Padrecast: E3 Day One Edition
One full day of E3 is in the books with Jerkfacefave and I recording another quick Padrecast direct from LA! Running about 17 minutes we talk about Madden 11, NCAA Football 11, EA Sports MMA, celebrity sightings, and a few other goings on from the day. Download the podcast directly from here or listen using the player below!
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E3 2010 Day One Quick Impressions
In lieu of full impressions postings this evening, as I don't feel I have had enough time on the games yet to go that far, I wanted to at least drop some early thoughts and observations. Still working on videos and will get the Padrecast up very late tonight or in the morning.
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E3 2010 Day One Coverage
The first official day of E3 has arrived! While I will attempt to update this posting at different points throughout the day from the event floor that may prove to be a challenge. Make sure to follow along at the following places for live coverage. There you will find quick impressions or other observations, pictures, and maybe even short video clips.
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Once back into the hotel in the evening I'll begin work on more comprehensive...
E3 2010 Trailers
The following is a collection of trailers released in conjunction with the opening of E3. Trailers for Madden 11, NHL 11, and EA Sports MMA are included. Continue on to check them out and then leave your thoughts in the comments! Remember live coverage begins tomorrow (Tuesday) with the show floor opening at 3ET/12PT.
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New EA Sports MMA Details Emerge
At the EA press conference earlier today it was announced making its debut in EA Sports MMA will be EA Sports Live Broadcast. Along with that they have released further details on features for the game, a new batch of screenshots, and a new trailer (which I'll have up later this evening).
Now you can have your online fight broadcast and viewed by gamers all around the world via the console or web! EA SPORTS Live Broadcast is one of the new and highly innovative online features for EA SPORTS...
New WWE and MMA Games in the Works
Two new games have been announced in the lead-up to E3. THQ will be bringing a second WWE game to the market to join the Smackdown vs Raw series and 505 Games will be presenting an unlicensed and extreme MMA product.
Joining THQ's portfolio of fighting games will be WWE All Stars slated to release in early 2011. In order to differentiate from the SvR franchise WWE All-Stars goes with over-the-top quick arcade style action and exaggerated graphics. It is described as being half fighting-half...
Patch for UFC 2010 Close To Being Submitted
Much has been said about all the major issues with UFC 2010 Undisputed and subsequently the disappointing sales that have followed. Now in a tough spot THQ has at least been responsive in regards to fixing some of those issues that have plagued the game and frustrated its fans. Online play has improved some and gameplay problems have been under the spotlight.
In a post on the community site it is stated that a patch is being worked on with plans to submit it to Microsoft and Sony for certif...
UFC 2010 Selling Below Expectations
Last year UFC 2009 broke onto the scene with huge sales numbers exceeding even the most optimistic of expectations. The game went on to be the highest selling sports title in the US behind only Madden 10. UFC 2009 seemed to catch gamers by surprise with its demo and then an impressive final product (particularly for a first attempt) which and in turn led to fantastic word-of-mouth carrying it beyond just hardcore UFC fans. UFC 2010 Undisputed arrived without the benefit of that surprise factor...