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Regular Season Roster Update Arriving Tomorrow for NBA 2K13
The second roster update for NBA 2K13 is scheduled to release on Tuesday coinciding with the start of the regular season. With team rosters now locked in and a significant trade having taken place this represents one of the most highly anticipated roster updates of the year. The move of James Harden to the Rockets with Kevin Martin heading to the Thunder (along with other players involved in the deal) is the biggest change that will take place. However there are a number of other transact...
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Evaluating Current Quarterback Ratings in Madden NFL 13
There will always be some level of debate when it comes to player ratings in any sports video game. Madden, with the frequent roster updates, gets the most scrutiny as adjustments are made on such a regular basis that it should result in the most accurate representation of a player's current status within the league. Player ratings will be heavily influenced by the past - that is the baseline to adjust from as new data is added - but the purpose should be to present each individual as the...
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The Line Drive for October 28
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Current deals include Tiger Woods 13 CE (360) for $28, Madden NFL 13 (360/PS3) for $50, SSX (360/PS3) for $20, and FIFA 13 (360/PS3) for $50. •Make sure to get any entries in for The Dark Knight Rises trilogy giveaway! •Check out the NFL Network's documentary on Tecmo Bowl. •Here's a look at James Harden with the Houston Rocke...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of October 30
The Campaign When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: na‹ve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors' support, he soon becomes a real contender. As election...
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Matthew Vaughn Out as Director of X-Men: Days of Future Past
The director of X-Men: First Class won't be returning for the sequel. Matthew Vaughn has bowed out of the production of X-Men: Days of Future Past and considering how good First Class was that will make for a disappointing development for many. Bryan Singer who helmed the first two X-Men films, both of which are still highly regarded, and is producer on the project is considered to be a possible replacement though nothing has been officially determined. Fox will likely announce plans for ...
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Madden NFL 13 Body Editing Removed from Online Connected Careers
As previously reported the ability to edit the body makeup of current players within Madden NFL 13's Connected Careers mode has been removed. This has taken effect through a server-side update to "online" careers. Presumably the feature will be removed from "offline" careers as well but doing so there requires being part of a patch. Thankfully it is only the 'Appearance' section of editing that has been altered removing everything except being able to view height and weight. The full rang...
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Madden and NHL Get Halloween Inspired Limited Time Ultimate Team Additions
With Halloween right around the corner EA Sports has introduced a few themed additions to Ultimate Team mode in Madden NFL 13 and NHL 13. Madden NFL 13 is featuring a collection of 11 of the "most feared players in the NFL" with their "Trick" cards available to be found in various packs. Once obtained there are solo challenges for the players in question and beating them unlocks their "Treat" card which together completes the "Most Feared" ratings-boosted version. 10 are put together in t...
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Trailer for The Evil Dead
A red-band unrestricted trailer for The Evil Dead has arrived. The film is a remake of the 1981 cult classic and is slated to release on April 12, 2013. Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival. ...
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