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Cary Elwes Back for Saw VII 3D
Earlier today news hit about another entry in the previously thought to be complete Final Destination franchise. As mentioned in that article the Saw franchise carries a very similar formula, and that makes it difficult to believe it will come to its planned end. Saw VII is supposedly the final chapter but given the possibility that 3D will revitalize the series that doesn't look to be near a certainty. As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw’s brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors ...
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Eight New Madden 11 Screenshots
EA Sports has released eight new screenshots for Madden 11 with a few of them being images taken straight from gameplay and demonstrating some of the new features. Seen within this set of screens is a look at GameFlow play-calling, setting up of the offensive and defensive gameplans, and the new kicking mechanic described earlier today. Check out the screens in the gallery and leave your thoughts in the comments!...
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Madden 11 Previews Reveal Two Big Changes
Following a hands-on event held last week in New York, EA Sports has lifted the embargo on impressions and they are coming in from numerous locations. Much of the discussion throughout the previews centers on the GameFlow play-calling system and locomotion engine, however there are a few mentions of big changes to the game that are mixed in as well. (more…)...
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Final Destination 5 In The Works
A fifth entry in the Final Destination franchise is now in development, with Eric Heisserer (A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Thing) penning the script. The Final Destination was supposed to be the last chapter in the franchise but considering it made so much money, overseas especially, New Line decided to give the green light to yet another entry. The last one made $66 million domestically and $115 overseas while being made on a budget of just $43 million. It also was released in 3D, though tha...
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Padrecast: Post NFL Draft Edition
After an intensely active few days this Padrecast arrives in an attempt to recap all the big developments. Madden 11 is the topic of focus given all the news that has broken in recent days. Below is just some of what is discussed in the 51 minute running time. Download the podcast directly from here or listen using the player below! Sports Gaming Drew Brees as cover athlete "Simpler, Quicker, Deeper" Gus Johnson in as announcer Online Team Play Top QB Ratings Entertainment Hulu add...
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The Line Drive 4/25
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. A bunch of hands-on previews recently hit for NCAA Football 11: Op Sports - DToid - IGN - Gamespot Kotaku details the mini-golf mode added to Tiger Woods 11 on the Wii Owen Good at Kotaku checks in with his weekly sports gaming related column this time following his Road to the Show and addiction to paying for attribute boosts. The PS3 is ...
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Madden 11 Top QB Ratings
EA Sports recently held a panel discussion "Madden 11: Building the Ultimate QB" which aired this morning on the NFL Network. Included throughout the discussion were quarterback player ratings. Below are the Top 10 rated overall for Madden 11. Continue on for a bunch more info including the top rated QBs in various individual categories and expanded ratings on a few of the players! As always leave your thoughts in the comments! Top 10 Peyton Manning - 99 Drew Brees - 99 Tom Brady - 95 A...
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Madden 11 Positional Tendencies
(Update) Well apparently this has been behind the scenes for a while now and has not been enhanced past being a simple description of a player's skills from their ratings make-up. However it goes to show how this is an area that should be addressed going forward and could really benefit the game so it remains a good read in terms of concept for the future iterations. In the revealing of QB ratings from earlier today I also discovered what appears to be a new addition for Madden 11. Ther...
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