Archive for the ‘Event Coverage’ Category
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Comparing NBA Live 08 from the Community Event to the demo
As stated previously, one of the biggest benefits to having the Community Event for NBA Live 08 back in late June was how the game was still at a point in development where feedback and suggestions could be evaluated and potentially implemented. You can read my full impressions from then here. This being a demo and with only the 2 minute quarters it is difficult to get into a flow and fully evaluate the game. However there are some topics which I feel could be compared. Of course it isn'...
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Madden 08 pictures from Community Day
Here are a handful of pics I took of Madden while at the Community Day. I didn't spend much time doing them since I'll be able to grab them much more easily at home. The couple videos I have I may upload once I'm home if they turned out decent enough. I made sure to check out the Cowboys throwbacks because I had seen discussion wondering what the "Blue on Grey" and "Classic Cowboys" represented. Also included is my freak of a Superstar QB. Click the thumbnails bel...
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Madden 08 Community Day Impressions
My laptop isn't picking up the internet connection for some reason at the hotel, so this is being posted from the business center. Therefore I am not able to upload the pictures and videos I took from today. Cowboys fans wondering what their alternate jerseys look like will be especially interested. I will do so when I get to the airport or when I get home. I have my copy of Madden 08 in hand and will be starting to roll out a lot after I get home. So look for that all to begin la...
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Off to the Madden Community Event
I'm heading out now to make the long journey to the Tiburon Studio in Orlando for the Madden 08 Community Event. I'll be checking in whenever I can such as stops in airports and when I'm at the hotel. So the site will continue to be updated at various times each day. You can also check the forum where I'll drop notes on my current status throughout. Check the site for the first report from the event which should include solid impressions, pics, and videos very lat...
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Madden Community Event set for August 9th
The Madden 08 Community Event will officially take place August 8-10th at the Tiburon studio in Orlando. The time with the game will be spent on Thursday the 9th as the other two are travel days. For myself that accounts for a big chunk of time considering there couldn't be much further of a flight within the contiguous states than Seattle to Orlando while connecting through California. As opposed to past community events where there was more significant amount of time before the...
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Reports from NHL 08 Community Day
The EA Sports NHL 08 Community event took place on 7/27. I've collected some of the sites that have reported back on the event and linked to them below. I will update the list as they are posted. 5W-G: 10 new screenshots, Full Impressions, Analysis of the event ConsoleSports (registration required): Community Day update thread The Breakaway: Community Day update thread ...
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NBA Live 08 Community Event Wrap-up
EA has posted up a summary of the NBA Live community event from the end of June to the official website for NBA Live 08. It was a fun experience, but most importantly gave a good look into the game which definitely seems to be on its way back. With months to go until release, the issues that were addressed with the producers can be acted on and the game can potentially be that much better because of it. You can read the summary of the event by clicking here. It includes a video which I've ...
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Padre’s Hands-On Impressions of NBA Live 08’s “Hot Spots”
So now with the first embargo lifted, those of us who attended the NBA Live 08 community event are able to discuss Hot Spots, Own the Paint, and Quick Strike Ball Handling. This write-up will focus on the Hot Spots. As soon as the news on this new feature was revealed I knew that it was going to create some level of backlash. That was reinforced when I first saw it in person. I had a handful of initial concerns. The first is that it dominates the screen when activated. It is ver...
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Collection of impressions out of the NBA Live 08 Community Day
Earlier I posted up my thoughts and observations of NBA Live 08 from the time we had to play it and the discussions we had with the producers. If you haven't already, you can check them out by clicking here. Below are links to the impressions from the handful of others who were there to experience and reflect on the event. 5w-g Update 1 5w-g Update 2 Vetz Virtual Ballin NBA Live Series Center...
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NBA Live 08 full impressions
It is only June 27th, yet a group from the community has already spent a significant amount of time with NBA Live 08. The importance of that can't be underestimated. Because the game doesn't come out until October 2nd, we were able to discuss in detail what we liked, what we disliked, and what we would like to see changed for the upcoming release. Not next year's version, but this will actually affect the one that will be coming out in four months. The input that was given is being ...
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