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  • Press Row Podcast: Episode 29
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    Posted June 21st, 2013 at 2:30 pm No Comments »
    On the latest episode of the Press Row Podcast the panel discusses the move by Microsoft to drop their restrictive DRM, the NCAA Football 14 demo, and continue with additional thoughts relating to the sports games showcased at E3. Check out the podcast through iTunes and now on Android with the Stitcher app or through the embedded player at Operation Sports. As always leave any feedback on the show or topics to discuss for future ones in the comments!...
  • Where The Next-Gen Consoles Now Stand
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    Posted June 20th, 2013 at 11:45 am 22 Comments »
    In the middle of the night I felt compelled to record some thoughts on the big news of Wednesday which had Microsoft backing off their insistence of restrictive DRM and an every 24 hour online check-in with the Xbox One. Check out the article on the subject if you haven't already. Many have asked now what console I would now recommend - and I somewhat address that in the video - but there is no clear cut answer to give. It becomes more about preferences. The smartest move would be to p...
  • The Line Drive for June 16
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    Posted June 16th, 2013 at 12:00 pm No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Make sure to get entries in the for NCAA Football 14 giveaway - winner drawn tomorrow! ♦Amazon is now offering four different PlayStation 4 guaranteed launch day bundles. ♦Amazon has a trade-in deal that offers a $10 bonus that can be applied towards select pre-orders including many upcoming current and next-gen sports games. â™Â...
  • For The Sports Gamer It’s No Contest – The PS4 Is The One Console To Get
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    Posted June 15th, 2013 at 12:30 pm 141 Comments »
    Coming from a general consumer perspective Sony "won" E3 going away with Microsoft crashing and burning. The narrative is really unquestioned at this point. As things stand now the PS4 is the far more desirable platform for gaming consumers and Microsoft is doing, and saying, all the wrong things. That extends arguably even more so to the hardcore sports gamers who have a clear winner to support going forward. (more…)...
  • Collection of Videos from Around E3 2013
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    Posted June 14th, 2013 at 1:30 pm 17 Comments »
    Though EA waffled on allowing video at their booth throughout E3 a number of looks at the various current-gen games made their way out. Here are the off-screen gameplay videos for Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, NCAA Football 14, and also a couple that trickled out for PES 2014 along with a few glimpses at next-gen Madden and FIFA. (more…)...
  • Press Row Podcast: E3 On-Location Special
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    Posted June 14th, 2013 at 10:15 am No Comments »
    The latest Press Row Podcast deviates from the usual formula to tackle some presentations and a number of interviews with developers and attendees at E3.  (more…)...
  • Press Row Hangout: E3 Day One Edition
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    Posted June 12th, 2013 at 10:00 am 10 Comments »
    A special edition of the Press Row Hangout went live late last night featuring myself and Rich Grisham from GamesRadar. Discussion of course centered on everything we saw on the show floor on the first day of E3 plus thoughts on the console reveals and anything else that happened to come to mind. Thanks to everyone who has let us know about the appreciation for the hangouts and podcasts and we're glad you've been enjoying them! ...
  • Madden Next-Gen to be Fully Featured; EA Didn’t Push DRM to Console Manufacturers
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    Posted June 12th, 2013 at 9:15 am 25 Comments »
    Time to clean up on some of the other news to break since the start of E3 which includes word from Cam Weber that Madden NFL 25 on Xbox One and PS4 will be fully featured and EA denying having placed any pressure on Microsoft or Sony to institute severe DRM restrictions and reiterating they got rid of the Online Pass for unrelated reasons.  (more…)...