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Madden 11 iPhone Out August 10th
Today EA Sports announced that the iPhone and iPad versions of Madden 11 will be available next Tuesday, the very same day that the console versions are set to arrive. Last year's version of Madden on the iPhone was really well received so there is reason to be encouraged about this one despite NCAA Football's recent disappointing mobile offering. Madden 11 for the iPhone, iPhone 4, iPod Touch, and iPad will feature the same “GameFlow†play calling that resides in the console v...
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Insight Into Plot for Kick-Ass Sequel
No question my favorite movie of the year so far and certainly amongst my favorites of all time Kick-Ass arrived on DVD and Blu-ray this week. Mark Millar, writer of the comic book that the film was based on, is currently working on the upcoming sequel in comic form Kick-Ass: Balls to the Wall. Millar talked to MovieWeb about the sequel and dropped some hints as to the plot for some of the central characters with the comic being completed by the end of the year and the movie aiming for a 2012 ...
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First NCAA Football 11 Tuner Set Out Now
The initial set of "gameplay tuners" for NCAA Football 11 arrived this morning. First introduced in NHL 10, EA Sports can now tweak game settings through the delivery of tuners which don't have to go through the patch process. That means adjustments can be made and new tuner sets can be sent out whenever deemed necessary without having to go through the certification period or face the restrictions that accompany patches. This tuner set includes some changes to gameplay based on feedback an...
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The Latest EA Sports MMA Footage
While EA Sports MMA impressed at E3 there was still a significant amount of time ahead to make further improvements incorporating feedback from those who played the game or had watched videos. This most recent footage, from within the last week or so, has incorporated some of the tweaks that people were looking for. Further work continues on the game which still has time ahead for enhancements given that it isn't slated to arrive until October 19th. Continue on to check out the video and leave...
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Comic-Con Trailer: The Avengers
At Comic-Con the main cast for The Avengers was showcased but Marvel also showed a brief teaser trailer for the film. Obviously since they haven't started shooting there is no footage included but the voice-over by Samuel L. Jackson is enough to generate some real anticipation as the huge project is actually being realized. Starring Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner The Avengers is slated to release on May 4th 2012. ...
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NBA Elite 11 Features ESPN Presentation
A video from a foreign outlet at a recent EA Sports event has inadvertently revealed that ESPN presentation is present in NBA Elite 11. While there had been speculation that ESPN (or ABC) style presentation would be included based on the new commentary team this is the first sign of it to emerge. The video also includes the first opportunity, though quite brief, to see true 5v5 gameplay from the new default camera angle. Continue on to check out that video (primarily :31 where the ESPN wipe is...
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NHL 11’s Ultimate Team Hockey League
NHL 11 will introduce its own version of Ultimate Team mode taking it to the next level by involving a massive online league structure known as Ultimate Team Hockey League (UTHL). Ultimate Team involves building up squads from scratch through the purchase of card packs or individual cards which represent players, coaches, contracts, injuries, stadiums, and uniforms. Playing online games within the mode earns credits to spend on purchases to sustain and improve a roster. UTHL divides everyone ...
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What Brett Favre’s Retirement Will Mean For Madden 11
The news today is that Brett Favre has decided to retire, and while everyone remains skeptical it does bring into question how it will be dealt with in Madden 11. Favre is on the default roster but should he actually go through with retirement he would be removed via roster update. EA Sports has released a statement which seems to imply he won't be removed immediately (which could be the release day update) unless he comes out and states he has chosen to retire and maybe even until the officia...
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