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FIFA 12 Launches to Biggest Sales Numbers in Sports Gaming History
Last year FIFA 11 became the fastest selling sports game in history - it has now been topped by the latest in the series. FIFA 12 has broken the record by selling 3.2 million copies in its first week worldwide. That represents a 23% increase and makes it the biggest seller of 2011 even beating out Gears of War 3. FIFA 12 continues a run for EA Sports franchises that have delivered significant year-over-year sales increases. Tiger Woods 12, NCAA Football 12, Madden NFL 12, and NHL 12 have ...
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Madden NFL 12 Week Four Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Just like that a quarter of the NFL season is in the books. Generally this is the point in a season where players and teams can be identified as being on new planes of consideration - guys who have seen their stock has rise or fall are on more than just streaks and instead more likely displaying their new level of output. The big name to watch in the upcoming roster update for Madden NFL 12 is Calvin Johnson. "Megatron" has made the deciding play in the last two comeback wins for the Lion...
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NBA 2K12 Now Available for iOS Devices
It was only a few days ago that the announcement was made that NBA 2K12 was coming to iOS - a first for the franchise. The mobile version has arrived alongside the console versions as it is available now for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. NBA 2K12 features a full 82 game season mode and playoffs mode, two different control schemes, TV style presentation, commentary from Kevin Harlan and Clark Kellogg, leaderboards, and should there be a season - roster updates. There is also the "Jorda...
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Second NCAA Football 12 Patch Arrives Friday
The upcoming patch for NCAA Football 12, which last week was confirmed to have reached first party certification with Microsoft and Sony, has been approved and is scheduled to be pushed out on Friday October 7th for both systems. With it comes a fix to the issue with no-huddle that was introduced in the first major patch. Essentially only one set of plays from each formation were available to select from affecting both the offense and their ability to make calls on the fly and limiting the o...
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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Opening Early in IMAX Theaters
Paramount has announced that Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol will release early on Friday December 16th exclusively in over 200 IMAX theaters and possibly a small number of prestigious theaters. The standard release date for the fourth film in the franchise that begins a transition from star Tom Cruise to Jeremy Renner for a full roll-out in theaters has been and remains Wednesday December 21st. Director Brad Bird: "The two things that movies have that you can't get anywhere else...
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Check Out The Shoes Featured in NBA 2K12
A video has surfaced showing all the default shoes available in NBA 2K12 - featuring Footlocker which essentially houses them and NikeID.Ă‚Â Nike, Adidas, Converse, and Reebok shoes are available however it appears none from Under Armour. It's NikeID that is the most interesting inclusion as the service is about personally customizing merchandise. NBA 2K12 will allow for sneakers to be semi-custom designed by working off nine that in the game. Colors for the underlay, collar, midsole, bas...
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NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Will Be a Test of Customer Loyalty
NBA Jam: On Fire Edition releases tomorrow on PSN and Wednesday on XBLA. It does so however with little fanfare - in stark contrast to the excitement levels generated when a reboot of the series was announced last year. It has been a rollercoaster ride ever since that point which considerably eroded the fan base. The download-only sequel will be vastly overshadowed by the release of NBA 2K12 this week. The challenge it really faces though are consumers who feel jilted by a disappointing $50 ...
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Vote to Determine Who Will Share the Cover of Tiger Woods 13
Following his well-publicized indiscretions Tiger Woods has shared the cover of his EA Sports golf franchise with Rory McIlroy and taken the back seat to a golf course. This year Tiger's presence will again be minimized as he fights through on-course struggles that could risk his place as the frontman through a tournament that will determine who the golfer alongside him will be - one for the cover in North America and the other for Europe. The candidates and first round match-ups (US): Du...
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