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  • First Audio Details for Madden NFL 13
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    Posted May 11th, 2012 at 10:00 am 80 Comments »
    Though the full reveal of audio improvements for Madden NFL 13 will come on Monday there was a small segment on GameTrailers TV previewing what to expect. EA Sports has partnered with NFL Films for on-the-field sounds, there will be improved crowd noise, and the commentary duo of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms recorded their lines together and often ad-libbed. Continue on to check out the video - skip forward to 8:46 for the Madden portion which runs for about two minutes - and leave any though...
  • NHL 13 Cover Athlete Competition Advances to First Half of Elite Eight Stage
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    Posted May 11th, 2012 at 9:15 am 1 Comment »
    The excessively long process to determine the cover athlete for NHL 13 – which began in late March and won’t end until June 20 – continues with the tournament now down to the final eight. Two of the four matchups are available to vote on through next Thursday and then on Friday the other two will open up for a week. Head to the NHL.com cover vote page to take part. All higher seeds advanced from the previous round with the exception of a minor upset of a five se...
  • 2K Sports Ignores MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Controversy – Competition Continues As Though Nothing Happened
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    Posted May 10th, 2012 at 4:45 pm 75 Comments »
    While the in-person tournament portion of the $1 million Perfect Game Contest with MLB 2K12 takes place in New York the shroud of controversy looms large. Rampant cheating ruined any legitimacy the contest had - tactics that were well known prior to the contest ending by those taking part and by 2K Sports - yet none of the top 8 scorers were eliminated or seemingly even had their actions further scrutinized.  (more…)...
  • NCAA Football 13 Video Featuring USC Intro and Studio Updates
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    Posted May 10th, 2012 at 12:15 pm 61 Comments »
    EA Sports has released a new video for NCAA Football 13 showing off some of the improved presentation on the way. USC is in the spotlight here with first a Rece Davis led look-in, followed by the standard game introduction and authentic team entrance, and then a cut back to the studio for updates on games taking place around the nation. Continue on to check out the video and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
  • Your Thoughts on Madden NFL 13 Following Gameplay and Presentation News
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    Posted May 10th, 2012 at 10:45 am 64 Comments »
    Regarding NCAA Football 13 there was a desperately needed positive shift in momentum that coincided with EA Sports rolling out presentation and gameplay news. Now with the same details recently made available for Madden NFL 13 the opportunity presents itself to check the temperature on that title as well. In terms of gameplay both titles announced similar enhancements - things like additional pass trajectories, improved play action, and read-and-react defensive AI. Where Madden has mad...
  • Trailer for Gangster Squad
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    Posted May 9th, 2012 at 10:45 pm No Comments »
    The first trailer for the period crime drama Gangster Squad has arrived. Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) the film stars Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin, and Emma Stone with the story centered on LAPD's fight to keep the East Coast Mafia out of the city in the 40's and 50's. Gangster Squad does not yet have a release date but is expected out later this year. Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-...
  • Huge Deal on NCAA Football 13 Now Available for Both 360 and PS3 Versions
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    Posted May 9th, 2012 at 2:15 pm 30 Comments »
    The deal being offered by Amazon for NCAA Football 13 which was limited to the 360 earlier this week has now expanded to the PS3 version. The online retailer is offering NCAA 13 for just $45. Release day shipping (have it on your doorstep on July 10) is just $1 or free if a Prime member and many states do not get charged tax on the purchase. Buying through the links below also will help to support the site! •PlayStation 3 Version •Xbox 360 Version The pre-order incentive ...
  • NCAA Football 13 Dynasty Details Hit in Some Areas and Miss in Others
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    Posted May 9th, 2012 at 12:30 pm 28 Comments »
    Based on expectations and then reaction to the news on Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 13 a number of improvements and additions are being welcomed positively however still EA Sports didn't deliver in a number of areas that have been frequently requested.  (more…)...