Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
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First NBA 2K12 Screenshot
On the same day that owners have officially locked out the players 2K Sports has released the first screenshot for NBA 2K12 which features the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks going up against the Miami Heat. Visible in the image are Dirk Nowitzki, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, DeShawn Stevenson, and Tyson Chandler. One thing that immediately stands out is the addition of 'playoff crowds' sporting the team colored shirts. Check out the screen full size in the gallery or FB alb...
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The Leadership Changes at Tiburon
The news broke late last night that Madden NFL executive producer Phil Frazier is departing EA Sports. That has been confirmed today by the company which also noted that Roy Harvey will be taking over the position going forward. (more…)...
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EA Sports NBA Faces Commentary Decision
Through all the events of last week one piece of news that will impact an upcoming title flew somewhat under the radar. Mark Jackson accepted the job coaching the Golden State Warriors. Having joined on as commentators for the canceled NBA Elite 11 the ABC trio of Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, and Jackson had been slated to continue even as the series is being retooled for release in October 2012. (more…)...
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Light News on NBA 2K12 From E3
The week started for NBA 2K12 with an appearance during the Sony press conference to demonstrate the extended PlayStation Move functionality. At E3 however very little is being shown off to select press and most details are being kept under wraps. Kotaku has a writeup of the goings on related to 2K12 and what 2K Sports has been willing to discuss. In addition a video producer interview has gone up and mention of presentation upgrades such as dynamic stylized intros and a new meter for free t...
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Majesco Announces New NBA Game and Purchase of QUICKHIT NFL Football
Majesco has made news on two fronts today. The first is that the company has signed an agreement with the NBA to produce an original arcade-style franchise. Few details about the game are known other than it will be motion-control based and release in spring 2012. In addition Majesco has purchased QUICKHIT NFL Football. The free-to-play but microtransaction supported game won the community voted upon "Best Browser Game of the Year" award. The company now control's the operating assets alo...
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NBA 2K12 E3 Presentation Video
NBA 2K12 made a surprise appearance at the Sony press conference on Monday evening. The game was on hand for a demonstration of the PlayStation Move functionality for the PS3. "NBA on the Move" is meant to be accessible for everyone and in that sense the options available with the Move controls are somewhat limited and very simplified as seen and described in the footage which features the Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers. Move implementation in the NBA 2K series as well as many other spo...
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Teaser Trailer for NBA 2K12
Earlier this evening 2K Sports dropped the first trailer for NBA 2K12 prior to the start NBA Finals game one. The trailer had already debuted on NBATV but the exposure it got during pre-game on network TV is much more valuable. Similar to what EA Sports had to do with Madden in communicating that the game will be coming out regardless of a lockout 2K Sports is stuck in the same predicament and it would seem this was the start of their strategy - though they went the same route last year with...
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NBA Extends Licensing Agreements with EA Sports and 2K Sports
Today the NBA announced new multi-year licensing agreements with both Take Two and Electronic Arts to produce official video games for the league. The agreement covers both simulation and arcade titles for consoles, web, and mobile devices. “We have had successful and longstanding relationships with both 2K Sports and EA SPORTS,” said Sal LaRocca, Executive Vice President of NBA Global Merchandising. “Extending our agreements with the top sports video game developers conti...
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