Archive for the ‘Original Padre Content’ Category
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Madden NFL 12: Hits and Misses
Madden NFL 12 approached release under unique circumstances - a lockout threatening the season, several high level developers departing right in the middle of the development cycle, and the release date being pushed back to the end of August. EA Sports appears to have benefited from the lockout being lifted and the intense excitement for the coming season with the release of the game coming right at the height of anticipation. The enhancements to Madden 12 were meant to satisfy the long-t...
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The Line Drive 9/4
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Set up a NFL Pickem group - join in with the password: compete. •The latest developer blogs for NBA 2K12 look at art direction and play-calling. •Take Two (parent company of 2K Sports) is being sued by a former 2K tester. •A new FIFA 12 video takes a look at one of the improvements to career mode. •A new Madden NFL 12 blog covers the latest updates for Madde...
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EA Sports Hiring For Football Positions at New Austin Studio
Chalk this up to a curiosity at this point as it relates to the current football franchises at EA Sports but the company has begun hiring for the new studio being built in Austin and they are seeking positions for unidentified football games. The current listings show software engineers and assistant designers being sought for "football". A link to the openings was also tweeted by Madden senior designer Josh Looman which could suggest some level of involvement with the Madden franchise or on...
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The Line Drive 8/28
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •Time is running out to get in on the Amazon deal for Madden NFL 12 which includes a $20 promotional credit and release day shipping. I really like the game and has undeniable value at essentially $40. Find the pre-order pages here: 360 – PS3 – CE 360 – CE PS3. •Once you have Madden 12 (or if you're already playing through Season Ticket) make sure to join...
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Madden 12 Introduces NFL.com Fantasy Football Integration
Madden NFL 12 has partnered up with the league to integrate their fantasy football service into the video game. EA Sports will also be providing projections for the fantasy site based on internal simulations. By linking a fantasy league in Madden NFL 12 EA will be providing 3000 coins (value of $1) that can be used in Madden Ultimate Team mode or for online scouting. NFL.com's Fantasy Football can be accessed from within the Xbox Live section of the Madden 12 menu. After signing in with t...
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The Line Drive 8/21
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •The PS3 version of EA Sports MMA can be had at Amazon for $10. •Look for a ton of Madden NFL 12 content to be posted Friday morning. •The jerseys for the Winnipeg Jets will be delivered via an update to NHL 12. •The Gamescom trailer for SSX spotlights online features. •Developer blog for FIFA 12 goes over the online modes. •Screenshots for UFC Undisputed 3...
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Poll Results Show EA Sports Season Ticket Deemed Undesirable
The EA Sports 'Season Ticket' subscription plan offers the opportunity to download and play five different titles three days before they arrive in stores along with a 20% discount on DLC on top of that for $25. Reactions toward the program have ranged from disdain to indifference or acceptance. One thing obviously lacking is any enthusiasm - maybe extending those three days out to a week or so would have made it more appealing on the surface. (more...)...
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The Line Drive 8/14
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •NHL 12 blog goes over how legends will be integrated in different modes. •Copies of Madden NFL 12 are already in the wild (celebs, select media). •The Charlotte airport EA Sports store has officially opened. •The WWE 12 roster has been announced with 14 slots left presumably for DLC. •New screenshots NBA 2K12, FIFA 12, and NBA Jam in the gallery and FB albums....
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NFL Transaction Winners and Losers for Madden NFL 12: v3.0
It has now been nearly two weeks since the new NFL year opened allowing for signing of free agents, trades, and cuts. As the transactions settle down - with final roster cuts following the preseason likely to account for the next big wave of movement - the picture of which teams came out on top and which are worse off for Madden NFL 12 has become clearer. After analyzing the moves here are the top four 'winners' and 'losers' accompanied by five teams also worthy of recognition be that positi...
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The Line Drive 8/7
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •New WWE All-Stars DLC is out - the "Southern Charisma Pack" goes for 240 MS points/$3. •NHL 12 developer blogs cover presentation and online play. •NBA Jam: On Fire Edition blog looks at some of what to expect from the XBLA/PSN offering. •Reminder: The Madden NFL 12 demo will be out Tuesday (early AM 360, afternoon PS3). News and content that may have been mis...
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