Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Madden NFL 13 Week Five Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Week five of the NFL season is now in the books with the Texans and Falcons the remaining unbeatens while the Browns are the only winless team. There were a number of injuries that could have lasting impact and some players that continue upward trends while others mightily struggle exposing themselves as vastly overrated in Madden NFL 13. Players who had big weeks and continue to impress this season include Reggie Wayne, Alfred Morris, Ahmad Bradshaw, Luke Kuechly, Brandon Browner, Bruce ...
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NBA 2K13 MyCareer Patch for 360 Out Now
An expedited patch for NBA 2K13 to address an issue where a freeze was occurring after the first game in MyCareer mode has gone out today on the Xbox 360. The problem had seemingly been isolated to the 4GB console and prevented any advancement beyond that first game. Work on a more comprehensive patch to address other issues and improve aspects of the game is ongoing. There has been no statement on what it will entail or when it is expected to release....
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Upcoming Madden NFL 13 Patch a Big Step Forward for EA Sports
An expansive mid-October patch has become the norm for the Madden NFL series but EA Sports generated a hugely positive reaction when details rolled out on the latest for Madden NFL 13. Due out on October 16 the patch will deliver numerous new features and address some issues that have been reported since the game released. For Madden it is an extraordinary update and one that should bode well for the future. Going above and beyond puts pressure on themselves to continue to do so while als...
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NBA 2K13 Online Play Impressions
The emergence of the NBA 2K series in recent years has only proved to illuminate the troubles with its online infrastructure. Excuses for the tremendously troubled performance and lacking features have been made that includes sales being more than anticipated, Dreamcast "tech and servers (NBA 2K11) being switched out, and Dreamcast code (NBA 2K12) being replaced. Ultimately though reasoning mattered not - consumers were getting shafted with an experience that did not meet reasonable stand...
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The Line Drive for October 7
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Current deals include Madden NFL 13 for under $45 (360 - PS3), Tiger Woods 13 CE (360) for $32, FIFA Street for $28 (360), and SSX (360 - PS3) for $20. •The first roster update for NBA 2K13 has been delayed into this coming week. •Roster update for start of Madden NFL 13 Connected Careers is expected early this week. •EA...
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Fix for MyCareer Freeze in NBA 2K13 on Xbox 360 Has Been Submitted
Mentioned in an earlier article an issue with progressing through MyCareer mode, specifically on the Xbox 360 and seemingly isolated to the 4GB hard drive version of the console, was immediately identified in NBA 2K13. Those playing the mode have found it impossible to advance beyond the first game in the regular season as the game freezes up at that point. 2K Sports yesterday submitted a patch to Microsoft to address the issue. It is expected to be expedited through the certification app...
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NBA 2K13 Mobile Game on iOS and Android Available Now But With Problems
NBA 2K13 didn't only release on consoles this past week as a mobile version also arrived for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and select higher-end Android tablets and phones. The game features the soundtrack chosen by Jay-Z, "NBA's Greatest Games" mode and a season mode, multiplayer through Game Center or Bluetooth, and classic or one-finger control schemes. Reviews have not been kind as the game is crashing for many before it even loads up. The problem has been acknowledged and is apparent...
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EA Sports Must Evaluate Their Dedication to NBA and Make Tough Decision
When EA Sports announced that NBA Live 13 had been cancelled it came as little surprise to anyone following developments behind the series. The signs have been there for months and were covered extensively. Still, despite seemingly all reasoning otherwise, the company claims work on Live will continue with a release next fall. Everyone should recognize however that plans such as that are tentative at best. The series could be ended for good as soon as their next financial call with investors...
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