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Padrecast: Backbreaker Demo Edition
The focus of the Padrecast this week falls heavily on the two games set to release in the next eight days. Discussion on the Backbreaker demo (full impressions posting tomorrow) kicks things off. That is followed by thoughts on the UFC 2010 Undisputed code situation and a healthy rant against reviewers handing out scores to UFC despite not having even played online. Below is just some of what is discussed in the 53 minute running time. Download the podcast directly from here or listen us...
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Lost Series Finale Discussion
Nearly six years have passed and six seasons aired since Lost premiered and it has now reached its conclusion. I'm keeping this posting spoiler and opinion free so avoid reading the comments if you have plans to watch it at a later time. What did you think of the series finale? Feel free to join in the discussion in the forum and leave your thoughts on finale and the series as a whole in the comments!...
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The Line Drive 5/23
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. Backbreaker demo videos posted earlier today. Full impressions posting and discussion on the Padrecast coming tomorrow. Two additional NHL 11 screenshots have been added to the gallery. More details on NBA Jam in a big IGN preview including over 100 unlockables, hidden characters, boss battles, and still no determination regarding online play. ...
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Shrek 4 and MacGruber Severely Disappoint at the Box Office
It was a down weekend at the box office with both new openings coming in way under industry expectations. Though the Shrek brand had been tarnished by the last release it was still thought to be strong enough especially considering a lack of competition and the opportunity to be buoyed by 3D ticket prices. Industry projections were were mostly in the $100 million range though some believed it could reach $130 million. It ended up taking in only $71.3 million. It almost sounds unreasonable t...
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Backbreaker Demo Videos
While I'm still working on collecting impressions on the Backbreaker demo (pages of notes already) I wanted to get up a handful of gameplay videos. Overall I've been really impressed with the organic nature of the player interaction and tackling and have found myself enjoying the running game as well as kickoffs. On the other hand issues with the camera, the CPU's inept offensive performance and particularly their frequent throwing of INTs, and dislike of the passing game have pulled me in the...
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Movies May Be Offered On-Demand One Month After Theatrical Release
Major Hollywood studios and Time Warner Cable are in discussions to create what is for now being called "home theater on-demand". This initiative would deliver movies to homes as early as 30 days after they release in theaters. The Wall Street Journal has the story on how the normal four month wait period could be trimmed to just one month and be offered through on-demand. This would not change when movies would be released on DVD/Blu-ray as those would stick with the typical four month gap. ...
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CHL Inclusion in NHL 11 Officially Announced
A few weeks ago word leaked out that the rights to the Canadian Hockey League had been purchased by EA Sports and would be included in NHL 11. That has now been confirmed. The Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (the three make up the CHL) will all have teams, players and uniforms represented in NHL 11. The licensing agreement between EA SPORTS and the CHL allows the following to be included in NHL 11: Ability to play with all 60 teams that mak...
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MLB 2K10 Patch #2 Out Now
The second patch for MLB 2K10 has gone live for the 360 and is also available on the PS3 where it represents the first patch in the 2 1/2 months since the game released. The full details on what the patch delivered can be found here. Early reports are primarily centered around issues that have not been fixed or new ones now being found such as edited names not actually changing on the jerseys. The lack of errors and injuries were already known and 2K Sports attempted to explain that one off...
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