFL Football is upon is and with it comes the annual release of Madden. Madden NFL 13 introduces some changes, specifically to the passing game, that ensures that the QB is still the most important factor for gamers when choosing what team to use online. The new ballhawk feature will also make great defensive backs even better this year.
Some online gamers will stick with their favorite team and that is admirable. Most however, will be running with one of the seven teams listed below (plus one sleeper). With that, here is my prediction for the seven most popular teams online in Madden NFL 13.
Read More - Madden NFL 13: Predicting the Seven Most Popular Online Teams
Some online gamers will stick with their favorite team and that is admirable. Most however, will be running with one of the seven teams listed below (plus one sleeper). With that, here is my prediction for the seven most popular teams online in Madden NFL 13.
Read More - Madden NFL 13: Predicting the Seven Most Popular Online Teams
Friday, August 10, 2012
03:03 PM - August 10, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
So far this year it seems like the community is taking a "less is more" approach to the sliders in NCAA Football 13. The testing on this year's game has shown that tweaking too far in any one direction can cause different parts of the game to break. Whether it be too many dropped passes, no pass rush, or kickers who can't make extra points, this year, maybe more than ever, the OS slider makers have been more cautious in their approach. As it seems to be year in and year out with the NCAA Football games, the penalty sliders are either overpowered or completely useless.
Below I'll outline some of the sets that I like, and I hope you'll find something that helps you get the most out of NCAA Football 13.
Read More - NCAA Football 13: Top Slider Sets
Monday, July 23, 2012
12:00 PM - July 23, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends is the latest racing game from Atari. Originally scheduled to release last summer, TD:FRL takes the series out of the open world settings found in the Test Drive: Unlimited games and back to the closed circuits. With Slightly Mad Studios, of Need for Speed Shift fame, developing this iteration, does the game have what it takes to compete in the retail space with the other racing games available for XBOX 360 and Playstation 3?
Read More - Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends Review
Thursday, July 19, 2012
10:43 AM - July 19, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
2. Thomas Robinson - Sacramento
Robinson will team up with DeMarcus Cousins to help form a very intimi****** front line in Sacramento. He'll be a rebounding beast with great athleticism. He'll also be a power dunker that can attack the rim off the dribble. Robinson's athleticism and his potential offensive presence is a strong combination.
Robinson's versatile game allows him to bang inside at 6'9" while also stepping out and hitting the mid-range jumper. Fans will have a lot of fun running the pick-and-roll with Robinson. I can already see the alley oop highlights being uploaded.
The pieces are really starting to fall into place for the Kings. They are loaded with young talented players, and Robinson is a great fit, because he doesn't need the ball in his hands to be effective.
Kings fans, how do you plan to use TRob in NBA 2K13?
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
11:58 AM - July 18, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
3. Bradley Beal - Washington
Beal might be the best shooter coming out of a deep draft. His ability to shoot the three ball will really open up Washington's offense, giving the Wizards a dangerous outside threat. Beal's great shooting range combined with his ability to finish at the rim ensures that he is much more than a one dimensional shooter.
Beal's addition makes John Wall that much more dangerous by allowing Washington to have better floor spacing. That also gives Nene a chance to work inside and be more effective. Double down at your own risk with Beal on the floor.
Beal, along with Washington's other off-season additions and a young core group, gives the team's fans a reason to look forward to the future.
Wizards fans, how excited are you to add a knock down shooter in NBA 2K13?
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
10:45 AM - July 17, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Matthew Coe
4. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - Charlotte
Kidd-Gilchrist's strength lies on the defensive side of the ball as a rookie. He is a very good one-on-one defender while also being able to help off of his man and get steals and blocks that lead to the fast breaks and easy points for a team that desperately needs them. MKG should make everyone on Charlotte's defense a little better when he's on the floor.
As I've stated before, not all of his intangibles will easily carry over to 2K's rating system, so while he may have been the deserving No. 2 overall pick, he probably won't be the second most effective rookie in NBA 2K13.
That said, he should be able to finish at the rim on offense and rebound well for his position. He'll get every chance to be the face of the rebuilding effort in Charlotte.
Bobcats fans, are you anxious to use Kidd-Gilchrist in NBA 2K13?
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