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Press Row Podcast: Episode 18
The latest edition of the Press Row Podcast features expansive discussion on Tiger Woods 14 and all the news related to NCAA Football 14 from the week. A number of listener questions are also attended to. Check it out through iTunes, with the embedded player at Operation Sports, or through the direct MP3 link here. Feel free to leave any feedback and suggestions on topics for future podcasts as well as the sixth show of the Press Row Hangout next week!...
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Trailer for The Purge
The first trailer has arrived for the upcoming horror film The Purge. Starring Lena Headey and Ethan Hawke the story centers on a family protecting themselves from a home invasion in a time when the prison system in the US has overflowed forcing the government to sanction a 12-hour period in which all criminal activity is legal. The Purge is slated to release on May 31. If on one night every year, you could commit any crime without facing consequences, what would you do? In The Purge, a spe...
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Part Three of Player Face Comparisons Between MLB 13: The Show and MLB 2K13
With baseball one of the last remaining sports that have competition – whether that continues to be the case in 2014 is up in the air at this point – the player face comparison between the two games has been one of the most popular features of the spring the last few years. The Show has won out in all three battles: 21-6 margin in 2012, 14-6 in 2011, and 11-8-1 in 2010. For 2013 the set of faces has been expanded to 40. If you haven’t already make sure to vote for ...
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Zoe Saldana Cast in Guardians of the Galaxy
The latest casting news for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy involves that of another member of the superhero team. Zoe Saldana (Star Trek, Avatar) will take on the role of Gamora - pictured far right in the concept image above - the adopted daughter of the Thanos (set to be "big bad" for The Avengers 2) who turned on him to join the Guardians. Earlier in February Chris Pratt was tabbed to play the leader Star-Lord followed by Dave Bautista signing on for Drax The Destroyer in Ma...
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The Latest Developments Concerning the Player Likeness Lawsuit
With a hearing in June regarding class-action status, and a trial tentatively slated to begin a year later, news on the lawsuit against the NCAA, CLC, and EA will likely become more frequent going forward than has been the case until now. A few happenings from the last week include the USC AD going on record with the belief the NCAA may lose the case and the CLC and EA providing evidence they have not used accurate player likenesses in video games. (more…)...
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The Fourth Season of Arrested Development Arrives on May 26
The long-anticipated continuation of Arrested Development will arrive though Netflix on May 26. Exclusive to the Netflix instant streaming service the fourth season of Arrested Development includes 15 episodes - all of which will be made available to watch on that day. Given that the show lands on Memorial Day weekend it'll provide more opportunity for the most dedicated of fans to run though them all before heading back to work. When first announced in October 2011 the plan was for 9 or ...
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NCAA Football 14 Pre-Order Bonus Roundup
Though how Ultimate Team will be built for NCAA Football 14 may remain a mystery until May 15 - whether that be using current "unnamed" players, legends, generics, or some mishmash of the three - EA Sports perceives it to be a major new addition to the series as they are featuring it in all retailer pre-order bonuses. Gamestop was the first to leak the introduction of the mode and now others have followed with their respective exclusive conference packs. •Amazon: Pac-12 Conference P...
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iOOTP Baseball 2013 Now Available
The mobile baseball management-sim iOOTP 2013 arrived today in the App Store. It is available only on iOS for $5 and includes a free HD version that applies to the iPad accompanied by the standard version for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game features three central management modes: "Major Leagues" (choose a team and play out the 2013 season), "Fictional" (iOOTP creates one of four fictional baseball worlds and populates it with fresh players and clubs -select a team and build a dynasty...
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