Archive for the ‘Sports Content’ Category
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New Pro Bowl Skills Showdown could mean fun new mini-games for Madden NFL 18
I've still got fond memories of the 1994 Super Nintendo game NFL Quarterback Club which featured QB skills competitions. Officially licensed by the NFL the game offered the opportunity to compete in mini-games based off the actual NFL Quarterback Challenge that would take place each year. There were two based on accuracy in throwing the ball at targets, another measuring distance of throws, and then a course which introduced obstacles to navigate before throwing therefore accounting for both...
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Video game legend Ken Griffey Jr. inducted into MLB Hall of Fame
He'll be remembered as one of the best baseball players of all-time, but also as a video game icon. Ken Griffey Jr. was today inducted into the Hall of Fame becoming the 51st player to make it in on their first ballet. Though not unanimous as three voters inexplicably left him off, he goes in with over 99% of the vote, the highest percentage in history. Between 1994 and 1999, Griffey was the face of four different Nintendo games: Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball (1994), K...
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Change to PATs May Be The Best News for Madden NFL 16
It may not be a new feature or mode for Madden NFL 16 that lifts potential enjoyment of the game the most but rather the effect of rules change. Today at the NFL owner's meeting a new rule was passed related to the most boring play in football - that being the point after touchdown. Not only will it greatly benefit NFL games but the video game that represents the league will also become more fun due to the ramifications of the change. (more…)...
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Previewing Super Bowl XLIX with Madden 15
The top seeds from the AFC and NFC meet in compelling Super Bowl matchup on Sunday that appears basically even as it's considered to be a pick'em at this point. The Seattle Seahawks are looking to become the first team to repeat as World Champions since the New England Patriots did so 10 years ago. Rich Grisham and I got together to discuss Super Bowl 49 while playing it in Madden NFL 15. The full game with commentary is below along with a video highlight package for those who'd rat...
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LeBron James Heading Home to Cleveland
The decision has finally been made - LeBron James is going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James spent four years in Miami after crushing Cleveland's spirit, getting to the NBA Finals every year and winning two championships. The details of the contract with the Cavs are still unknown. This single signing will have a monumental affect on the balance of power not just in the NBA but in the video games as well. The Cavs will go from being one of the least used teams to likely the most used...
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LeBron and Carmelo Taking Their Talents to Free Agency
While Carmelo Anthony was fully expected to opt-out of his contract with the New York Knicks, there was some uncertainty about whether LeBron James would do so. Reports today are that he in fact will. The two could still choose to go back to their respective teams but a number of suitors will be hoping to give them reason to leave. Add to the mix the possibility of Kevin Love being traded and there could be some massive shifts in power this offseason in the NBA and the respective video games...
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Madden NFL 25 Super Bowl XLVIII Preview Game with ThatSportsGamer
T.J. Lauerman of ThatSportsGamer (Twitter - Website) recently joined me to play through a Super Bowl XLVIII matchup in Madden NFL 25 on PS4. Check out the video below along with our discussion during the game which unfortunately had to be played in Denver given the inability to play online in a neutral stadium or with Super Bowl presentation. Later this week look for a Super Bowl preview podcast with myself, Rich Grisham, and Gus Ramsey of ESPN! var complextvadtag = (typeof(cmnvideotag...
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What the NFL Deal With Microsoft Will Mean for the 360 and Xbox One
One of the selling points made at the original Xbox One reveal was the massive (around $400 million over five years) deal struck between Microsoft and the NFL. Little was discussed outside of Surface tablets being used on the sidelines of games, advertising elsewhere in stadiums, and Fantasy Football integration to be available on the One and 360. Today further details were revealed on what to expect going forward. (more…)...
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