Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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The Line Drive for November 25
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Check here for any ongoing deals before new opportunities come on Cyber Monday. •NHL 13 (both standard and Stanley Cup) will have a lightning deal Mon 410ET/110PT. •Year in Review articles and community awards voting to begin in about a week. •There will be a number of game giveaways throughout December. •Still no wo...
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Deal Roundup Following Black Friday
Though Black Friday may be over - an extended sales period that now has started to begin on Thanksgiving - there are a number of deals on games out there to consider if other opportunities at obtaining them were missed. Cyber Monday is approaching but until then here are some current options at various retailers that will be updated constantly throughout the weekend. Amazon •NHL 13 ($40 for both 360 and PS3) •Madden NFL 13 ($35 for both 360 and PS3) •FIFA 13 ($35 for PS...
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NBA 2K13 Patch Expected To Release Within Next Two Weeks
Heading into the holiday 2K Sports announced that a comprehensive patch for NBA 2K13, that will act as the first for the game since it released in early October, has been submitted for certification to Microsoft and Sony. Generally that testing process takes anywhere from 10-14 days unless an issue is discovered that delays its approval. Earlier 2K had made clear that they were targeting late November for this patch so the latest news pretty much falls in line with expectations however it co...
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Deals Available Today and Black Friday
Here is a look at the listed deals for various retailers on sports games and others that may be of interest. Unless otherwise specified they apply to the 360/PS3 versions. Those with a Microsoft Store nearby that are looking for 360 games can get some real steals. Otherwise Amazon has the strongest offerings online through their upcoming "lightning deals" and Walmart is best among brick-and-mortar stores. Keep an eye on Twitter and Facebook for any time-sensitive deal alerts over the coming ...
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Initial Impressions of NBA 2K13 on Wii U
Of the three major sports titles to release alongside the Nintendo Wii U it's NBA 2K13 that delivers the product that most closely matches the 360/PS3 version in content. Yet while the tablet controller features are definitely useful they're also the least interactive. (more…)...
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Madden NFL 13 Roster Update #13 Details
The roster update for Madden NFL 13 following week 11 of the season released today in advance of the holiday for the Xbox 360 and PS3 but not the Wii U. Because it came out earlier in the week transactions like the Steelers signing Plaxico Burress and IR designations for Willis McGahee, Blaine Gabbert, and Laurent Robinson, along with the appeal that eliminated Ed Reed's one game suspension were not able to be reflected in this update. Aldon Smith basically on his own created an 10 point ...
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NBA 2K13 Week Three Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
There may not be much hope of 2K Sports producing a completely satisfactory roster update for NBA 2K13 but still the tracking of players outperforming or underperforming compared to their ratings should continue to be scrutinized. In the last update 6 players were added bringing the number of missing down to 19. The additions were joined by 9 players adjusted up in ratings and 5 going down as well as the unlock for the alternate and Christmas jerseys. Players who have stood out in the las...
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Initial Impressions of FIFA 13 on Wii U
FIFA 13 on the Nintendo Wii U offers a satisfying overall experience but inherently the unique features of the system are not completely natural to take advantage of during free-flowing gameplay. It looks and runs beautifully with the new hardware but a few features and gameplay enhancements are notable in their absence. Still this might be the best sports game available to go along with the launch of the system. (more…)...
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