Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Review: Death Race 2
Death Race 2 is not a sequel as the title would suggest but instead is a prequel to 2008 film. Having gone straight-to-DVD expectations are understandably lowered but the films brings in some credible actors with a concept that still works. Unfortunately it doesn't rise above just being better than the typical non-theatrical release. Carl Lucas is at the center of Death Race 2, as he is sent to "Terminal Island" after a botched bank robbery and ensuing car chase leads to his capture. Not on...
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NBA 2K11 Top Sports Game in January
NPD has released the official sales for January in the US and NBA 2K11 is the only sports title found in the top 10. The combined total sales of all platforms landed NBA 2K11 in sixth place for the month. For the last three years no sports offering charted in January's top 10 so this demonstrates the continued strength of 2K's offering this time around. Being honored for so many 'Sports Game of the Year' awards and even being in the discussion at some outlets for overall 'Best Game of the Year...
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No Multiplayer for Madden 3DS
Madden is set to be a launch title for the Nintendo 3DS as it hits stores on March 27th. Unfortunately it appears the game is being rushed, and despite some positive impressions and what at first glance would seem to be a solid feature set it is missing one critical component that could very well sway purchase decisions. Joystiq reports that Madden 3DS will not have any type of mulitplayer support. That is a huge disappointment to say the least. The system not only offers multiplayer gam...
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New Trailer for Thor
Marvel has released a brand new trailer for the upcoming comic adaptation Thor. This is the second full trailer for the film which also had a spot air during the Super Bowl. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Anthony Hopkins and directed by Kenneth Branagh the story is centered on a powerful but arrogant warrior cast out of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth. Thor is slated to release on May 6th. ...
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Shane Black to Direct Iron Man 3
Marvel has found the man to replace Jon Favreau as the director of Iron Man 3. Shane Black is in final negotiations to take over the popular franchise with the possibility that he will pen the script as well. Black is best known for writing the entire Lethal Weapon series and writing/directing Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It likely is no coincidence that 2005 film also starred Robert Downey Jr. as the two of them have a successful relationship to tap into. This is an exciting development as I'm a f...
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Madden 11 Final Roster Update Details
With the upcoming NFL season in question the 20th and final roster update for Madden 11 potentially holds more importance than the typical end-of-year update. The player ratings will not only be the primary baseline for Madden 12 but if no collective bargaining agreement is reached the rosters would remain largely the same minus free agents. This final update concentrated on getting remaining players off the IR, adding players to teams and free agency, and adjusting the ratings to best refl...
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More Wrestlers Announced for WWE All-Stars
THQ has revealed another set of wrestlers for the upcoming arcade fighter WWE All-Stars. The list includes the late Eddie Guerrero, Sgt. Slaughter, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper for the Legends. Edge, Jack Swagger, and Kane join the side of those currently active in the WWE. The base roster consists of 15 legends and 15 current superstars. That leaves four of each left to announce with those names coming next week. Apparently though THQ also has plans to offer additio...
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Adrianne Palicki Cast as Wonder Woman
Adrianne Palicki has been cast as Wonder Woman in the upcoming TV series adaptation for NBC. Palicki is best known for her role as Tyra in Friday Night Lights. She was also in last year's short lived TV series Lone Star, the feature film Legion, and stars in the upcoming Red Dawn remake. In addition to playing Wonder Woman she will also take on the two alter egos of billionaire CEO Diana Themyscira and her assistant Diana Prince. Wonder Woman is said to be a serious, non-campy reboot of the...
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