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Rugby World Cup 2011 announced
505 Games has announced that the publisher have acquired the exclusive publishing rights to the Rugby World Cup 2011, and that the game will be developed by HB Studios for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for release August 29, 2011.
Virtua Tennis 4 PS3 gets Becker, Rafter, Edberg
Posted: 02.04.2011 by JonahFalcon
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The PlayStation 3 version of Virtua Tennis 4 will be some exclusive free content in the form of three major tennis players: Boris Becker, Patrick Rafter and Stefan Edberg.
SEGA announce Virtua Tennis 4 coming to PC, box copies in EU
Posted: 31.03.2011 by Technet2k
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Publisher SEGA has given the nod for Virtua Tennis 4 to grace the PC through digital distribution in the US but also as boxed copies in Europe.
There's an "enhanced online mode" for PC gamers they say, with leaderboards and a "new social clubhouse" for chums to enjoy party games and exhibitions.
There's an "enhanced online mode" for PC gamers they say, with leaderboards and a "new social clubhouse" for chums to enjoy party games and exhibitions.
Top Spin 4 'unauthorized' trailer leaked, then pulled
Posted: 27.03.2011 by JonahFalcon
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A racy, unreleased trailer with Serena Williams and actress Rileah Vanderbilt (who has appeared in such films as the slasher film Hatchet) that was shot for Top Spin 4 was briefly leaked on YouTube, then pulled, but not after getting over a million views.
EA Sports ditch printed manuals
Posted: 21.03.2011 by Technet2k
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Those tree hugging liberals at EA Sports have succeeded in a mighty coup for Mother Earth. No more will EA Sports games include printed game manuals.
Instead all 'how to' details will be included in-game. March 1st was the beginning of this initiative with Fight Night Champion the first with no physical manual.
Instead all 'how to' details will be included in-game. March 1st was the beginning of this initiative with Fight Night Champion the first with no physical manual.
EA Sports MMA future uncertain
Posted: 15.03.2011 by Technet2k
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Licensing looks set to put a serious crimp in the future of EA Sports MMA as UFC parent company Zuffa is in the final stages of its Strikeforce buyout.
The rival brand is the lifeblood of EA Sports MMA as it featured the promotion's roster of fighters. Unless a new deal is brokered the series looks dead.
The rival brand is the lifeblood of EA Sports MMA as it featured the promotion's roster of fighters. Unless a new deal is brokered the series looks dead.
Battlefield 3 uses EA's FIFA tech
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Technet2k
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Studio DICE is using the animation technology that EA Sports put together for more realistic looking players in Madden and FIFA for Battlefield 3 soldiers.
Lead animator Tobias Dahl said he "started looking into the sport games" because of their accomplishments; animation "drives their games". It's called ANT.
Lead animator Tobias Dahl said he "started looking into the sport games" because of their accomplishments; animation "drives their games". It's called ANT.
EA MMA 2: Would be "undeniable what the best fighting game is"
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Technet2k
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Fight Night Champion producer Mike Mahar has huge belief in the EA Sports MMA franchise, saying it was "far better" than what it was rated by critics.
EA will "stick around the genre" and the next MMA entry will be "bigger and better," he said. With a sequel it "will be undeniable" who's the MMA champ.
EA will "stick around the genre" and the next MMA entry will be "bigger and better," he said. With a sequel it "will be undeniable" who's the MMA champ.
MLB 11: The Show 'Evaluator' feature
Posted: 26.02.2011 by JonahFalcon
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PlayStation US Blog has posted a new reveal of a new MLB 11: The Show feature. This time, it’s the Evaluator, which grades a gamer’s performance as you play games or The Road to the Show.
SEGA date Virtua Tennis 4 for US May 10th, Europe April 29th
Posted: 25.02.2011 by Technet2k
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The latest instalment of Virtua Tennis from SEGA has just had its official release dates announced, and Europe will be whacking those balls first.
Virtua Tennis 4 is their "strongest ever" character roster. It releases for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii in Europe April 29th, and in North America May 10th.
