NHL 16 to Join the EA Access Vault
EA has had huge success on Xbox One with their EA Access program. This program (for a monthly subscription fee) allows gamers to play EA games earlier than non-subscribers, as well as play any game of their choosing that is in “The Vault,” which features EA games spanning the current console generation. The most recent game to join The Vault was the latest iteration of the only hockey video game series, NHL 16.
EA had this to say in a press release about the new addition to The Vault:
EA Access members can sharpen their skates and prepare for puck drop as EA SPORTS™ NHL® 16 joins The Vault, a growing collection of more than 15 great EA games that members can play as much as they want on Xbox One. NHL 16 is built with more fan involvement than ever before, delivering more balance and control at every position and an unrivaled game day atmosphere. EA Access members can lace up and join a team to play together and win together.
Hockey fans will discover the most requested features and game modes in NHL 16. Jump into the heart of a team and join 6 v.6 Online Team Play or the fan-favorite EA SPORTS Hockey League, redesigned in NHL 16 with an all-new player class system for a more competitive and balanced experience. Fans looking to dive into single player modes will discover a new Be A Pro progression system where how they play on the ice shapes who they become in the NHL. Be A GM introduces an all new player morale system and now fans can play through single player offline seasons in Hockey Ultimate Team.
The Vault features over 15 EA games including Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 16, Battlefield 4™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 15 and Dragon Age™: Inquisition. In addition to Vault access, members also get to be the first to play new EA games, like the upcoming Mirror’s Edge™ Catalyst, and save 10% on EA digital purchases on Xbox One. Learn more at https://www.ea.com/eaaccess.
Rocket League’s New Basketball Mode to Debut in April
Rocket League, the game that features car soccer, has been a mega hit since its release in July 2015. There have been downloadable content add-ons like the DeLorean (from the Back to the Future movie series) and the Batmobile (this version is from the Batman vs. Superman movie released this month), as well as the addition of new game modes.
Along with the usual soccer version of Rocket League, developer Psyonix has added “Snow Day,” which makes the field ice instead of grass or concrete, and switches out the ball for a puck, changing Rocket League from soccer with cars to hockey with cars. The latest new mode to be released was “Rocket Labs,” which changed the layout of the arena from the traditional oval-shaped one, to three very unorthodox arenas.
About a month ago, Psyonix teased a new basketball mode to be added to the game, to go along with the hype and excitement involved with March Madness. Other than the announcement and a teaser image, there were no details about the game’s newest mode. Earlier today (March 29, 2016), Psyonix shared a gif on Twitter (seen below) along with the news that the mode will be called “Dunk House.”
Break some axles in the Dunk House this April! #RocketLeagueHoops pic.twitter.com/VA23YUEEXM
— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) March 29, 2016
The mode makes the goal shaped more like a hoop than a traditional soccer goal, so if you need to work on your aerial hits, get practicing. Dunk House will be available for all platforms (PS4, Xbox One, and PC) this April.
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