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The Line Drive 6/27
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. The latest for NCAA Football 11 includes blogs on the no-huddle and pistol offensive styles, Xbox 360 achievements, and a new video going over Online Dynasty. THQ is developing "UFC Trainer" an exercise game using the Wii motion controls, Playstation Move, and Microsoft Kinect. Confirmation has arrived that a patch for Backbreaker is in the w...
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Madden 11 Player Ratings: Top 10 TE
For the next in the line of top player ratings in Madden NFL 11 here are the top tight ends. Check back early in the week week for the running backs, defensive backs, and special teams. Make any inquiries into other tight ends not on the list in the comments or through Twitter or Facebook. I can’t guarantee I’ll get to all of them but I’ll try to get up at least the most requested players by responding there. (more…)...
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Teaser Trailer for The Social Network
Columbia Pictures has released the first teaser trailer for The Social Network. An adaptation of the novel based on the main players behind the founding of Facebook the film is directed by David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club, Benjamin Button). Word is that the script is excellent (it was written by Aaron Sorkin) and the novel was highly regarded to begin with but having Fincher behind it adds even more credibility. The Social Network stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake a...
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Madden 11 Player Ratings: Top QB
For the next in the line of top player ratings in Madden NFL 11 here are all of the quarterbacks that I snagged. Check back tomorrow for the next position and make any inquiries into the others previously discussed in the comments or through Twitter or Facebook. I can’t guarantee I’ll get to all of them but I’ll try to get up at least the most requested players by responding there. (more…)...
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Peter Jackson May Direct The Hobbit
Ever since Guillermo Del Toro dropped out as director for The Hobbit (which will be broken into two films) there has been a great level of speculation as to who would take over. Now comes the news that Peter Jackson is in negotiation to become the new director. Jackson, having headed up the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has obvious ties to the project. His role as executive producer was thought to provide him the opportunity to work on other films, however if he does end up taking on The Hobbi...
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Patch for UFC 2010 Now Available (360)
The UFC 2010 Undisputed patch that arrived earlier this week for the PS3 went live for the 360 today. Response towards the patch from the PS3 side has ranged from being marginally positive to largely indifferent. As suspected the issues at release seems to have really dampened excitement around the title in general. Despite the relatively impressive turnaround on the patch taking just a month it may end up being too little too late. Continue on for the patch list which highlights the main a...
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Recent NBA Elite 11 One-on-One Footage
At the cover athlete announcement party earlier this week those in attendance got a chance to try out NBA Elite 11. Out of that has come a video which shows the game in action presenting extended stretches of play with Lebron James going up against cover athlete Kevin Durant. The quickness and responsiveness comes through at the same time displaying a lack of momentum and weight along with a sense of frantic action that doesn't always fit within the context of what is taking place. One ...
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Trailer for Little Fockers
Universal has released the first trailer for Little Fockers. The film follows up Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers with this entry that introduces children to the Focker family. All the usual suspects are back along with a few new additions including Jessica Alba. I was surprised when I realized Meet the Parents was released all the way back in 2000 and Meet the Fockers in 2004. The two combined to gross nearly $450 million domestically. The test of wills between Jack Byrnes (Robert De Ni...
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