The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

•THQ has released a new trailer for UFC Undisputed 3.
•EA Sports has released another trailer for FIFA Street.
•Jose Bautista will be on the Canadian cover of MLB 12: The Show.
•MLB 12: The Show on PS Vita requires a memory card for it to even boot up.
•Madden NFL 12 is available to download on SEN (formerly PSN) for $30 and XBL on 2/28.

Side-blogs on Google Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On FIFA 12′s digital revenues and other companies playing catch-up.
•On MLB 2K12′s thin features list.

•Where Will Peyton Manning Play Next Season?
MIA 17%, SEA 14%, WAS 13%, NYJ/ARZ 11%, IND/SF 10%, KC 7%, BAL/DAL 3%, Retire 1%

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•DVD/Blu-ray Releases This Week. Headlined by Twilight and Harold and Kumar.
•The Hunger Games Super Bowl Spot. See the ad from Super Bowl Sunday.
•G.I. Joe: Retaliation Super Bowl Spot. See the ad from Super Bowl Sunday.
•Showtime Renews Sunday Night Lineup. Shameless, Californication, and House of Lies.
•Trailer for The Cold Light of Day. Stars Bruce Willis and Henry Cavill.
•Teaser Trailer for Game of Thrones Season 2. Premieres on April 1st.

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

•The opportunity to claim Alistair Overeem for UFC 3 has been extended till release day.
•2K Sports has released the first trailer for MLB 2K12.
•EA Sports has released a new trailer for FIFA Street.
•New Grand Slam Tennis 2, FIFA Street, and SSX screenshots in the gallery or FB albums.
•Release day delivery – free with Prime or $1 otherwise – has been added for the following upcoming games at Amazon that are offering $10 promotional credits: UFC Undisputed 3 (360 – PS3), Grand Slam Tennis 2 (360 – PS3), SSX (360 – PS3).

Side-blogs on Google Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On EA’s attempt to implement Kinect in Tiger 13.
•On SCEA’s decision to split dev time with MLB 12: The Show.
•On the MLB titles possibly lacking new playoff structure and division tiebreaker game.

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•DVD/Blu-ray releases this week. Headlined by Drive, The Thing, and In Time.
•NBC Plans Dwight Schrute Spin-off. He’ll leave The Office mid-next season.
•Trailer for Lockout. Action thriller starring Guy Pearce.
•Trailer for Jeff, Who Lives at Home. Comedy starring Jason Segel.
•Oscar Nominations Announced. Led by Hugo and The Artist.

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

•EA Sports has rolled out a revamp of the NCAA Football Online Dynasty website.
•Kotaku wonders what Mutant League Football is doing in NFL Blitz.
•A look at the new menu structure of MLB 12: The Show.
•Zynga may be planning sports-based social games.

Side-blogs on Google Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On the return, maybe, of Mutant League Football?
•On poll results saying Tom Brady, or no one, for the 100 OVR rating in Madden NFL 12.

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•DVD/Blu-ray releases for coming week. Headlined by Real Steel and 50/50.
•Trailer for Resident Evil: Retribution. The fifth entry in the series.
•The Expendables 2 Goes PG-13. Chuck Norris seemingly the reason for this.
•Hulu Launching Original Programming. First show starts next month.

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

•Madden Ultimate Team has a new playoff program ongoing.
•Producer blog details the new swing mechanic in Tiger Woods 13.
•A free Hyundai Veloster bonus pack for Forza 4 has come out.
•Kinect Sports S2 “Midnight Mountain Ski Pack” DLC (400MS points) has been released.
•Amazon has the 12 month Xbox Live subscription for $40 today – either card or instant code.

Side-blogs on Google Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On the Wii version of Tiger Woods going from highest seller to cancelled in two years.
•On EA’s failure to resurrect the arcade-style sports genre.

Does the $1 million contest in MLB 2K12 make you more likely to purchase the game?
YES 4% – NO 96%

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•2012 Golden Globe Award Winners. Homeland and The Descendants win big.
•DVD/Blu-ray releases this week. Headlined by Ides of March.
•The Walking Dead S3 gets extended. Next season will be 16 episodes instead of 13.
•The NFL Draft Section is up. Look for news and mock drafts in the future!

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 Slam Tennis 2 (360 – PS3), SSX (360 – PS3), and Tiger Woods 13 (360 – PS3 – CE360 – CEPS3).

