Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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EA Faces Decision on FIFA Announcer
EA Sports is not commenting on whether Andy Gray will remain as commentator in FIFA 12 even as he has been fired from his position at Sky Sports for making sexist comments and related inappropriate actions. Gray has been involved with the FIFA series providing commentary going all the way back to FIFA 97. (more…)...
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Online Enabled Demo a Breakthrough for Sports Gaming
Fight Night Champion is set to have a typically structured demo, four boxers in two different matchups, but EA Sports turned in a surprise with the announcement that it will be enabled for head-to-head online play for a limited time. With the demo arriving on XBL and PSN a full month before release this is an especially significant development that could influence the way demos are handled going forward. (more…)...
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First Image from Thundercats Reboot
The reboot of the 80s cartoon series Thundercats is set to arrive later this year on the Cartoon Network. Now we have gotten a first look at show as spotted at the London Toy Fair. Featured in the image are Panthro, Lion-O, Cheetara, and Tygra. ...
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Your Most Anticipated MLB 2K11 Feature
With just six weeks to go until the release of MLB 2K11 we have a general idea of what the game will be offering. The features list arrived last week and detailed new dynamic player ratings for modes including franchise, a revamped fielding system, and new player models. The $1 million perfect game contest is set up to be the big marketing angle for the second straight year. What are you most looking forward to out of the known features? Has any of the information swayed a potential purcha...
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2011 Oscar Nominations Announced
The Social Network may be the favorite for Best Picture at the Oscars however it didn't lead the field in nominations. The King's Speech instead has earned the most nominations with 12 followed by True Grit with 10. Surprisingly Christopher Nolan is not in the field for Best Director despite eight nominations for Inception which tied it with The Social Network. The 83rd Academy Awards ceremony takes place on February 27th and will be hosted by James Franco and Anne Hathaway. (more&helli...
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Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Delivers Record Ratings for Starz
The premiere of Spartacus: Gods of the Arena has turned in the best ratings for an original series in Starz history. The show drew 1.9 million viewers on Friday night with its two airings. That number doesn't even include those watching through On-Demand or Netflix. The premiere topped the ratings for every episode of Spartacus' first season which was the first breakout hit for the network and kept building a dedicated following with every episode. As a prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand,...
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Fight Night Champion Demo Details
The demo for Fight Night Champion, which already was announced to be released on Tuesday February 1st, will for the first time feature head-to-head online play! The online play aspect will be available for only a certain period of time. Right now that is being stated as a full week but could possibly end up going on for longer (now confirmed for two weeks). The demo will include four fighters in three round bouts. Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, and Miguel Cotto will be available ...
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Tron: Legacy DVD to Include Teaser for Sequel
A sequel to Tron: Legacy has only been rumored at this point but that isn't stopping Disney from including a tease for it on the DVD/Blu-ray release. Three scenes were reportedly shot back in November to comprise a trailer of sorts to be included amongst the special features. The movie is expected to reach stores in April. Given that it was completed before Tron: Legacy hit theaters there is no way to say the inclusion indicates a sequel is in fact on track. Disney had hoped the film wou...
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