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Theatrical Trailer for Pixar’s Brave
Disney has released the first full-length trailer for Pixar's next film Brave. Marking the first time the studio has produced a film with a female lead, Brave is the story of a princess skilled in archery who jeopardizes her father’s kingdom after defying a sacred custom. Brave is slated to release on June 22nd 2012. Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and ...
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Options When Considering WWE 12 Purchase
WWE 12 releases next week and with various pre-order deals it makes sense to look around and consider the options if one plans to buy the game. Because it hits stores in such close proximity to Black Friday it is unlikely to see any immediate deals on that date - though retailers have been showing a willingness to drop prices just days after they release now. (more…)...
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NBA Lockout Offers Potential Opportunity for a Future College Basketball Series
Both EA Sports and 2K Sports abandoned college basketball video games earlier this generation. What it came down to was college games, outside of football, simply don't sell well - and they open themselves up to ongoing litigation regarding the use player likenesses. The recipe was one of high risk and low reward. Both companies - along with many others - have instead decided to dedicate resources to proven properties with greater potential return rather than investing in those that have lit...
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After Six Week Wait NBA 2K12 Website Partially Launches
One of the most glaring failures relating to NBA 2K12 has been the continued absence of the official website which was advertised as carrying several anticipated features. While online problems have been discussed 2K Sports had left the case of the missing website to remain a mystery. Today the website finally launched but with only limited functionality. Users log in with the My2K accounts that were required upon first starting up NBA 2K12. Currently operational is viewing of video and s...
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Giveaway: Gears of War 3
The semi-regular site giveaways continue with this week a copy of Gears of War 3 going to the first winner drawn out and a Hanover Cougars (which was Cole Train's thrashball team in the story) T-shirt, which is somewhat exclusive in that it has never been made available for sale, going to the second winner. There are several ways to qualify and each one counts for an entry – so the more you complete the more chances to win. The giveaway is open now and will run through Friday morni...
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Madden NFL 12 Week 10 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Week 10 of the NFL season brought forth a number of fascinating storylines. It was however an especially brutal week for significant injuries as Matt Schaub, Leon Hall, Knowshon Moreno, Rashean Mathis, and possibly Matt Cassell are all out for the year. In total there look to be at least 14 players who will hit the IR due to an injury from week 10. Players due for ratings boosts after their performances include Marshawn Lynch, Andre Carter, Jake Ballard, Denarius Moore, Michael Bush, Cars...
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Co-Op Features for NFL Blitz Detailed
Last week EA Sports rolled out info on the 'Blitz Battles' online mode for the upcoming digital-download release of NFL Blitz. Today comes the follow-up to that with a look at the co-op modes including the online-based 'Blitz Teams' which includes the ability to create and customize the squads within the competitive environment. There are two options for ways to play. Online a co-owner can be selected through the friend's list while guest co-owners can be anyone that comes along for the r...
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Trailer for The Hunger Games
The first trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of the novel The Hunger Games has arrived. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and many other recognizable names with the story set in a future where random boys and girls are selected to fight to the death on live television. The Hunger Games is slated to release on March 23rd 2012. Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve d...
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