Archive for the ‘Misc Sports Gaming’ Category
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EA Excited About SmartGlass Potential
One of the more intriguing developments out of E3 came with the announcement of Xbox SmartGlass at the Microsoft press conference. The app will turn tablets and smartphones into second screens which can communicate and interact with the 360 and eventually the next Xbox. Madden was featured prominently in the demonstration as plays were selected and even drawn up right on the device.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Six Takeaways from E3 2012
With E3 2012 in the books here's a look at the themes that emerged from the event that go beyond just impressions of the games that were on hand.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Heading Into E3 2012 Day Two
Pastapadre again will be on the E3 show floor today collecting observations on the sports titles and coming back with videos, information, and thoughts for later. Make sure to follow on Twitter and Facebook in particular to keep up on the happenings throughout the day. Day One Coverage •Thoughts on Madden NFL 13 •First Batch of Madden NFL 13 Videos •NCAA Football 13 Team Ratings •EA Sports Not Currently Pursuing MLB Other links of interest...
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Heading Into E3 2012 Day One
Pastapadre will be on the E3 show floor all day collecting observations on the sports titles and coming back with videos, information, and thoughts in the evening. Make sure to follow on Twitter and Facebook in particular to keep up on the happenings throughout the day. Day Zero Coverage •Trailer Roundup (Madden NFL 13, FIFA 13, UFC to EA) •Connected Careers Detailed for Madden NFL 13 •Madden NFL 13 Introduces Infinity Engine Physics System •NCAA Fo...
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EA Sports E3 2012 Day Zero Trailer Roundup
This has been a day filled with hugely impactful news announcements related to sports games as well as a great of expansion on information for various upcoming titles. This was just the start too as the press conferences only kick off E3 which officially begins tomorrow. Here then is the set of trailers released by EA Sports featuring Madden NFL 13 and FIFA 13 along with the trailer/announcement of the UFC acquisition.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Microsoft Shows Madden NFL 13 in Demonstration of Xbox SmartGlass
One big new feature announced by Microsoft today is Xbox SmartGlass which is an app that turns a smartphone or tablet into a second screen to communicate with the Xbox 360. Essentially it's what the Wii U is doing with a dedicated controller however Microsoft is taking advantage of devices that far more people have available to them already. This opens up a number of possibilities for sports titles to take advantage of and Madden NFL 13 was on display at the press conference with a demons...
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E3 2012 Preview
The biggest event in gaming is just around the corner. From press conferences featuring news and trailers to the show floor offering hands-on playtime and the opportunity to capture videos and offer impressions there is a ton about to happen throughout the industry. Here is what to expect - and when - for sports games at E3 this week. Stay tuned for ongoing coverage of breaking news on them as they are announced along with thoughts, images, and videos of gameplay from the show floor.Ă‚Â ...
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Examining the State of MLB Gaming
Few are bemoaning the apparent loss of the MLB 2K franchise but the prospects of where that leaves MLB gaming are only slightly more optimistic than they had been under the third party license that is now expiring. With the end of the console generation near, and companies more risk averse than ever, there are a number of variables to consider when thinking of what company - if any - will choose to make a licensed baseball game in the next year or two.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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