Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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EA Discusses the Formula Behind Madden NFL 12’s Successful Launch
Heading into a year of uncertainty EA Sports faced a number of questions on how to handle the release of Madden NFL 12. Awareness levels had to be raised regardless of the lockout being lifted or not and a release date shift became a consideration. All things considered the company excelled at setting up Madden to take advantage of the return of the NFL - as shown by the 10% increase in sales and generally positive word of mouth which could propel momentum through the holiday season. Indu...
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Review: Moneyball
Moneyball is based on the true story of Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane and the revolutionary way he began to make personnel decisions in 2002. Adapted from the novel written by Michael Lewis, who also penned the highest grossing sports-themed movie of all time with The Blind Side, it has all the elements of a big hit except it is less reliant on making a powerful emotional attachment. Instead it trades that for a general theme of touting the underdogs and a reliance on statistics an...
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Details on Audio Improvements in NBA 2K12
With just over a week until NBA 2K12 releases 2K Sports has yet to discuss what has been done this year for Association mode (though we know it will have an online component) and anything to do online play. Instead of finally getting to those areas today the company released a new blog going over all the additions and improvements made to audio. 2K12 features a three man booth by bringing in Steve Kerr, revamped color commentary, and enhancements to the way big moments are called. The NBA...
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2011 Air Jordans Appear in NBA Jam
NBA Jam: On Fire Edition will include customized Air Jordan 2011 sneakers. Members of 'Team Jordan' such as Dwayne Wade, Ray Allen, Rip Hamilton, and Joe Johnson will be wearing the shoes in the game. The news was first announced on the official Jordan facebook page. Jordan Brand has been featured prominently in EA Sports products in the past such as NBA Live and NBA Street as well as others including the NBA 2K series. In some cases the games have actually provided the first look at upco...
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Trailer for Man on a Ledge
Sam Worthington and Elizabeth Banks star in the upcoming Man on a Ledge for which the first trailer has arrived. The film is centered on a man who was framed for a crime that tries to clear his name while threatening suicide - but it all may be a diversion for a diamond heist. Man on a Ledge is slated to release on January 13th 2012. ...
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FIFA 12 Now Available via Season Ticket
For those who have already purchased the EA Sports ‘Season Ticket’ or choose to do so now – the download of FIFA 12 for the Xbox 360 is out now and access to the PS3 version has opened as of this evening. The ‘Season Ticket’ costs $25 and runs for a period of one year – providing three day early access to (and a 20% DLC discount for) Madden NFL, NHL, FIFA, FIFA Street, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and NCAA Football. The digital copy of FIFA 12 will expire ...
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Madden NFL 12 Roster Update #4 Details
The roster update for Madden NFL 12 incorporating events and performances through the first two weeks of the season is expected out on Friday for both the Xbox 360 and PS3. The update includes hundreds of player moves and ratings adjustments as well as equipment changes. The biggest upgrade goes to Raiders rookie receiver Denarious Moore who goes from a 64 to 73 while Texans rookie running back Ben Tate moves up for a second straight week. DeMarcus Ware has joined the elite group of playe...
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Forza 4 DLC Plans Announced
Microsoft today revealed plans for six downloadable content pack releases for Forza Motorsport 4 - and consumers will have the opportunity to purchase in full with their 'Season Pass'. For 2400 MS points ($30) all of the DLC will be included which amounts to a 30% savings compared to buying them all individually. They will start rolling out in November and eventually finish up in April 2012. The DLC will be focused on delivering new vehicles rather than content - 60 of them in total. The ...
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