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Rumor: Warner Bros. had no interest in wrestling game, rights may return to TNA
When Midway filed bankruptcy, one of the potentially lucrative licenses it had was the right to make games based on TNA Wrestling. When Warner Bros. bought the company it picked up the rights to several Midway games but PWInsider said the TNA game wasn’t one of them. PWInsider’s TNA sources said the rights may bounce back to TNA since Warner Bros. wasn’t interested in purchasing them. TNA officials won’t comment on what, if anything, is…
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Madden NFL adding collectible card element courtesy of Ultimate Team
Card games in Madden NFL 10? It’s true and it becomes a reality in January 2010…
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Aldi ad for November 4, 2009 offers a $249.99 Wii bundle deal
The most recent Aldi ad states you can get a Wii with four games (Big League Sports, Carnival Mini Golf, Game Party and Sonic and the Black Knight) for $249.99.
Video games help NBA players improve their game
Professional basketball players are getting a little help on the court from their video games. Advanced motion capture and artificial intelligence allow them to apply what they see on their consoles to the real world. In a recent interview various NBA players talked about the ways video games including NBA2K10… Continue Reading »
Casual Friday: Update for October 17 - 23, 2009
There’s a pretty nice selection of casual games making their debut this week. For probably the first time every in a Casual Friday update, hidden object games don’t completely overwhelm the other genres! If you’re a Big Fish Game Club member or have a PlayFirst PlayPass, you’ll be a little… Continue Reading »
Console Classix relaunch results in more gaming options for users
If you’re without a Wii, it also means you’re without Virtual Console, one of the few means of playing classic video games you may not be able to play anymore. Fortunately, websites exist online where you can subscribe to get access to these games and play via your computer, and… Continue Reading »
Home Shopping Network host ruins TV with Wii accessory
Even TV hosts aren’t immune to Wii remote and accessory malfunction. On October 16, 2009, the Home Shopping Network uploaded a clip of one of their Wii sale segments to its YouTube Channel. The video is pretty mundane, initially. They’re hocking a $329.90 Wii with Wii Sports and 15 accessories.… Continue Reading »
NBA Live 10 update coming November 2009, to include fan recommendations
NBA Live lead designer Mike Wang said the first patch for the basketball sim should hit the first week in November 2009. Confirmed in the update are some changes to the manual backdown mechanic to make post play feel more authentic. Wang said player feedback is being taken into account… Continue Reading »
EA Sports will show its less serious side with Madden NFL Arcade this holiday season
Are you interested in playing Madden but have no desire to learn the Wildcat, shift coverages and defend against “nanos?” EA Sports is channeling the days of High Impact Football and NFL Blitz with Madden NFL Arcade, a downloadable title for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live that touts fast-paced 5-on-5… Continue Reading »
Cyberbike’s exercise bike the most unlikely Wii peripheral ever
Before you ask, this isn’t some kind of joke. Bigben Interactive has decided that it is going to take the next step with its Wii fitness game and stuff a whole exercise bike in the box. Don’t get excited and race to your local store to see it for yourself,… Continue Reading »
EA’s getting very serious about iPhone sports, announces FIFA 10
FROM APPLETELL - EA Sports has already brought Tiger Woods PGA Tour and Madden NFL 2010 to the iPhone. Now, they’ve announced that FIFA Soccer 10 is available for download.
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Appletell reviews International Athletics, iSoccer Backstreet and Archer for iPhone/iPod touch
FROM APPLETELL - The iPhone couldn’t be a true gaming device without a selection of sports-related games to have a look at. Luckily, the sports titles that feature on the App Store gladly do not disappoint.
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NFL Hall of Famers support college player in lawsuit against Electronic Arts
NFL legends Jim Brown and Herb Adderley believe EA Sports is using their images and career statistics - and those of thousands of other athletes - without fair compensation. On Monday (September 28, 2009) they asked U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken to let them join former Nebraska and Arizona… Continue Reading »
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Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
