Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Gus Johnson Made Official for Madden 11
Audio presentation was identified as one of the most disappointing areas of Madden 10 and EA Sports has addressed that for Madden 11 with the replacement of play-by-play announcer Tom Hammond with Gus Johnson. Johnson will now team up doing PBP with Cris Collinsworth as the color man. Though we've known about his addition to the game for a month the excitement about the change really hasn't died down. His inclusion is being received extremely well having garnered 34% of the vote in the poll fr...
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Weekend Box Office Predictions 5/21
With Iron Man 2 having unofficially kicked-off the summer movie season two weeks ago the next blockbuster arrives in theaters with the final chapter to the Shrek series (and in 3D). The other new release is the SNL skit adaptation MacGruber. All the important pieces are back for the final Shrek film and with higher ticket prices due to 3D screenings it is primed for a huge opening. While this will be the last Shrek there are plans for spin-offs for some characters despite getting some c...
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Backbreaker Demo Now Available (360)
The demo for Backbreaker (detailed yesterday) is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Considering the three different modes and six teams it includes it comes in at a surprisingly slim 414MB. Exhibition games are locked at two minute quarters with the mode (Arcade, Pro) and difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard) selectable. Impressions and videos to come starting today and through the weekend. In the meantime leave your thoughts on the demo in the comments!...
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MLB 2K10 Patch #2 Details
2K Sports has released the breakdown of improvements being made via the upcoming patch for MLB 2K10. This is the second patch that incorporates feedback on the game for the 360. And, sadly, this represents the first patch for the PS3 version. Two and a half months post-release. Continue on for the full list of patch notes. It will appear more extensive than it is because the list includes everything that was fixed in the first 360 patch while representing the complete layout for the PS3 pat...
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Backbreaker Demo Dated and Details
Official word has made it out that the demo for Backbreaker will arrive for the Xbox 360 tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9am PT while the PS3 is expected to get it next Tuesday. The demo will include training camp drills, tackle alley, and exhibition. Six teams are included to choose from. It definitely was a good move to make the demo extensive and include drills in addition to regular gameplay. Look for videos and impressions beginning tomorrow and through the weekend! Continue on to check o...
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NHL 11 Introduces Real-Time Physics Engine
EA Sports has released the first screenshot for NHL 11 and teased a major upgrade along with it. NHL 11 will include a brand new real-time physics engine. The screenshot is meant to demonstrate that and also includes another new element of the game with a broken stick visible in the background....
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Theatrical Trailer for Megamind
Dreamworks in conjunction with Paramount has released the first full theatrical trailer for the animated film Megamind. Featuring the voices of Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, and Jonah Hill the movie is a satirical take on the superhero genre with a battle between a supervillain and his arch-nemesis. To be released in 3D, Dreamworks has a good track-record in that area with Monsters vs Aliens and How To Train Your Dragon regarded as the best looking animated 3D films out so far. Megamind i...
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Confirmed: UFC 2010 Requires Code for Online Play
Earlier this week word started leaking out that THQ would be including a unique one-time use code in new copies of UFC 2010 Undisputed. This code provides access to all online play functionality. If a used copy of the game is bought or if the game is rented, one would have to purchase a code through the marketplace. THQ still has not commented even on the existence of this code program, which means amongst other details we are still left to wonder if there is any sort of trial period like E...
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