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NHL 12 Demo Now Available
The demo for NHL 12 is out now for the Xbox 360 (can be queued up for download here) and will arrive for the PS3 when PSN updates early this evening. Coming in at 1.34 GB the demo features the opportunity to try out three different modes: Play Now (NHL Finals rematch Boston vs Vancouver), Be a Pro, and Hockey Ultimate Team. As always leave any thoughts on the demo in the comments!...
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NBA 2K12 Trailer for NBA’s Greatest Mode
2K Sports has released a trailer for 'NBA's Greatest' mode in NBA 2K12. The mode this year expands on the concept introduced with 'The Jordan Challenge' last year by offering 15 different legends with a classic game from their career. Winning the games will unlock the respective teams to use in other areas of 2K12. Games are presented in the television style of their day and will include special visual touches and reflect the proper league rules for when they took place. If you missed it ...
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Madden NFL 12 Player Ratings: NFC South
The roll-out of the player ratings for Madden NFL 12 has finally come to a completion with the release of the NFC South. All that would remain to uncover are any free agents and drafted or undrafted players that didn't make the cut on the original rosters. Check out the rosters and ratings for the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints made some moves to strengthen their already upper-echelon roster, the Panthers by trading for Greg Ol...
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UFC Undisputed 3 Off-Screen Footage
Joining FIFA 12 and NBA 2K12 at the Gamescom convention was UFC Undisputed 3. Though some early gameplay footage leaked out last month and THQ has released a series of official trailers this represents another opportunity to check out how UFC 3 is shaping up at this stage of development. Continue on to check out a set of videos recorded off-screen from the event and leave any thoughts in the comments! (Update: As a courtesy to THQ who asked I've removed the videos. They are still easily a...
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The Line Drive 8/21
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •The PS3 version of EA Sports MMA can be had at Amazon for $10. •Look for a ton of Madden NFL 12 content to be posted Friday morning. •The jerseys for the Winnipeg Jets will be delivered via an update to NHL 12. •The Gamescom trailer for SSX spotlights online features. •Developer blog for FIFA 12 goes over the online modes. •S...
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DVD/Blu-ray Releases for Week of August 23rd
Though lacking a high profile release this week there are a number of intriguing options coming to DVD and Blu-ray. The Beaver was well received but the controversy around Mel Gibson led to the film never getting a wide theatrical release. The highest rated cable movie of the year (Phineas & Ferb) arrives on DVD and The Greatest Movie Ever Sold is another interesting documentary from Morgan Spurlock - this time taking on the movie industry and product placement. There are also two classi...
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Free Agent Bidding Process in Madden 12
EA Sports has released a video providing an opportunity to get a look at the new auction-style bidding process for free agents in Madden NFL 12. The new system has been implemented in Franchise mode which will put a 'timer' on each free agent with the highest bid winning the right to negotiate the final contract terms and complete the signing. (more…)...
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Sports Titles and Their Social Media Presence
The last few years have brought about a huge shift in the way companies interact with consumers and that applies in the sports gaming world as it does most everywhere else. It felt as though it was time to take a look at the social presence of the gaming companies and their respective titles in terms of numbers. Total follower count of course reflects potential reach but isn't necessarily representative of the most activity or impact. Certain companies are much better at engaging with con...
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