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Friday, November 20, 2009
Fight Night Round 4 Video Q&A: Brizzo and Mahar, DLC Pack #3 Release Date
05:18 PM - November 20, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
The Fight Night Round 4 blog has been updated with 4 videos, featuring Mike Mahar and Brian Hayes, answering questions about the upcoming DLC pack #3, among other things.

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"With the DLC and Title Update lined up for early December, we polled the community for their questions about the upcoming additions and sat with game Producers Mike Mahar and Brian Hayes to get their take on things. Above you will find the first of 4 videos with answers to those questions."
Game: Fight Night Round 4Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 29 - View All
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tony Hawk: RIDE Rolls into Retail Stores
07:13 PM - November 17, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
TONY HAWK™: RIDE® ROLLS ONTO NORTH AMERICAN
RETAIL SHELVES
Innovative Board Controller Gets Kids and Families
Off the Couch and Into the Game
Santa Monica, CA – November 17, 2009 – It’s time to get off the couch and into the game with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Tony Hawk: RIDE, the ground-breaking new entry in the popular action sports franchise. Featuring a revolutionary skateboard controller, players of varied skill levels can physically control the action by stepping on board to perform movements and gestures that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game; from grinds, grabs and ollies to Tony Hawk’s signature tricks.

“Tony Hawk: RIDE is THE new way to play. It gives a whole new meaning to game night by allowing the entire family to challenge one another to competitions that are as fun to watch as they are to play,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing, licensed products, Activision Publishing, Inc. “It’s the perfect activity for the entire family this holiday season…and anytime of the year.”

“This is the game I’ve always wanted to make,” said legendary pro skater Tony Hawk. “The skateboard peripheral opens up a whole new level of interactivity and physicality, allowing players to control the action with their whole body. I can’t wait for everyone to jump on the board and ride.”

Tony Hawk: RIDE takes the popular action sports video game franchise in an all-new direction. The wireless skateboard controller was designed in conjunction with the game to offer a dynamic gaming experience built from the ground up. The innovative motion sensing peripheral offers a completely new way to play games. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers of various skill levels can literally step on the board and play.

Tony Hawk: RIDE is developed by Robomodo for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Buzz Monkey developed the Wii™ system version. The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more information, fans can visit http://www.THRide.com, http://www.Facebook.com/TonyHawkRIDE and http://www.Twitter.com/THRIDE.
Game: Tony Hawk: RideReader Score: Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 1 - View All
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Exclusive Special Edition Tony Hawk: RIDE Board at Walmart
08:16 PM - November 12, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Walmart will carry an exclusive Tony Hawk: Ride board for Xbox 360 starting Tuesday, November 17th. Gamers can preorder the game with exclusive board now here:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=12548223

Tony Hawk: RIDE takes the popular action sports franchise in a new direction. The game features a groundbreaking wireless skateboard controller that was designed in conjunction with the game. Using a combination of accelerometers and motion sensors, the intuitive controller allows players to physically control the action by performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers of various skill levels can literally step on the board and play.

Tony Hawk: RIDE is in development by Robomodo for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Buzz Monkey is developing the Wii™ system version. The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB and is scheduled for release in North America on November 17, Germany on November 27 and the UK on December 4.

For more information on Tony Hawk: RIDE, please visit http://www.THRide.com , http://www.Facebook.com/TonyHawkRIDE or http://www.Twitter.com/THRide.
Game: Tony Hawk: RideReader Score: Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 1 - View All
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Fight Night Round 4 Predicts Pacquiao vs. Cotto Bout
04:58 PM - November 11, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Read the full press release, right here.

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"Manny Pacquiao will win his highly anticipated November 14th bout against Miguel Cotto with a convincing unanimous decision, according to the official EA SPORTS™ simulation conducted using Fight Night Round 4. Now available for the Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Fight Night Round 4 is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed boxing series from Electronic Arts Inc."
Game: Fight Night Round 4Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 29 - View All
EA Sports MMA First Look (Eurogamer)
12:29 PM - November 11, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS.
Eurogamer has posted their first look at EA Sports MMA.

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"MMA builds on the physics platform of Fight Night Round 4: pre-canned animations are out, and punches and kicks - and the damage they inflict - are calculated on the fly. On top of that, EA's been extensively mo-capping the game's stars to make sure everything is as authentic as possible.

"The fighters would come in for mo-cap, and we wouldn't just capture them," says Rivero. "We'd sit down, talk to them, take notes, find out what they were really all about. And we take feedback. Jason Mayhem Miller said, 'Oh, when you go in for the catch-kick, you've got to still be able to deliver a punch,' so boom! It's in there, it's in the game." (Does anyone know if the producers get tipped for using EA's catchphrase?)"
Game: EA Sports MMAHype Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 6 - View All
EA Sports MMA First Look (ESPN Videogames)
11:54 AM - November 11, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
ESPN Videogames have posted their first look at EA Sports MMA.

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"And judging from the limited amount I've seen of "EA Sports MMA" so far, I'd have to agree with Jackson as the sharpness of the character models is striking at first, and the more I stared at the real photos and compared them to the fighters on screen, I was left stunned by the likeness.

