Archive for the ‘Other Sports’ Category
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Nascar 08 developer walkthrough videos
I'm far from being a fan of Nascar, and I've rarely played the titles from previous years. Still the jump to Next-Gen makes this game seem rather enticing. While the videos so far have made it look like it could be fun and exciting, I still wonder if the game could keep my interest for very long. I'm more of the Need For Speed/Burnout type of racing game fan. Click the links below for the videos. Developer Walkthrough #1 Developer Walkthrough #2 Developer Walkthrough #3 Multiplayer...
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The uproar over corrupted 360 roster files
With the recent Xbox Dashboard update it seems that many roster files were intentionally corrupted. At the same time, specific consoles from the distributors were locked out. You can read up on the details here. This in effect would keep people on the 360 from transfering saves (which include rosters) from one console to another. In the past, this is how those files for college games were distributed. While panic and outrage has set in, it really isn't much of a concern. In all likelihood,...
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Nascar 08 trailer
The first trailer for EA Sports Nascar 08 has been released. I've never really gotten into the Nascar games, but there is something about this year's title that intrigues me. I'm guessing it's the next-gen graphics and 16 players online that is catching my attention. This trailer makes it look pretty exciting. (Trailer removed as the game has been released) ...
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How to make a fool of yourself…
Occasionally I stumble across an article that I think is poorly written or has an uninformed opinion. Most are tolerable and forgettable. This piece though by Stan Donaldson of the Detroit Free Press, a supposed "mini review" of NCAA March Madness 07, is the epitome of poor journalism and a great example of how to make a fool of yourself. Speaking or writing on topics you have no idea about. First of all he states that March Madness 07 is worse than the 06 version. As ridiculous as that s...
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GamerNet to “set a trend” for EA Sports
A recent article on the Next Generation website went into some detail on the new GamerNet feature that will be unveiled in Tiger Woods 08. The outlook is that GamerNet, and the user created content that it represents, will become prevalent in future titles from the company. We've already seen that materialize with the initial news out on NCAA Football 08. An EA rep said that GamerNet is “not necessarily” something that will be implemented into every EA Tiburon game, but “as for the future o...
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Tiger Woods 08 will introduce GamerNet
IGN has posted a first look at Tiger Woods 08. In it two new innovative features are touched upon. 'Photo Face' which involves scanning your own face into the game for your created golfer, and 'GamerNet' a youtube style video service for the game. GamerNet clearly targets the YouTube and MySpace generation. Gamers, EA says, have changed. We play online, we share pictures and video clips, we fight for achievement points and gamer score and virtual trophies. Using a nifty new technology, the ...
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EA Sports moving Tiger Woods franchise to Tiburon studio
The Orlando Sentinel reported today that the EA Sports Tiger Woods franchise will be moving from the Redwood City studio in California to the Florida based Tiburon studio. The local studio's heft continued to grow Tuesday with the announcement that the Tiger Woods PGA Tour video-game series has been shifted to Tiburon from an EA site in California. "It makes sense for us to have the franchise here," said Steve Chiang, EA Tiburon's general manager and one of the original studio's three f...
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Ask Padre #2: What makes for good downloadable content?
Since the Xbox 360's launch and subsequent utilization of the Marketplace there has been a great deal of debate over the subject of downloadable content. What is worthwhile? What is a waste? Are companies holding back on things only to release them later as D.C.? Lets take a look at some of the things that have been offered in sports titles thus far to see how the releases have progressed. Madden 07 downloadable stadium (300 MS points = $3.75): A lot of work went into the stadiums, but i...
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Roster editors rejoice!
Microsoft has officially announced a keyboard attachment for the Xbox 360 controller. The main reasoning behind the need for the keyboard is being attributed to the new Windows Live Messaging features being introduced in the spring update. However this will surely be a great addition for anyone who spends time editing rosters in sports games. While the use of a USB keyboard is supported by the 360, this attachment actually will be much more convenient and cut down on the time spent inputtin...
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A positive result from exclusive licensing
Amidst all the anger and frustration that has settled in for fans of games that were adversely affected by exclusive licenses comes at least one thing to appreciate and look forward to. The companies who hold the licenses must come up with new ways to generate revenue to offset those costs, and the companies who do not hold them must be more creative and unique in the games that they offer to consumers. NFL Head Coach was released last year by EA Sports, an attempt at a coaching simulation/st...
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