UFC 3 Showed Value of Extra Development Time But Realities of the Current Market
Outside of a failure to produce a quality online experience UFC Undisputed 3 delivered a significant advancement over the previous iteration in the series with well-recognized gameplay enhancements and a deep suite of features. The struggles of UFC 2010 forced THQ to reevaluate the viability of the product and ultimately to a decision to move off a yearly release schedule. Despite a nearly two year layoff not only did sales fail to increase but they fell 18% from UFC 2010 which itself was do...
The Line Drive for March 25
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
•MLB 2K12 can now be had for $40 (360 - PS3).
•Of the deals last week only FIFA Street for PS3 remains low at $40.
•Continue voting in the MLB player face comparisons - Part 1 - 2 - 3.
•An EA Sports Bar is opening at the Cosmopolitan in Vegas.
•Fill out a bracket predicting the Madden 13 cover tournament for prizes.
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Giveaway: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
The semi-regular site giveaways continue with this week a copy of Tiger Woods 13 (choice of 360 or PS3) going to the winner!
There are several ways to qualify and each one counts for an entry – so the more you complete the more chances to win. The giveaway is open now and will run through Sunday evening when the winner will be randomly selected and contacted for shipping details. Good luck! (more…)...
Tim Tebow Traded to the Jets. Then maybe Jaguars? Nope Jets it is.
It didn't take long for the Denver Broncos to ship Tim Tebow out of town. The New York Jets have reportedly acquired Tebow for a 4th round pick. The Jets will likely utilize Tebow to both push starter Mark Sanchez, who just got a large contract extension, and in special packages.
The thought of Tebow entering the largest media market and being combined with Rex Ryan is about the worst case scenario that could ever have been imagined.
(Update) And now comes news that there may be a s...
Where Will Tebow Go?
The era of Tim Tebow as a Denver Bronco is about to come to a close. With Peyton Manning displacing him a handful of teams are reportedly showing some level of interest. The Jaguars, Jets, Dolphins, Packers, and Eagles are the teams said to have made inquiries. Of course there could be misinformation going on, and a surprise team could ultimately emerge to make the deal, but these teams in particular being in the mix do all make sense at least to some extent.
The difficulty in acquiring T...
Peyton Manning Chooses The Broncos
Peyton Manning has reportedly made his decision and he will join the Denver Broncos. Negotiations are underway and details being hammered out - it would be hard to imagine both sides not doing what it takes to get the deal done officially here shortly. One of the greatest QBs of all-time, and currently rated 98 in the Madden NFL franchise, will displace Tim Tebow who is likely to get traded away in the coming days.
In Denver #18 is retired (Frank Tripucka). Manning could choose to go back...
The Line Drive for March 18
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
•A free RiderNet app for SSX has released for iOS devices.
•A coordinated effort is being made to get 50K into an SSX event.
•OOTP '13 and iOOTP 2012 have been announced to release in early April.
•THQ has put out an online-centric survey for UFC Undisputed 3.
•EA Sports MMA online servers will close on April 13.
•Remind...
Second Set of Transactions for 2012 NFL Season in Madden Screenshots
Following the first day rush of transactions there has been a number of notable signings including the biggest free agent this offseason not named Peyton Manning agreeing to a monster contract with the Bills. Here's a look at the most recent moves made just days into the new NFL league year. (more…)...