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EA Sports NHL 27 Interview – Connected Franchise, Player Feedback, Post-Launch Plans, And More
The developers at EA Sports were kind enough to answer many of our questions following the recent release of EA Sports NHL 27.

EA Sports NHL 27 Review – New Tricks, Same Ice
EA’s latest hockey sim introduces team-specific tactics, smarter AI, and a refined broadcast package, but familiar modes unfortunately hold it back.

EA Sports confirms it used generative AI voice tech for commentary in NHL 27
EA says it used AI voice technology to 'expand' recordings from commentators John Buccigross and Darren Pang 'with their full consent and active collaboration.'

Beloved EA Sports Game Returns to PlayStation 5 Today With Major Updates
An EA Sports game, referred to by fans as a ‘generational title’, has made its way back to the PlayStation 5. The game returns with some major updates and new features that have fans excited. The global launch of NHL 27 comes on the heels of numerous patches and fixes. Career Mode, general...

Four Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Divisive New Sports Title (September 11)
Icy what you did there. Congratulations on making it to Friday, people! Now, how's about another daily roundup of all the games coming to Xbox on September 11? It's a quiet one today, with only four games releasing on Xbox. Headlining the newbies is the latest ice hockey romp, EA Sports NHL 27....

Electronic Arts admits to using AI voices in NHL 27: 'This process allows us to bring more variety to the game'
EA says the AI voices were developed with "full consent and active collaboration" from in-game announcers John Buccigross and Darren Pang.

NHL 27 Under Fire Over AI Match Commentary
Wondering why NHL 27's commentary feels lifeless? Turns out that EA Sports used AI!
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Report: EA is using genAI for commentator voiceover in NHL 27
Veteran sports commentator John Buccigross claims EA showed him the tech using his voice for in-game commentary in NHL 27.

John Buccigross says EA is ‘using some AI stuff’ in NHL 27 development
To the surprise of nobody, it appears generative AI may have made its way into NHL 27.

EA Used AI To Clone John Buccigross’ Voice In NHL 27
Electronic Arts utilizes generative AI systems in its suite of development tools, and now another example has come to light. John Buccigross, the ESPN personality who joined the in-game broadcast booth for NHL 27 this year, has revealed that EA Sports used generative AI to simulate his voice in...

NHL 27 announcer admits EA is using AI for some commentary
NHL 27 announcer John Buccigross has admitted that EA SPORTS has been using AI to generate some commentary in-game, but it is making mistakes that he has to fix.
‘If it means less work and the same check, I’ll take it’: EA Sports NHL 27 commentator says AI is used for some of his lines
John Buccigross says it makes his job less tedious, and he checks the lines for authenticity
NHL 27 Is Using AI-Generated Voiceover for In-Game Commentators, John Buccigross Says
EA Sports is using generative AI to create voiceover for its in-game commentators in NHL 27, according to veteran sports commentator John Buccigross.

Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 7-11)
Including three more Xbox Game Pass titles! Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 7-11! We've got a few big releases on the way over the next few days including Halloween: The Game, Mewgenics and EA Sports NHL 27, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to three new additions highlighted by...

Start Your EA SPORTS NHL 27 Season Now With EA Play
Members can experience the all-new Connected Franchise mode, an overhauled broadcast package, and more for up to 10 hours in the early access trial. EA SPORTS NHL 27 brings the identity of every NHL team to life on the ice, in the arena, and through the broadcast. Get a taste of life on the ice […]...

How To Download The Free NHL 27 Trial With EA Play & Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Today's the day! Alongside all of the main Xbox Game Pass releases that have landed this week, we've also got a 10-hour free trial for NHL 27 as part of EA Play - which itself is included as part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier. The official release date for the NHL 27 free trial is today,...

EA Sports NHL 27 Review – All Polish, Little Progress
After a week on the ice, this is the best-looking roster update EA has ever shipped. Come read our full NHL 27 review! The post EA Sports NHL 27 Review – All Polish, Little Progress appeared first on COGconnected.

NHL 27 review: Pangful to watch
The list of what’s gotten worse overshadows anything that’s improved.

NHL 27 Review
Team-specific playbooks and a new broadcast presentation highlight the few changes to NHL 27.

NHL 27 Review: Massively Underwhelming
NHL 27's disappointing feel makes me wonder if the franchise needs to be put on ice for a bit.

Hands On: NHL 27 Is My Favourite In Years, And Reminds Me Of A Classic Xbox 360 Feature
Best since NHL 14? Even though I was born in the UK, I've always been a massive hockey fan over the years, and it all stems from playing EA Sports' NHL 98 all the way back in the big box PC days - I've played pretty much every entry in the series since. It's been a little hard to get overly excited...

EA Sports NHL 27 – 15 Big Changes That Could Make This Year’s Game Worth It
From re-built arenas and smarter AI, to team-specific tactics and revamped presentation, NHL 27’s headline additions are more than minor updates.

NHL 27 Presentation and Team Diversity Highlight Latest Deep Dive Trailer
Two of the biggest focuses for NHL 27 are highlighted in the latest deep dive trailer.
NHL 27 Reveals More About The Connected Franchise Mode
The latest developer diary for NHL 27 shows off the new Connected Franchise mode as players have more control over how the league plays out.
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