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UFC Extends Licensing Agreement With EA Sports Until 2030

UFC 4UFC games will be running through EA Sports for the foreseeable future. On Thursday, EA Sports announced that they had signed a multi-year renewal of their partnership to continue being the exclusive home of UFC games until 2030. “We’re thrilled to extend our more than 10-year partnership with the UFC as we continue to build […]

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UFC games will be running through EA Sports for the foreseeable future.

On Thursday, EA Sports announced that they had signed a multi-year renewal of their partnership to continue being the exclusive home of UFC games until 2030.

“We’re thrilled to extend our more than 10-year partnership with the UFC as we continue to build one of the fastest-growing sports franchises in the world, based on the rapidly expanding sport of MMA,” Cam Weber, Executive Vice President & Group GM, EA SPORTS said in a press release.

“This agreement will allow us to push the creative boundaries of mixed martial arts video games and connect millions more around the world to the culture of the sport.”

The latest installment from EA Sports was UFC 4 which released August 14 and features middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and BMF champion Jorge Masvidal on the cover.

Although there have been complaints about the gameplay as well as the overall roster, UFC 4 has still been a major success as a whole.

As per the press release, “fans played more than 64 million simulated UFC fights during the EA SPORTS UFC 4 launch week, a 125 percent year-over-year increase compared with the previous edition, EA SPORTS UFC 3.”

What do you make of this news?

VIDEO | EA Sports Release Trailer For UFC 4

EA SportsEA Sports have released a two-minute trailer for the UFC 4 video game which will be in stores from August 14. UFC 4 is the latest installment by EA Sports which was set to be revealed during the UFC 251 pay-per-view event taking place tonight in Abu Dhabi. It now appears the gaming giants have […]

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EA Sports have released a two-minute trailer for the UFC 4 video game which will be in stores from August 14.

UFC 4 is the latest installment by EA Sports which was set to be revealed during the UFC 251 pay-per-view event taking place tonight in Abu Dhabi. It now appears the gaming giants have decided to release the trailer a few hours early.

Last week the cover for UFC 4 was allegedly released, it featured UFC superstars Jorge Masvidal and Israel Adesanya. That leak seems to have been genuine as both Masvidal and Adesanya feature prominently in the official EA trailer promoting the game.

Another rumour that has been confirmed is the fact Tyson Fury will be a playable character in the game. Both he and his British rival Anthony Joshua will be available to anyone who decides to pre-order UFC 4. Check out the UFC 4 trailer below.

Is Sage Northcutt In The Upcoming “UFC 2” Video Game?

Sage Northcutt’s sudden rise through the ranks hit a wall when he was submitted by Bryan Barberena earlier this year.

But Northcutt has vowed to get back to training and return.

Does that mean the talented youngster will be part of the active ro…

Sage Northcutt

Sage Northcutt’s sudden rise through the ranks hit a wall when he was submitted by Bryan Barberena earlier this year.

But Northcutt has vowed to get back to training and return.

Does that mean the talented youngster will be part of the active roster for EA Sports’ “UFC 2” video game that is released on Tuesday? Northcutt seems to believe so.

EA Sports UFC 2 Closed Beta Registration Now Open

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://youtu.be/ITteOdFBu5I

UPDATE:

EA is aware that people who should be eligible for the beta, having opted in last week, are being told by the registration page that they’re ineligible. They’re currently working on the issue and are hopeful that it will be fixed soon.

ORIGINAL POST:

Last week, we reported that EA Sports was pushing fans (specifically, owners of 2014’s EA Sports UFC) to opt-in to their UFC mailing list to get first dibs on a special announcement, believed to be some kind of beta access. Today, the official EA Sports UFC site added a frequently asked questions page for the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2 closed beta, which then links to a registration page. There’s also an associated help page on Help.EA.com. So, what are the details that you need to know?

  • It’s a closed beta, with only EA Sports UFC owners in North America eligible to participate.
  • You must register by January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • The beta lasts from January 28th to February 4th, with the full retail release of the game dropping on March 15th.
  • It will be an 11 gigabyte download, and you cannot pre-load it.
  • Game modes included are Quick Fight (online and offline exhibitions lasting three or five rounds with welterweight fighters available), UFC Ultimate Team (make a team of five created fighters that you use online, upgrade, etc.), Practice Mode (self-explanatory), and Skill Challenges (mini-games to help you develop your skills).
  • Nothing from Ultimate Team will carry over to the official release of the game.

