First Videos of NBA 2K12 Legends Showcase DLC in Action
Even with the lockout costing a season of support for the product 2K Sports will be rolling out downlaodable content for NBA 2K12 soon. The DLC pack is currently expected to arrive late this month or in December and will sell for $10. It features cel-shaded "blacktop" modes and HORSE in a Times Square setting along with the introduction of a number of new legends who will only be available for use within them. Gamespot recently unveiled the first gameplay videos which show off 1-on-1, 2-on-2...
Co-Op Features for NFL Blitz Detailed
Last week EA Sports rolled out info on the 'Blitz Battles' online mode for the upcoming digital-download release of NFL Blitz. Today comes the follow-up to that with a look at the co-op modes including the online-based 'Blitz Teams' which includes the ability to create and customize the squads within the competitive environment.
There are two options for ways to play. Online a co-owner can be selected through the friend's list while guest co-owners can be anyone that comes along for the r...
New UFC Undisputed 3 Gameplay Videos Feature UFC on Fox Preview and Pride Mode
With the first ever UFC on Fox broadcast taking place later tonight THQ recently rolled out some new gameplay videos for UFC Undisputed 3 to take advantage of the excitement. One is a main event preview featuring Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez vs Junior Dos Santos while the second fight takes a look at Pride mode with Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua vs Dan Henderson. Continue on to check them out and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
Online Battles Detailed for NFL Blitz
EA Sports has posted a blog and accompanying video going over the "Blitz Battles" online mode for the upcoming reboot of NFL Blitz. Featuring head-to-head matches of either 1v1 or 2v2 (on the same console or co-op) the mode includes local, regional, and national leaderboards termed "Battle Boards".
One unique element here taking it beyond just simple rankings are that points are assigned based on a number of statistical categories rather than just winning or losing. There are also "tiers"...
UFC Undisputed 3 Pride Mode Trailer and Gameplay Video
Earlier this week the roster of fighters for Pride mode in UFC Undisputed 3 was unveiled. Now THQ has released an official trailer which is joined by off-screen footage of a match that took place last weekend prior to the weigh-ins at UFC 137 between Chuck Liddell and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Continue on to check them out and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
The Art Direction in NFL Blitz
EA Sports has released a video and accompanying blog going over some of the thinking behind visual decisions in the upcoming remake of NFL Blitz. In doing so they touch on everything from the load screens and menus to the play-call screen and player models. The general theme presented is a modernized take on the familiar look of the Blitz of year's past. Continue on to check out the video and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
First Trailer for NFL Blitz
EA Sports has released the first trailer for the recently announced reboot of NFL Blitz. Though much of the discussion since its announcement has centered around the NFL not allowing late hits - this footage of the game shows some big hits but shies away from violence otherwise (its E10+ rating explains why). In that sense Blitz starts to seem maybe too reminiscent of EA's most recent attempt at the arcade-style game with 2009's digital download Madden NFL Arcade.
The features and level ...
SSX Release Moves to February
A new trailer for SSX has revealed the game's release date - February 14th. That represents a slight delay from the previously announced January time frame but with EA Sports already planning NFL Blitz for early in that month and with several other titles slated for the quarter they have to make sure to spread them out.
'Survive It' mode is featured in the latest trailer - this is where the race to the bottom is challenged by various elements (such as avalanches, darkness, low-atmosphere ...