Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Trailer for Final Destination 5
New Line has released the first trailer for Final Destination 5. Though the series supposedly had planned to come to an end with the last entry, its continued profitability has given the studio reason to continue it. In this one it is survivors of a suspension bridge collapse that face the inevitability of their deaths. Final Destination 5 is set to release on August 12th. In this fifth installment, Death is just as omnipresent as ever, and is unleashed after one man’s premonition sa...
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THQ Will Take Huge Hit Due to PSN Outage
THQ has put a lot into their pricing experiment that debuts with the release of MX vs ATV Alive tomorrow. The idea has been that releasing a game at a lower entry price (in this case $40) will increase the user base who will then be more likely to spend on expanded downloadable content offerings. Unfortunately for the company they are now bracing for a significant blow to their plans with PSN being out of commission.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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The Line Drive 5/8
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Stephen Colbert cracked on Madden NFL 12 for the way it will handle concussions. •OXM has some early details on FIFA 12 that includes introduction of the "Impact Engine". •The latest SSX developer diary video goes over character design. •Gamestop has the features list for Michael Phelps: Push the Limit (Kinect for Xbox 360 excl). News and co...
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Trailer for Conan the Barbarian
Lionsgate has released the full theatrical trailer for the remake of the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian. Starring Jason Momoa in the role made iconic by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the film follows Conan across the continent of Hyboria while on a quest to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village. Conan the Barbarian is set to release on August 19th. A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against h...
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Madden 12 Gameplay and Presentation Preview Videos
EA Sports has released a pair of videos that go over the improvements to gameplay and presentation that have so far been announced for Madden NFL 12 using the company's "Virtual Playbook" technology for demonstration purposes. New footage shows off tackles with the new collision system, zone coverage improvements, authentic entrances, player authenticity, and authentic camera placement. (more…)...
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NCAA Football 12 Screenshot Features Upcoming “Cowboys Classic”
EA Sports has released a new screenshot for NCAA Football 12 that features Oregon vs LSU being played at Cowboys Stadium. The two teams open their seasons facing off in the "Cowboys Classic" on September 3rd. This would seem to be a strong indication that neutral site games are being added to Dynasty mode. Cowboys Stadium was introduced in NCAA 11 but only utilized in the Big 12 Championship and Cotton Bowl. Check out the screen full size in the gallery or through Facebook....
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Madden 12 Has Started Strong with Gameplay and Presentation Features
There is no sports franchise that faces near the same scrutiny as Madden and that makes the response to the release of the first significant info and trailers for Madden NFL 12 that much more startling. The initial perception was that there was heavily positive vibes (which has become a rarity) across many channels and that has been further proven with the poll results. Over 8,000 voters chimed in with their feelings on the feature reveals for Madden 12.Ă‚Â The decision to concentrate on ...
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NFL Network Debuts New Broadcast Team; Gus Johnson Leaves CBS
Gus Johnson will remain the play-by-play announcer for Madden NFL 12 but his departure from CBS, which was announced today, raises questions going forward. Reports are that he is done with college basketball and presumably MMA events and his other options are getting more limited. It is being rumored he is now in talks with Fox Sports to cover college football. What makes this all the more interesting is NFL Network revealing today their new broadcast team of Brad Nessler doing play-by-pl...
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