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FIFA 11 Ultimate Team Details
The Ultimate Team mode has leaked into several EA Sports games but it originated with the FIFA franchise. Beginning today anyone who played FIFA Ultimate Team in either FIFA 09 or FIFA 10 will have access to begin building their teams through a new website. The site includes the ability to manage teams and even utilize the auction house. Daily gifts will be given between now and November 3rd just for logging in. Returning players also get two free gold packs to start their Ultimate Teams for F...
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Avatar 2 and 3 Made Official
James Cameron has signed on to write and direct Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 Variety reports. The plan is for him to begin working on the scripts early next year with Avatar 2 releasing in December 2014 and Avatar 3 December 2015. There had been speculation that Cameron would take on a different project before getting into the sequel but the news confirms these two movies will be next on his slate. "In the second and third films, which will be self-contained stories that also fulfill a greater stor...
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EA Sports MMA Career Mode Impressions
The career mode for EA Sports MMA is largely responsible for how much I have been enjoying the game. While it is pretty straight-forward in how the fighter progresses and advances it is the process of being put through the motions of various drills that has proved extremely valuable. The career mode avoids some of the frustrations found in similar modes in other games. It also keeps a good balance in ratings distribution while adding the strategy behind building on chosen strengths and learnin...
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Review: Unstoppable
Unstoppable is based on the true story of a runaway unmanned train carrying hazardous chemicals in Ohio in 2001. As is the case with most dramatizations of real-life events the movie takes liberties with the facts making it a non-stop action filled race to prevent tragedy and provide redemption for the main characters. (more…)...
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Madden 11 Week Seven Ratings Change Suggestions
Week seven of the NFL season brought some sloppy play, some big performances, and some significant injuries. The roster update this week for Madden 11 feels as though it will present a big shift for many teams and individuals. Seahawks WR Mike Williams has 21 receptions over the last two games and has stepped up as a go-to receiver. Other WRs coming off big games include the Falcons' Roddy White, the Titans' Kenny Britt, and the Giants' Hakeem Nicks. Redskins RB Ryan Torain has two straight...
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There is a Future for EA Sports MMA
Just one week after the release of EA Sports MMA there are analysts predicting that the company will cease making an MMA game going forward. Sales are reportedly soft and with THQ locking up the UFC license through 2018 the thought is being perpetuated that there is no room to grow and pushing forward would prove futile. That really isn't the case however and EA is not likely to abandon a growing sport when they have now established themselves as players in the market even as that comes from a...
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First NBA 2K11 Patch Arriving
A patch for NBA 2K11 is out now for the PS3 and will likely reach the 360 later this week. All this patch provides however are some stability fixes for online play such as improving the matchmaking process. There are no fixes for the freezing being experienced in My Player mode or gameplay improvements coming with this first patch. The highly anticipated patch that will take into consideration community feedback and attempt to address issues with the game is being targeted to arrive in late...
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Paranormal Activity 2 Breaks Records
Paranormal Activity 2 scared up $41.5 million for the weekend and in the process broke the record for a horror film in October. It also becomes the highest grossing opening weekend for supernatural-themed horror ever. The total includes $6.3 million that came from midnight showings on Thursday night which again was another record as the most for an R rated film. Grosses did fall on Saturday by 35% and then another 36% on Sunday. There is no doubt it won't have strong legs but after such a b...
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