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Madden NFL 13 Patch Releasing Tuesday; Player Editing Within Connected Careers May Be Coming in Later Update
The first post-release patch for Madden NFL 13 is set to arrive tomorrow for both the Xbox 360 and PS3. A full breakdown of fixes and improvements have not been provided however there have been a few notes made on what to expect. Given that this patch was primarily crafted prior to release of the game it won't carry with it many feedback-driven adjustments.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Fox to Begin Selling Early Copies of Films Through Digital Download Program
Fox has announced a new initiative to sell films as digital downloads for $15 several weeks in advance of them reaching release on Blu-ray, DVD, or video-on-demand.Ă‚Â The first movie to fall under it will be Prometheus which will be made available for download on September 18 before reaching consumers through other avenues on October 11. The "Digital HD" program will make films available through many sources including Amazon, iTunes, the Xbox 360, and PS3. Fox's entire library will be of...
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Madden NFL 13: Hits and Misses
The Madden franchise has faced intense criticism throughout this console generation and much of it has been warranted. EA Sports took the approach, with their intimate exclusive partnership with the NFL, of trying to appease the largest crowd possible with the thinking that producing a bland and inoffensive product would benefit both parties. Instead what that resulted in were titles that notably lacked innovation, imagination, and ultimately in their execution. That only proved to turn a...
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New Trailer for NBA 2K13
2K Sports today released a new trailer for NBA 2K13. It's all flash and pure entertainment value, as these type of trailers generally are, but for those seeking substance there's been plenty of that in recent weeks. Continue on to check out the video!Ă‚Â (more…)...
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The Line Drive for September 9
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Make sure to get your entries in for the NBA 2K13 giveaway! •EA Sports visited South Alabama in recent days as they had earlier promised. •Amazon has added a $10 promo credit for Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (360 - PS3). •Deal on the Tiger Woods 13 DLC pack of 11 courses (360) with price slashed in half. •Check ou...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of September 11
Snow White and the Huntsman In the epic action-adventure Snow White & the Huntsman, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Oscar winner Charlize Theron) who is out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth, Thor) who was dispatched to kill her. Sam Claflin (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) joins th...
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Madden NFL 13 First Regular Season Roster Update Now Available
The highly anticipated roster update leading into the regular season for Madden NFL 13 is now available on both the Xbox 360 and PS3. This update only applies to Play Now and Online games. The new roster that will be available to choose from when starting up a new Connected Career is slated to release early next week. Although EA Sports did not specify that any ratings changes were being made there are in fact some that have been enacted. Players who have stepped up and into unexpected ro...
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NHL 13 Now Available to Download Through Season Ticket
Subscribers to the EA Sports Season Ticket program can now access the early release digital download of NHL 13 on both the Xbox 360 and PS3. The digital copy of NHL 13 will expire early Tuesday (6am ET) after which a retail copy will have to be purchased. All game saves and achievements will transfer over. Every feature and mode is accessible during the Season Ticket period with the exception of Hockey Ultimate Team. The ‘Season Ticket’ costs $25 and runs for a perio...
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