Jackson then showed a teaser of things to come, flashing a few never-before seen scenes of various fighting locations throughout the game, including a shot from Brazil, a Thai gym, and a dojo in Japan.

"The international nature of MMA is huge to us, and you learn different things training in places where different martial arts are more focused on, and that's part of this game," explains Jackson, who then immediately clams up when pressed for more detail. "This is just a taste of things to come."

One thing Jackson would talk about, however, is the inclusion of Photo Game Face for when gamers are creating themselves in career mode. "Putting you in the game is a big part of this game. It's important that you feel like a fighter, and we're going to make sure we give you that experience."
Game: EA Sports MMAHype Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 6 - View All
EA Sports MMA First Look (MiddleEasy)
11:52 AM - November 11, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
MiddleEasy has posted their first look at EA Sports MMA.

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"With that said...EA Sports MMA is light years ahead of UFC Undisputed.

It's hard to even compare the two games, they almost look like they were designed for two completely different consoles. One of the most amazing thing about the game was the sheer character fluidity. As you approach your opponent, your hands go up, your fighter stance is more aggressive and control appears to be vastly more responsive. If you back-off from your opponent, the hands go down, you sort of jump around and get more comfortable with the cage. Also, the one thing that really had everyone salivating was the announcement that each fighter has their own unique stance, strikes, submissions and defense. That means every fighter throws a right hook differently. When you catch your opponent's leg, not every fighter goes for the take-down. Some will spin your leg around and just deck you in the face...others will go for the sweep and slam you to the ground. Someone in the crowd asked 'Well wouldn't this take a lot of time from the developer's standpoint to program different moves for every fighter?'. The lead developer said 'It's worth it, we want to make EA Sports MMA as realistic as possible'. In UFC Undisputed, all fighters were modeled from the skillset of Kickboxing, Boxer, Wrestler, Muay-Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This essentially meant that all moves looked the same and could be executed by any fighter that had those skillsets. This is not the case with EA Sports MMA. Each fighter has moves that they are historically known for doing. You won't see Fedor going for some flying heel-hook (Imanari style) but you will see him going for his wild overhand right (which we saw land and drop Brett Rogers)."
Game: EA Sports MMAHype Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 6 - View All
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tony Hawk Ride Hands-On Impressions (Gamespot)
11:21 PM - November 10, 2009. Posted by hdaniel1. Written by Daniel Hee
Gamespot has posted their hands-on impressions of Tony Hawk Ride.

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"I'll admit, this wasn't a purely scientific pursuit. I've always been more of a fan of the freedom that free skate offers over the other challenge-based modes. But the first thing I noticed wasn't a result of going to free skate--it was a result of changing the difficulty level. When you jump up from casual to confident, you'll have to handle all the turning and steering on your own."
Game: Tony Hawk: RideReader Score: Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 1 - View All
THQ TO HOST WWE® SMACKDOWN® VS. RAW® 2010 CONSUMER GAMEPLAY SESSION WITH EMI / CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP RECORDING ARTIST ADELITAS WAY
Band Members to Play Consumers in Latest Addition to Renowned Fighting Videogame Franchise via the Xbox LIVE® Online Entertainment Network
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. November 9, 2009 THQ Inc. today announced it will partner with EMI / Capitol Music Group recording artist Adelitas Way to offer consumers a unique opportunity to connect with the band using WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2010, the latest addition to the popular fighting videogame franchise. On Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT, Adelitas Way band members will log in to the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft to compete against fans using the Gamertag “ADELITAS WAY.” The consumer gameplay session is expected to last for approximately two hours.

“Licensed music contributions are an integral part of the overall gameplay experience for the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw franchise,” said Victor Rodriguez, music director, THQ. “The ability to include a prominent rising artist such as Adelitas Way, which has an impactful relationship with the WWE, further extends our ability to deliver the most authentic and entertaining simulation of WWE programming year after year.”

“We are very excited to interact with the fans in such a cool way; I hope our fans don’t hate us after we whoop them one by one,” said Rick DeJesus, lead vocalist, Adelitas Way. “Whomever we beat will get a hug from Keith when we come to your town because we love our fans.”

“Invincible,” the first single from the band’s self-titled debut album, appears on the soundtrack to WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010. In addition, “Invincible” is the official theme song of WWE Superstars, which can be seen every Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. ET, and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. ET, on WGN America in the United States. Adelitas Way is also responsible for the WWE entrance theme “A New Day” for “Legacy,” the ruthless trinity of WWE RAW Superstars Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes. “A New Day” can be heard on Monday Night RAW, which airs live Monday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET on USA Network. The show is also rebroadcast on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET on mun2, Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET on Universal HD and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. ET on Telemundo.
Game: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010Hype Score: 5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 11 - View All
Monday, November 9, 2009
EA Sports MMA Screnshots
11:25 PM - November 9, 2009. Posted by hdaniel1. Written by Daniel Hee
EA just sent us these EA Sports MMA screenshots.
Game: EA Sports MMAHype Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 6 - View All
EA Sports MMA First Look (IGN)
06:26 PM - November 9, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
IGN has posted their first look at EA Sports MMA.

