Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Fast and Furious Franchise Transitioning to Heist Themed Films
With the fifth film in the Fast and Furious series set to release domestically on Friday, and it expected to draw huge returns, Universal is planning far ahead for where to take the franchise. Fast Five is being described as the "transitional movie" that will shift the series from being centered on car culture and street racing to becoming crafted heist stories that just contain high octane car action. Universal Chairman Adam Fogelson: "We've heard so many people say, 'I've never seen one, ...
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Your Thoughts on a Possible EA Sports Subscription Service
The preparation of a "subscription service" by EA Sports has created widespread discussion throughout gaming communities. Though nothing is official yet the documents and surveys circulating suggest optional value add-ons for a yearly fee ranging from $14.99 to $34.99 are on the way. The "service" looks to be akin to a loyalty program, an idea EA also flirted with in the past, though with an upfront fee and perks that go beyond simple discounts. Comments regarding the idea of a subscripti...
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New Buffalo Bills Uniforms Spotted in Latest Madden 12 Video
Back in February the Buffalo Bills announced they would be debuting new uniforms for the 2011 season. The official reveal of the design has yet to be made and is being held for a "fan appreciation event" later in the year. One of the Madden NFL 12 teaser videos however appears to have provided a glimpse at them early.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Madden NFL 12 Gameplay and Presentation Teaser Trailers
EA Sports has released two brief teaser trailers intended to raise anticipation of the first big info and media release for Madden NFL 12. Set to be featured on Thursday are blogs and videos that focus on gameplay, "X-Books" (custom playbooks), and presentation. These teaser videos have some nice, though partially obscured, footage from the game. Continue on to check them out and leave any thoughts in the comments!Ă‚Â (more…)...
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MLB 11: The Show Patch #2 Details
Despite PSN being completely out of commission the patch delivery system on the PS3 remains functional and MLB 11: The Show received its latest on Friday evening. Changes include making the analog hitting easier, pitching more difficult to pinpoint, adding movement to the knuckleball, and attempts to fix many of the issues with Franchise mode. Response towards the patch has been generally positive but there are some not finding there to be much difference in certain areas or even now havi...
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Peyton Hillis Leading Michael Vick in Vote for Madden 12 Cover
If the vote for the cover athlete of Madden NFL 12 were to end today Browns running back Peyton Hillis would receive the honor. Hillis is winning over Eagles quarterback Michael Vick with the news of that coming from CNBC sports business reporter Darren Rovell. Given the strength of support behind Hillis and the outcomes of each match-up along the way being foretold in the early numbers it would appear likely he will hang on and win this. The official announcement of who will be on the Madde...
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The Line Drive 4/24
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •EA Sports will be providing printable alternate covers on their website featuring Jake Locker, Nick Fairley, and DeMarco Murray for NCAA Football 12. •A new developer blog for NCAA Football 12 goes over many gameplay improvements. •A new patch is out for MLB 11: The Show. No details on the patch are yet available. •Interesting business ...
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Trailer for Our Idiot Brother
The first trailer for the upcoming comedy Our Idiot Brother has arrived. The film initially screened at Sundance to mostly positive reactions. Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, and Zooey Deschanel Our Idiot Brother is set to release on August 26th. Despite looking for the good in every situation and the best in every person, Ned always seems to find himself holding the short end of the stick—being conned into selling pot to a uniformed cop, being dumped by his girlfriend, and wors...
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