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GTA IV and other news
It goes without saying that today is GTA IV day. I doubt there will be much (if any) sports gaming news or info to be released with all the concentration around GTA. So I'll be online playing (360) this evening and anyone who'd like to get together for some matches just leave your info in the comments. If there is anything interesting relating to the sports titles that makes its way out today I'll be sure to get it up as usual. I expect the daily NCAA Football 09 screenshots to return on T...
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EA GameShow now web playable
Yesterday EA GameShow launched a flash version to go along with the downloadable version which has been available since October. That means you're now able to play GameShow online without having to download the program. It can be launched directly from the official website. I haven't yet been able to test it out to see if it is as responsive and as fully featured as the downloadable version. This is another in a string of updates to the very addictive live interactive trivia game and there ...
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EA Football World site launches
A few days ago EA Sports launched the EA Football World website. If you have already registered on EA Sports World then the same log-in will access Football World. Normally I wouldn't take much interest in a site that is dedicated to soccer games (right now it is used solely for UEFA 2008). However it actually provides a look at some of what the Sports World website will offer when it relaunches this summer. Immediately noticeable improvements include the removal of heavy flash elements whi...
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Another Prizefighter preview
Eurogamer has posted up their preview of Prizefighter. You can check it out in full here. This follows the IGN preview which expressed some gameplay concerns but seemed encouraged by the story mode and presentation. The alarming thing that came out of this preview is the news that losing a fight will result in your career being over. As interesting as the documentary style of the game is, it's also a somewhat limiting factor, since the developer hasn't created any branching storyline eleme...
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Take Two stockholder meeting today
The annual Take Two stockholder meeting is scheduled to take place later today beginning at 6:30et/3:30pt. You'll be able to listen in live here. Normally this would just be business as usual however the looming takeover attempt by EA is prominent. Potentially something dramatic could happen such as a new board being elected (it happened last year) that is open to the bid. Or the stockholders could vote in a poison pill that would make it more difficult for EA to succeed at least at the curren...
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New Facebreaker trailer
The first full trailer for Facebreaker has arrived. As opposed to the previous teaser this one shows off actual in-ring action. Several previously unknown personalities, some of the venues, and lots of over-the-top action are on display. Continue on to view the trailer. (more…)...
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What constitutes skill in sports gaming?
Over at 5WG there is what I find to be a fascinating back and forth discussion regarding "skill" in sports gaming. It's definitely worth a full read through here and part two here. The trigger for the topic was a recent Game Informer issue which stated that MLB 2K8 requires more skill to play than MLB 08: The Show. Basically the thinking behind that is the unique control schemes force users to build up skill by utilizing them as opposed to The Show which is more traditional and straight forwa...
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First Prizefighter full preview
IGN has posted up their early preview of Don King Presents: Prizefighter. Some of the areas discussed include the story mode, aspects of gameplay, the controls, and the soundtrack. You can read the full preview here. From what I've read I really like the sound of the story mode and the overall presentation. 50 fights would be more than enough for me but I'm sure some people out there will wish there was more to it. Still beats what you could get out of Fight Night's career mode. As to co...
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