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Trailer for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition
EA Sports has released a trailer for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition that runs through many of the new features and improvements that will accompany the digital download release. Coming in October the game will go for $15 through XBLA and PSN. The new features in question are essentially ones that were expected out of the retail release last year and that has led to apathy or worse reaction towards this offering from many consumers. Things like "Team Fire" and "Tag Mode", online campaign, compet...
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The NFL Lockout is Over
With just a brief respite at the start of the NFL Draft the 136 day long lockout is for all intents and purposes over. Owners and player representatives have agreed to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Beginning tomorrow teams will be able to sign rookies (drafted and undrafted), make trades, and begin negotiating contracts with free agents. No contracts can be signed by free agents however until 6ET on Friday. What does it all mean for Madden NFL 12? It's a big win for EA Sports who...
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Madden NFL 12 Online Communities
EA Sports has taken a lot of criticism recently for the failure to address Online Franchise in Madden NFL 12. Instead what they have done is introduce "Online Communities". That feature was finally detailed today. (more…)...
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Jurassic Park 4 Coming Within Next Few Years
It's amazing how well the original Jurassic Park still holds up today. Its sequels, though not as highly regarded, were both successful and entertaining. Combined the three movies have grossed over $1.9 billion worldwide. The idea of a fourth JP film has been talked about for a long time and now Steven Spielberg has confirmed it is not a matter of if but when. At the Comic-Con panel for his upcoming film The Adventures of Tintin Spielberg stated that he's hopeful to have Jurassic Park 4 m...
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Madden NFL 12: Top Rated Rookie QBs
Quarterbacks are likely the most difficult position to rate for incoming rookies. As the most high profile position fans tend to know them and have cemented certain perceptions and expectations. Those rarely matter though as even top QBs often sit on the bench for a year or two meaning no contribution in Madden. Those who do play immediately and perform well don't put up statistically great seasons and rarely lead their teams to the playoffs. Continue on for a look at the top ten rated rooki...
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The Line Drive 7/24
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters will release for the PC and Mac on September 6th for $40. Includes all the features of the console version along with three month membership to Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online. •The latest SSX character reveals are Griff Simmons, Alex Moreau, and Ty Thorsen. News and content that may have been missed from the last week ...
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Trailer for In Time
The trailer for the high concept sci-fi action film In Time debuted at Comic-Con. Starring an extensive cast of young popular actors including Justin Timberlake, Alex Pettyfer, Cillian Murphy, Amanda Seyfried, and Olivia Wilde the movie is written and directed by Andrew Niccol (The Truman Show, Gattaca). In Time is slated to release on October 28th. In Time presents a world where time has become the ultimate currency. You stop aging at 25, but there's a catch: you're genetically-engineered ...
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Specific NBA 2K12 Covers Cant Be Preordered
As soon as the announcement was made that there would be three different covers for NBA 2K12 consumers began declaring which version they planned to get. Michael Jordan remains immensely popular of course but the novelty of being on the cover has somewhat worn off given its his second straight year while Magic Johnson and Larry Bird have a large number of fans and come from huge markets as they make their first appearance on the cover. (more…)...
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