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Microsoft Shows Madden NFL 13 in Demonstration of Xbox SmartGlass
One big new feature announced by Microsoft today is Xbox SmartGlass which is an app that turns a smartphone or tablet into a second screen to communicate with the Xbox 360. Essentially it's what the Wii U is doing with a dedicated controller however Microsoft is taking advantage of devices that far more people have available to them already. This opens up a number of possibilities for sports titles to take advantage of and Madden NFL 13 was on display at the press conference with a demons...
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The Basics on Kinect Integration in Madden NFL 13 and FIFA 13
As expected EA Sports unveiled the Kinect for Xbox 360 integration for Madden NFL 13 and FIFA 13 at the Microsoft press conference this morning. The likelihood was always that the voice command functionality would play the prominent role and that has turned out to be the case as no mention of motion controls were made.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Starz Announces Final Season of Spartacus
What amounts to the fourth and final season of Spartacus - when counting the prequel Gods of the Arena in with Blood and Sand (S1) and Vengeance (S2) - will debut in January 2013. The 10 episode run will go by the name War of the Damned. “Spartacus: War of the Damned,” currently in production in New Zealand, takes place following the defeat of Roman commander Gaius Claudius Glaber. Spartacus and his men have amassed major victories against the Romans after the Battle of Vesuvius...
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The Line Drive for June 3
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •With E3 now here make sure to follow on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, and Instagram for additional coverage and thoughts regarding news from the conferences and show floor. •If you missed it earlier here's a preview of what to expect for sports games at E3. •Amazon continues to offer NCAA Football 13 for $45 (360 - PS3) and Madden NFL 13 now...
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More on Heisman Challenge Mode in NCAA Football 13
The Heisman Challenge mode for NCAA Football 13 revealed late in the weekĂ‚Â was met with a considerable negative response from the community. The mode doesn't seem to be particularly compelling or inspired - just thrown together in a manner that could be taken advantage of by marketing - and there are the predictable calls for development time to have been spent on areas deemed "more important".Ă‚Â (more…)...
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DVD/Blu-ray For Week of June 5
A huge week of releases on Blu-ray and DVD featuring some big action and adventure films and a bunch of really excellent seasons of TV. •John Carter From filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes John Carter-a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). John Carter is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-...
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Madden NFL 13 Pre-Order Offer at Amazon Now Includes $15 Promotional Credit
When Amazon dropped the price on NCAA Football 13 to $45 that generated a significant response from consumers as the value of the game subsequently increased greatly. Last year with NCAA 12 and Madden NFL 12 the online retailer offered $20 promotional credits with pre-orders practically achieving the same effect. Now Madden NFL 13 has essentially been dropped to $45 - though unlike NCAA it is in the form of a promo credit rather than a price drop. After the game ships the $15 will be adde...
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E3 2012 Preview
The biggest event in gaming is just around the corner. From press conferences featuring news and trailers to the show floor offering hands-on playtime and the opportunity to capture videos and offer impressions there is a ton about to happen throughout the industry. Here is what to expect - and when - for sports games at E3 this week. Stay tuned for ongoing coverage of breaking news on them as they are announced along with thoughts, images, and videos of gameplay from the show floor.Ă‚Â ...
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