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Peter Moore Becomes Electronic Arts COO
Electronic Arts today announced the promotion of Peter Moore to chief operating officer. Moore had held the position of EA Sports president since 2007. The role as COO opened up when John Schappert departed the company for Zynga in April. EA has also created "EA Labels" which will oversee the company's divisions: EA Sports, EA Games, EA Play, and BioWare. EA Labels will be headed up by Frank Gibeau who was previously the president of EA Games. Presumably a new EA Sports president...
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Madden NFL 12 Ratings Turn To Top DEs, Raiders, Chargers
The deliberately slow rollout of Madden NFL 12 ratings continues with another two teams today and the unveiling of the highest rated defensive ends. The Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers complete the team reveals for the AFC West. The top defensive ends are Haloti Ngata (97), Julius Peppers (95), Justin Tuck (94), Jared Allen (94), Dwight Freeney (93), Robert Mathis (93), John Abraham (93), and Trent Cole (93). Again keep in mind these are the base rosters and predate all...
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NBA 2K12 Amazon Deal Includes $10 Promo Credit and Now Release Day Shipping
Though promotional credits had been added for several upcoming titles on Amazon what had been missing for some was the release day shipping. Listings have now been updated for NBA 2K12 providing the $10 promotional credit (which can be put to use on future purchases on the site) along with the release day shipping. That will get NBA 2K12 delivered on Tuesday October 4th for free for Amazon Prime members or just 99 cents for everyone else. Considering the lack of tax in most states the sav...
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First Image of Henry Cavill as Superman
Warner Bros. today released the first image of  Henry Cavill as Superman in the reboot to be known as Man of Steel. Though the release date has been pushed back to June 2013 filming recently began offering the opportunity to get the first look. Man of Steel is being directed by Zack Snyder and scripted by David S. Goyer with Christopher Nolan having helped with the story. The primary casting includes Cavill (Clark Kent/Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Kevin Costner (Johnathan â€...
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Madden NFL 12 Ratings Move On to Top WRs, Broncos, Chiefs
The deliberately slow rollout of Madden NFL 12 ratings continues with another two teams today and the unveiling of the highest rated wide receivers. The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs are the latest teams to get the full roster reveal. The top receivers are Andre Johnson (97), Larry Fitzgerald (96), Roddy White (96), Reggie Wayne (95), Calvin Johnson (93), and Greg Jennings (93). Pretty much the guys that would've been anticipated to be at the top. Again keep in mind these ar...
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NBA 2K12 Introduces NBA’s Greatest Mode
With the NBA lockout threatening the season it was expected that 2K Sports would put into place new features that would present appeal beyond just today's NBA. Signs of that first emerged with the split covers (Jordan/Bird/Magic) and now the company has announced a new mode expanding last year's "Jordan Challenge" into "NBA's Greatest". "NBA's Greatest" mode will incorporate the most famous games and performances of 15 different legends. Those teams and legends will be unlocked after comp...
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Loss in NCAA Player Likeness Lawsuit Would Have Huge Financial Impact on EA
According to CNBC's Darren Rovell a loss in the player likeness lawsuit brought against Electronic Arts, the NCAA, and CLC that is currently making its way through the courts (trial scheduled to begin March 2013) could potentially cost the company $1 billion. That would amount to a full quarter of the company's yearly revenues. Check out the detailed breakdown of the lawsuit and all the latest developments in this recent article. If all athletes are included in the class, and EA loses...
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Madden NFL 12 Ratings Continue With Top LBs, Jets, Patriots
As yesterday marked the start of the Madden NFL 12 ratings barrage another day brings a few more reveals. Out now are the top linebackers, the New York Jets, and the New England Patriots. Along with the previously listed Bills and Dolphins the AFC East is now complete and two new teams will be unveiled each weekday going forward. There isn't much to go on with the top linebackers in Madden 12 given the reveal has been limited to only those rated 95 or higher so there are no surprise...
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