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Online Struggles in Early Hours of UFC Undisputed 3 Release
The biggest concern heading into UFC Undisputed 3 was whether THQ would be able to deliver acceptable online performance. The UFC series had struggled mightily online with its first two entries which were hosted by GameSpy, the company transitioned to their own servers with WWE 12 to disastrous results, and now on release day UFC 3 is experiencing a variety of problems as the company feverishly attempts to address them. (more…)...
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Madden NFL 12 Final Roster Update Details
The 22nd and final roster update for Madden NFL 12 arrived earlier today will come this week with the Online Franchise update to follow. The update adjusts ratings for the Giants and Patriots while making rosters and depth charts accurate to the end of the league year for all other teams. Tom Brady, who at one point was close to getting the unprecedented 100 overall rating, instead drops to 98. Rob Gronkowski also drops a point and ends the season rated 97. Meanwhile the Super Bowl Champi...
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UFC Undisputed 3 General Impressions
The failure of UFC Undisputed 2010 to capitalize on the success of the first entry in the series forced THQ and UFC to reevaluate the viability of their product as a yearly release. The result has been a nearly two year gap that now culminates with the arrival of UFC Undisputed 3. The extra time has paid some substantial dividends - but one design decision in particular and troubled online performance remain concerns. (more…)...
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Review: 21 Jump Street
While 21 Jump Street is based on the popular ’80s TV series it isn’t a straight remake – rather it presents a modern day take on the concept of police officers infiltrating crime rings by going undercover within places like high schools. The film takes a much more comedic angle, while mixing some action in, and it all really works. (more…)...
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Next NBA 2K12 Roster Update Delayed; 2K Sports Still Working on PS3 Freezing Issue
Those eager for an update to Jeremy Lin's ratings in NBA 2K12 - or changes to anyone else in the league for that matter - will have to hold out for a little while longer. 2K Sports has announced their next planned roster update has been pushed back as focus has instead shifted to addressing the freezing issue that was reported on last week which is still affecting many PS3 gamers from loading 2K12 successfully. The "workaround" to get the game to start-up has worked for som...
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The Line Drive 2/12
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Remember if considering UFC Undisputed 3 the different pre-order options. •Last chance to get any entries in for the UFC Undisputed 3 giveaway! •2K Sports will offer a bundle of NBA 2K12 with MLB 2K12 for $70 on 360. •2K Sports has released a new trailer for MLB 2K12. •Four months later and NBA 2K12 Online Associations can ...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of February 14th
It's a lackluster at best lineup of new releases hitting on DVD and Blu-ray this week. The biggest one is The Rum Diary and even that only made $13 million at the box office. The latest season of Beavis and Butt-Head however is well worth picking up. The Rum Diary (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray) Based on the debut novel by Hunter S. Thompson. Tiring of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) travels to the pri...
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Trailer for Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
The first trailer for the romantic comedy Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has arrived. Starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley the story occurs with just three weeks left until an asteroid is to hit Earth - as a man left by his wife takes a trip with his neighbor to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is slated to release on June 22nd. Set in a too-near future, a man searches for a meaningful connection as humanity’s last day...
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