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Comcast to Launch Streaming Service
Another player is entering the streaming content arena. Comcast has announced plans to launch Xfinity 'Streampix' which will be available free to those with the Comcast "Triple Play" (TV/internet/phone) subscriptions and $5 to those who only get cable TV. Shows including 30 Rock and movies such as Ocean's Eleven will be available to watch. This doesn't appear to an attempt at competing with Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu. Not just will the library of content pale in comparison but given the ...
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Focus Put on Defense for Madden NFL 13
In an interview with Game Informer the chief creative officer at EA, Richard Hilleman, exclaims that a focus is being put on defense with Madden NFL 13 while also going into some thoughts on the shift in development team leadership and philosophies. "They are doing big things this year," he said. "They're making big changes. Those are big changes that are going to break a lot of stuff, and they know that. What we're after is a better defense that's more fun to play." Statements like these ...
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Netflix Strikes Agreement with Weinstein Co.
Netflix announced today they will be adding content to their streaming service from The Weinstein Company thanks to a new multi-year agreement. Coming to Netflix Instant exclusively will be one of the favorites to win Best Picture at the Oscars on Sunday The Artist. It will debut on Netflix before airing on any cable channel. There will also be other films coming to the service from TWC including Undefeated which is nominated for Best Documentary. This is another big move for Netflix a...
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WWE WrestleFest Also Coming to 360 and PS3
THQ released the remake of WWE WrestleFest on iOS today for $2.99 (iPhone/iPod touch) and $3.99 (iPad) but made an additional announcement regarding other platforms. The game is being developed for Android, PC, Xbox Live Arcade, and PSN/SEN with release planned for sometime later this calendar year. The button-mashing '90s arcade hit created a good deal of excitement in its return but early impressions around the game have been decidedly mixed and are trending negative. There is a "lite" ...
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Demo for SSX Now Available
The demo for SSX is out now for the Xbox 360 and will be arriving for the PS3 when the store updates this afternoon. Featuring two online and RiderNet enabled events of “Explore” mode along with two tutorials (Skyboarding and Ground) the demo will upload race times, trick scores, and “ghosts” to the servers. The playable character is Zoe and by referring the demo to a friend Mac will be unlocked for use. Leave any thoughts on the demo in the comments!...
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Trailer and Features List for WWE WrestleFest
The remake of the 1991 arcade game WWE WrestleFest is set to arrive for iOS devices tomorrow (price unknown still) and now there is a gameplay trailer and full list of features to check out. The roster includes a mix of current stars and legends, a variety of match types and venues, "Road to Wrestlemania" mode, and online play. Continue on to check out all the details as well as an extended gameplay video! (more…)...
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Signs of Improvement Evident with UFC Undisputed 3’s Online Play
The opening days of UFC Undisputed 3 were full of online-related troubles but some sense of stability seems now to have been achieved. Over the weekend the servers were consistently up, cases of lag-plagued fights notably reduced, and fewer (though not completely eliminated) disconnects experienced across the board. While certainly not great the online performance has gotten considerably better and if it were operate as is going forward would at least be acceptable. Those rough initial da...
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The Line Drive 2/19
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •If you've ever wanted to record your 360 or PS3 gameplay this is the cheapest the HD-PVR has ever been. It's what I use to capture footage and have recommended to many. •12 months of Xbox Live (card or code) is back being offered for $40. •The Gaming Tailgate notes former Heisman winners are involved with NCAA Football 13. •The...
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