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First MLB 12: The Show Gameplay Video
Courtesy of GameTrailers' CES coverage comes the first quick look at gameplay footage from MLB 12: The Show. Featuring the Rangers @ Angels the video has been captured off-screen but is steady quality and the audio comes through clearly. There is a jump though from a base hit in the top of the inning to an out made in the bottom of the inning without any indication or transition. Continue on to check it out and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more...)...
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The Expendables 2 Goes PG-13
In a surprising move star (and director of the original) Sylvester Stallone has now confirmed that The Expendables 2 will come in with a PG-13 rating. The news comes on the heels of a statement made by Chuck Norris who claimed he made the stipulation that he would join the cast only if the film was PG-13 given that he doesn't believe in hardcore language and doesn't take parts that are of that nature. The original film was a hard R. The Expendables wasn't a great movie by any means but re...
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SSX Online Social Features Video
EA Sports has released a new developer video which begins to detail various online features found in SSX. This particular video focuses on the social elements and includes an "Explore" mode which is centered on competing against scores and the 'ghosts' of friends and "RiderNet" which is similar to Need for Speed's "Autolog" by highlighting the latest happenings and opportunities. Continue on for the video and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more...)...
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One Week Later: Do Any Players Deserve to be Rated 100 in Madden NFL 12?
Last week ratings handler Donny Moore raised the idea of giving out the elusive 100 overall rating in Madden NFL 12 and the three primary MVP candidates were cited as being on the cusp of such an honor. Following the divisional round of the playoffs naturally perceptions of Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady will have somewhat shifted. Only Brady moved on to the Conference Championship and did so in record-breaking fashion. (more...)...
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Synopsis for the New Diamond Dynasty Mode in MLB 12: The Show
The big new feature for MLB 12: The Show looks to be shaping up what has been referred to as Diamond Dynasty. While it isn't set to be officially unveiled until some time in February it appears general details have appeared on the MLB 12: The Show listing at Amazon as spotted first over at Operation Sports. Diamond Dynasty: Manage your very own fully customizable MLB team online. Challenge and beat CPU controlled MLB teams to recruit MLB stars for your team, and compete against other user...
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New Golfers and Courses Announced for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
EA Sports today revealed the full roster of professional golfers for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 and five new names have been added to the mix. Ben Crane, Ross Fisher, Dustin Johnson, Hunter Mahan, and Graeme McDowell will make their debuts in the series. Six new courses are also included on-disc: Crooked Stick Golf Course, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, Royal Birkdale, Royal County Down, Valhalla, and PGA National Course (Collector's Edition or DLC). Continue on for the entire list of go...
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Hulu Launching Original Programming
Not only is Netflix and Youtube beginning to roll out exclusive original programming but they'll joined by Hulu as well next month. The site's first original series will be the political comedy Battleground which will debut on February 14th for a 13 episode run. To follow are two more exclusives - a second season of Morgan Spurlock's A Day in the Life and a travel show to be known as Up to Speed. Both are expected to debut over the next few months. All of the shows will be available to...
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EA Sports Decides They’ll Provide Advertised Roster Updates for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition
As noted yet again in the article from earlier today EA Sports had notably been avoiding the topic of roster updates for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition since first announcing it as a feature way back in July. At all costs they ignored consumer and media inquiries into the matter. It seemed as though they hoped the topic would fade out of relevance and thus refused to respond to requests for comment not just from here but other prominent media outlets including Kotaku. Putting the pressure on t...
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Both EA and 2K Fail to Meet Post-NBA Lockout Expectations
The anticipation and excitement of a returning NBA stretched from fans to game publishers as EA Sports and 2K Sports hoped to capitalize on a quasi re-release period and make up for some of the losses that had been incurred due to the league lockout. The extent to which they have been successful though has been limited. NBA 2K12 was able to get a decent sales bump out of it but in terms of support have come up short while EA flat out misled consumers by advertising a feature that has not bee...
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Madden NFL 12 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion Off Divisional Playoff Weekend
There were some huge performances turned in for NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend as well as a number of significant letdowns that will be reflected in the upcoming Madden NFL 12 roster update. The Conference Championships next Sunday will pit the Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots (-9) at 3ET and New York Giants @ San Francisco 49ers (-3) at 630ET. The teams advancing to the Conference Championship games are sure to be the primary benefactors of the next roster update. The trio of Smi...
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