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The DNA of a Trade
Lets look at the early returns from the Allen Iverson - Chauncey Billups swap through the latest in NBA Live 09 DNA via 365. As the year goes on it'll display a more precise picture of how the trade changed the Nuggets and Pistons but it's interesting to look at it even on the basis of the first couple games. Will the teams adapt more to the new player or the players to the system? (more…)...
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Spots Open in Online Dynasty
There are now several spots open in the PP NCAA Football 09 online dynasty and I'm hoping to take on a few new owners. We are currently about 3/4 of the way through the second season and advancing at a rate of about every other night. You can check up on the dynasty through EASW at this link and putting in pastapadre as the commissioner (though the game results are often displayed with reverse outcome). For anyone who is interested in joining the dynasty (360) leave your gamertag in the c...
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NCAA Basketball Info Rolling In
Fred over at SportsGamer has received a copy of NCAA Basketball 09 and is providing a good deal of content. Included are screenshots and video highlights via EA Sports World which you'll have to view in the respective thread as they are not visible via the main areas of EASW as of yet. There are also basic impressions and dynasty details, lists of all the classic teams included, and the chance to ask questions about the game or ratings. Questions and Impressions EASW Vids and Screens Ra...
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Madden 09 Roster Update #11 Details
Here are the details on the next roster update for Madden 09 which is set to be out on Friday. Included are all the transactions, ratings up/down, and injuries for the 11th update of the season. Not sure there is anything as significant in this as in prior ones with the possible exception of DeAngelo Hall joining the Redskins. Impressively they were able to jump on the latest transactions even including a signing that was announced only hours ago (Jason Babin with the Chiefs). (more&hell...
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Next EASHL Night
With the NHL 09 patch (details here) now out I wanted to arrange for another EASHL night. Hopefully Club Pasta Padre can string together a couple more wins. So meet up in the the dressing room beginning at 8et/5pt on Friday night. If you would like to join in and need an invite to the club (360) go ahead and leave your gamertag in the comments and I'll get that out before start time. I'm looking at recording at least one of the games and posting it up on the site over the weekend....
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MLB 2K9 Cover Goes to Tim Lincecum
Only hours after posting up the top candidates for the baseball game covers 2K Sports revealed their selection and cover art. It is Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants. With an 18-5 record and 2.62 ERA he was dominant on a poor team. He was selected to the All-Star team and was likely to be the starter but missed the game due to an illness. Earlier today he was announced as the NL Cy Young Award winner. I left Lincecum out of my preview thinking he wasn't recognizable enough, especia...
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MLB Cover Candidates for 09
Last year the cover athletes for the baseball titles were announced by 2K Sports and SCEA in early December. In all likelihood the decisions on who will make the covers of MLB 2K9 and MLB 09: The Show have already been made and if not then the process is currently nearing finalization. The players who will receive the covers will likely be revealed next month. So lets take a look at who the most likely candidates are. Make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments on who you would most ...
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Live 365 Subscription Sign of Industry Wide Trend
While NBA Live 09's 365 feature is free to those who purchase the game new with the code that is included in the packaging, much discussion has taken place regarding how those who pick up the game used need to purchase the code separately ($10) in order to access the feature. Over the past couple years the industry has been looking at ways to reduce the negative effect that the used game market is having on them. The structure of how EA is offering 365 is one way to accomplish that and we...
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