Virtua Tennis 4 is their "strongest ever" character roster. It releases for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii in Europe April 29th, and in North America May 10th.
MLB 11: The Show co-op mode revealed, demo released
Posted: 24.02.2011 by JonahFalcon
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PlayStation 3 baseball fans will be pleased to know that the demo for MLB 11: The Show is now available on PSN. The demo will allow players to play four innings at AT&T Park between the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants, who faced off in the 2010 World Series.
The PlayStation US Blog has also revealed the new co-op mode for MLB 11, which allows friends to play together in the game.
The PlayStation US Blog has also revealed the new co-op mode for MLB 11, which allows friends to play together in the game.
EA Sports extends NFL monopoly to 2013
Posted: 16.02.2011 by JonahFalcon
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To the chagrin of NFL football fans everywhere, EA Sports has extended their exclusive licensing agreement with the NFL til 2013 with the long-running Madden NFL series.
SSX: Deadly Descents 'a year away'
Posted: 14.02.2011 by Technet2k
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Creative director Todd Batty for SSX: Deadly Descents has said the game still has about 15 months of development ahead of it, making it late 2012.
Details of the game have surfaced: We're a part of the SSX corporation in a story, there are 200-300 tracks over 9 peaks, multipliers and Elise return.
Details of the game have surfaced: We're a part of the SSX corporation in a story, there are 200-300 tracks over 9 peaks, multipliers and Elise return.
MLB 11: The Show wants to 'torture' you
Posted: 12.02.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Sony has revealed a new trailer for MLB 11: The Show, and they want to capture the 'torture' of a high pressure moment in baseball - especially when the hitter decides to step out and heighten the tension.
Ofcom unhappy with Sky's EA ads
Posted: 08.02.2011 by Technet2k
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Sky Sports have been told by the UK's media regulator Ofcom that its use of the EA Sports logo during a recent football match was poor "editorial judgement".
Sky admit the EA branding was "not linked" to any "programme sponsorship arrangements" with the publisher. Ofcom took no action beyond a worded caution.
Sky admit the EA branding was "not linked" to any "programme sponsorship arrangements" with the publisher. Ofcom took no action beyond a worded caution.
Two Madden NFL 12 features revealed
Posted: 07.02.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Electronic Arts has posted a new blog showing off the first of two new features of Madden NFL 12: a surprise onside kick, as seen in the vid below.
The second new feature is one seen in last year’s NHL and NCAA Football EA Sports titles, “Tuner Sets”. Tuner Sets allows EA Sports to tweak tuner settings without having to do a major update.
The second new feature is one seen in last year’s NHL and NCAA Football EA Sports titles, “Tuner Sets”. Tuner Sets allows EA Sports to tweak tuner settings without having to do a major update.
SSX: Deadly Descents will feature 3D support
Posted: 04.02.2011 by JonahFalcon
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In the latest issue of PSM3, EA Sports creative director Todd Batty revealed several new tidbits about SSX: Deadly Descents, the newest game in the popular snowboarding series.
Tony Hawk edges out Shaun White in 2010
Posted: 04.02.2011 by JonahFalcon
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Tony Hawk and Shaun White faced off with competing skateboarding titles in 2010, with Hawk edging White in sales despite low review scores.
NBA 2K11 enjoys 4M unit sales
Posted: 03.02.2011 by JonahFalcon
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2K Sports has announced that NBA 2K11 has sold nearly 4M units worldwide since launch, making it the fastest selling title ever for 2K Sports.
EA "undeniably" want motion in Fight Night, could mean new IP
Posted: 01.02.2011 by Technet2k
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Producer Mike Mahar of Fight Night Champion says there's been some "pretty cool prototyping" of motion controls with the Fight Night series.
However most gamers "don't want to, and can't" punch for 10 rounds. EA might create a "different experience" if they adopt motion. Mini-game a "disservice".
However most gamers "don't want to, and can't" punch for 10 rounds. EA might create a "different experience" if they adopt motion. Mini-game a "disservice".
Posted: 06.04.2011 by JonahFalcon
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