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The Line Drive for July 22
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •NCAA Football 13 can now be had for under $45 even w/shipping (360 - PS3). •Looking ahead at running some online Connected Careers in Madden NFL 13. •THQ announced the "Austin 3:16" collector's edition of WWE 13. •NBA 2K11's online servers will be turned off at the end of the month. •The list of achievements for NHL 13 are out...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of July 24
•Game of Thrones: Season 1 *Earlier releases were discontinued* Based on the bestselling book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, this sprawling new HBO drama is set in a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and ancient Wall that protects the realm from the mysterious darkness beyond, the powerful families of the Seven Kingdoms are locked in a battle for the Iron Thr...
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The Dark Knight Rises Becomes Third Biggest Box Office Opener of All-Time
The Dark Knight Rises is projected to have made $161 million in its first weekend which brings the film in slightly below its original projections but still makes it the third biggest opening in history. The effect of the tragic theater shooting in Aurora may have had some impact on audience drive to see the film immediately. Official totals won't be known until tomorrow as the studio is holding back from touting numbers out of respect for the victims. The $161 million helps the film surp...
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First NHL 13 Gameplay Footage
EA Sports has released the first directly captured footage of NHL 13 in action. There was one clip that made it out of E3 but its off-screen quality and the skill of those playing made it less than ideal. In this new video a producer narrates over gameplay examples explaining what is being seen and how they act as improvements for the series. It should also be noted that some arenas are absent naming rights with New York and Chicago being the two spotted in this video. Continue on to check i...
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Teaser Trailer for Man of Steel
The first teaser trailer has arrived for the upcoming Superman reboot Man of Steel and features two different versions - one narrated by Jonathan Kent (Kevin Costner) and the other Jor-El (Russell Crowe). Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill the film is slated to release on June 14, 2013. Video: Man Of Steel Trailer ...
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Settlement Over Pricing of EA Sports Football Products Carries Major Ramifications
The lawsuit filed in 2008 regarding the pricing of EA Sports football products following the acquisitions of exclusive licenses recently reached a settlement. The details were announced today and go beyond just the anticipated consumer payouts. EA will be responsible for establishing a $27 million fund for consumers who purchased Madden, NCAA, or AFL games since 2006. The distribution would be $6.79 for each PS2/Xbox/Gamecube title purchased and $1.95 for each 360/PS3/Wii title. Everyone ...
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Your Thoughts on the Fight Night Team Developing EA Sports UFC
The news that the developers behind the Fight Night series would be taking over the new UFC franchise for EA Sports brought immediate mixed reaction. Certainly Fight Night is looked upon fondly for a number of reasons but veterans of the series also have a number of issues with the way it was handled over the years and those feelings will continue to linger. Are you pleased by the revelation of this week or is it off-putting? Vote in the poll below - results and analysis will come next we...
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EA Sports Misrepresenting Vita Version of Madden NFL 13
In the first real preview to come out for Madden NFL 13 on PlayStation Vita the author at Polygon, Samit Sarkar, expressed a level of discomfort with the '13 being present in the title. That was and continues to be an understandable stance to take considering the game is based far more on Madden 12. The only addition that will be found from the console version of Madden 13 is the announcing duo of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. Otherwise the gameplay improvements, Connected Careers mode, and "...
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