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Pastapadre NFL Pick’em
With the NFL season fast approaching it was time for me to set up the annual pickem. This is something I always enjoy especially since I've won two out of the last four years. The competition should be stronger though with an even larger group involved. This will be a straight pick'em and not factor in the spread. The low week for each person will not be dropped so it is important that you get your picks in every week. Missing one would potentially eliminate you from contention. Click ...
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NBA Live 09 Gameplay Video
A new video of NBA Live 09 in action from Microsoft's recent X08 event has been posted on Youtube. While it isn't the greatest quality it would arguably be the best representation currently available of how the game plays. No, it isn't highlight footage cut together that makes it appear you can score at will on offense as many have griped about. Continue on to view the video which features Oklahoma City @ Toronto and runs for nearly five minutes. (more…)...
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Full Details on Patch #2 for Madden 09
Details on items that have been fixed with the second patch for Madden 09 are the topic of a brand new blog posted by producer Ian Cummings on the Madden 09 website. Included are the disconnects that have been plaguing online, franchise progression, fixed exploits including the WR Direct Snap and Deep Ball glitches, field degradation, and gameplay improvements. Most of the gripes consumers have had with the game look as though they'll be addressed in the coming patch. Not sure there is much ...
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Madden 09 All-Play Impressions
Although NCAA Football 09 began the All Play line of games for the Wii, the first true game to actually represent the ideals is Madden 09. In stark contrast to NCAA, Madden is a fully featured game and is being received well by consumers along with reviewers. Continue on to read my full thoughts on the game including several videos showing off gameplay from the various modes. (more…)...
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PP Online Dynasty Update Weeks 7-10
With the new patch out the hope was that the ability to view dynasties on EA Sports World would be ready to go, but alas that appears to still be a few weeks off from happening. For anyone who will be interested there may be a couple slots opening up once the first season is completed. Make sure to monitor the forum for any news on that. There are now only a few weeks to go until the Conference Championships, Bowl games, and the awards being handed out. Things are shaping up for an exciti...
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The Line Drive
The NFL Head Coach 09 demo is now available for the PS3. I'm not sure how well a game like this is going to translate to the demo. At least it offers the opportunity to get a feel for it through the first full week of the season controlling the Colts including practices and the opening game against the Bears. A five minute long gameplay video of NBA Live 09 has been posted by Gamersyde. This is a pretty good opportunity to see the game in action for an extended period of time. It do...
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NFL Head Coach 09 Patch Details
NFL Head Coach 09 producer Josh Looman has confirmed that a patch will be coming for the game via a post on the official forum. The patch is still being worked on which essentially would put it at least a month away from going live. Among the issues being addressed are the two widely seen as the biggest, that is the play creator bug within career mode that led to injuries never healing and the ability to call plays during a two minute drill. Continue on to view the full details. (more...
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NBA Live 09 Online Play Producer Blog
Heading up the online portion of the NBA Live series is Julien Carron. He has posted a new producer blog detailing just about everything to do with online play in Live 09. Everything from their online philosophy down to the specific details of what they've done for this year is discussed. The blog includes screenshots and walk throughs of Online Team Play, standard head-to-head games, online leagues, the new Player HUB, and the EA Locker. This is a pretty in-depth look at what to expect i...
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