The help page also irons out some additional details:

  • Select EA SPORTS UFC players in North America (United States and Canada) who opted in to receive EA emails will receive an email at the address associated with their EA account.
  • Your email invite will include a link where you can register for your chance to get an EA SPORTS UFC 2 Beta code.
  • Selected players who successfully registered for the Beta will receive a second email around January 28 with a Closed Beta access code for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://youtu.be/ITteOdFBu5I

UPDATE:

EA is aware that people who should be eligible for the beta, having opted in last week, are being told by the registration page that they’re ineligible. They’re currently working on the issue and are hopeful that it will be fixed soon.

ORIGINAL POST:

Last week, we reported that EA Sports was pushing fans (specifically, owners of 2014’s EA Sports UFC) to opt-in to their UFC mailing list to get first dibs on a special announcement, believed to be some kind of beta access. Today, the official EA Sports UFC site added a frequently asked questions page for the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2 closed beta, which then links to a registration page. There’s also an associated help page on Help.EA.com. So, what are the details that you need to know?

  • It’s a closed beta, with only EA Sports UFC owners in North America eligible to participate.
  • You must register by January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • The beta lasts from January 28th to February 4th, with the full retail release of the game dropping on March 15th.
  • It will be an 11 gigabyte download, and you cannot pre-load it.
  • Game modes included are Quick Fight (online and offline exhibitions lasting three or five rounds with welterweight fighters available), UFC Ultimate Team (make a team of five created fighters that you use online, upgrade, etc.), Practice Mode (self-explanatory), and Skill Challenges (mini-games to help you develop your skills).
  • Nothing from Ultimate Team will carry over to the official release of the game.

The help page also irons out some additional details:

  • Select EA SPORTS UFC players in North America (United States and Canada) who opted in to receive EA emails will receive an email at the address associated with their EA account.
  • Your email invite will include a link where you can register for your chance to get an EA SPORTS UFC 2 Beta code.
  • Selected players who successfully registered for the Beta will receive a second email around January 28 with a Closed Beta access code for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

EA Sports UFC 2 Closed Beta Registration Now Open

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://youtu.be/ITteOdFBu5I

UPDATE:

EA is aware that people who should be eligible for the beta, having opted in last week, are being told by the registration page that they’re ineligible. They’re currently working on the issue and are hopeful that it will be fixed soon.

ORIGINAL POST:

Last week, we reported that EA Sports was pushing fans (specifically, owners of 2014’s EA Sports UFC) to opt-in to their UFC mailing list to get first dibs on a special announcement, believed to be some kind of beta access. Today, the official EA Sports UFC site added a frequently asked questions page for the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2 closed beta, which then links to a registration page. There’s also an associated help page on Help.EA.com. So, what are the details that you need to know?

  • It’s a closed beta, with only EA Sports UFC owners in North America eligible to participate.
  • You must register by January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • The beta lasts from January 28th to February 4th, with the full retail release of the game dropping on March 15th.
  • It will be an 11 gigabyte download, and you cannot pre-load it.
  • Game modes included are Quick Fight (online and offline exhibitions lasting three or five rounds with welterweight fighters available), UFC Ultimate Team (make a team of five created fighters that you use online, upgrade, etc.), Practice Mode (self-explanatory), and Skill Challenges (mini-games to help you develop your skills).
  • Nothing from Ultimate Team will carry over to the official release of the game.

The help page also irons out some additional details:

  • Select EA SPORTS UFC players in North America (United States and Canada) who opted in to receive EA emails will receive an email at the address associated with their EA account.
  • Your email invite will include a link where you can register for your chance to get an EA SPORTS UFC 2 Beta code.
  • Selected players who successfully registered for the Beta will receive a second email around January 28 with a Closed Beta access code for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://youtu.be/ITteOdFBu5I

UPDATE:

EA is aware that people who should be eligible for the beta, having opted in last week, are being told by the registration page that they’re ineligible. They’re currently working on the issue and are hopeful that it will be fixed soon.

ORIGINAL POST:

Last week, we reported that EA Sports was pushing fans (specifically, owners of 2014’s EA Sports UFC) to opt-in to their UFC mailing list to get first dibs on a special announcement, believed to be some kind of beta access. Today, the official EA Sports UFC site added a frequently asked questions page for the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2 closed beta, which then links to a registration page. There’s also an associated help page on Help.EA.com. So, what are the details that you need to know?

