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The Line Drive 2/6
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Worldwide sales update: FIFA 11 (11.5 million), Madden 11 (5.5 million), NBA 2K11 (4 million). •505 Games has announced a swimming game for Kinect featuring Michael Phelps. •UFC Personal Trainer, a fitness game coming to 360/PS3/Wii, has been delayed out of Q1. •Blogs for Fight Night Champion look at the Online Gyms and provide a control...
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Video Padrecast: Fight Night Champion Demo
In this latest video Padrecast the Fight Night Champion demo is the focus of discussion. Fred and I go over our thoughts on various aspects of the demo including gameplay, features, online performance, and its impact on our anticipation levels. If you missed it make sure to check out my full impressions of the demo as well! ...
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THQ Launches New Facebook Apps
THQ has planned to bring some of their franchises to Facebook and within the last few days rolled out two of them. One is the standard free-to-play microtransaction supported model that has become so popular while the other offers a chance to get more involved in the upcoming release of the console game. UFC Undisputed Fight Nation takes on the typical Facebook game model. The goal is to create a fighter, build up skills and gain moves, keep fully trained, and have simulated fights against ...
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MLB 2K11 Dynamic Ratings Feature Explained
2K Sports has released the first substantive developer diary for MLB 2K11 which goes into detail on the Dynamic Ratings feature. The system dynamically updates player ratings based on real world performance in MLB Today, My Player, and Franchise modes. You can check out the full dev diary which was posted on Facebook here. Also in the gallery find the new set of 10 screenshots relating to the Dynamic Ratings feature. (more…)...
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Review: Offensive Messages Mar Generally Miserable Broadcast of Madden Bowl
The attempt at broadcasting the Madden Bowl live through ESPN3 was admirable. There is definite interest in watching NFL players going head-to-head in Madden.Ă‚Â While the technical side was excellent (ESPN3 is amazing to watch on the Xbox 360) the program spent far too much time focusing on everything but the games being played. Add to that the lack of foresight to turn off message notifications and things turned disastrous. (more…)...
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Poster for Captain America
Marvel today released the teaser poster for the upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger. The film stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers aka Captain America, Haley Atwell as love interest Peggy Carter, Sebastian Stan as James "Bucky" Barnes, Stanley Tucci as Dr. Abraham Erskine, Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Chester Phillips, Hugo Weaving as The Red Skull, and is directed by Joe Johnston. Hopefully this poster reveal leads into the trailer making its way out soon.Ă‚Â Captain America is slated to releas...
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Soundtrack for Fight Night Champion
EA Sports has released the details on the soundtrack for Fight Night Champion. There are 15 tracks included and given the game's M rating, the first of its kind for EA Sports, all of the songs are of the completely uncensored variety. •Aloe Blacc - “I Need A Dollar” •Atmosphere - “The Loser Wins” •Black Milk - “Round Of Applause” •Chiddy Bang - “Old Ways” •El-P - "Meanstreak (In 3 Parts)" •Lyrics Born ...
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Fight Night Champion Coming to iPhone
EA Sports is set to bring another of its franchises to the mobile platform. Fight Night Champion is being developed for the iPhone, iPod touch, and a iPad for release later this year. FNC will join FIFA, Madden, NCAA Football, NBA Elite, and EA Sports MMA which have all debuted within the last two years as the company looks to take advantage of the ever growing mobile market. Interestingly despite not having even officially announced the title yet EA has released five screenshots. Check the...
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