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2012 Academy Award Results
It was a night at the 2012 Academy Awards that included some significant surprises - with a number of high profile categories not going to those expected to win - and the more technical and writing-based categories turning out some interesting results as well. The Artist walked away as the big winner taking Best Picture, Actor, and Director. ***Winner BEST PICTURE ***The Artist The Descendants Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close The Help Hugo Midnight in Paris Moneyball The T...
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The Line Drive 2/26
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •EA comments on actions taken to stop phishing attempts that target FIFA for profit. •Rory McIlroy also has his own "Legacy Challenge" in Tiger Woods 13. •EA Sports has released a video centered on "World Tour" mode in FIFA Street. •A comprehensive roster update for FIFA 12 arrived on Thursday. •An exploit in SSX has already be...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of February 28th
The most nominated film from this year's Oscars, Hugo, arrives on DVD and Blu-ray this week - otherwise the cupboards are pretty bare in terms of new releases. •Hugo (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Throughout his extraordinary career, Academy Award-wining director Martin Scorsese has brought his unique vision and dazzling gifts to life in a series of unforgettable films. This holiday season the legendary storyteller invites you to join him on a thrilling journey to a magi...
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Early Promotional Effort for NBA Live 13 May Be Providing Hints at Direction
The announcement of the name going back to NBA Live, as well as the tagline of "The Future of Basketball", has stirred up a surprisingly high level of interest in EA Sports' return to a sim NBA offering. However there may be more to glean from the recent events that provide some clues into the company's plans for the franchise.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Deal on UFC Undisputed 3 for 360
For those who may have held off on buying UFC Undisputed 3 but have some level of interest in the game a deal now at Amazon could be a tempting one. Not even two weeks after release and UFC 3 is going for $39.54 just for the Xbox 360 version - the PS3 one hasn't been discounted. This represents essentially $10 lower than the best opportunity at savings earlier when Amazon had offered a $10 promotional credit with pre-orders. At this level the game could be bought and even paired with the ...
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Second Trailer for Wrath of the Titans
A new theatrical trailer for Wrath of the Titans recently arrived. The film, a sequel to Clash of the Titans, finds Perseus embarking on a treacherous quest into the underworld to rescue Zeus, who has been targeted for capture by his traitorous son Ares and his brother Hades. Wrath of the Titans is currently slated for release on March 30th. A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus—the demigod son of Zeus—is attempting to live a quieter life as a vi...
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UFC Undisputed 3: Hits and Misses
The UFC as a video game franchise and THQ faced a somewhat do-or-die scenario with the release of UFC Undisputed 3. While the launch of the original back in 2009 turned out to be a huge hit the follow-up was a disappointment both financially and in terms of product quality. The company had to deliver with UFC 3 or its growth potential going forward would be greatly diminished and brand tarnished further. Thankfully, for the most part, UFC Undisputed 3 is an excellent product that has thoroug...
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MLB 2K12 Demo Coming Next Week
While there's still no comment out of SCEA regarding a demo for MLB 12: The Show today 2K Sports announced that MLB 2K12 will have its release on Tuesday February 28th on the Xbox 360 and PS3. It will include a World Series rematch of the Texas Rangers @ St. Louis Cardinals. This represents the first sign of encouragement regarding the product which has been kept out of the sight of consumers for the most part with 2K limiting information and media on it. With just over a week to go there...
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