  • It’s a closed beta, with only EA Sports UFC owners in North America eligible to participate.
  • You must register by January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • The beta lasts from January 28th to February 4th, with the full retail release of the game dropping on March 15th.
  • It will be an 11 gigabyte download, and you cannot pre-load it.
  • Game modes included are Quick Fight (online and offline exhibitions lasting three or five rounds with welterweight fighters available), UFC Ultimate Team (make a team of five created fighters that you use online, upgrade, etc.), Practice Mode (self-explanatory), and Skill Challenges (mini-games to help you develop your skills).
  • Nothing from Ultimate Team will carry over to the official release of the game.

The help page also irons out some additional details:

  • Select EA SPORTS UFC players in North America (United States and Canada) who opted in to receive EA emails will receive an email at the address associated with their EA account.
  • Your email invite will include a link where you can register for your chance to get an EA SPORTS UFC 2 Beta code.
  • Selected players who successfully registered for the Beta will receive a second email around January 28 with a Closed Beta access code for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

Jon Jones Snags Cover of EA SPORTS UFC Video Game, Officially Dooms Career

Start placing your bets on Glover Teixeira to win big, Potato Nation, because Jon Jones just done screwed up the rest of his career.

The curse of the EA Sports cover is an urban legend as old as time itself, predating that of the Sasquatch, the choking Doberman, Bloody Mary, Paul Harris (a.k.a The Brazilian, Ankle-Eating Sasquatch), and even The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs. Unlike all of those other legends, however, the EA Sports Cover Curse has been proven to be 100% true. And it appears that Jon Jones — insolent, arrogant Jon Jones — has decided to doom his career to an endless string of injuries and underwhelming performances by appearing on the cover of EA’s inaugural UFC game. Said Jones in a press release:

It’s another one of those surreal moments, one of those moments you just have to step back and pinch yourself and realize I’m not dreaming. I’m trying to achieve it all. I’m trying to start a precedent for fighters of the future. I’m trying to give people a lot to live up to. This means a lot to me.

It was additionally revealed that Entwal Armoris, the pagan God of misfortune and pestilence embodied by the EA curse, will be joining Jones on next year’s cover. That’s him shrouded in darkness to Jones’ right…(*checks earpiece*)…I’m sorry, I’m being told that the shadowy figure is not actually Entwal Armoris, but a placeholder for a fighter who will be voted in by the fans at UFC.com/covervote. I’m also being told that there is no pagan God of misfortune or pestilence. I apologize for misleading you.

We’ve thrown a preview of EA SPORTS UFC after the jump. Check it out and then pray that I never have to write about video games again.

Start placing your bets on Glover Teixeira to win big, Potato Nation, because Jon Jones just done screwed up the rest of his career.

The curse of the EA Sports cover is an urban legend as old as time itself, predating that of the Sasquatch, the choking Doberman, Bloody Mary, Paul Harris (a.k.a The Brazilian, Ankle-Eating Sasquatch), and even The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs. Unlike all of those other legends, however, the EA Sports Cover Curse has been proven to be 100% true. And it appears that Jon Jones — insolent, arrogant Jon Jones — has decided to doom his career to an endless string of injuries and underwhelming performances by appearing on the cover of EA’s inaugural UFC game. Said Jones in a press release:

It’s another one of those surreal moments, one of those moments you just have to step back and pinch yourself and realize I’m not dreaming. I’m trying to achieve it all. I’m trying to start a precedent for fighters of the future. I’m trying to give people a lot to live up to. This means a lot to me.

It was additionally revealed that Entwal Armoris, the pagan God of misfortune and pestilence embodied by the EA curse, will be joining Jones on next year’s cover. That’s him shrouded in darkness to Jones’ right…(*checks earpiece*)…I’m sorry, I’m being told that the shadowy figure is not actually Entwal Armoris, but a placeholder for a fighter who will be voted in by the fans at UFC.com/covervote. I’m also being told that there is no pagan God of misfortune or pestilence. I apologize for misleading you.

We’ve thrown a preview of EA SPORTS UFC after the jump. Check it out and then pray that I never have to write about video games again.

–J. Jones