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"As for the actual combat in the ring -- and there will be different rings aside from the standard cage setup -- EA Sports was being a bit cagey when asked to dive into the specifics of controlling both the ground game and stand-up game. Standard striking will be handled by the analog stick by default, though all of the controls can be customized if you prefer something different. The developers want kicking and punching to be the same movement on the analog stick regardless of whether you're on the ground or upright. How you'll handle moving from mount to half-guard (as well as other transitions on the mat) is still a bit of a mystery.

Dale Jackson, Executive Producer on the game, said that, much like the striking, advancing position will be the same movement or button press regardless of where you are in the ring. If you're in the clinch, it's going to be the same motion to advance your position as if you're on the ground. The same goes for defense. We know that face buttons will make an appearance and that the complexities of the ground game will be handled with a combination of analog stick movements and face button presses, but beyond that little was revealed. Jackson went on to say that they want to keep the control scheme as simple as possible so gamers can learn the moves and instinctually react in the ring."
Game: EA Sports MMAHype Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 6 - View All
Saturday, November 7, 2009
EA Sports MMA Trailer
10:42 PM - November 7, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Check out the very first EA Sports MMA trailer.
Game: EA Sports MMAHype Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 6 - View All
Friday, November 6, 2009
EA Sports MMA to Feature Strikeforce as a Premier League (Press Release)
03:15 PM - November 6, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
New World-Class Fighters and Commentary Team Also Announced

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., - November 6, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that STRIKEFORCE, a world-class mixed martial arts fight promotion, will be featured as a premier league in the upcoming EA SPORTS™ MMA video game. In addition, Brett Rogers and Jake Shields, both of whom will be competing in the STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global co-promoted fight on November 7 (broadcasted live by CBS), join the EA SPORTS MMA roster of fighters.

With this partnership, the STRIKEFORCE cage and the league’s commentary team of Frank Shamrock and Mauro Ranallo, as well as ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr., will be incorporated into the game. Legendary mixed martial arts referee “Big John” McCarthy will preside over the in-ring action and bring his knowledge and experience in MMA to help deliver a truly authentic MMA experience.

"We are honored that EA SPORTS has selected STRIKEFORCE to serve as a premier league in its forthcoming MMA title,” said STRIKEFORCE President Scott Coker. “EA SPORTS has long been recognized by gamers as a highly innovative, ground breaking provider of sports gaming entertainment. We are confident that EA SPORTS MMA will function as a great ambassador for STRIKEFORCE's fighters and effectively promote our sport to a new audience as well as to longtime fight fans."

“We are very excited to be working with STRIKEFORCE and feature them as a premier league in our game,” said Executive Producer Dale Jackson. “They have a wealth of mixed martial arts expertise, put on great shows and have a great stable of top-notch fighters. Together we look forward to growing the sport and delivering an immersive interactive gaming experience.”

Tomorrow night’s STRIKEFORCE fight, to be broadcast on national network television by CBS, will undoubtedly be one of the most watched mixed martial arts fights in history. EA SPORTS MMA fighter roster will feature four of the main card’s fighters, including Fedor Emelianenko, Brett Rogers, Jake Shields and Jason Miller.

Brett Rogers is preparing for the biggest fight of his career as he gets set to take on Fedor Emelianenko tomorrow night. A 6’5”, 265 pound heavyweight, Brett is currently undefeated and holds a record of 10-0-0. In his last fight, he knocked out Andrei Arlovski in just 22 seconds in the first round of action.

Jake Shields, a native Californian, will be taking on Jason “Mayhem” Miller for the STRIKEFORCE middleweight title. This 5’11”, 170 pound fighter, holds a current record of 23-4-1 and comes into tomorrow night’s middleweight title bout with a 12-fight winning streak. He is also the first and last Elite XC Welterweight champion and holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Also slated to appear on the fighter roster for EA SPORTS MMA are STRIKEFORCE stars Jason “Mayhem” Miller and Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal. Miller and Lawal were announced via a video last month during their visit to the development studio.

EA SPORTS MMA will feature the most authentic, intense and broad mixed martial arts experience to date – complete with a vast array of top fighters and fighting styles from around the world. EA SPORTS MMA will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in 2010.

For more information about EA SPORTS MMA, visit www.easportsmma.com or follow the game on Twitter at www.twitter.com/easportsmma and Facebook at www.facebook.com/easportsmma.
Game: EA Sports MMAHype Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 6 - View All
Skate 3 Debut Trailer
08:42 AM - November 6, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
EA just sent us the debut trailer for Skate 3.
Game: Skate 3Hype Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 2 - View All
Skate 3 Hands-On Preview (Eurogamer)
08:41 AM - November 6, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Eurogamer has posted their Skate 3 hands-on impressions.

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"It feels brilliant to play, and the game's enhanced by a welcome change in location. After the grim skateboarding crackdown of Skate 2, Black Box is leaving San Vanelona behind and beating it to the sunny, palm-tree ridden climes of Port Carverton, with its three districts covering University Hill, Downtown and Industrial. "It's a world where skateboarding is actually embraced," smiles DeLong."
Game: Skate 3Hype Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 2 - View All

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