Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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New Trailer, Soundtrack Insight, and Real-World Character Announced for SSX
EA Sports has been pushing promotion of SSX heavily bringing about some new information and materials to check out. Two videos and the announcement of the first ever real-world snowboarder to be featured in the series came just this week. Travis Rice, who also starred in the recent documentary film The Art of Flight, will be a playable character in the game - making for a pretty ideal partnership. There are also the two new videos for SSX - one of which is a traditional flashy trailer ...
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First Videos of NBA 2K12 Legends Showcase DLC in Action
Even with the lockout costing a season of support for the product 2K Sports will be rolling out downlaodable content for NBA 2K12 soon. The DLC pack is currently expected to arrive late this month or in December and will sell for $10. It features cel-shaded "blacktop" modes and HORSE in a Times Square setting along with the introduction of a number of new legends who will only be available for use within them. Gamespot recently unveiled the first gameplay videos which show off 1-on-1, 2-on-2...
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Madden NFL 12 Roster Update #12 Details
The post-week 10 Madden NFL 12 roster update is scheduled to arrive tomorrow for both the Xbox 360 and PS3. The update moves Patrick Willis back into the elite group of 99 rated overall players with Tom Brady and Justin Smith now just a point away from themselves being there. The injuries of several players such as Matt Schaub, Leon Hall, Rashean Mathis, and Knowshon Moreno are reflected (Kris Dielman being out for the year came too late in the week). Denarius Moore jumps up to 78 overall...
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MLB 12: The Show Expected to Showcase Vita-PS3 Integration
One way the PlayStation Vita will be able to transcend the perception of being yet another handheld device in a time when mobile gaming has siphoned off their perceived necessity is by offering linked functionality with the PS3. One of the first games to utilize features between the two will be Sony's own MLB 12: The Show. (more…)...
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Theatrical Trailer for Pixar’s Brave
Disney has released the first full-length trailer for Pixar's next film Brave. Marking the first time the studio has produced a film with a female lead, Brave is the story of a princess skilled in archery who jeopardizes her father’s kingdom after defying a sacred custom. Brave is slated to release on June 22nd 2012. Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and ...
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Options When Considering WWE 12 Purchase
WWE 12 releases next week and with various pre-order deals it makes sense to look around and consider the options if one plans to buy the game. Because it hits stores in such close proximity to Black Friday it is unlikely to see any immediate deals on that date - though retailers have been showing a willingness to drop prices just days after they release now. (more…)...
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NBA Lockout Offers Potential Opportunity for a Future College Basketball Series
Both EA Sports and 2K Sports abandoned college basketball video games earlier this generation. What it came down to was college games, outside of football, simply don't sell well - and they open themselves up to ongoing litigation regarding the use player likenesses. The recipe was one of high risk and low reward. Both companies - along with many others - have instead decided to dedicate resources to proven properties with greater potential return rather than investing in those that have lit...
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After Six Week Wait NBA 2K12 Website Partially Launches
One of the most glaring failures relating to NBA 2K12 has been the continued absence of the official website which was advertised as carrying several anticipated features. While online problems have been discussed 2K Sports had left the case of the missing website to remain a mystery. Today the website finally launched but with only limited functionality. Users log in with the My2K accounts that were required upon first starting up NBA 2K12. Currently operational is viewing of video and s...
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