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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of August 7
•Dr. Seuss' The Lorax The imaginative world of Dr. Seuss comes to life like never before in this visually spectacular adventure from the creators of Despicable Me! Twelve-year-old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula Tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams. As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the Lorax, a grumpy but charming creature who speaks for the trees. Featuring the voice talents of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor S...
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Online Races Appear Headed to SSX
Despite the excellent social-based online system for SSX fans never stopped clamoring for traditional head-to-head racing. Two new screenshots and a video just released point towards that being a likely addition with upcoming DLC. (more…)...
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Review: Total Recall
Total Recall acts more as a re-imagination of the original story "We Can Remember it for you Wholesale" by Philip K Dick than a complete remake of the 1990 film. There are some nods to that one, and certainly it shares the basis and themes, but the latest version stands on its own fairly well. Despite a number of issues Total Recall is an enjoyable ride that takes advantage of improved special effects and the presentation of an intriguing high-tech future despite the crumbling of the world a...
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Madden NFL 13 Complete QB Ratings
EA Sports has followed up on releasing the top 10 overall rated QBs by rolling out the ratings for the entirety of the league today. Though they didn't crack the top 10 Matt Ryan, Cam Newton, Matt Schaub, Joe Flacco, and Jay Cutler are right on the cusp of doing so. Rookies include Andrew Luck at 84 overall, Robert Griffin III at 83, Brandon Weeden and Ryan Tannehill at 74, Kirk Cousins at 72, and Russell Wilson at 70. Continue on for a look at all the default ratings for QBs in Madden NF...
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NBA 2K13 to Feature Kinect Functionality
This year EA Sports began integrating Kinect for Xbox 360 functionality within several sports titles. Tiger Woods 13 was the first while Madden NFL 13 and FIFA 13 are soon to follow. 2K Sports is also looking to take advantage of the over 20 million Kinect systems out in the wild as NBA 2K13 will feature it as well. The retail listing on Amazon has given it away by the posting of the updated cover which was first noticed by 360Sync. (more…)...
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Features List for FIFA 13 Wii U
EA Sports has released the full feature descriptions for the Wii U version of FIFA 13. Expected as a launch title for the new console this holiday season FIFA 13 will include the many of the same features as the PS3 and 360 version including the "Impact Engine" physics while offering the unique functionality of the GamePad controller. Check out the first screenshots in the FB album or G+ album and continue on for the features list. (more…)...
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Trailer for Killing Them Softly
The first trailer has arrived for the upcoming crime thriller Killing Them Softly. The film reunites director Andrew Dominik and star Brad Pitt (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) and centers on an enforcer brought in to investigate a heist that took place at a mob-protected poker game. Killing Them Softly is slated to release on October 19. Adapted from George V. Higgins novel and set in New Orleans, Killing Them Softly follows professional enforcer, Jackie Cogan (...
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Madden NFL 13 Announced for Wii U
EA Sports today officially announced Madden NFL 13 for the Wii U. The game will feature authentic gameplay in HD - not the gimmicky visuals or gameplay style of the Wii. It will include many of the same core gameplay improvements that are present in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of game, the full Connected Careers mode that essentially combines Franchise and Superstar, and the new commentary team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. Given that no mention was made of the "Infinity Engine" physics it'...
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