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Chris SannerHome Town: Bethany, OK
Sports: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling
Games: The Show, NCAA Football, NHL, FIFA, NBA 2K
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
11:32 AM - February 21, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
In addition today, THQ also announced WWE WrestleFest is in development for additional platforms, including Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Android™ and PC, with a currently scheduled release window of calendar year 2012.
“WWE WrestleFest greatly complements our WWE videogames portfolio by delivering a unique and captivating way for fans to connect with the virtual WWE experience,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. “The game’s arcade-style play, combined with present day WWE content and hints of nostalgia, is a perfect fit for handheld platforms like the iPhone and iPad.”
About WWE WrestleFest
Faithfully recreated in line with the classic arcade experience, WWE WrestleFest will provide players with a notable roster of current WWE Superstars and popular WWE Legends, including John Cena®, The Rock®, Randy Orton®, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin®, Undertaker®, Jake “The Snake” Roberts™ and “Macho Man” Randy Savage™. They will explore arcade-style WWE action across a variety of match types, including Royal Rumble®, Tag Team, Gauntlet and Steel Cage, while competing in a number of renowned arenas like Raw®, SmackDown®, WrestleMania® and Saturday Night’s Main Event®. The Road to WrestleMania progression-style mode will encourage players to select a WWE Superstar or WWE Legend and compete in a series of challenges to win five different WWE Championships, while wireless connectivity through Apple Game Center will enable them to issue multiplayer challenges.
WWE WrestleFest will also update the gameplay experience following launch with the release of 30 additional WWE Superstars and WWE Legends, as well as new arenas, through an extensive downloadable content program. Items currently scheduled for future release include WWE Superstars CM Punk®, Triple H® and Sheamus®, WWE Legends Shawn Michaels® and Big Boss Man™, as well as the classic Survivor Series® arena.
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Who is picking this up? I'm probably getting it about as soon as I finish submitting this post!
11:28 AM - February 21, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – February 21, 2012 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that it has delivered the first true HD console experience on a hand-held gaming device with the launch of EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer on the PlayStation® Vita handheld entertainment system, available now in retail stores throughout North America and Europe. The first game ever developed for the PlayStation Vita by EA SPORTS features the award-winning FIFA Soccer console quality gameplay, graphics, game modes and authenticity.
“FIFA Soccer on PlayStation Vita represents a quantum leap forward for hand-held gaming, delivering the HD console quality experience in the palm of your hands,” said Vice President and Executive Producer Kaz Makita. “The level of quality that is now achievable is a very exciting landmark for the FIFA Soccer franchise and in gaming.”
Described by IGN as “a must-have launch title” and by Play Magazine as “one of Vita’s best games”, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer on PlayStation Vita features the same physics-based, data driven technology that powers FIFA Soccer gameplay on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system across eight different game modes. The largest and most complete experience for handheld ever created by EA SPORTS includes authentic 11 versus 11, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode with over 50 real-world competitions, a full in-depth Career Mode, and head-to-head online.
In addition, FIFA Soccer features innovations that utilize front and back multi-touch screens, creating a more responsive, intelligent and unique gameplay experience. Touch Screen Shooting delivers pin-point accuracy and removes the element of “hit and hope” from shooting, Touch Screen Passing opens up the field of play for more creative, precision passing, and Touch Screen Free Kick Control enables players to swipe a finger to aim and curl the shot around the wall. The game also features over 30 officially licensed leagues and 500 officially licensed clubs in 11 v 11 matches in authentic stadiums from around the world.
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Editors Note: I'm reviewing FIFA Soccer on the Vita, it should be finished by week's end!! Who else is playing FIFA on the Vita, what do you think?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
09:48 PM - February 15, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
Back in 2008, we ran a 64 game tournament to decide the greatest sports game ever.
In our tournament back in 2008, NFL 2K5 dominated College Hoops 2K8 in the championship to capture the crown over 63 other sports games which were nominated by you and seeded by our staff.
Since 2008, we have seen many new great competitors enter the race. NBA 2K11, NHL 10, FIFA Soccer 10, MLB: The Show (pick a year), Forza Motorsport 4, WWE '12, Out of Park Baseball X, Trials Evolution are among many other likely newcomers into the bracket.
