Archive for the ‘Original Padre Content’ Category
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Class Action Lawsuit Still Little Threat to Madden or Exclusive Licenses
Last week a judge certified a class action lawsuit against Electronic Arts with the argument being made that the company has overcharged for the Madden franchise ever since signing the exclusive license deal with the NFL in 2005. The certification as class action really isn't much of a development though, it doesn't mean that it has any better chance of being successful, and it doesn't change the fact that the suit in question is faulty in its claims. (more…)...
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The Line Drive 12/26
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •NHL 2K11 Lite, a free demo of the full app, is available now for the iPhone. •Tiger Woods has lost his endorsement of Gillette but remains with EA Sports for now. •Last chance to vote for the Community Awards. Results this week. News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site. •The Best Movie Trailers of 2010....
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The Line Drive 12/19
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •The pre-order deal from retailers for MLB 11: The Show will be a free 30 day trial for MLB.TV. •Former Tenn bball player Bobby Maze has joined the class action suit against the NCAA/EA. •Make sure to vote in the community year end polls. They will be closing soon. News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site. ââ...
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Suns, Wizards, and Magic Move Big Names
Two significant trades today have shifted a large number of players in the NBA and the Orlando Magic were involved in both of them. They have received Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson, Earl Clark, and Hedo Turkoglu. They send away Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, and Mickael Pietrus to the Phoenix Suns and Rashard Lewis to the Wizards. Continue on for screenshots of the players in their new uniforms and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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#9 of 2010: NHL 11
The NHL series from EA Sports has been one of the most highly regarded this generation. With NHL 09 in particular the franchise had a resurgence and became more mainstream than many would have anticipated possible. The game began to reach those not necessarily fans of the NHL. It captured the #2 spot with NHL 09 but then didn't make the list with NHL 10 due to a push towards milking consumers through downloadable content and a lack of intriguing upgrades. NHL 11 is still hampered by the focus ...
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Cliff Lee Headed Back to Philadelphia
In a surprise development free agent pitcher Cliff Lee has spurned both the Yankees and the Rangers and has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. Lee played part of 2009 with the team helping lead them to the World Series and then was traded away in the offseason to make room for Roy Halladay. One year later and he will be joining him there. Reportedly it is a five year deal for considerably less money than he would have gotten with other offers on the table. Certainly this news will have ...
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The Line Drive 12/12
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Make sure to vote in the end of year polls which will be running for another week plus. •The first three screenshots for SSX: Deadly Descents can be found in the gallery. •Chrome Web Store launched for the Google Chrome browser which allows for games (already available) such as Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online and Madden NFL Superstars to be played wit...
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The Worst of 2010
Before getting into the Top 10 Games of the Year countdown (also make sure to vote in the Community Awards polls) comes the look at what turned out to be the worst offerings of the year. Considerations for acknowledgment here include what the reasonable expectations were going in, game issues and promises fulfilled, lack of value, and community response. This year there were no standout games that really deserved to be trashed. There was nothing on the level of MLB 2K9, MLB Front Office Man...
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