Archive for the ‘Misc Sports Gaming’ Category
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Xbox SmartGlass Now Available on iOS
After a delay Xbox SmartGlass has finally released for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The app can be downloaded through iTunes here. SmartGlass initially rolled out nearly two weeks ago for Windows 8 and Android devices and provides a second-screen to use in communicating with the Xbox 360. The timing works out well for iOS users as it coincides with the release of Halo 4 today which is one of the games that has functionality tied into SmartGlass. There has still been no response from ...
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Xbox SmartGlass Launches for Windows and Android; iOS Expected to Follow Soon
Today marked a huge day for Microsoft with the release of Windows 8 and, along with it, Xbox SmartGlass. Currently the SmartGlass app is only available for W8 computers, tablets, and phones and select Android devices through Google Play. Meanwhile those with iOS devices are left waiting but it should be arriving there very soon as well. (more…)...
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EA Sports Football Pricing Settlement Claims Can Now Be Submitted
Electronic Arts back in July announced a settlement had been reached regarding the lawsuit originally filed in 2008 that contested the company raised prices of their football products following the acquisitions of multiple exclusive licenses. For those that wish to claim part in the action a form has gone out now to do so. (more…)...
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Things Looking Worse for Defendants in Huge NCAA Player Likeness Lawsuit
An update today regarding the ongoing player likeness lawsuit against the NCAA, CLC, and Electronic Arts comes from AL.com who note some damning emails that could prove troublesome when the trial begins in 2013. (more…)...
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How the Wii U is Shaping Up for Sports
Nintendo finally announced official details on the Wii U console dating November 18 for release with two different options available to purchase. The $300 "Basic" set comes with 8GB storage while the $350 "Deluxe" bundle features 32GB storage and Nintendo Land. (more…)...
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Nuggets from the Q1 Financial Results for Electronic Arts and Take Two
Both Electronic Arts and Take Two reported their first quarter (April-June '12) fiscal year 2013 financials today. There are a few pieces of sports related news to draw from the reports. (more…)...
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Class Action Settlement Terms Will Have Little Effect on Sports Gaming Landscape
Last Friday the proposed settlement in the case that claimed with EA Sports holding the exclusives for the major football licenses they had "raised" prices was announced. The big news wasn't in the money that the company must pay out which is relatively insignificant but that they are restricted from holding the exclusive with NCAA for a period of five years. Of course those dissatisfied with EA's efforts were quick to exclaim joy and hope of near future where competition would be present in...
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EA Sports Planning July Wii U Announcements
Coming out of E3 one of the more curious storylines had to do with the absence of any sports titles announced or put on display for Nintendo's upcoming Wii U system. While Nintendo has stated that EA will have titles available within the launch window Peter Moore is on record saying none would be released this year. (more…)...
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