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Tiger Woods 13 Kinect Integration Detailed
In a recent preview ESPN broke down the implementation of Kinect for Xbox 360 in the upcoming Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 and EA Sports has also rolled out a trailer of the features in action. For the first time a sim title will fully utilize the motion-device both in capturing the swings as well as taking advantage of voice capabilities. Interestingly swings will take place parallel to the TV screen/Kinect placement rather than facing it with the side of the body - that will allow for the ca...
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New SSX Gameplay Videos
Three pure gameplay videos have arrived for SSX that feature footage of two of the central modes ('Race It' and 'Trick It'). These are especially valuable as they represent some of the first directly-captured and unedited lengthy looks at the game in action and the result is impressive. Continue on to check them out and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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SSX Online Social Features Video
EA Sports has released a new developer video which begins to detail various online features found in SSX. This particular video focuses on the social elements and includes an "Explore" mode which is centered on competing against scores and the 'ghosts' of friends and "RiderNet" which is similar to Need for Speed's "Autolog" by highlighting the latest happenings and opportunities. Continue on for the video and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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New Golfers and Courses Announced for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
EA Sports today revealed the full roster of professional golfers for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 and five new names have been added to the mix. Ben Crane, Ross Fisher, Dustin Johnson, Hunter Mahan, and Graeme McDowell will make their debuts in the series. Six new courses are also included on-disc: Crooked Stick Golf Course, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, Royal Birkdale, Royal County Down, Valhalla, and PGA National Course (Collector's Edition or DLC). Continue on for the entire list of go...
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THQ Taking Actions to Prepare for Sale – UFC and WWE Could Become Free Agents
As a company THQ has been struggling to stay afloat for some time now. The stock is currently trading at all-time lows (66 cents a share) and bankruptcy has been a logical conclusion should another company not step up and buy them in the near future. Something was going to happen sooner or later and the latest reports certainly paint a dire picture. (more…)...
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SSX Features Trailer
EA Sports has released a new trailer for SSX which acts as a good summary of the central features in the game which is just about six weeks out from release now. The video runs through Race It, Trick It and Survive It as the three main-themed modes and transitions into a glance at what to expect from online play and its ties to social features. Continue on to check it out and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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Sports Genre Stumbles as Companies Take Fewer Risks and Reap Fewer Rewards
In 2011 EA Sports saw sales of their major franchises (Madden, NCAA, NHL, FIFA, Tiger) rise - what that really amounts to however is a blip rather than an actual expansion of the consumer base. Meanwhile other highly regarded series like NBA 2K and MLB: The Show had their sales drop off after especially strong years. The sports genre of video games simply hasn't grown this generation. As console sales continue to expand the potential number of consumers that hasn't carried over in the pas...
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Tiger Woods 13 Features List
Back at E3 the statement was made that Kinect for Xbox 360 would be integrated in many future EA Sports titles. The first instance of that will come with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 and the company today released the full features list for the upcoming game which is set for release on March 27th. Tiger 13 will also include brand new swing controls and Online Country Clubs. Check out the first official screenshots in the gallery or FB album and continue on to read up more on the features and w...
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