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•Blu-ray/DVD for this week. Headlined by Moneyball and Killer Elite.
•Trailer for ATM. Another confined thriller from the writer of Buried.
•Netflix Takes Two Hits. HBO stops supplying discs; longer wait period for WB.
•First Original Netflix Series. Lilyhammer premieres in February.
•2012 NFL Draft Order. A look at who’ll be picking where in April’s draft.

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 Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On commentary for EA Sports’ upcoming NBA title.
•On the end of the Sim vs Casual debates.

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

•Merry Christmas!
•Lesnar vs Overeem UFC 141 preview video from UFC Undisputed 3.
•A new patch is coming in early January for NHL 12.
•EA Sports was working on bringing Madden NFL back to PC before scrapping it.
•Pre-order incentive (not retailer-exclusive) for FIFA Street will be an adidas all-star team.
•A patch recently came out for Kinect Sports: Season Two.
•The list of Achievements/Trophies for UFC Undisputed 3.
•Continue placing your votes for the Pastapadre Community Choice Awards!

Side-blogs on Google Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On Tim Tebow being the guy to break the Madden ‘Curse’.

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•DVD/Blu-ray releases this week. Headlined by Final Destination 5.
•Trailer for Prometheus. Ridley Scott’s upcoming space horror-thriller.
•First Trailer for The Hobbit. Peter Jackson’s adaptation begins with An Unexpected Journey.
•Trailer for Wrath of the Titans. Sequel to the 2010 film Clash of the Titans.
•New Trailer for Ghost Rider 2. Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor deliver intense gritty action.
•Trailer for The Dark Knight Rises. Features new footage not even found in the prologue.

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

•The direct-download PC version of NBA 2K12 is only $10.
•The latest blog for NFL Blitz goes over gameplay.
•ESPN has a hands-on preview of MLB 12: The Show.
•Continue voting for the Pastapadre Community Choice Awards!

Side-blogs on Google Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On the need for stadium-specific unique gameplay effects in Madden.

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•DVD/Blu-ray releases this week. Several appealing options in the mix.
•Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol review. Easily the best action film this year.
•Trailer for The Expendables 2. The crew is back with some new faces.
•Trailer for GI Joe: Retaliation. The sequel will release in late June.
•Trailer for Men in Black 3. Has been 10 years since the last film in the series.

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

•THQ has put out a survey regarding online play for UFC Undisputed 3.
•The EA Sports Challenge Series is off and running – held on the PS3 through Virgin Gaming.
•The card-management game FIFA Superstars now has an iOS app to play from.
•Continue to get your votes in for the Pastapadre 2011 Community Choice Awards!

Side-blogs on Google Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On adding sports “celebrities” to Tiger Woods 13.
•On how much the upcoming season can help NBA 2K12 sales.

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•DVD/Blu-ray Releases This Week. Headlined by Apes and Pandas.
•New Poster for The Dark Knight Rises. Bane and the broken mask.
•New Trailer for Battleship. Naval fleet battle invading UFOs.
•Trailer for The Five-Year Engagement. The comedy stars Jason Segel.
•Trailer for The Three Stooges. The latest from the Farrelly brothers.
•Trailer for The Lorax. Animated adaptation of the Dr. Seuss tale.

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

•With the CBA on track to be finalized and voted on Thursday note that no update to rosters in NBA 2K12 will be possible before then – and will take some time after to represent moves made as rookies begin to sign and free agency opens on 12/9. 2K Sports has plenty of incentive however to roll out updates often as they happen over the coming weeks.
•Forza 4′s next DLC pack arrives on Tuesday and details on the latest patch.
•FIFA 12 on Android, which is unfortunately exclusive to Xperia Play, is out now for free.
•Update on the severe online server issues being had with WWE 12.

Side-blogs on Google Plus tackling industry topics – add to a circle and +1 while there! Also results of any ‘quick polls’ held on Twitter and Facebook.

•On Madden NFL 12′s post-release support.
•On PS Vita’s discouraging memory card costs.
•On last year’s Community Choice award winners.

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

•DVD/Blu-ray releases for this week. Several high-profile new releases.
•Where to Watch Dark Knight Rises Prologue. Attached to some IMAX showings of M:I4.
•New Trailer for John Carter. The Disney adaptation of the novel.
•Promos for Fox’s Alcatraz. New series from J.J. Abrams.
•First Look at Game of Thrones season two. Short video with writer/producer commentary.