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NHL 2K Series Hiatus Confirmed
Back in December I broke the story that 2K Sports was likely benching the NHL 2K franchise. The company did not confirm that was the case at the time but they continued to let the rumors swirl which was indication enough that the series was being put to a halt. Today 2K Sports confirmed (via Kotaku) that there will be no NHL 2K11 for the 360 and PS3 but they may return for 2K12. The series is not completely dead however as the Nintendo Wii will be will be receiving NHL 2K11. (more&helli...
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Thoughts On The New Fighting Game
EA Sports has a new fighting game on the way slated to arrive in the January-March 2011 quarter as mentioned when the fiscal report was released on Monday. This of course has led to speculation as to what the game could be. Though it is difficult to nail it down specifically there are at least some possibilities that can be eliminated. (more…)...
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EA Fiscal Report Indicates Cancellation of NCAA Basketball and New Fighting Title
Earlier today Electronic Arts released their third quarter fiscal 2010 report which also included a list of titles planned for release in the coming fiscal year. All the usual suspects were listed with the exception of one. In addition to to that the rumored release date frame for a couple new franchises can be confirmed as well as the addition of a new fighting title in the works. As I've been discussing the likelihood of for months it now appears a foregone conclusion that the NCAA Basket...
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Looking Back Over A Wild Week
The last week was one of the busiest ever in terms of news and updates most of which were very substantial in relation to upcoming releases. It all started with sightings of a promotion to vote on the cover athlete for Madden 11. It turned out that three players (Drew Brees, Reggie Wayne, Jared Allen) were the eligible candidates. Brees is a certain lock and the inclusion of Allen after three DUIs was a surprise but ultimately EA shaped the contest to get the player they wanted all along so th...
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Want In To The FIFA Online Beta?
The closed beta for the free-to-play PC browser based FIFA Online is set to open up on Wednesday. Given that it is a closed beta only a limited number of people will be selected to be involved. In conjunction with the launch EA Sports has offered to provide readers of the site with special selection precedence for the beta. First sign up at the official website for FIFA Online. After doing so leave a comment by posting it using the email address of the EA account you signed up for the beta ...
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3D Gaming Not Imminent for EA Sports
There has been a lot of discussion recently about 3D gaming and even some developments towards it becoming a reality. Earlier this month at CES it was MLB 10: The Show on display in 3D. Now EA Sports president Peter Moore has addressed it by talking about it in an interview earlier this week. Absolutely. I'm not making any announcements, but it's no coincidence that of the 3D [TV] broadcasts I've seen in the last two years, I can count the NBA All-Star event in Las Vegas, while ESPN has annou...
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EA Sports Announces FIFA Online
Just last week the PC browser based game Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online launched its open beta. Earlier today EA Sports revealed the next in the line of free-to-play online games with FIFA Online. Registration for the closed beta has started and the game will open to everyone come June 2010. Sign up for consideration at the official website. Also the first eight screenshots can be found in the gallery. EA SPORTS FIFA Online will offer an authentic football experience with 30 licensed leagues, 50...
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Details on 2010 FIFA World Cup
Yesterday 2010 FIFA World Cup was finally made official along with news about an online tournament mode. Now there are many more details on what is new for the game with the release of the full fact sheet. Eight new screenshots have also been added to the gallery. The game will feature all 199 teams that competed in qualifying with all 10 authentic stadiums, home and away strategies, atmosphere enhancements and presentation additions, and altitude effects. Continue on for the full list of f...
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