Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Early NBA 2K11 Online Issues
NBA 2K11 is getting rave reviews for its gameplay and offline modes and deservedly so. Once I have had enough time with the game to comfortably craft my impressions that will be a big part of the discussion. However the main concern going into the release of the game was how well online play would hold up. Two days into release now it is fair to start evaluating online. (more…)...
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NBA Elite 11 Coming to iPhone
NBA Elite 11 will be releasing later this month...for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game is being touted as the only 5 on 5 game available for the platforms and offers ESPN commentary, updated rosters for all 30 teams, unlockable legends, and a 3pt Shootout mode. Graphics are also optimized to take advantage of the iPhone 4's retina display. This is the latest in a series of EA Sports games to reach the iPhone. FIFA 11 just came out while Madden 11 and NCAA Football arrived within the last...
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New Trailer for Faster
CBS Films has released the first full trailer for Faster which brings Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson back into the action genre. This is a restricted "red band" trailer for the R rated film which also stars Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino, Maggie Grace, and Moon Bloodgood. The story centers on a man fresh out of prison looking to avenge his brothers death while being tracked by a cop and a hitman. Faster is slated to release on November 24th. ...
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NBA 2K11 Jordan Challenge Impressions
The Michael Jordan mode most heavily marketed in NBA 2K11 is the "Jordan Challenge" which presents a set of 10 different scenarios to complete based on many of the biggest moments in his career. I went into the mode uncertain of whether it would be something that I'd continue playing past making a few, likely futile, attempts. Despite some initial frustrations it has almost an addictive quality to it and I am enjoying it much more than anticipated. (more…)...
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NBA 2K11 Hard Drive Evaluation
Continuing with the series of Xbox 360 hard drive installation evaluations I've gone through and compared several areas of NBA2K11 based on loading times from the disk vs the hard drive. With the NBA 2K series the initial booting sequence has typically been lengthy due to how many different things load prior to reaching the main menu but within the menus has generally been quick. That is definitely the case again this year. NBA 2K11 is the biggest install of a sports game yet but unfortunately...
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Madden Moments Live Week Four: Free
EA Sports has released the week four set of Madden Moments Live and this set of "moments" is free due to sponsorship by Verizon Wireless. Three games are featured with the Jaguars dramatic upset over the Colts, the Bengals trying to avoid getting beat by the Browns, and the Broncos making a late drive to beat the Titans on the slate this week. Colts at Jaguars: Scobee Dooby Doo - When we say that Madden Moments LIVE puts you in the shoes of the players, we mean it literally...when we're tal...
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Transformers 3 Gets Its Official Title
Transformers: Dark of the Moon is the official title of the upcoming third (and presumably final) film in what director Michael Bay has referred to as the Transformers trilogy. Though there aren't many details on the story for the movie yet we do know that it will have to do with NASA, the space race between the U.S. and Russia, and the motivation behind why the countries were so desperately trying to get to the moon. Amazon also listed three Transformers novels known as "Transformers: The ...
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Randy Moss Headed Back to Vikings
The Vikings have officially traded for WR Randy Moss bringing him back to where his career began in 1998. In exchange the Patriots received a third round draft pick. Given the magnitude of this move it will be worked into this week's Madden 11 roster update. (more…)...
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