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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of November 1st
Though it was the least successful of any Pixar film Cars 2 went on to make nearly $200 million and leads the way in this week of releases. Crazy, Stupid, Love did well considering its budget - getting some great reviews along the way - and with Water for Elephants makes for two solid options for the more mature crowd. (more…)...
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How Best To Implement Kinect In Traditional Sports Games Going Forward?
In the time spent with Kinect Sports: Season Two thus far (impressions coming soon) the one enhancement that has captured primary attention has been the expanded voice recognition capabilities. Yesterday I wrote up my thoughts over on Google Plus based on the early observations and how those could translate to franchises such as Madden NFL. After having experienced some of the features in KS2 it has become apparent there there is real potential for ways to utilize the hardware in the stan...
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2K Sports Finally Addresses The Online Struggles of NBA 2K12
It's been covered well here since the release of NBA 2K12 - the online troubles that have been at the root of the ire consumers have directed towards 2K Sports regarding the title. General performance issues with connections and lag affect nearly everything online related but that has been compounded by the removal of popular modes and options (even lobbies) and a terribly disappointing Online Association offering. Today Kotaku posted an article on the subject that includes discussion wit...
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The Problem With NBA 2K12’s DLC Isn’t So Much The Content – It’s The Timing
When made official last week the planned downloadable content for NBA 2K12 prompted a strong response - something that isn't so typical these days when the topic arises. As DLC has become a staple in the gaming industry consumers now generally either find themselves interested or are simply indifferent to its existence. While 2K Sports will be introducing additional content to hopefully extend the value of the product the circumstances under which the DLC was announced has complicated matter...
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New Trailer for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Paramount has released a new theatrical trailer for the upcoming fourth entry in the Mission: Impossible series. Acting as a transition from star Tom Cruise to Jeremy Renner, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol follows Ethan Hunt when he and his team have to go rogue in order to clear IMF's name. The film is being directed by Brad Bird in his first live action work and will release on December 21st (and five days earlier in IMAX). ...
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The Art Direction in NFL Blitz
EA Sports has released a video and accompanying blog going over some of the thinking behind visual decisions in the upcoming remake of NFL Blitz. In doing so they touch on everything from the load screens and menus to the play-call screen and player models. The general theme presented is a modernized take on the familiar look of the Blitz of year's past. Continue on to check out the video and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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Scripts for Independence Day Sequels Nearing Completion – Will Smith Not Signed On Yet
A sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day, which grossed over $800 million worldwide, has been heavily rumored over the years - with the skyrocketing price of both star Will Smith and director Roland Emmerich being the main stumbling block to getting the project rolling. Along with writing partner Dean Devlin, Emmerich has continued to talk about ideas and the possibility of one or possibly even more sequels despite that. Now comes the news that the duo is finishing up the scripts fo...
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Madden NFL 12 Roster Update #9 Details
The post week seven roster update for Madden NFL 12 brings three new players to the cusp of reaching the ratings pinnacle - as Jared Allen, Drew Brees, and Joe Thomas all receive bumps up to 98 overall. The biggest winner in the update is DeMarco Murray who gets boosted from 71 to 78 after breaking the single-game Cowboys rushing record in his first start. Meanwhile Chris Johnson, who at times last year was rated 99, drops 4 more points and now sits at 89. He will fall even farther if he ...
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