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2011 Year in Review Recap
2011 doesn't necessarily have to be viewed as a down year for sports gaming but it may end up better described as having been a transitional one. Some series struggled to follow-up on well-received iterations while others regained footing that could position them to be among the best of 2012. FIFA 12 won the official Sports Game of the Year Award for the site as well as getting the nod from the community but there was a healthy mix of titles that excelled in specific areas even if they didn'...
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The Line Drive 1/8
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •A new tutorial video for Grand Slam Tennis 2 goes over Total Racquet Control. •The demo for UFC Undisputed 3 is expected to arrive on either 1/24 or 1/31. •A teaser trailer for MLB 12: The Show is included on the Moneyball Blu-ray. •Amazon is currently offering $10 promotional credits for pre-orders on these upcoming games: UFC Undisputed 3 (360 - PS3), Grand ...
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#1 of 2011: FIFA 12
Joining the elite class of Pastapadre Game of the Year winners is 2011's top entry FIFA 12. Though not without its own issues what it offered was the most well-rounded and fully-featured experience embodying everything one could ask for out of sports title. FIFA 12 also gets credit for taking a chance by introducing new technology and innovating in a time where companies have become more risk-averse than ever. (more...)...
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#2 of 2011 – Tiger Woods 12: The Masters
Last year NBA 2K11 transcended the typical sports game genre by beginning to tap into the rich history of the league and featuring Michael Jordan - resulting in a special feel to the edition of the series. With Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters it was the inclusion of Augusta National, which had never before been featured in a video game, that took the series to new heights. It may only be a one-year bump but Tiger 12 was one of the most compelling sports games of the year possibly even f...
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Giveaway: Moneyball
The semi-regular site giveaways return this week with a copy of Moneyball on either Blu-ray or DVD going to the winner! There are several ways to qualify and each one counts for an entry – so the more you complete the more chances to win. The giveaway is open now and will run through Saturday morning when the winner will be randomly selected and contacted for shipping details. Good luck! (more...)...
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#3 of 2011: Madden NFL 12
Madden NFL 12 faced a number of obstacles on its way to release - from the uncertainty over the league lockout to a number of defections at the EA Sports Tiburon studio. It also followed up a largely disappointing iteration the prior year with the prospect of two disappointing releases in a row doing some irreparable long-term damage to the series. Despite some glaring areas of weakness Madden NFL 12 was the most complete and well-intentioned version of the series to arrive this generatio...
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2011 Community Choice Award Winners
After tallying over 21,000 votes across the various categories it's time to take a look at the results and crown the winners of the 2011 Pastapadre Community Choice Awards! (more...)...
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The Line Drive 1/1
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Happy New Year! •Still no word on when to expect updated rosters with 2nd rounders for NBA 2K12. •The latest blog for NFL Blitz covers gameplay animations. •New images show off MLB 12: The Show's batting camera angle. •Hands-on look at FIFA Soccer for PlayStation Vita. •The X12 Turtle Beach gaming headset is $23 off today at Amazon. Side-blogs on Google...
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The Biggest Stories of 2011
This year brought about many significant developments in sports gaming - from news on exclusive licenses and effects of lockouts, to major changes taking place at the EA Sports Tiburon studio and the introduction of a subscription service, along with continuing concerns over account security with ties to FIFA. There was a lot that happened that will influence the genre going forward. Continue on for recaps of 2011's most important stories. (more...)...
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Andrew Luck Sweepstakes Comes Down to Final Weekend; Colts and Rams In Play For Top Pick in NFL Draft
The story of what team would get the opportunity to draft Andrew Luck by finishing with the worst record and getting the top pick in the NFL Draft has been tracked throughout the year. Though a handful of teams appeared in the running at different stages of the season there are now only two possibilities with the odds in the favor of the Indianapolis Colts over St. Louis Rams. (more...)...
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