Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
  • NFL Quarterback 13 Impressions
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    Posted January 28th, 2013 at 12:30 pm 2 Comments »
    Just over a year after releasing NFL Flick Quarterback a follow-up has arrived. NFL Quarterback 13 is from Full Fat which has developed the line of "Flick" games which also includes NFL Kicker, Golf, Rugby, and Soccer. NFL QB 13 touts the addition of multiple receivers, skill boosts, player upgrades, enhanced weather effects, stadium upgrades, and integration of an economy featuring both credits and tokens.  (more…)...
  • The Line Drive for January 27
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    Posted January 27th, 2013 at 11:15 am No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Get an Xbox Live 12 month subscription for $35 (physical card) or $40 (instant code). •FIFA 13, Madden 13, and NBA 2K13 all made the top 20 played games on XBL in 2012. •A new roster update for NHL 13 has arrived and also includes AHL and DEL transactions. •The new NHL 13 roster update does not apply for starting GM Connected car...
  • Press Row Podcast: Episode 11
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    Posted January 26th, 2013 at 1:15 pm 2 Comments »
    After having been invited as a guest on the last edition of the Press Row Podcast it now appears I'll be a regular on the bi-weekly show going forward. Episode 11 of the podcast has just gone live and features myself, Richard Grisham of GamesRadar, Samit Sarkar of Polygon, Owen Good of Kotaku, and Mike Suszek of Joystiq. Topics covered in this episode include the news of the WWE license going to Take Two/2K Sports, another look forward towards MLB 13: The Show, responses to a few...
  • Four Schools Breaking Away Early in Vote for NCAA Football 14 Cover Representation
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    Posted January 25th, 2013 at 4:30 pm 9 Comments »
    Though there is ample time to go in the voting round of eight programs for the NCAA Football 14 cover here is an update on the current standings. Michigan is leading the way with 22,044 votes and Alabama is close behind having totaled 20,343. Texas A&M is sitting comfortably at 12,623 while Oregon remains somewhat vulnerable with 8,111 votes. As things stand right now they would all be moving on to the final four.  (more…)...
  • What Feature in MLB 13: The Show Are You Most Looking Forward To?
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    Posted January 25th, 2013 at 12:15 pm 17 Comments »
    With a great deal of info on MLB 13: The Show having been released - the full features list having provided a ton of details - it has been difficult to gauge what in particular fans are most excited about. There seems to be a pretty big spread whether it is a particular new mode, an improvement made to an older one, or an enhancement to the gameplay experience. Vote in the poll, with the ability to choose up to three options, and expand with any thoughts on what it is that you're most ant...
  • Out of the Park Baseball 14 Offering Early Pre-Order Deal
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    Posted January 24th, 2013 at 6:45 pm 3 Comments »
    The next version of the highly regarded Out of the Park Baseball series is now available to pre-order and at a discount to those who do so by February 15. The PC/Mac baseball management sim can be had for $35 until then which is $5 off the retail price. In addition everyone who pre-orders will be entered into a drawing for a 64GB iPod touch or one of three $100 Amazon gift cards. All those who pre-order, whether prior to 2/15 or after, will have access to the game three days before the of...
  • NBA 2K13 Week 13 Roster Update Details; Acrobat Sig Skill Removed from Players
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    Posted January 24th, 2013 at 10:30 am 21 Comments »
    A new roster update for NBA 2K13 arrived today but includes no ratings changes to any players. The trade between the Cavaliers (receiving Marreese Speights, Josh Selby, and Wayne Ellington) and Grizzlies (Jon Leuer) has been reflected. Chris 'Birdman' Andersen has also been added to the Heat roster. Alvin Gentry remains on the sideline as coach of the Suns with the switch to Lindsey Hunter having not yet been completed. Injury Status Changes: Anderson Varejao (-19 to 57), Lou Willia...
  • Take Two May Have Obtained WWE License
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    Posted January 23rd, 2013 at 3:15 pm 8 Comments »
    Take Two, parent company of 2K Sports, may have acquired the WWE license that had entered a free agency period due to the THQ bankruptcy proceedings. Initial rumors were that EA Sports was the company that came to an agreement with WWE but follow-up information I received indicated that it was more likely to be Take Two. IGN has confirmed those rumblings though it is important to note nothing yet is official.  (more…)...