Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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NBA Trade Deadline Brings Numerous Deals
The NBA trade deadline always provides an opportunity for teams in contention to bolster up for the coming playoffs while those out of it can position themselves better for the future. Dwight Howard waiving his opportunity to opt-out of his contract meant the biggest attraction was off the market however a number of trades went down in the final minutes. The Lakers and Blazers were especially active and a big three team deal involving the Nuggets, Wizards, and Clippers was pulled off. The...
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Early Madden NFL 13 Rookie Ratings Insight
Dictator of all Madden ratings Donny Moore recently posted his first NFL mock draft of the year. In doing so he also sprinkled in Madden NFL 13 rookie rating details - some being very specific and others more as general expectations. There was enough relevant info included to pull them out and spotlight those that will be of most interest. (more…)...
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First NCAA Football 13 Details Fail to Inspire Much Enthusiasm
Early this week EA Sports let loose some details on new features for NCAA Football 13. Generally that first step, which comes after rolling out cover related campaigns, prompts discussion and begins to ramp up anticipation towards the coming product. What has become clear in this case is EA will be facing an uphill battle to re-gain consumer confidence after the troubled NCAA 12 release and the weeks that followed in which they did a poor job of communicating and addressing concerns. (mo...
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AMC to Hold Marvel Marathon Leading Up To First Avengers Showing
Theater chain AMC has announced they will be holding a six film 'Ultimate Marvel Marathon' on Thursday May 3. For $40 the lineup features Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America - followed by the midnight screening of The Avengers. The last three of the bunch will be shown in 3D. Check here for more information on tickets - when they'll go on sale and what theaters are participating....
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2012 NFL Season Day One Transactions in Madden Screenshots
As always the first day of the new NFL league year was a frantic and exciting one as free agency opened and a big trade was completed. Brandon Marshall becomes the first Madden NFL 13 cover athlete candidate to change teams during the voting period as he got moved to the Bears. The Bucs made the most significant signings grabbing two of the top players on the market and despite having their salary cap slashed the Redskins made a splash by picking up two receivers and working on a third. ...
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Previewing the Madden NFL 13 Cover Tournament Play-In Round
The round of dual team representatives in the Madden NFL 13 cover tournament continues with results being compiled until and then announced later on March 21. I've applied unofficial seedings from 1-64 based on cover worthiness and potential to win the tournament. The names with the best outlook include Arian Foster, Cam Newton, Terrell Suggs, and Tim Tebow. Of course all of that could be thrown for a loop as proven last year with the fan campaign driven by Browns fans for Peyton Hillis. ...
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First DLC Released for UFC Undisputed 3
The first downloadable content set for UFC Undisputed 3 arrived today for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Going for $5, or included in the $17 "Season Pass" that covers all DLC for the game, the "Fight of the Night Pack" includes Joe Lauzon, Rory MacDonald, Sam Stout, Anthony Johnson, and Charles Oliveira. (more…)...
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MLB 2K12: Hits and Misses
2K Sports never made an effort to convince consumers that MLB 2K12 would represent a huge advancement for the struggling series - in fact one of their top five new features for the game was supposedly the soundtrack. Instead the company laid claim that problems of the past would be addressed and authenticity improved dramatically. Unfortunately they failed to deliver in all respects. Continue on for the Hits and Misses review of MLB 2K12. (more…)...
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