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Evaluating the Potential of Used Games Being Blocked on New Consoles
Rumors of technology being implemented in consoles to block used games are nothing new. In the lead-up to the Xbox 360 and PS3 there were rumblings that were unsubstantiated and now they've surfaced again. The latest unverified reports, which focus on the next Xbox though similar news earlier related to the PS4, are harder to ignore given the push towards a digital future and the restrictiveness that has been escalating throughout the current generation. (more…)...
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Details on Improvements to Franchise Mode in MLB 13: The Show
SCEA today released a new developer video going over some of the enhancements that have been made to Franchise mode for MLB 13: The Show. The mode was voted as the most anticipated for improvements but until now not much in the way of details on what to expect had been disseminated besides a few brief mentions about team budgets being based on performance and team-specific player valuations made in the features list. The video provides a look at some of the redesigned menus while going...
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Madden NFL 13 Roster Update #22 Details
The roster update following the Super Bowl for Madden NFL 13 is expected to release by Saturday for the Xbox 360 and PS3. In what is likely to be the last of the year this update focuses of course on the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers with just a couple other transactions including the release of Titus Young from the Lions. The Rams were the only team to place a waiver claim in for him but that is probably going to be considered an off-season move that won't be reflected in Madden ...
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Another Patch for FIFA 13 Nearing Release
A new patch for FIFA 13, which is out now in the PC, is slated to release on the Xbox 360 and PS3 next week. The update includes the return of "Guest Play" in Ultimate Team mode after having been removed shortly over two months ago in an effort to avoid an associated exploit. •Guest Play back as an option in FIFA 13: Ultimate Team. •Addresses error when trying to access Pro Clubs. •Reduction in disconnects to EA Servers and Football Club while in menus or gameplay. â...
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Tiger Woods 14 Returning to Traditional DLC Model for Acquiring Extra Courses
Last year in Tiger Woods 13 EA Sports introduced a system where courses available as DLC could be earned without paying for them. In theory through the normal course of play "coins" would be earned that could then be used instead to get them. At the time it sounded as though it would be appealing for consumers. The choice would be to put in the work necessary to be granted enough "coins" to obtain a new course or pay outright and not have to go through all that trouble and the time investmen...
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PS3 and Vita Combo Deal Returns for MLB 13: The Show
Though Sony's "Cross-Buy" program, which offers a free digital version for the Vita when a PS3 copy is purchased, has not been extended to MLB 13: The Show there is a deal in place that will at least provide a discount for those who are interested in buying both. Similar to last year a combo offer is being made in which $20 is shaved off the total combined price making the pair $80. Amazon has the deal live now. Last year the combo deal was announced at the last minute - the Friday prior ...
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Disney Planning Star Wars Spin-Offs
When Disney purchased LucasFilm the desire to develop new Star Wars movies on a regular basis was made immediately clear. There were hints that more from the Star Wars universe could be coming than just that and now there are some details on what they are planning. Scripts are now in the early stages for spin-off films that would focus on individual characters. The first reportedly will be centered on Yoda. The spin-offs for various characters, which are said to be for those that have ...
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A Look at Legends of the Majors Mode in Tiger Woods 14
EA Sports has released a new video highlighting the Legends of the Majors mode being introduced in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14. The mode involves taking a created golfer from the 1930′s to present day and facing off against names like Seve Ballesteros, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Sam Snead, Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, and Woods. Each challenge will be unique to its time...not just in who is involved but with special presentation and how the game will actually ...
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