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  • Madden NFL 25 Cover Tournament Brackets Advance to Semifinals
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    Posted April 3rd, 2013 at 6:15 pm 6 Comments »
    The cover campaign featuring both legends and current stars for Madden NFL 25 has reached the semifinals in the two brackets. The “Old School” and “New School” participants are now in the Final Four stage with the eventual winners from each side facing off for the cover honors. Another round has passed without any big surprises and the result is some epic pairings to vote on. Colin Kaepernick is gone in what some might consider an upset due to his #1 seeding ...
  • Improvements to the Gameplay Engine for NCAA Football 14 Highlighted in First Video
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    Posted April 3rd, 2013 at 11:15 am 50 Comments »
    EA Sports has released a first look video at some of the improvements to expect with the gameplay engine in NCAA Football 14. That will include an improved version of the "Infinity Engine" physics that was first introduced in Madden NFL 13, and enhanced running game through the use of cuts, acceleration bursts, and new jukes. In addition to those things highlighted in the video a strong focus on the college option game has been made. NCAA 14 will go as far as to highlight key defenders b...
  • NBA 2K13 Gets Second Week 23 Roster Update
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    Posted April 3rd, 2013 at 10:00 am 20 Comments »
    A follow-up to the roster update released yesterday for NBA 2K13 has arrived and brings with it the first ratings adjustments in nearly three weeks. After getting a +7 bump for Maurice Harkless in mid-March the Magic continue to benefic with Tobias Harris and Nikola Vucevic combining for +12 here. No other changes - such as fixing Thomas Robinson's jersey number, changing the Suns' head coach, or adding any of the 15 missing players - are made in this update. •Ratings Up: J.R. Sm...
  • Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Preview Trailer and Concept Images
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    Posted April 2nd, 2013 at 9:30 pm 1 Comment »
    The release of Marvel's Phase One limited edition Blu-ray set this week has brought with it some fresh new looks at "Phase Two". For Iron Man 3, which has shown off plenty in advance of its release next month, that doesn't mean much. But in regards to Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World, Guardians of the Galaxy, and even Ant-Man it represents either the first look at those films or completely new concept art to examine. *Unfortunately the video has been pulled down...
  • NCAA Football 14 May Get Ultimate Team
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    Posted April 2nd, 2013 at 3:15 pm 26 Comments »
    Ultimate Team mode looks to be coming to the NCAA Football series if the pre-order bonus posted by Gamestop is any indication. The listing was first noted by Operation Sports. In the past any bonuses that have gone up prior to official announcements have never been inaccurate so there is no reason to think this one isn't legitimate. Other retailers may follow with different conference bonuses soon considering how it is being offered.  (more…)...
  • NBA 2K13 Week 23 Roster Update Details
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    Posted April 2nd, 2013 at 2:30 pm 6 Comments »
    A new roster update arrived today for NBA 2K13 that brings with it only changes to the injury status for a number of players. That makes it now 2 1/2 weeks since the last time any player ratings were adjusted. Another update however is expected this week with ratings changes included. Thomas Robinson is still wearing the wrong number six weeks after being dealt to the Rockets, Alvin Gentry remains on the sidelines for the Suns despite being replaced by Lindsey Hunter in mid-January, and 15 p...
  • Trailer for Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
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    Posted April 2nd, 2013 at 1:15 pm No Comments »
    The first trailer has arrived for the upcoming sequel to the 2010 Percy Jackson film adaptation. The plot centers on the son of Poseidon and his friends heading into the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is slated to release on August 16. Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, continues his epic journey to fulfill his destiny, as he teams with his demigod friends to retrieve the Golden Fleece, which has the power to save their home and ...
  • Part Two of Player Face Comparisons Between MLB 13: The Show and MLB 2K13
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    Posted April 2nd, 2013 at 10:15 am 28 Comments »
    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 the bet...