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FIFA 14 Video Tackles Improvements to Shooting and Ball Physics
EA Sports has released a new video featuring footage and producer discussion for FIFA 14. The focus is on two of the very first features that were announced this year back in April with Pure Shot and Real Ball Physics.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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New Madden NFL 25 Videos Show More From Owner Mode and Extended Gameplay
Additional videos have come out of the earlier event held for Madden NFL 25 that produced a wide variety of them last week. One focuses on Owner mode by showing aspects such as owner selection, popularity levels, building of new stadiums, and media questions. It also has a chunk of gameplay footage with the Colts at Panthers in a new stadium. The other video is an entire head-to-head game (four minute quarters) with the Packers at 49ers. (more…)...
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The Line Drive for August 4
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦NCAA Football 14 can be had for $44 on Xbox 360. ♦Continue to get any entries in for the first giveaway of Madden NFL 25. ♦A new developer blog for NHL 14 details improvements to stick skills. ♦Don't expect Madden NFL 25 to feature the dramatic change in format to the Pro Bowl. ♦One current college player entered as a plai...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of August 6
Oblivion Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of Tron: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Mud MUD is a timeless adventure about two boys, Ellis and his best friend Neckbone, who find a mysterious man n...
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New Trailer for Riddick
Another trailer has arrived for the upcoming third film in the Riddick saga. Vin Diesel returns to the lead role as Riddick (Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick) and is joined by Karl Urban, Katee Sackhoff, and Dave Bautista. Riddick is slated to release on September 6. In the film, the infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human heââ...
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Ellen DeGeneres Hosting 2014 Oscars
The 86th Academy Awards will be hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. Producers had interest in bringing back Seth MacFarlane but he decided to withdraw from consideration for the taxing and highly-scrutinized gig. DeGeneres hosted in 2007 in what was considered by many to be a safe and largely boring show though she still received an Emmy nomination for it. DeGeneres: “I am so excited to be hosting the Oscars for the second time. You know what they say — the third time’s the...
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What Are Your Purchase Plans for The Sports Games Releasing Twice This Year?
For those who plan on buying the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One besides having that decision to make another issue presents itself in the transition from the current generation to the next. A number of franchises are releasing their latest title for the Xbox 360 and PS3 only to deliver them again on the PS4 and One within months or even a few short weeks. (more…)...
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Online Seasons Coming to EASHL in NHL 14
In a blog post this week EA Sports revealed online improvements being made for NHL 14. New will be the Online Seasons mode that has been successful in other titles and will be integrated here in EA Sports Hockey League. Just like the real NHL, teams will get points for playing through each game. At the end of a Seasons game, the Seasons Progress Report screen shows goals needed for the club to reach the next level.Ă‚Â The ultimate goal is to work up through the divisions, winning Playoff Cu...
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