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The Line Drive 5/8
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Stephen Colbert cracked on Madden NFL 12 for the way it will handle concussions. •OXM has some early details on FIFA 12 that includes introduction of the "Impact Engine". •The latest SSX developer diary video goes over character design. •Gamestop has the features list for Michael Phelps: Push the Limit (Kinect for Xbox 360 excl). News and co...
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Trailer for Conan the Barbarian
Lionsgate has released the full theatrical trailer for the remake of the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian. Starring Jason Momoa in the role made iconic by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the film follows Conan across the continent of Hyboria while on a quest to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village. Conan the Barbarian is set to release on August 19th. A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against h...
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Madden 12 Gameplay and Presentation Preview Videos
EA Sports has released a pair of videos that go over the improvements to gameplay and presentation that have so far been announced for Madden NFL 12 using the company's "Virtual Playbook" technology for demonstration purposes. New footage shows off tackles with the new collision system, zone coverage improvements, authentic entrances, player authenticity, and authentic camera placement. (more…)...
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NCAA Football 12 Screenshot Features Upcoming “Cowboys Classic”
EA Sports has released a new screenshot for NCAA Football 12 that features Oregon vs LSU being played at Cowboys Stadium. The two teams open their seasons facing off in the "Cowboys Classic" on September 3rd. This would seem to be a strong indication that neutral site games are being added to Dynasty mode. Cowboys Stadium was introduced in NCAA 11 but only utilized in the Big 12 Championship and Cotton Bowl. Check out the screen full size in the gallery or through Facebook....
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Madden 12 Has Started Strong with Gameplay and Presentation Features
There is no sports franchise that faces near the same scrutiny as Madden and that makes the response to the release of the first significant info and trailers for Madden NFL 12 that much more startling. The initial perception was that there was heavily positive vibes (which has become a rarity) across many channels and that has been further proven with the poll results. Over 8,000 voters chimed in with their feelings on the feature reveals for Madden 12.Ă‚Â The decision to concentrate on ...
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NFL Network Debuts New Broadcast Team; Gus Johnson Leaves CBS
Gus Johnson will remain the play-by-play announcer for Madden NFL 12 but his departure from CBS, which was announced today, raises questions going forward. Reports are that he is done with college basketball and presumably MMA events and his other options are getting more limited. It is being rumored he is now in talks with Fox Sports to cover college football. What makes this all the more interesting is NFL Network revealing today their new broadcast team of Brad Nessler doing play-by-pl...
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New Trailer for Green Lantern
Anticipation towards Green Lantern has ramped up ever since the footage from WonderCon was released. Extended commercials have been airing lately that have driven awareness even further. Now Warner Bros. has released a new theatrical trailer for Green Lantern (which releases June 17th) that is being attached to prints of Thor. ...
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iOOTP Baseball 2011 Now Available for iPhone
Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP) has been a mainstay on the PC for years consistently delivering a popular and highly regarded management sim. Now the game has come to iOS with the release of iOOTP Baseball 2011. (more…)...
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