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#3 of 2012: Madden NFL 13
The Madden NFL series is easily the most heavily scrutinized of all the sports video game franchises. As the biggest seller in North America - only FIFA tops it worldwide - much of the criticism it receives is justified but some of it is not. EA Sports has to accept that the product will be held to the highest standard and produce on a level to meet expectations. There are no excuses why they should not be able to do just that. Yet this generation they've come up short more often than not...
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Revisiting the Top Stories of 2012: MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Contest Controversy
The $1 Million Perfect Game Challenge entered its third year with MLB 2K12 and 2K Sports finally got the structure right by turning it into an actual challenge rather than a race. The first two years had the winner complete the task on the first day essentially ending the promotion prematurely. That would no longer be the case as 2K12's competition involved a month long window where any perfect games completed would be "scored" based on a number of factors with the top eight earning a spot i...
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The Line Drive for January 6
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Last chance to vote for the 2012 Pastapadre Community Choice Awards! •Latest giveaway is for Madden NFL 13 on PS3 being held on the FB page. •Madden developer Clint Oldenburg explains what the strength rating does for lineman. •EA Sports is shutting down online servers for some old games including NBA Live 10. •THQ's attem...
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Revisiting the Top Stories of 2012: Death of MLB 2K Series Leaves Void on 360 and Possibly Beyond
It came as no surprise that Take Two would pass on renewing a third party exclusive agreement with Major League Baseball thus signalling an end to the 2K franchise. MLB 2K will end up being the only officially licensed "sim" game to have appeared on the Xbox 360. It was a predictable conclusion but one that leaves plenty of uncertainty going forward and has damaged the potential of another series appearing in its place.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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The Line Drive for 12/30
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Giveaway on Facebook being held for a copy of Assassin's Creed: Revelations. •Continue to cast your votes for the 2012 Community Choice Awards! •After taking off for the holiday next Madden NFL 13 roster update will release this coming week. •New tech tracking player movement could benefit Madden player ratings in the...
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#5 of 2012: UFC Undisputed 3
UFC Undisputed 3 had potential to be right there in the discussion on what was the best sports game of the year. A few design decisions, and the disruption that came with the sale of the license to EA, ultimately ended up burying any chance at consideration. In some ways UFC 3 benefited from the struggles THQ had been having as they attempted to make the series more appealing - and hopefully profitable - but it also encountered issues that otherwise would not have been present and ultimately...
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#6 of 2012: Forza Horizon
It's rare for a racing game to emerge from an end-of-year list such as this one. Forza Horizon however delivered such a completely pleasant and enjoyable experience that it couldn't be overlooked. Rich in features and fun factor, and with some incredible scenery and ambiance, it is well deserving of recognition.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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The Line Drive for December 23
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Giveaway of NBA 2K13 for PS3 on Twitter (now over). •Giveaway of Madden NFL 13 for Xbox 360 on Facebook (now over). •Continue voting for the Pastapadre 2012 Community Choice Awards! •Make sure to read about the changes to the comments. •The main patch for NBA 2K13 has now also released for the Wii U. •The new ...
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