Complex's Blog - Operation Sports

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Posted on August 22, 2010 at 02:14 PM.

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I have enjoyed gaming since the days of Odyssey 2000, Atari 2600, and Colecovision. I have seen it evolve to the point where folks walk by my screen and wonder if I am watching an actual tv broadcast or playing a game. The controllers have gone from long sticks with one button to mini-devices that look like they belong on a sophisticated stealth bomber.

But lately, the gaming industry has hit a snag. It seems creativity is at a standstill and the industry is not listening to gamers ... Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Open Letter to EA - Boxing Shells?

Posted on July 16, 2009 at 09:28 PM.

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I love Fight Night Round 4. I want to put that out there intially, because anytime someone writes a review or letter it always seems like bashing. I do not want that to be the case here.

What I am writing about is a suggestion to the game. While you are bound by the legal system for inputting certain fighters in the game, no one has a license on physical attributes. Why not put up boxer 'shells'? For instance, boxer types online that we can download and add faces on our own. ... Read More

Monday, July 6, 2009

Fight Night Round 4 Review - I can beat Mike Tyson

Posted on July 6, 2009 at 06:17 PM.

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I can beat Mike Tyson��Really!

Boxing is a sport that many feel contains the most conditioned athletes. The sport itself has taken a step back in recent decades for various reasons but the boxers themselves have not. Today the sport is full of great personalities, ultimate warriors, and would be champions. It is a sport that test a man�s will, heart, and endurance all at the same time. While this may sound dramatic, the ultimate premise is simple; Hit and don�t get hit. Sounds ... Read More

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Fight Night Round 4 - My Take

Posted on May 12, 2009 at 10:46 PM.

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It has been a while since I had a chance to sit down and write anything substantial on Fight Night 4. It was not intentional, just that prior to the EA Community Event I was planning to relocate from the South to the Midwest. Don't feel too bad for me, I got a new job and nice increase and signing bonus.

With that said, I do want to add my two cents on the upcoming release of Fight Night Round 4. Most folks that know me know I breathe, eat and sleep boxing. I will watch two ... Read More

Monday, March 16, 2009

Fight Night Round 4 - Visuals

Posted on March 16, 2009 at 07:33 PM.

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I have been chomping at the bit to reveal details on Fight Night 4. For those that did not see my previous write-up, I had the pleasure of seeing Fight Night 4 up close and personal a month or so ago. It was an early build (alpha version) but that version was light years ahead of Fight Night 3. This time around I actually have some screen shots to give you a glimpse of what I witnessed in person.

I mentioned in my first write-up that the Fight Night 3 engine was scrapped and a ... Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2009

EA Community Day - Fight Night Round 4 (Vancouver, Canada)

Posted on March 5, 2009 at 12:47 AM.

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I had the pleasure to visit Vancouver, Canada and get a sneak peak at EA Sports new boxing game entitled Fight Night Round 4.

Months ago, when I was first contacted to attend this event, I thought it was just a pipe dream. I mean com�n someone online contacts you with the opportunity to visit EA and out of the country is hardly an everyday occurrence. Actually months went by when I was first asked until the next time I actually heard about the trip. So the lag in time had me ... Read More