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Mobile Version of NBA Jam Gets Update
EA Sports may be abandoning the console versions of NBA Jam but not the exceptional mobile version of the game. NBA Jam for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad has received an update that delivers post-trade deadline rosters and even provides some gameplay enhancements. • Current rosters – Play with Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups on the Knicks, Deron Williams on the Nets, and more! Mid-season trades and roster shifts are reflected in the new update! • Behind the sce...
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WB Planning Justice League Movie for 2013
Though it has been rumored for years, the logistics and continuity of a Justice League movie has prevented it from reaching the active development stage. It came close to happening in 2008 but also hit the writers strike and eventually was shelved. Now though WB president Jeff Robinov has gone on record that a script is in the works and the project is high priority for the studio. There are also plans to spin-off Flash and Wonder Woman into their own films following Justice League. Justic...
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First Update on Voting in Second Round of Madden 12 Cover Tournament
ESPN has dropped some info on the current status of some second round matchups for the Madden 12 cover just over a day into the full week of voting. The only one of those mentioned that could really be considered a surprise is Patrick Willis holding a healthy 61/39 lead over Hines Ward. Willis edged out a victory over The 12th Man in the closest first round contest and Ward has the large and supportive Steelers fan base behind him but that could also make him a target. Adrian Peterson, ar...
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Teaser Trailer for Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Fox has released the first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of the children's book Mr. Popper's Penguins. The film stars Jim Carrey and is directed by Mark Waters (Freaky Friday, Mean Girls). Mr. Popper's Penguins is slated to release on June 17th. The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel. ...
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WWE All-Stars Hits and Misses
There hasn't been a great arcade-style sports game since The BIGS released in 2007. WWE All-Stars hopes to change that with its over-the-top action, varied match types, and multiple modes that tie in current superstars with the rich history of the WWE. Continue on for what WWE All-Stars got right and where it came up short in this "Hits and Misses" review. (more…)...
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Tiger Woods 12 Now Available for iPhone
In addition to the console release of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 this week EA Mobile has delivered the mobile version of the game. It is available now for the iPhone and iPod touch for $6.99 and iPad for $9.99. Several licensed golfers as well as create-a-golfer mode are featured. Rounds can be played through quick match, PGA Tour mode, and Wi-Fi or Bluetooth multiplayer. The "Tiger Challenge" provides over 20 mini-games and Facebook integration allows for posting "Closest to the Pin" result...
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Fight Night Champion Patch Released
The patch for Fight Night Champion has arrived a day early for the 360 and PS3. Still scheduled for Tuesday is the release of the downloadable content and a gameplay tuner update. Details on what the patch intends to improve with the game can be found here. Early reaction is mixed with some believing the changes to be largely positive (particularly the punch accuracy) and others finding immediate faults (body punch spamming). There have also been some isolated issues reported such as cons...
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Wimpy Kid Beats Sucker Punch
In a surprise upset Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 came in #1 at the box office this weekend topping the expected champ Sucker Punch. Last week's openers showed strength in their second weekends proving that despite their strong premieres March Madness did have an effect on their final tallies. Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules pulled in $24.4 million which already exceeds its $21 million budget. The family film comes off an understated first film that opened to $22 million but was largely th...
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