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New DLC Coming for Kinect Sports
On April 29th new downloadable content will be released for Kinect Sports that introduces a game mode called "Calorie Challenge". Focusing on burning calories through a series of activities against food-centric avatars there will be an additional 250 achievement points and two new avatar awards included. In the new Calorie Challenge Mode, your favorite lunch foods and snacks will take the forms of your Avatar Calorie Rivals. Compete against Peppy Pizza, Supersonic Soda and others, as each f...
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WWE All-Stars DLC Delayed for 360
There have been a number of missteps by THQ in regards to the handling of downloadable content for WWE All-Stars. The latest is a delay in the release of the first DLC due to "technical issues" for the Xbox 360 after the PS3 received it all early last week. It is now expected out no earlier than next week for the 360 and there are no guarantees it will even be out then. As a result the pre-order bonus of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Ted DiBiase Jr. will remain unavailable to be c...
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Series of SSX ‘Making Of’ Videos
EA Sports has released a series of videos going behind the scenes in development of the upcoming SSX. Three videos have now been delivered so far covering areas such physics, tricks, and level design. The game has been in the news recently for dropping the "Deadly Descents" subtitle, showing off a more vibrant look and explaining the three different modes, and nailing down January 2012 as the release date. Continue on to check out the videos and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more&...
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FIFA Street 4 May Be One of the New EA Sports Titles
It seems it didn't take long for one of the three new titles in the works at EA Sports to get leaked. NXT Gamer has received an image from an online survey that appears to not only confirm the existence of the game but also lay out actual features. File this in the rumor category for now but it appears to be legitimate. What is unknown is whether the survey was intended to research the prospects of making the game or rather set the expectations for it's eventual release if already advancing ...
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Three New EA Sports Franchises in the Works
Three new potential franchises are in development at EA Sports, though the company has chosen not to reveal what they are just yet. The news was made at a press event being held in San Francisco where the company is showing off some of their upcoming titles including Madden 12, NCAA Football 12, and SSX. One of the three is said to be a football game that is "fundamentally different" than those sim titles. This could very well be the remake of NFL Blitz that was rumored late last year. ...
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First FIFA 12 Screenshot
On the heels of becoming the fastest selling sports game worldwide in history with FIFA 11, EA Sports has released the first screenshot for the next iteration of the FIFA franchise. The FIFA 12 image (can be seen full size in the gallery) features Real Madrid's Kaka....
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The Masters Not Having Big Impact on Reviews and Sales of Tiger 12
Largely perceived to be monumental addition to the Tiger Woods franchise, The Masters acted as the primary selling point for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12. Early reports are that sales are up but only marginally, with The Masters likely accounting for why, but still well below where they were prior to Tiger's indiscretions. (more…)...
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Fight Night Champion Gets Another Tuner Update Next Week
The recent patch and tuner update for Fight Night Champion was generally well received though some issues still remained. Another tuner set is expected to arrive next week and hopes to address at least one of them. Jab spamming, particularly exploited online, is what is being targeted in the next update. EA Sports has also noted that another patch is in the works for the game and that it will include fixes for some of the crashes and freezes being experienced both online and offline. Cons...
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