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NCAA Football 12 Introducing New Tackling System; Pre-Order Bonuses Appearing
So far the majority of the information regarding NCAA Football 12 has centered on improvements to presentation and yesterday that was put on prime display with the debut trailer. Now though updated retail listings for NCAA Football 12 describe a new tackling system as well. Enhanced Tackling Engine - Your college gameday experience rises to a whole new level with an all-new momentum-based collision and tackling system that allows you to control a player through the moment of impact. The pr...
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Padrecast: Madden 12 Cover Finals
In this brief Padrecast Fred and I discuss the finals of the Madden NFL 12 cover tournament which pits Peyton Hillis against Michael Vick. I also recap the news of several high-level employees departing Tiburon, release date move, and the uncertainty it all has created. Download the podcast directly from here or listen in the player below! [podcast]http://www.pastapadre.com/wordpress/padrecasts/Padrecast-041811.mp3[/podcast]...
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WWE All-Stars DLC Delayed for 360
There have been a number of missteps by THQ in regards to the handling of downloadable content for WWE All-Stars. The latest is a delay in the release of the first DLC due to "technical issues" for the Xbox 360 after the PS3 received it all early last week. It is now expected out no earlier than next week for the 360 and there are no guarantees it will even be out then. As a result the pre-order bonus of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Ted DiBiase Jr. will remain unavailable to be c...
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HBO Renews Game of Thrones
Only two days after the series premiere, HBO has officially renewed the highly regarded Game of Thrones. Based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels each season will follow the events from one novel to the next, with season two based upon A Clash of Kings. The general story of the fantasy series centers on "kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie for power in a land where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime". The ratings for the pr...
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NCAA Football 12 Debut Trailer
EA Sports has released the first trailer for NCAA Football 12. As is the case with trailers of this nature the focus is on visual improvements and enhancements to presentation. Also check out the screenshot gallery for six new images from the game. Continue on to watch the video and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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Mark Ingram Wins Vote to Become Cover Athlete of NCAA Football 12
Alabama running back Mark Ingram has won the vote to be on the cover of NCAA Football 12. Ingram beat out Washington QB Jake Locker, Auburn DT Nick Fairley, and Oklahoma RB DeMarco Murray for the honor. The voting was conducted through Facebook from March 3rd to April 4th and the victor in Ingram will finally be confirmed by EA Sports today. Ingram was the clear favorite of the group from the start and subsequent polling showed he was going to roll to a relatively easy victory. The former...
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Series of SSX ‘Making Of’ Videos
EA Sports has released a series of videos going behind the scenes in development of the upcoming SSX. Three videos have now been delivered so far covering areas such physics, tricks, and level design. The game has been in the news recently for dropping the "Deadly Descents" subtitle, showing off a more vibrant look and explaining the three different modes, and nailing down January 2012 as the release date. Continue on to check out the videos and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more&...
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NCAA Football 12 Adds Customizable Entrance Music; Returns Bowl Patches
EA Sports has released a blog that lays the groundwork for what is to come with NCAA Football 12. While substantial news on features and improvements including videos will start making their way out later this week the blog hints at upgrades being made to Online Dynasty mode, gameplay (singling out defense), and presentation. The two new screenshots have been added to the gallery. The NCAA Football series continues its focus on "Core Experience, Authenticity, and Innovation" that began wi...
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