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More NCAA Basketball 10 Details
Not only does NCAA Basketball 10 have the CBS presentation as shown in the recent video, but it will use the ESPN presentation as well. Depending on the day a game is played or the tournament being played in you'll get the respective full presentation of either ESPN or CBS. We have full ESPN broadcast integration for the first time, says Dougan. It looks exactly like you see on television. All of the intros, fly-ins, movies, graphics, announcers [Dick Vitale, Brad Nessler, Erin Andrews] ΓΆβ...
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News on Two Future Biopics
Marlon Wayans has been confirmed to have taken the place of Eddie Murphy in the life story of legendary comedian Richard Prior. Wayans would seem out of his element for a film that, even as he'll be playing a comedian, will have heavy dramatic elements to it. Apparently though he screen tested strongly impressing the producers and studio executives. Some comedic actors have turned in great performances in dramas and it looks like Wayans will have his chance to show his range in what could pr...
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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Though the Sci-Fi series Battlestar Galactica ended early this year it has lived on through spin-offs. First was Caprica which released as a standalone movie back in April to kick start the series for the network now known as SyFy. Caprica is essentially the origin story which goes back to life on the planet and the creation of the Cylons. Caprica is slated to have its series premiere on January 10th 2010. Next to come is Battlestar Galactica: The Plan. Every episode of the series began w...
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Braylon Edwards Traded to Jets, Michael Crabtree Signed
Two big transactions took place in the NFL today that will have an impact on the season and on Madden 10. Braylon Edwards has been traded from the Browns to the Jets and Michael Crabtree has finally been signed by the 49ers. Edwards, who made the Pro Bowl in 2007, has been slumping ever since. Dropped passes have been his main problem but he has also been dealing with a lack of talent around him especially at QB. He becomes the Jets highest rated WR at an 85 which is one point above Jerri...
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FIFA 10: Fastest Selling Sports Game Ever
Contrary to the perception of many in the US, the most popular video game sport in the world is soccer. Consistently games like FIFA, PES, and management sim spin-offs do incredibly well. In recent years it has been FIFA with a huge surge not only in sales but also in online adaptation rates. While it won't release in the US until October 20th FIFA 10 has already broken worldwide records following its European launch. EA Sports has announced that FIFA 10 has sold 1.7 million copies in its...
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MNF Sets Cable Ratings Record
The highly anticipated Monday Night Football game between the Vikings and Packers earlier this week set the all-time ratings record for a cable TV broadcast. It pulled in nearly 22 million viewers and in doing so even beat out every show on broadcast TV for the evening including the juggernaut Dancing With the Stars which averaged just under 18 million viewers over its two hour airing. While cable TV has seen a rise in ratings as household access and viewership continues to increase over ...
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NCAA Basketball 10 Gets CBS Presentation
In a video released today it has been revealed that NCAA Basketball 10 will integrate the presentation of CBS telecasts. The commentators will be the team of Gus Johnson and Bill Raftery. NCAA Basketball was in dire need of a refreshed experience and a way to differentiate itself from the feel of the the professional basketball games. This definitely appears to be a big step towards doing just that. Continue on to view the new video and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more&helli...
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Release Day Problems for NBA 2K10
The official forums for NBA 2K10 are currently in an uproar over issues being seen with NBA 2K10. Primarily the focus is on the framerate dropping in games and in My Player mode, along with poor online play performance or the inability to play online at all. The framerate and online issues should not come as a surprise to 2K or consumers. Framerate slowdown has been pointed out in previews, reviews, my impressions, and user impressions across the web. Even 2K9 had trouble with keeping a c...
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