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  • Giveaway: WWE 12
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    Posted November 22nd, 2011 at 12:30 pm 105 Comments »
    The semi-regular site giveaways continue as this week the choice between an Xbox 360 and PS3 copy of WWE 12 goes to the winner! There are several ways to qualify and each one counts for an entry – so the more you complete the more chances to win. The giveaway is open now and will run through Friday morning when the winner will be randomly selected and contacted for shipping details. Good luck!  (more…)...
  • Laying Out the DLC for WWE 12
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    Posted November 21st, 2011 at 9:30 am 9 Comments »
    With WWE 12 releasing tomorrow the entire roster has been announced along with all of the planned downloadable content. Returning from last year is the 'Fan Axxess' program which allows for paying a lump sum that incorporates all the coming DLC along with some savings. Each individual item goes for 80 MS points/99 cents or it all can be bought as part of the package for 960 MS points/$11.99. While THQ is advertising it to offer "over 25% total savings" that doesn't really add up as there are...
  • Amazon Offering One-Day Deal on WWE 12
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    Posted November 20th, 2011 at 8:30 am 2 Comments »
    WWE 12 is set to release on Tuesday and there are a number of deals and different pre-order incentives around to decide from. For today Amazon has made their option more appealing by offering 22% off (making it $47) while continuing to provide a $10 promotional credit for use on a future purchase. Find the Xbox 360 version here and the PS3 version here. The downside still to the Amazon option is that there is no release day delivery option. With one day shipping it would arrive on 11/28, ...
  • Teaser Trailer for FIFA Street
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    Posted November 19th, 2011 at 2:30 pm 3 Comments »
    EA Sports has released a new trailer for FIFA Street that blends real-world video with game footage in an effort to show the style of action being replicated. They are taking a somewhat more grounded approach than the series has gone for in the past. FIFA Street will for the first time utilize the engine from the traditional FIFA series and introduce a number of new dribbling and skill moves - some of which will be seen in the trailer. FIFA Street is expected to release in March as a traditi...
  • Alternate Jersey Code for NHL 12
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    Posted November 18th, 2011 at 5:20 pm 6 Comments »
    With the new ones for this season having now all been officially revealed EA Sports has released the alternate jersey code for NHL 12. The code, which is input through the menu of the game, introduces an additional jersey for a handful of teams while a new roster that includes updates to both the NHL and CHL has also arrived. The code: 2wg3gap9mvrth6kq •Florida away jersey (Whites) •New York Islanders 3rd jersey •Ottawa Senators 3rd jersey •Toronto Maple Leafs ...
  • New Trailer, Soundtrack Insight, and Real-World Character Announced for SSX
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    Posted November 18th, 2011 at 9:30 am 3 Comments »
    EA Sports has been pushing promotion of SSX heavily bringing about some new information and materials to check out. Two videos and the announcement of the first ever real-world snowboarder to be featured in the series came just this week. Travis Rice, who also starred in the recent documentary film The Art of Flight, will be a playable character in the game - making for a pretty ideal partnership. There are also the two new videos for SSX - one of which is a traditional flashy trailer ...
  • MLB 12: The Show Expected to Showcase Vita-PS3 Integration
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    Posted November 16th, 2011 at 5:15 pm 15 Comments »
    One way the PlayStation Vita will be able to transcend the perception of being yet another handheld device in a time when mobile gaming has siphoned off their perceived necessity is by offering linked functionality with the PS3. One of the first games to utilize features between the two will be Sony's own MLB 12: The Show. (more…)...
  • Options When Considering WWE 12 Purchase
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    Posted November 16th, 2011 at 3:15 pm 10 Comments »
    WWE 12 releases next week and with various pre-order deals it makes sense to look around and consider the options if one plans to buy the game. Because it hits stores in such close proximity to Black Friday it is unlikely to see any immediate deals on that date - though retailers have been showing a willingness to drop prices just days after they release now.  (more…)...