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One NCAA Player Likeness Lawsuit Ends in EA’s Favor
While the well-publicized lawsuit against EA Sports, the NCAA, and the Collegiate Licensing Company steams towards a trial set to begin in March 2013 (see the details on that here) a ruling has come down that offers insight into the legalities and could even have a greater impact. EA has won a dismissal in a case brought originally in 2009 by former Rutgers QB Ryan Hart in New Jersey, reinforcing the idea that video games are artistic works rather than commercial speech - and therefore pr...
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The Line Drive 9/11
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Reminder: Pre-order deal at Amazon for NHL 12 can still be taken advantage of - includes $10 promotional credit and release day shipping if ordered by Monday afternoon. 360 - PS3 •Second month sales for NCAA Football 12 were up approximately 20% over NCAA 11's August. Madden 12's push-back to the end of the month appears to be the main reason for the rise....
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DVD/Blu-ray Releases for Week of September 13th
It's a highly anticipated week of releases asĂ‚Â Star WarsĂ‚Â finally makes it to Blu-ray alongside one of the hits of the summer movie seasonĂ‚Â Thor. There are also a number of television seasons for series with devoted fan bases. My top recommendation of the group isĂ‚Â Spartacus: Gods of the ArenaĂ‚Â (though I'd suggest watching Spartacus: Blood and Sand first as the prequel holds more impact that way). (more…)...
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The Online Pass Has Not Created a Huge Revenue Stream for EA
First introduced by EA Sports in 2010 the 'Online Pass' has since spread to be used by several prominent companies - if not already considered the norm in the industry it will be in the near future. The idea behind the program is to insert one-use codes in retail copies of games that provide access to online functionality while leaving those who purchase the game used to pay a fee of $10. In speaking at a tech conference (via Gamasutra) EA's CFO Eric Brown discussed how the 'Online Pass' has...
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Netflix Begins Streaming Breaking Bad
The changes to content being offered by Netflix through its streaming service continues with the addition of one of TVs best series. The first three seasons of Breaking Bad are now available! For anyone who needs to catch up - or needs to start with the show - this is a great opportunity. It is currently in its fourth season and was renewed for an additional 16 episodes to finish off the series with either an extended fifth season or two more abbreviated seasons. Breaking Bad joins Mad Me...
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Madden NFL 12 Roster Update #2 Out Now
The Madden NFL 12 roster update to correspond with the start of the regular season is now available for the Xbox 360 and PS3. The update includes over 1300 moves and carries a great deal of significance given the number of players that have shifted around following teams setting their 53 man rosters. Notable changes include the arrival of Kerry Collins with Peyton Manning dropping to the bottom of the depth chart but still playable, the release of of David Garrard, a ton of other player m...
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NBA 2K12 My Player Mode Details
Though the big story has been the revelation that NBA 2K12 will not include incoming rookies 2K Sports has closed the week by releasing extensive details on the My Player career mode which may help to soothe over some of the frustration of that situation. Of course not having rookies means entering My Player alongside generated characters so that'll even have an impact here too - however there are several new additions that will attempt to make for a more compelling experience. My Play...
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NHL 12 Now Available Via Season Ticket
For those who have already purchased the EA Sports 'Season Ticket' or choose to do so now - the download of NHL 12 for the Xbox 360 has been made available and as of Friday afternoon it is out for the PS3 as well.Ă‚Â The 'Season Ticket' costs $25 and runs for a period of one year - providing three day early access to (and a 20% DLC discount for) Madden NFL, NHL, FIFA, FIFA Street, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and NCAA Football. The digital copy of NHL 12 will expire early Tuesday AM at 6ET/3PT a...
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