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MLB games online play update
Today Sony released firmware update v2.17 for the PS3. This update (which is applied when signing into PSN) had one intention...to improve the operating stability of some online PS3 titles. My first thought was how it seemed likely that MLB 08: The Show would be a (if not the main) beneficiary of this update. So I decided to try some games to see if there was noticeable improvement. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to have helped as the lag is still hit or miss (sometimes within each game). ...
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EA Sports moving to server-based online play?
As has been covered here thoroughly, EA Sports (and in actuality all sports game publishers) have struggled to meet even the most basic of expectations with online play. Recent titles out of EA Canada such as NHL, FIFA, and NBA Live 08 have shown some great improvements in both performance and options/modes. To date though the Tiburon titles (Nascar, NCAA Football, Madden) have been extremely disappointing in both areas when evaluating their online play. Lets go ahead and discount the lac...
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EA Making Second Push for Take Two
Recently there were some signs from the Take Two side that suggested they were preparing to be bought out. Today EA reiterated their public offer for the company this time speaking directly to the Take Two shareholders. EA has restated their $26 per share offer and has pleaded directly with the shareholders to accept the deal. The $26 per share was nearly 50% above Take Two's value before the developments were made public. The stock jumped following the news and now sits just under $26 as i...
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EA Sports planning two new IPs
In a recent interview, EA Sports VP of global marketing Todd Sitrin mentioned that there are two brand new IPs in development in addition to the the previously announced Facebreaker. It is unknown when the remaining new franchises will be revealed. My guesses would fall with the rumored MMA game and an NHL Street (which I actually fished for the level of interest on in early January). EA has shown an eagerness recently to provide accessibility and reach the casual crowd. What do you guys t...
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New NFL Head Coach 09 screenshots
EA Sports has released 22 more screens from the upcoming NFL Head Coach 09. The majority of them focus on the Colts sideline, with a few negotiation and shots of team headquarters mixed in. I've added a couple below and the rest can be found in the screenshot gallery or by checking out the official Head Coach website. For a game not slated to release until fall (possibly coinciding with the opening week of the NFL) there has been an awful lot of info and screenshots released. From what th...
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A couple March Madness 08 notes
EA is holding an online tournament with March Madness 08 which will take place on Tuesday March 18th. The prize to the winner will be an autographed Dick Vitale basketball. For details and to sign up to participate click here. With the voting on which of the six new areans will be offered as a free download closing off, there is that to go along with the likely Bracket Pack (although nothing has officially been stated on that as of yet) to look forward to on the ...
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Take Two acquisition update and no APF 2K9?
Recently a few new developments have surfaced regarding the potential takeover of Take Two by Electronic Arts. While it has almost seemed to be inevitable, a few more curious events have taken place that seem to be in line with that eventuality. A severance plan has been created in the case of a sale that would protect employees from unjust firings. Now the two biggest shareholding firms have sold off significant portions of their stock and a shareholder lawsuit against Take Two was filed...
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NCAA Football 09 Wii cover voting nearly complete
The voting to determine which mascot will be on the cover of the Wii version of NCAA Football 09 will be coming to a close on Friday March 14th with the winner being announced on Tuesday March 18th. Make sure to get your votes in here during the final days in support of your favorite mascot. Over the last few weeks it has been interesting to follow how individual mascots gained support. There have been campaigns and movements behind them through message boards and facebook groups along wi...
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