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FIFA 12 Update Attempts to Address Phishing Concerns With New Security Measures
One of the biggest stories late last year related to the number of users losing control of their Xbox Live accounts with the FIFA series being the target of those looking to profit off them. Though there was no security breach EA Sports was at fault for providing a system that allowed for users to make real money off FIFA Ultimate Team in FIFA 12 and 11 without any barriers in place while Microsoft clearly hasn't had the proper controls enacted to prevent account theft. A patch being rele...
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FIFA Street Now Available to Download for Season Ticket Subscribers
It's been a while since EA Sports' Season Ticket program was heard from. The last game it applied to was FIFA 12 back in September as the releases from the company since then (NFL Blitz, Grand Slam Tennis 2, and SSX) have not been included. That changes today as the "bonus" game for the package with FIFA Street has arrived for download on the 360 and PS3 in advance of its release on Tuesday. The digital copy of FIFA Street will expire early Tuesday (6am ET) after which a retail copy will ...
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Tiger Woods 13 Kinect Demo Impressions
At E3 last year EA Sports announced that they would be introducing Kinect for Xbox 360 integration in many of their upcoming titles. The first in line is Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 which had its demo release this week providing an opportunity to try out the new swing detection and voice command features. (more…)...
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SSX: Hits and Misses
The SSX reboot from EA Sports faced the difficulty of living up to nostalgic feelings bred from earlier entries in the series while taking advantage of the advanced technology available to in turn justify its full price on the 360 and PS3 with a wider-ranging experience. The new game had to appeal to those earlier fans while reaching new ones - and it entered the marketplace during a period where arcade-style games have found little traction. Despite some bumps along the way SSX largely s...
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Tiger Woods 13 Demo Available Now
The demo for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 is out now for the Xbox 360 (can be queued up for download here) and will be arriving for the PS3 with the store update this afternoon. Also of note is that everyone who downloads the demo receives a special "Pin Pack" which can be put towards boosts and gameplay enhancements in the full version of the game. Featured in the demo are three holes at both Augusta National and The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort. It is also Kinect for Xbox 360 enab...
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WWE WrestleFest iOS Review
By Corey Andress Whether you think WWE is the pinnacle of sports entertainment or a silly circus, there's no denying the popularity of its unique blend of violence and melodrama. With that in mind, it's less than surprising to see the classic 1991 arcade game WWE WrestleFest making its way on to iOS devices. Spruced up, with a roster of classic old-school fighters and new blood, it offers a chance to relive a time when fighting games had all the subtle nuances of a chair to the face. ...
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FIFA Street Demo Now Available
The demo for FIFA Street is now available on the Xbox 360 (queue up for download here) and will come out with the store update for the PS3 later this afternoon. Featuring four teams (adidas All-Stars, Manchester City, Milan, Street Swirl) in 5-A-Side mode, create-a-player, a friendly match in World Tour mode, and the Practice Arena - the demo comes in at a massive 1.89GB. As always leave any thoughts on the demo in the comments!...
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WWE 13 Could Focus on Attitude Era; X-Pac Creates a Stir With Contentious Tweets
It worked exceedingly well for the NBA 2K series, and several other franchises have tried to cash in on the past as of late, so it wouldn't be a huge surprise if WWE did the same and tailored the upcoming WWE 13 with a focus around the "Attitude Era". That's the rumor from Wrestle Zone which takes the opportunity following recent tweets from Sean "X-Pac" Waltman to speculate and drop some inside knowledge on where the product is headed. Waltman has made news by going off on THQ in a serie...
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