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Waiver Wire Podcast 5/26
The Waiver Wire podcast is back after a hiatus as Chase Becotte from OS and I discuss some of the hot topics of the moment. Those include our thoughts on UFC 2009 Undisputed, the Fight Night Round 4 demo and button controversy, early responses to the Tiger Woods 10 demo, the first news on NHL 10, and the release of Punch-Out!!. To listen directly to this week's podcast click here. Look for an E3 preview podcast to come later this week as well as a couple of them from on location in LA for...
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USAF Thunderbirds in Madden 10
Given all the news to come in the next 10 days there won't be a Madden 10 blog next week. In its place will be the coverage coming out of E3. With that in mind lead developer Ian Cummings has just posted up a bonus blog for today following the one that went up earlier covering the run blocking improvements. The blog covers the addition of the USAF Thuderbirds and how it came about that they would be included in the game. This is a real nice touch to the presentation adding to the feel of ...
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Madden 10 Run Blocking Improvements
Despite the holiday today the weekly Madden 10 blog has made its way out and focuses on blocking in the running game. Details include new animations, what has been done specifically to change the way blocks are executed, and how Pro-Tak plays a role. The posting includes four videos putting the blocking on display. There is the added bonus of a video showing a new hit stick animation included as well. You can check it out in full here. This week I wanted to give everyone a deeper look at so...
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New Madden 10 Screenshots
Madden 10 lead designer Ian Cummings has posted some new screenshots of the game on Twitter. These are really impressive displaying the Pro-Tak in action with pile pushing. The three screens can be found in the gallery featuring the Cowboys attempting to bring down Clinton Portis and two with the Panthers vs Packers. A great deal of Madden news will be coming soon. An announcement regarding the game is being made on Thursday night's episode of Gametrailers TV. Next Monday at the EA press ...
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More UFC 2009 Videos
In lieu of news for todayas there is lots coming this week and next week with E3, I thought I'd post up some more of the online videos from UFC 2009 Undisputed. The fights are Kendall Grove (PP) vs Chris Leben (Jerkfacefave), Brock Lesnar (PP) vs Frank Mir (JFF), and the one that has been in the featured video slot with Lyoto Machida (PP) vs Wilson Gouveia (JFF). Also a very special and amusing created fighter match with our guys from very early on in career mode. (more…)...
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PFC 1 Card and League Roster
Jerkfacefave has gone through and completed the fighter assignments as well as the complete lineup card for PFC 1: Proving Ground. There are title fights for each weight class and #1 contender fights for the right to face the champion at PFC 2. There are also numerous undercard fights to start building records and reputation. Continue on to check out the full roster and PFC 1 card. (more…)...
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UFC 98 Video Preview
Over a week ago Jerkfacefave previewed the UFC 98 event taking place tomorrow night. You can read through part one and part two. Now using UFC 2009 Undisputed we have completed three of the fights as a preview. Sean Sherk vs Frank Edgar, Matt Hughes vs Matt Sera, and the main event featuring Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans. Continue on to watch the three fights. (more…)...
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EA Sports Live Appearance
To provide some advance notice I wanted to mention I'll be on EA Sports Live tomorrow (Friday). In what will become a weekly segment I'll be making an appearance to discuss news from the sports gaming world. Tomorrow expect a good deal of talk about UFC 2009 Undisputed as the release and response to the game has been in the spotlight this week. To listen to the show at 3pm ET / noon PT click here. I'll be sure to drop a reminder on Twitter prior to the show as well. Update: Won't be ta...
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