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Review: Super
Super is in no way a typical super hero story. The film carries with it a very emotionally heavy tone accented by unrelenting and graphic violence. Its unpredictable nature works quite well and the entertainment value is high, however some aspects being left unexplained prevented it from reaching its full potential. Rainn Wilson stars as Frank D'Arbo, a depressed man already on the edge who loses his recovering drug addict wife Sarah (Liv Tyler) to drug dealer Jacques (Kevin Bacon). After r...
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Concerns on Baseball Release Eve
Both MLB 11: The Show and MLB 2K11 are set to hit stores tomorrow but that doesn't mean all has been answered about these games. There are still questions consumers may have that are lingering and could affect purchase decisions. SCEA and 2K Sports are making questionable moves in the lead-up to their respective releases. (more…)...
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Full WWE All-Stars Match
THQ has released the first video featuring a full match from the fighting game WWE All-Stars. The match features Shawn Michaels vs John Morrison, both of which belong to the "Acrobat" class of wrestlers. The game has four sets of classes with the others being "Brawlers", "Grapplers", and "Big Men" that help to define their skill sets. Continue on to check out the video and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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MLB 11 Road to the Show Impressions
Road to the Show in SCEA's MLB series has always been one of the better sports gaming career modes. Despite that it has faced its share of issues and a tedious nature that has grown tired over the last few years. With MLB 11: The Show changes have been made to the mode and the result is a much more enjoyable experience. (more…)...
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The Line Drive 3/6
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •A second patch for FIFA 11 is on the way, details of which can be found here. •Two new developer diaries for Top Spin 4 cover career mode and online play. •All the latest MLB 11: The Show screenshots (inc. top player ratings) are in the gallery. •MLB 11 Road to the Show impressions are likely to be posted tonight! News and content that ...
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Successful Openings at the Box Office Topped by Rango
The animated film Rango turned in a fantastic performance in its opening weekend particularly considering the absence of a 3D factor. Coming in second was the romantic thriller The Adjustment Bureau which performed well by marginally exceeding industry expectations. Beastly debuted to third place while the 80's themed comedy Take Me Home Tonight tanked with an 11th place finish. Though it held questionable appeal to younger kids Rango made an impressive $38 million. Filling a void in the fa...
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All 30 Authentic Broadcast Camera Angles in MLB 11: The Show
One slick new feature that both baseball titles are providing this year are the unique television broadcast camera angles that are tailored to the specifics for each stadium. The same angle and zooms used to watch the games on TV are represented by selecting "Broadcast". With MLB 11: The Show not only does the angle vary from stadium to stadium but the placement of the pitching meter does as well. That will likely lead to a sense of having a slight home field advantage as they do take some ...
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MLB 11: The Show Franchise Sim Results
The AI logic and sim engine in a Franchise mode are always heavily scrutinized and for good reason. Poor output by either can completely sour the experience and damage the value of the title. Even just one completely unrealistic trade can ruin the immersive nature of the mode. I've gone through and simulated a full season in MLB 11: The Show. Keeping in mind that just one simulation is not necessarily representative of all that will be done, here are all the happenings that took place and h...
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