Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
  • Is a Kinect Enabled SSX In Development?
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    Posted January 31st, 2011 at 9:00 am 3 Comments »
    Examining newly registered domain names usually leads nowhere however in some instances it has represented the first signs of unannounced projects. The existence and name of the upcoming SSX game was originally discovered through the registration of several domains by EA however so it remains something to monitor, it just is not always worth investing in what is found until there is more evidence found to support it. It is now worth noting that Microsoft recently registered the domains ssxk...
  • Caddies Featured in Tiger Woods 12
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    Posted January 31st, 2011 at 5:15 am 6 Comments »
    For the first time in the history of EA Sports' Tiger Woods series caddies will play an actual role in the game. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters will provide players with a caddy by their side on every swing to give strategic advice on shot selection and reading greens. Recommended shots from the caddy will be provided to choose from or the user can decide to set up their own shot completely on their own and ignore the caddy's advice. Continue on to check out a new video on the feature an...
  • Henry Cavill Cast as Superman
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    Posted January 30th, 2011 at 2:40 pm 4 Comments »
    Warner Bros. has announced that British actor Henry Cavill has been cast in the iconic role of Clark Kent in the upcoming Superman reboot. He was reportedly was in consideration for the role back when Superman Returns was being cast and has also been amongst the finalists to play Batman and James Bond. Cavill is probably best known for his roles in Stardust and the Showtime series The Tudors. Superman is directed by Zack Snyder and written by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) on an idea t...
  • The Line Drive 1/30
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    Posted January 30th, 2011 at 2:00 pm 3 Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Oscar Robertson has joined the lawsuit against the NCAA over likeness use. •First developer blog for Tiger Woods 12 goes over details on The Masters. •New screenshots can be found in the gallery. News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site. •Henry Cavill Cast as Superman. The British actor gets the coveted...
  • Fringe Continues Strong Friday Performance
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    Posted January 29th, 2011 at 4:40 pm No Comments »
    In its second week after having been moved to Friday nights the Fox series Fringe delivered a 1.9 rating in the 18-49 demo. That matches the rating it earned with its debut in the time slot and makes it once again the top rated show of the evening. The number is in line with what it had been getting in its previous Thursday night slot where it faced incredibly tough competition. Friday night is typically a ratings graveyard because the 18-49 demo is less likely to be home watching TV. High ...
  • THQ Pricing Experiment Begins in May
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    Posted January 29th, 2011 at 4:15 pm 15 Comments »
    Just about four months ago THQ revealed plans to try a new pricing model that would begin with the next iteration of the MX off-road racing series. The idea is to release new games at a lower entry point ($30 or $40) and then push downloadable content to expand the experience. The base game may not be fully featured therefore leaving it to individual consumers to choose what is important to them if more is desired. MX vs ATV: Alive is slated to release on May 10th for $39.99.  The breakd...
  • First Fight Night Champion Demo Videos
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    Posted January 28th, 2011 at 5:45 pm 20 Comments »
    The Fight Night Champion demo is scheduled to release on Tuesday February 1st but it is already out for a few in the UK. That means videos of the demo, including head-to-head online bouts, are starting to arrive. Early response seems to be positive in terms of movement and graphics. Concern though is higher now regarding stamina which has been promoted as a big area of improvement for the series but wasn't immediately evident in the videos. Given that the fights are just three rounds the lo...
  • Trio Cast for Charlie’s Angels Reboot
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    Posted January 28th, 2011 at 3:15 pm 2 Comments »
    The upcoming reboot of Charlie's Angels for ABC has found its crime-fighting trio. Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights), Rachael Taylor (Transformers), and Annie Ilonzeh (General Hospital) are all either locked in or entering final negotiations for the roles. Kelly will play Marisa, who is described as a former U.S. Marine and hand-to-hand combat expert as well as a neat freak. Taylor will be Abby, the youngest and an expert con who is skilled in Krav Maga. Ilonzeh as Kate is an ex-police offi...