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Tiger Woods 12 Launches for PC and Mac
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters releases today in stores and on EA's Origin.com for the PC and Mac - going for $39.99. The game features Augusta National as well as 14 other courses, "Road to the Masters" career mode, and "Masters Moments". In addition copies of Tiger 12 for the PC and Mac include three months of free access to the web browser based game Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online. Specific to the PC is the ability to play Tiger 12 in one location and pick up with it at another w...
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DeSean Jackson Deemed Most Clutch-Worthy of Those Not Receiving Trait in Madden 12
With 36 players in the NFL being identified as "Clutch" through the Madden NFL 12 player traits the one left out who is most deserving of recognition is thought to be DeSean Jackson. The "Clutch" trait in Madden 12 provides a ratings boost in late game or high pressure situations. Over 4800 people chimed in by voting in the poll which offered up Jackson, Calvin Johnson, Matt Ryan, and Mark Sanchez - the names most brought up in discussion regarding the topic. Jackson pulled in 31% of t...
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Review: Warrior
Despite MMA's rising prominence it has generally been treated as an "underground" sport in films. That changes with Warrior, a movie that takes the familiar inspirational sports story with family conflict and intertwines that with an MMA tournament that carries large significance for the main characters. The fight action is authentic - though obviously some moments and results were played up for dramatic purposes - and in doing so it presents the sport in a legitimate fashion and one that tr...
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The Line Drive 9/4
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Set up a NFL Pickem group - join in with the password: compete. •The latest developer blogs for NBA 2K12 look at art direction and play-calling. •Take Two (parent company of 2K Sports) is being sued by a former 2K tester. •A new FIFA 12 video takes a look at one of the improvements to career mode. •A new Madden NFL 12 blog covers th...
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DVD/Blu-ray Releases for Week of September 6th
This week of DVD and Blu-ray releases brings one of the best films of the summer in X-Men: First Class. There are also a couple of the best comedies on TV and one of the best dramas with Community, The Office and Fringe. I can confidently recommend all of those as potential purchases. Top to bottom a very strong group of options this week. (more…)...
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What Omitted Players Most Deserve to be Recognized as Clutch in Madden NFL 12?
In breaking down all the NFL players who received the "Clutch" trait in Madden NFL 12 the debate was sure to rage as to who was left out along with noting those who may not have deserved it. The "Clutch" trait provides a ratings boost in pressure situations and according to the base and updated rosters there are currently 36 of those players in the NFL. Browsing the article comments and tweets a few names kept coming up when discussing those who were not deemed "Clutch". DeSean Jackson, M...
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Thoughts on the Terra Nova Pilot
Terra Nova - the highly anticipated Fox series produced by Steven Spielberg - is set to debut on September 21st after having its premiere delayed from May in order to buy more time to work on visual effects. With those necessary effects making for a hefty budget for a television series, an intriguing concept and setting, and names like Spielberg behind it hopes are high. While the pilot showed a great deal of potential it did nothing to avoid annoyances and contrivances that would be difficu...
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Madden 12 Declares the NFL’s Clutch Players
According to EA Sports and Madden NFL 12 there are currently 36 "clutch" players in the league. The new 'Player Traits' this year provide more insight into how individuals are viewed and how they will perform in Madden beyond just their ratings. As noted in the general impressions EA has done an admirable job in reflecting some personality in the players by going this route. When it comes to "Clutch" while offensive and defensive lineman are omitted from consideration all other positions ...
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