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NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Finally Gets Its First Roster Update
It took until practically a third of the NBA season was complete, and pressure from outside sources, but EA Sports has finally met their obligation to provide at least one roster update for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition after advertising it as a feature. An update arrived today and can be grabbed by going to the 'Online Arena' section of the game. Don't expect much out of this roster update though. Players have been moved around - the Chris Paul and Blake Griffin tandem is now available - but ...
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Your Anticipation Towards February’s Games
After a four month void of new sports game releases - it's hard to believe it has been that long - February essentially kicks off the 2012 season with a trio of offerings. The 14th brings UFC Undisputed 3 after nearly a two year gap in the series as well as EA Sports' Grand Slam Tennis 2 (their first tennis title on 360/PS3) while the reboot of the popular SSX series arrives on the 28th. Vote in the poll on which game or games you're looking forward to and plan to buy and leave any thoughts ...
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Madden Bowl XVIII to be Broadcast Live
The live Madden Bowl broadcast last year was widely ridiculed and rightfully so (see my review). It was an unmitigated disaster. Not only was the programming dull - primarily filler with very little footage of the athletes actually playing Madden - but obscene messages were on full display throughout the evening. EA and ESPN will hopefully be better prepared and provide more relevant content for Madden Bowl XVIII which takes place in Indianapolis on Thursday. Coverage begins at 9ET/6PT on...
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SSX Gets Unique Variation of Online Pass
It's no surprise that next month's release of SSX will carry with it an "online pass" - a code that is given for free inside new copies to access online functionality and which requires those who obtain used copies to pay a fee to access the content in question. Interestingly though EA Sports isn't walling off everything online-related with SSX and everyone will be able to play online. Instead those who doesn't have the "online pass" simply won't be receiving the "credits" that are given ...
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Teaser Trailer for Game of Thrones Season 2
HBO has released a teaser trailer for the second season of Game of Thrones - set to premiere on April 1st. The season will be based on the second book (A Clash of Kings) in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. A Clash of Kings picks up where A Game of Thrones ended. The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are plagued by civil war, while the Night's Watch mounts a reconnaissance force north of the Wall to investigate the mysterious people, known as wildlings, who live there. Meanwhi...
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The Line Drive 1/29
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •The opportunity to claim Alistair Overeem for UFC 3 has been extended till release day. •2K Sports has released the first trailer for MLB 2K12. •EA Sports has released a new trailer for FIFA Street. •New Grand Slam Tennis 2, FIFA Street, and SSX screenshots in the gallery or FB albums. •Release day delivery - free with Prime o...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of January 31st
It's a strong week of DVD/Blu-ray releases - after over a month of just one or two good offerings each week. Drive, The Thing, and In Time are all well worth considering with Drive being the standout as far as critical success goes. Drive (Buy at Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray) Ryan Gosling stars as a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway vehicles for armed heists by night. Though a loner by nature, Driver can't help falling in love with h...
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Trailer for Jeff, Who Lives at Home
The first trailer for the comedy Jeff, Who Lives at Home has arrived. The film stars Jason Segel and Ed Helms and is slated to release on March 16th. On his way to the store to buy wood glue, Jeff looks for signs from the universe to determine his path. However, a series of comedic and unexpected events leads him to cross paths with his family in the strangest of locations and circumstances. Jeff just may find the meaning of his life... and if he's lucky, pick up the wood glue as well. ...
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