Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
  • Review: Offensive Messages Mar Generally Miserable Broadcast of Madden Bowl
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    Posted February 4th, 2011 at 10:00 am 25 Comments »
    The attempt at broadcasting the Madden Bowl live through ESPN3 was admirable. There is definite interest in watching NFL players going head-to-head in Madden. While the technical side was excellent (ESPN3 is amazing to watch on the Xbox 360) the program spent far too much time focusing on everything but the games being played. Add to that the lack of foresight to turn off message notifications and things turned disastrous. (more…)...
  • Poster for Captain America
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    Posted February 4th, 2011 at 9:15 am 1 Comment »
    Marvel today released the teaser poster for the upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger. The film stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers aka Captain America, Haley Atwell as love interest Peggy Carter, Sebastian Stan as James "Bucky" Barnes, Stanley Tucci as Dr. Abraham Erskine, Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Chester Phillips, Hugo Weaving as The Red Skull, and is directed by Joe Johnston. Hopefully this poster reveal leads into the trailer making its way out soon. Captain America is slated to releas...
  • Soundtrack for Fight Night Champion
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    Posted February 4th, 2011 at 8:00 am 9 Comments »
    EA Sports has released the details on the soundtrack for Fight Night Champion. There are 15 tracks included and given the game's M rating, the first of its kind for EA Sports, all of the songs are of the completely uncensored variety. •Aloe Blacc - “I Need A Dollar” •Atmosphere - “The Loser Wins” •Black Milk - “Round Of Applause” •Chiddy Bang - “Old Ways” •El-P - "Meanstreak (In 3 Parts)" •Lyrics Born ...
  • Fight Night Champion Coming to iPhone
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    Posted February 3rd, 2011 at 6:45 pm 5 Comments »
    EA Sports is set to bring another of its franchises to the mobile platform. Fight Night Champion is being developed for the iPhone, iPod touch, and a iPad for release later this year. FNC will join FIFA, Madden, NCAA Football, NBA Elite, and EA Sports MMA which have all debuted within the last two years as the company looks to take advantage of the ever growing mobile market. Interestingly despite not having even officially announced the title yet EA has released five screenshots. Check the...
  • Madden 11 Roster Update #19 Details
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    Posted February 3rd, 2011 at 10:30 am 92 Comments »
    The next roster update for Madden NFL 11 is scheduled to be out on Friday and is largely centered on the events of the Divisional and Conference Championship rounds. The Packers and Steelers of course are the biggest beneficiaries while the Falcons and Patriots take the biggest hits as the #1 seeds that lost to the #6 seeds at home. James Harrison moves to 99 overall making him the top rated linebacker in the game and Aaron Rodgers is edging closer as he reaches 98. Jay Cutler loses a ...
  • MLB 11: The Show Soundtrack Revealed
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    Posted February 3rd, 2011 at 9:50 am 17 Comments »
    SCEA has released details on the soundtrack for MLB 11: The Show. There are 12 tracks total with acts such as 311, J. Cole, and The Temper Trap included. It's worth noting the game also includes the "My MLB Music" feature which was first introduced into the series four years ago and allows for customization of the soundtrack. 311 - "Beautiful Disaster" Big Pun - “100%” Cults - “Go Outside” Edgar Winter - “Free Ride” Funeral Party - “NYC Moves to...
  • Trailers for Kobe Bryant’s Short Film The Black Mamba
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    Posted February 2nd, 2011 at 5:15 pm 1 Comment »
    On February 19th a short film (six minutes in length) produced by Nike starring Kobe Bryant as The Black Mamba will premiere online. The film is actually directed by the esteemed Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Sin City) and features cameos from the likes of Bruce Willis, Danny Trejo, and the acting debut of Kanye West. The release coincides with NBA All-Star weekend and now two trailers have made their way out to start building anticipation. ...
  • Fight Night Champion Demo Impressions
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    Posted February 2nd, 2011 at 4:30 pm 79 Comments »
    The Fight Night Champion demo released yesterday with a full month to go until the game hits store shelves. Reaction has been mixed though a segment of the community has been highly critical. Over the years the boxing community has proven to be extraordinarily passionate and outspoken regarding any gripes or perceived slights in games representing the sport. Some of the complaining at the forefront of FNC seems justified in this case as the gameplay, at least at first, seems to appeal more to ...