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Channing Tatum Cast in 21 Jump Street
Sony Pictures today officially announced the theatrical adaptation of 21 Jump Street and that Channing Tatum will be joining Jonah Hill in the starring roles. The film is co-written by Michael Bacall and Jonah Hill and will be directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs). "Jonah helped create a smart and funny vehicle that is tailor-made for him and Channing. They are a perfect duo for this film and Phil and Chris have a terrific, accessible take on the material....
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EA Sports MMA Sequel Confirmed
Much of the discussion around EA Sports MMA since its release in mid-October has centered on whether or not the potential franchise would be done after just one release. After a random analyst predicted its demise there came a wave of websites doing the same. It almost seemed as though there was a widespread smear campaign in effect. Instead, looking at the situation objectively, I felt there was reason to believe EA Sports MMA had a future. In an interview with Figure Four Daily (via Crunc...
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Arcade Games Struggling to Survive at Retail
The recent release of NBA Jam, and the rumor of EA Sports possibly reviving NFL Blitz, prompted some thinking on my part as to the future of arcade style games. One has to wonder if they simply are no longer viable as full retail releases. Sluggish sales of NBA Jam are the latest example of the struggles to succeed in the marketplace. (more…)...
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NHL 11 Alternate Jersey Code
Now that all of the NHL teams with new jerseys have unveiled them on the ice, EA Sports has released the code to enter in NHL 11 to unlock them in the game. The code (and this one will be fun to enter) is: bcxkg8fkx3h4m3p5 Additional uniforms for the Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks are provided with this code!...
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Madden 11 Week 12 Ratings Change Suggestions
Due to going a week without a roster update for Madden 11 cause of the holiday, the update on Friday will include two weeks worth of adjustments. That should make for a significant shift for some players and teams as the NFL season heads into its final stretch. Standout players in NFL week 12 included the Chiefs combo of Dwayne Bowe and Jamaal Charles, the Bears duo of Jay Cutler and Matt Forte, and Peyton Hillis who is now up to 13 touchdowns. Jacoby Ford deserves a bump at least in specta...
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EA Sticking With Tiger Woods…For Now
Electronic Arts Chief Executive John Riccitiello recently spoke at the Reuters Global Media Summit and one topic of discussion was on Tiger Woods and his relationship with the company. Riccitiello revealed that there will be a Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 for the consoles but that Woods needs to perform better or risk the company looking at other options. (more…)...
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The Walking Dead Hits Ratings High
The AMC original series The Walking Dead has already established itself as the biggest show in network cable history. Unlike most shows that start strong and have a drop-off from week to week, The Walking Dead has been consistent and even shown growth in total viewers. Last night's airing of the fifth episode brought in 5.6 million viewers and a 2.8 rating in the critical 18-49 demo. Those numbers top what was turned in by the premiere on Halloween. The sixth and final episode of the sea...
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NBA Jam HD Online Impressions
One of the big selling points of NBA Jam for the 360 and PS3 was the inclusion of online play. Beyond just the typical head-to-head, EA Sports delivered on a variety of modes to play online. The potential for NBA Jam to be one of the most enjoyable online experiences available was evident but unfortunately that hasn't turned out to be the case. (more…)...
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