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First DLC Released for UFC Undisputed 3
The first downloadable content set for UFC Undisputed 3 arrived today for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Going for $5, or included in the $17 "Season Pass" that covers all DLC for the game, the "Fight of the Night Pack" includes Joe Lauzon, Rory MacDonald, Sam Stout, Anthony Johnson, and Charles Oliveira. (more…)...
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MLB 2K12: Hits and Misses
2K Sports never made an effort to convince consumers that MLB 2K12 would represent a huge advancement for the struggling series - in fact one of their top five new features for the game was supposedly the soundtrack. Instead the company laid claim that problems of the past would be addressed and authenticity improved dramatically. Unfortunately they failed to deliver in all respects. Continue on for the Hits and Misses review of MLB 2K12. (more…)...
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Feature Reveal Plans for NCAA Football 13
EA Sports has posted their schedule for feature reveals relating NCAA Football 13. Though the descriptions are vague there is quite a bit to glean from them. A new passing system, the addition of a studio analyst in Dynasty mode, and a new "Heisman Challenge" are on the way. Of course after the state NCAA 12 released in it will be hard to truly buy into any claims EA makes regarding the upcoming product. Consumers generally react in the following year so sales will likely be affected and ...
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Cover Voting Has Opened to Complete Heisman Duo on NCAA Football 13 Cover
The cover campaign for NCAA Football 13 kicks off today with eight former Heisman winners hoping to emerge victorious and take their place on the cover with the most recent Heisman (and likely future Washington Redskins QB) Robert Griffin III. EA Sports has set up the cover campaign in tournament bracket fashion. The first round match-ups are Barry Sanders vs Andre Ware, Eddie George vs Desmond Howard, Marcus Allen vs Herschel Walker, and Doug Flutie vs Charlie Ward. Voting can be complet...
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FIFA 12 Update Attempts to Address Phishing Concerns With New Security Measures
One of the biggest stories late last year related to the number of users losing control of their Xbox Live accounts with the FIFA series being the target of those looking to profit off them. Though there was no security breach EA Sports was at fault for providing a system that allowed for users to make real money off FIFA Ultimate Team in FIFA 12 and 11 without any barriers in place while Microsoft clearly hasn't had the proper controls enacted to prevent account theft. A patch being rele...
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The Line Drive for March 11
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Both the Collector's Editions (PS3 - 360) and regular versions (PS3 - 360) of Tiger Woods 13 have $10 promo credits and release day shipping on pre-orders at Amazon. •Make sure to keep voting daily in the Madden 13 cover tournament. •After a wait of five months the PC patch for NBA 2K12 finally arrived. •Here's the debut teaser trail...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of March 13th
A solid variety of options come with this week's DVD/Blu-ray releases. Tintin and The Descendants are the most high-profile and well-reviewed of the bunch to choose from. •The Adventures of Tintin (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures Present a 3D Motion Capture Film The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish. Starring Jamie Bell as Tintin, the intrepid youn...
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Redskins Make Huge Trade For Right to Nab Robert Griffin III
While everyone was eagerly tracking the movements of Peyton Manning on Friday night the expected trade of the #2 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft went down in dramatic fashion. The Washington Redskins sent the #6 pick, their second rounder this year #38, their first rounder in 2013, and their first rounder in 2014 in exchange for the #2 pick. The huge ransom was paid in order to move into position to choose Robert Griffin III and secure who they hope to be their franchise QB for years to come....
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