Archive for the ‘Misc Sports Gaming’ Category
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No Multiplayer for Madden 3DS
Madden is set to be a launch title for the Nintendo 3DS as it hits stores on March 27th. Unfortunately it appears the game is being rushed, and despite some positive impressions and what at first glance would seem to be a solid feature set it is missing one critical component that could very well sway purchase decisions. Joystiq reports that Madden 3DS will not have any type of mulitplayer support. That is a huge disappointment to say the least. The system not only offers multiplayer gam...
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What Activision Buying Take Two Might Mean for 2K Sports
Over the last few years Take Two has been an acquisition target for multiple companies most notably Electronic Arts. Now comes a rumor that the other giant in the gaming world Activision may be eyeing a takeover. The info comes from MCV which as an outlet has produced a number of rumors regarding talks around Take Two for several years now that have not panned out so it isn't something worth getting too riled up by yet. Keeping that in mind one starts to wonder how Activision would view 2K ...
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THQ Pricing Experiment Begins in May
Just about four months ago THQ revealed plans to try a new pricing model that would begin with the next iteration of the MX off-road racing series. The idea is to release new games at a lower entry point ($30 or $40) and then push downloadable content to expand the experience. The base game may not be fully featured therefore leaving it to individual consumers to choose what is important to them if more is desired. MX vs ATV: Alive is slated to release on May 10th for $39.99.  The breakd...
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Sony Reveals Their Next Generation Portable
At an event held in Japan last night Sony unveiled their "Next Generation Portable" follow-up to the PSP. The system will apparently rival the processing power of the PS3, offers dual analog sticks, capacitive touch screen, flash based memory, and online/social connectivity. It will be a large device though calling into question its true portability. Battery life and pricing were two things not discussed that will eventually become hot topics. Its release is expected to come this holiday seaso...
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3DS Trailers for Madden and PES
The event earlier this week to officially set the Nintendo 3DS for March 27th at $250 also nailed down a large group of release window titles. Unfortunately none were confirmed to arrive alongside the portable system just yet, but both Madden NFL Football and Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D are both likely to be there on day one. Continue on to check out the announcement trailers for both games! (more…)...
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Something’s Got to Give on March 29th
As March approaches it is shaping up to be a massive month in terms of new releases, particularly as it relates to sports related titles. Check out the recent poll on which game is generating the most interest. The presence of Fight Night Champion, MLB 11: The Show, and MLB 2K11 dominate early and are followed by Top Spin 4 in the middle of the month. Then comes March 29th where four games are set to hit the shelves and will find themselves competing with each other (and those others). Tige...
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Virtua Tennis 4 to Utilize Kinect
Sega has officially announced that Virtua Tennis 4 will support Kinect for Xbox 360 as well as Playstation Move and Wii MotionPlus. In doing so it becomes the first tennis offering to offer Kinect implementation. The closest thing currently would be table tennis in Kinect Sports which was good enough to show some of the potential that could be realized by extending the technology to a full-on tennis game. Of course the motion controls are optional and the game can be played using standard c...
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WWE All-Stars Arcade-Style Controllers
THQ and Mad Catz have teamed up to create two WWE All-Stars branded controllers designed to be advantageous for use with the arcade fighter. One is a joystick with an arcade layout and the other is more standard controller form with a D-Pad and six button layout. The "Brawl Stick" will go for a hefty $79.99 while the "Brawl Pad" comes in at $39.99. They are both currently slated to release on March 22nd, which is one week ahead of when WWE All-Stars will arrive in stores. (more…)...
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