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MLB 2K8 IGN hands-on and videos
IGN has posted up the first hands-on preview and four short gameplay clips for MLB 2K8. The improvements to the gameplay and new mechanics are the main focus of the preview. When people think of baseball they think of four key elements: batting, pitching, fielding, and throwing. 2K Sports has changed the way you'll be doing each of these for MLB 2K8. Graphically the game doesn't seem to have the same edge it did last year and that could be due to the improved framerate and having to make c...
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NBA Live 08 OTP night one
This evening brings the first PP NBA Live 08 OTP night (360) and thanks to the voting we have the matchups for the two scheduled games. The time to be there is 5pt/8et with the first game starting up promptly (even if not completely full). Head to the user created room pastapadre and the password will be OTP. From there I will create the game and send invites. I believe I'll have to invite from my friends list so once in the room and situated send me a friend request if you aren't already...
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Fake Madden 08 press release making the rounds
Late Thursday a supposed press release for Madden 08 began showing up on various forums and was posted at this site. In it a patch is detailed that would address online "tactics" being exploited by users and changes made to gameplay and options in order to address those issues. However it appears that this "press release" is simply an attempt at parody. There are several reasons to believe this is the case. No such press release has been distributed It contains grammar/spelling erro...
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MLB 2K8 achievements revealed and media expected on 1/25
IGN has posted up the list of Xbox 360 achievements for MLB 2K8. You can read the entire list here. The achievements incorporate some of the new features such as the pitching mechanics, player cards, and online game types. It is also mentioned that they will have updated hands-on impressions, screenshots, and videos tomorrow evening (Friday 1/25)....
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Prizefighter release date speculation
Don King: Prizefighter has been added into the Gamestop/EB database and is listed with a tentative release date of Tuesday April 1st. While this isn't a confirmed date generally it is a good indication when a game is added in this close to its proposed release window. Prizefighter was expected to be released in April it was just unknown what Tuesday it would fall on. The 360 version is listed at $59.99 and $29.99 for the DS. In what must be an error (and it was, it has since been updated ...
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Downloadable content being prepared for MM08
Last year March Madness had the well received "Selection Sunday Bracket Pack" downloadable content that included the official 65 team bracket with accurate seedings for tournament play, the Final Four court, and updated team ratings. That went for a very reasonable 250 MS points (approximately $3). There hasn't been specific news yet regarding a "Bracket Pack" this year but it seems likely that it will be done again. What I have found out is that an authentic arena is going to be added to...
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MLB 08: The Show Blog Series #1
Each week leading up to release of MLB 08: The Show will bring a new edition in a series highlighting key features of the game on the official Sony blog. This week Chris Gill, the Senior Producer in charge of Gameplay and Animation, takes time out to go over the focus given to gameplay and situational awareness. This year, we added over 500 more gameplay animations. That number doesn’t even include the presentations, personal pitcher deliveries and batter stances (including their own...
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MM08 online event taking place tonight
Utopia College Sports is coordinating a March Madness 08 online event that will take place Thursday January 24th and includes both the 360 and PS3. Meet up with fellow members of the March Madness community as well as some EA Sports employees and get some good quality games in. To join in head online between 7pm and midnight eastern (4-9PT) and enter the created lobby room named Utopia. The password will be: challenge. For more information or to post game recaps visit the thre...
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