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NBA Jam for iPhone Now Available
Announced just two days ago NBA Jam for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad has been released! The game is being sold for $4.99 and joins the quickly expanding library of mobile titles from EA Sports. Check out the screenshot gallery for a few additional images. (Update: The game is now found in the App Store in all regions). The mobile version of NBA Jam includes Play Now, Classic Campaign, plenty of unlockables, the graphical style of the console versions, and commentary from Tim Kitzrow. Tw...
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The Chicago Code Off to Solid Start
The series premiere of The Chicago Code drew 9.4 million viewers and a 2.4 18-49 rating which will be construed as disappointing in some circles considering the circumstances. Despite having promotion during the Super Bowl, and the entire NFL playoffs where Fox pushed the new series, it didn't become an instant break-out hit and lost about 25% of the viewers and 44% of the critical demo from the House lead-in. Still it was easily the highest rated program to follow House in over a yea...
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Madden 12 SOK Currently Restricted to Two Attempts Per Game
Throughout the debate regarding the potential inclusion of surprise onside kicks to Madden 12 there were several factors that came up for consideration. Chief among them if the rate they are attempted in the NFL warranted the development time. Also what is their success rate and how do you implement an element of surprise to a video game? (more…)...
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Fight Night Champion 360 Demo Receives Tuner Update
One of the features making its way into Fight Night Champion is the ability to put out "tuner" sets that allow for the gameplay and settings to be adjusted without going through the lengthy patch process. Mixed response to the FNC demo and the opportunity to test out the feature brings about the first tuner update going live for the Xbox 360 today. The original plan never included releasing a tuner for the demo so this should be seen as an added bonus though unfortunate that those on the PS3 w...
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NBA Jam Coming to iPhone
Just days after discovering Fight Night Champion is being worked on for a release on mobile platforms comes the first look at another EA Sports franchise set to make the move. NBA Jam is being developed for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with no release date yet determined. One would imagine EA would be targeting April to coincide with the NBA Playoffs. (Update: EA Sports has announced it will be out on Thursday February 10th, way earlier than anticipated!) The game will include Play Now,...
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MLB 11: The Show Fact Sheet
SCEA has released the full fact sheet for MLB 11: The Show. As usual the list of features is extensive as the document includes not just what has been added to the MLB 11 but also those that have been previously established in the series. Continue on to check out all the details and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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First Look at Hulk Hogan in WWE All-Stars Includes “Hollywood” Persona
The first two in-game shots of Hulk Hogan from WWE All-Stars comes via the Facebook app detailed over the weekend. While one focuses on John Cena the other actually reveals the heel persona of "Hollywood Hulk" which is the first news of such being included. Check out the screenshot gallery for the two full size images and his character model. It'll be interesting to see if this is just cosmetic as suggested by being labeled simply as "alternate ring gear" or if the "Hollywood" Hulk characte...
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Terra Nova Super Bowl Commercial
Fox debuted footage of their upcoming sci-fi series from Steven Spielberg during the Super Bowl. Terra Nova focuses on a in family living in 2149 sent back in time to the prehistoric age in order to try and help save the human race which is threatened by overcrowding, overdevelopment, and the extinction of many animals and plant life. Terra Nova will take a similar launch pattern to what was successful for Glee. It will have a spring premiere (two night event beginning on May 23rd) and t...
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