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THQ’s Struggles with WWE 12 Online Causes Concern to Grow for UFC 3
With a history of poor online performance, which came courtesy of the decision to allow GameSpy to host, THQ made the decision to transition to their own servers for WWE 12 and the upcoming UFC Undisputed 3. The results so far have been beyond troubling - those who have WWE 12 have grown increasingly frustrated while anyone looking forward to UFC 3 now has to be much more worried about the situation that will be faced come release in February. (more…)...
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The Line Drive 12/4
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •With the CBA on track to be finalized and voted on Thursday note that no update to rosters in NBA 2K12 will be possible before then - and will take some time after to represent moves made as rookies begin to sign and free agency opens on 12/9. 2K Sports has plenty of incentive however to roll out updates often as they happen over the coming weeks. â€...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of December 6th
A number of high profile releases arrive on DVD and Blu-ray this week. Cowboys & Aliens and Mr. Popper's Penguins somewhat disappointed at the box office, The Help and The Hangover Part II were smash hits, and The Debt fell somewhere in the middle. (more…)...
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Where to Find The Dark Knight Rises Prologue Playing Later This Month
The Dark Night Rises doesn't release until June 20th but fans will have the opportunity to see early footage attached to a limited number of IMAX screens showing Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol beginning on December 16th. M:I4 is opening five days early on some IMAX screens - including these select ones which have been carefully chosen - and only provides more incentive to run out and see what is being buzzed about as a great action film and get the bonus of some highly anticipated Batm...
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Three Traits Change in Latest Madden NFL 12 Roster Update
The most recent roster update for Madden NFL 12 was the most significant to date in terms of changes being made to player 'traits'. Over the course of the season only six moves had been made to the new system meant to help differentiate players beyond just their ratings. The post-week 12 update added three more - two of which are particularly topical given recent events. Having set up as a likelihood over the last few weeks - discussion on the possibility had been ongoing - Tim Tebow earn...
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Full Features List for SSX
The detailed list of features for EA Sports' upcoming arcade-snowboarder SSX has surfaced. The main three modes (Race It, Trick It, Survive It) have been discussed at length over the course of the year. Along with that is 'RiderNet' which is an extension of the 'Autolog' feature introduced in Need for Speed, global online-based events that can feature up to 100K participants, and the ability to race against friends' ghosts in survival drops. Check out the latest screenshots in the FB album a...
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First MLB 12: The Show Screenshots
SCEA has released the first batch of screenshots for MLB 12: The Show. The seven images show off new uniforms that have recently been revealed for the Padres, Orioles, Blue Jays, and the debut of the Miami Marlins. Check them out full size in the FB album or on Google Plus and leave any thoughts and observations in the comments!...
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Year in Review Wrap-Ups to Begin Soon
With December comes a chance to reflect back on the biggest sports gaming stories of the year and their place within and effect on the industry. Over the course of the month and possibly running into early January there will be the Pastapadre Community Choice Awards presented to vote on with the results later revealed, the run down of the top 10 sports games of the year with recaps of where they excelled or faltered, individual awards in categories that are worthy of their own recognition...
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