Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Madden NFL 12 Ratings Start With Top QBs, Bills, Dolphins
EA Sports today began uncovering the player ratings for Madden NFL 12. With release of the game being pushed to the end of August expect the ratings reveals to be dragged out over the coming weeks.Ă‚Â Keep in mind that the team breakdowns represent the default rosters which will ship with the game and predate all the offseason movement that began last week. Necessary adjustments to the rosters will come in the form of a release day roster update. The top five QBs are Tom Brady (99), Peyto...
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NCAA Football 12 Prompts Outlets to Question Need for Buying Games Day One
NCAA 12 released to generally positive reviews - though the consensus via Metacritic is down a significant four points vs NCAA 11 - and I laid out several issues with the game in my review and the closer analysisĂ‚Â on features. Despite that EA Sports has yet to address the problems which have become the story since release and left consumers largely out in the cold as they work on patch behind the scenes.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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The Line Drive 7/31
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •There remain three EA Sports games yet to be announced slated for release Jan-Mar 2012. •THQ's pricing experiment has been deemed a failure. •EA Sports believes consumers want (or will eventually want) subscription plans. •Rumor making the rounds has NHL 12 including a team of "Legends". •New screenshots for FIFA 12 and SSX in th...
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Trailer for Spartacus: Vengeance
Coming out of Comic-Con is the first trailer for the upcoming season of Spartacus: Vengeance. The Starz series continues with its second season following Spartacus: Blood and Sand -Ă‚Â though counting the prequel Spartacus: Gods of the Arena it essentially becomes the third season. Liam McIntyre takes over the role of Spartacus following the health-related departure of Andy Whitfield. The premiere is slated for January 2012. On the heels of the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus th...
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Latest Madden NFL 12 Screenshots Feature Players on the Move
Following the rush of activity from this last week EA Sports has released a series of screenshots from Madden 12 that focus on players who will be debuting with new teams this season. Some were signed as free agents (Nnamdi Asomugha, Sidney Rice, Matt Hasselbeck, Jason Babin, Ray Edwards, Darren Sproles, Quintin Mikell) while others were acquired via trade (Kevin Kolb, Reggie Bush, Donovan McNabb, Chad Ochocinco, Albert Haynesworth). (more…)...
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First UFC Undisputed 3 Gameplay Videos
The first chance to get a look at UFC Undisputed 3 - due out January 2012 - has come thanks to the game being shown off at EVO in Las Vegas this weekend. The first couple off-screen videos show entrances and gameplay action in the Pride setting with Chuck Liddell vs Rampage Jackson. The third video which has Urijah Faber vs Dominick Cruz provides an opportunity to get a clear look at the new submission system which was a huge point of contention coming out of E3. The on-screen graphics have ...
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Eagles Sign Nnamdi Asomugha; May Have Become Best Madden Team of All-Time
The most prized free agent this year, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles. Not considered a contender for Asomugha particularly after dealing Kevin Kolb for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie they were able to steal him away from teams like the Jets and Cowboys who were considered the front-runners late in the process. The Eagles were already tops of the transaction 'winners' posted earlier today but this vaults them into a whole new category. Asomugha wi...
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Electronic Arts Denied Request for Dismissal in Player Likeness Lawsuit
Less than three months ago Electronic Arts was dismissed from the high profile lawsuit brought against them as well as the NCAA and Collegiate Licensing Company. The suit alleges improper use of player likeness through various forms of merchandise and media including video games in which the parties in question conspired to avoid paying players for their rights. A new ruling however looks to have brought EA back into the fold as a defendant in the lawsuit which has former players Sam Keller ...
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