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  • Gameplay Revolution Teased for NHL 13
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    Posted May 14th, 2012 at 11:45 am 21 Comments »
    EA Sports has begun to hype what they are framing as a "gameplay revolution" for NHL 13 that will have an impact the likes of the "Skill Stick" which was introduced in NHL 07. That was really the turning point in the battle against their 2K Sports rival which at the time was the more popular product - and now that series no longer exists. That comparison then will certainly lead to lofty expectations from fans for the coming announcement. The big new feature for NHL 13 is going to be reve...
  • Your Thoughts on NCAA Football 13 Following the Dynasty Mode News
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    Posted May 14th, 2012 at 10:00 am 30 Comments »
    The ramp up of marketing towards NCAA Football 13 has produced some encouraging developments as seen following the presentation and gameplay news created some positive traction with fans that had been sorely absent since last year's troubled release. The Dynasty news from last week delivered a number of improvements that were received well but also seemed to overlook others that were actively hoped for by many. Dynasty will feature studio updates from Rece Davis, an ESPN ticker, dynamic c...
  • The Line Drive for May 13
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    Posted May 13th, 2012 at 10:15 am 18 Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Don't miss out on the NCAA Football 13 deal for $45. •Not much in the way of current deals but MLB 2K12/NBA 2K12 Combo is down to $62. •Kotaku digs deeper on NCAA Football 13's recruiting improvements. •Check out the official cover art for Madden NFL 13. •FIFA 12 pulled in a stunning $108 million in DLC and microtransactions. â...
  • DVD/Blu-ray for Week of May 15
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    Posted May 13th, 2012 at 9:45 am No Comments »
    Two really well received movies - Chronicle and The Grey - are joined by two of the worst reviewed in recent memory with One for the Money and The Devil Inside for this week's set of releases on Blu-ray and DVD.  •Chronicle (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives ...
  • Anchorman 2 Teaser Playing With The Dictator
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    Posted May 13th, 2012 at 9:30 am 1 Comment »
    A fun surprise for Anchorman fans will be attached to screens of The Dictator which opens on Wednesday. There will be a short teaser trailer for the sequel to the 2004 film even though it was just announced at the end of March and hasn't been written yet. The principle characters however got together to shoot the teaser specifically and it features the "Channel 4 news team" - Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and David Koechner. Christina Applegate is not included and her status for the...
  • A Look at the Five Pre-Order Exclusive Pro Combat Uniforms for NCAA Football 13
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    Posted May 12th, 2012 at 12:30 pm 26 Comments »
    With the $45 deal at Amazon attracting a ton of attention it's worth noting that an image has been added showing off the five exclusive Nike Pro Combat uniforms that will come with the purchase from the online retailer. Check it out full size by clicking on the image below. The pre-order incentive features the unis for Army, Georgia, Oklahoma State, Oregon, and Michigan State. A code will be emailed soon after the game ships to download them. While EA Sports plans to update uniforms throu...
  • How To Get Andrew Luck For Use In Madden NFL 12 and 13 Ultimate Team Modes
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    Posted May 11th, 2012 at 6:15 pm 29 Comments »
    For those still active with Ultimate Team mode in Madden NFL 12 or planning to play it in Madden NFL 13 an additional pre-order incentive has been added by Amazon. A code for the 99 rated "Future Stars" Andrew Luck card is being emailed out to every pre-order for use immediately in Madden 12. That will then also automatically grant his rookie card (rated 85 or thereabouts) when starting up the mode in Madden 13. Xbox 360 Version - - - PlayStation 3 Version The new Ultimate Team bonu...
  • Trailer for The Campaign
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    Posted May 11th, 2012 at 6:00 pm No Comments »
    The first trailer for the comedy The Campaign has arrived. The film stars Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, and Jason Sudeikis with the story centered on two political rivals with presidential aspirations as they compete for a Congressional seat in North Carolina. The Campaign is slated to release on August 10. 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 ga...