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SSX Downloadable Content Now Available
The “Classic” downloadable content for SSX has arrived for the Xbox 360 (can be queued up for download here) and will be out later today for the PS3 when the store is updated. The “Mt. Eddie Pack” and “Classic Characters Pack” is available for $6 on an individual basis or the better value which comes with a bundle of the two for $8 total. Mt. Eddie Pack •Mt. Eddie – an over the top, TRICKY inspired, ultra-long track (9 drops) •Three...
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A Number of Deals on Recent Releases
Several titles released within the last couple months are seeing deals right now on Amazon. It's likely that these are limited in supply so consider grabbing any of interest soon if the price meets what you're looking for. •Tiger Woods 13 for $40: 360 - PS3 This matches the lowest level so far for the standard version of Tiger Woods 13. •FIFA Street for $40: 360 This matches the lowest level but the PS3 version had spent more time at $40. •SSX for $40: 360 - PS3 ...
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NHL 13 Cover Athlete Competition Moves to Bracket-Style Sweet 16
After a round in which the top 16 in total votes received would move on, and the start which featured dual team representatives facing off for the right to make the field, the NHL 13 cover competition now becomes bracket style as it reaches the Sweet 16. Only 4 of the 8 matchups are currently active with them running until May 3 - then the other 4 will open up for their voting period. EA Sports is really milking the process with NHL compared even to the expansive initiative Madden 13 had thi...
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24 Nations in UEFA EURO 2012 are Unlicensed
A word of warning to those considering a purchase of the UEFA EURO 2012 expansion pack - 24 of the 53 nations are unlicensed which means they include fake players and kits. Host nation Ukraine is even among those which have generic replications rather than their true representation. In response to immediate consumer backlash EA Sports provided a statement to Eurogamer: "The inclusion of national teams is negotiated between EA and each national football association, which we need to license ...
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UEFA EURO 2012 Now Available
The UEFA EURO 2012 expansion pack for FIFA 12 has arrived for the Xbox 360 (queue up the demo or purchase and download here) and PC and will be out for the PS3 when the store updates this afternoon. A patch also has been pushed live however at this time it's unclear if the only function is to prepare the game to receive the DLC or if any enhancements to gameplay or other areas of FIFA 12 accompany it. The EURO add-on goes for $20 and features all 53 teams, 8 stadiums, special challenges i...
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UEFA EURO 2012 Gameplay Videos
While the reaction to UEFA EURO 2012 releasing as an expansion pack to FIFA 12 was overwhelmingly positive one of the downsides to the method of delivery is that the typical gameplay improvements that normally accompany a standalone release would be absent. Though some tweaks could have been made EA Sports has not commented on any so it's probably safe to assume that the gameplay will simply be the same as that of FIFA 12. Here though are some gameplay videos from the $20 DLC add-on provi...
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UEFA EURO 2012 Expedition Mode
EA Sports has released a new trailer for next week's release of the UEFA EURO 2012 expansion pack to FIFA 12 focusing on the all-new 'Expedition' mode. The goal in the single player 'Expedition' is to roll through all 53 nations after starting with a 'Virtual Pro' or any European player to be the captain and then defeating nations to earn better players for the customized team. Continue on to check out the trailer and leave any thoughts in the comments!Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Full Tiger Woods 13 Patch Details
Yesterday brought first news on the patch for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13, set to arrive tomorrow, that will offer an alternative method of swinging with Kinect for Xbox 360. Now EA Sports has rolled out the complete list of fixes to expect. Problems with features such as GameFace, broken Live Weather, and general freezing issues appear to have gone unaddressed however. It's also unclear why only the 360 is getting this update right now and whether a similar one is in the pipeline for the ...
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