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The Line Drive 11/6
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •The next big patch for FIFA 12 is expected out as early as this coming week. •FIFA 12 for Android is coming - but will be exclusive to Xperia Play. •Another new producer video for SSX showcasing the "massive world". •Amazon deal for Modern Warfare 3 (360 - PS3) has $3 cut on the price, $25 credit towards Xbox Live 12 month subscripti...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of November 8th
This week of DVD/Blu-ray releases is headlined by the final entry in the Harry Potter franchise with Deathly Hallows: Part 2. The film earned over $1.3 billion worldwide and delivered a fantastic critical response with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. With that one swallowing up all the attention other studios for the most part avoided releasing anything significant this week. The Change-Up is notable but mostly for having bombed in theaters. •Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Ã...
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New Release Date for UFC Undisputed 3
During the UFC 137 broadcast last weekend THQ took the opportunity to announce that UFC Undisputed 3 will be releasing on February 14th - that represents a push back from it's originally advertised early January release. In doing so the game slides into a slot where it will face more competition while increasing the scrutiny over its base roster and planned DLC. (more…)...
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Eli Manning Regains the Clutch Trait in Madden NFL 12
There has been minimal movement from roster updates in terms of 'traits' for Madden NFL 12 so far. Most notable however have been Calvin Johnson gaining "Clutch" following week four and Eli Manning losing his after just the first game. Manning had been described as being on the edge in the first place, barely qualifying to be amongst the initial group of 36 players, and the poor outing in a loss to the Redskins slid him out. Since then he's had some ups and downs but four 4th quarter come...
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Trailer for Safe House
The first trailer for the action-thriller Safe House has arrived. The film, which is set to release on February 10th, stars Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds and centers on a CIA-operated safe house that comes under attack. Oscar winner Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds star in the action-thriller Safe House. Washington plays the most dangerous renegade from the CIA, who comes back onto the grid after a decade on the run. When the South African safe house he’s remanded to is atta...
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UFC Undisputed 3 Pride Mode Trailer and Gameplay Video
Earlier this week the roster of fighters for Pride mode in UFC Undisputed 3 was unveiled. Now THQ has released an official trailer which is joined by off-screen footage of a match that took place last weekend prior to the weigh-ins at UFC 137 between Chuck Liddell and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Continue on to check them out and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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Xbox Account Hackings Continue; Connection to FIFA Creates Concerns
A few weeks back on Google Plus I wrote about how thieves have been targeting Xbox accounts in order to profit from selling FIFA Ultimate Team card packs (along with spending the MS points on the account or charging the card attached for more). Instances of that haven't subsided - and it's even happened to members of the community and individuals I'm familiar with through social media channels. A lot has been made over the ties to the FIFA series as there is no doubt that it goes beyond a...
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Justin Verlander Gets Cover of MLB 2K12
Considering Justin Verlander had a previous marketing relationship with 2K Sports, and is coming off a spectacular year that had some proclaiming him worthy of the MVP award and a shoo-in for Cy Young, it should be no surprise that the company today named him as the cover athlete for Major League Baseball 2K12. The news was broken earlier on Twitter and the official announcement was made at the MLB Players Choice Awards. Verlander led the Detroit Tigers to the AL Central championship with...
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