Archive for the ‘Event Coverage’ Category
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Reports from NHL 08 Community Day
The EA Sports NHL 08 Community event took place on 7/27. I've collected some of the sites that have reported back on the event and linked to them below. I will update the list as they are posted. 5W-G: 10 new screenshots, Full Impressions, Analysis of the event ConsoleSports (registration required): Community Day update thread The Breakaway: Community Day update thread ...
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NBA Live 08 Community Event Wrap-up
EA has posted up a summary of the NBA Live community event from the end of June to the official website for NBA Live 08. It was a fun experience, but most importantly gave a good look into the game which definitely seems to be on its way back. With months to go until release, the issues that were addressed with the producers can be acted on and the game can potentially be that much better because of it. You can read the summary of the event by clicking here. It includes a video which I've ...
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Padre’s Hands-On Impressions of NBA Live 08’s “Hot Spots”
So now with the first embargo lifted, those of us who attended the NBA Live 08 community event are able to discuss Hot Spots, Own the Paint, and Quick Strike Ball Handling. This write-up will focus on the Hot Spots. As soon as the news on this new feature was revealed I knew that it was going to create some level of backlash. That was reinforced when I first saw it in person. I had a handful of initial concerns. The first is that it dominates the screen when activated. It is ver...
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Collection of impressions out of the NBA Live 08 Community Day
Earlier I posted up my thoughts and observations of NBA Live 08 from the time we had to play it and the discussions we had with the producers. If you haven't already, you can check them out by clicking here. Below are links to the impressions from the handful of others who were there to experience and reflect on the event. 5w-g Update 1 5w-g Update 2 Vetz Virtual Ballin NBA Live Series Center...
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NBA Live 08 full impressions
It is only June 27th, yet a group from the community has already spent a significant amount of time with NBA Live 08. The importance of that can't be underestimated. Because the game doesn't come out until October 2nd, we were able to discuss in detail what we liked, what we disliked, and what we would like to see changed for the upcoming release. Not next year's version, but this will actually affect the one that will be coming out in four months. The input that was given is being ...
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