Before we seed the bracket, we are now taking nominations for seeding consideration. Please nominate all of the games you'd like to see in the bracket, games with more mentions in the thread will obviously get stronger consideration to be included in the 68 team bracket.
Nominations will be taken until we seed the brackets. Seeding will be announced on February 29, 2012. Match-ups will be announced March 1, 2012. Voting will begin to start crowning the champ on March 11, 2012.
So what are you waiting for? Start nominating your favorite sports games of all time!!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
07:33 PM - February 14, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
Grand Slam Tennis 2 was released today and EA Sports checks in with a video to celebrate the launch (and to try to entice you to buy the game). What do you think? Have you treated yourself on Valentines Day to some Grand Slam Tennis 2?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
03:53 PM - February 9, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
It's a new year, and the yearly cycle of releases is set to begin in the next week. Thus, we asked OS staffers what their three most anticipated titles are this year. Some interesting tidbits is that SSX appears in many lists, EA NBA appears in several as well while NBA 2K13 isn't in any of our staffer's top three most wanted -- which probably doesn't indicate our expectation in quality but rather that the staff is heavily intrigued by what EA is going to bring to the table.
So read our lists and then give us your own, what are your three most anticipated titles of 2012?
Chris Sanner: 1)SSX, 2)NCAA Football 13, 3)FIFA Soccer 13
Dustin Toms: 1)SSX, 2)EA's NBA Title, 3)MLB: The Show 12 (Vita)
Caley Roark: 1) MLB 12: The Show, 2) OOTP 13, 3) SSX
Phil Varckette: 1)MLB: 12 The Show, 2)NCAA Football 13, 3)Madden NFL 13
Bo McCready: 1)FIFA 13, 2)NCAA Football 13, 3)SSX
Steven Bartlett: 1)EA NBA, 2)SSX, 3)Madden NFL 13
Jayson Young: 1) Trials Evolution, 2) Gridiron Heroes, 3) EA NBA
Bishop Tart: 1) SSX, 2) MLB 12 The Show (PS Vita), 3) EA NBA
Kelvin Mak: 1) MLB: The Show 13, 2) Football Manager 2013, 3) EA NBA
Glenn Wigmore: 1) NHL 13, 2) UFC Undisputed 3, 3) Trials Evolution
Mike Kilroy: 1) MLB: The Show 13, 2) Madden NFL 13, 3) Grand Slam Tennis 2
Matthew Coe: 1) SSX, 2) MLB 2K12, 3) Madden 13
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
03:57 PM - February 7, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
2K Sports has a new video series leading up to the release of MLB 2K12 -- check out the first in the series feature the AL Cy Young Winner and Detroit Tiger, Justin Verlander. What do you all think? See anything in the video from the game that was intriguing?
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03:34 PM - February 7, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
February 7, 2012 – EA SPORTSTM today unveiled the complete music track listing for EA SPORTS SSXTM, featuring 36 licensed tracks* by established and upcoming artists and ten original tracks composed specifically for the game’s Deadly Descents. In addition, these original ten tracks – created by The Qemists, Camo & Krooked, Raffertie, and Amon Tobin – are now available for download as part of the ‘SSX’ soundtrack via iTunes®.
“SSX has always been one of EA’s most music intensive, genre diverse and sonically adventurous titles,” says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music & Music Marketing. “The songs on this new soundtrack cover ground from indie rock, dub step, hip-hop, drum + bass and beyond. As fans of the ultimate snowboarding franchise have come to expect, our artists range from top cutting-edge stars to tomorrow’s hottest underground acts. Ultimately, it’s a soundtrack full of next-level music that is totally ripe for discovery.”
Gamers will have the ability to upload their own music to SSX to create custom playlists for menu and in-game music. SSX also features a dynamic music remix tool that will automatically remix licensed tracks and custom music based on the player’s actions and performance in-game.
One of the most critically-acclaimed titles coming out of E3, SSX is now featured on 14 ‘Most Anticipated Games of 2012’. SSX launches on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game system on February 28 in North America and by March 2 in the rest of the world**.
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What do you all think? This soundtrack list is personally really solid, although music is so diverse I'm sure half of you are wondering who half of these bands are. I think it should fit the whole look and feel of the game quite nicely. Can't wait until the end of the month!
03:27 PM - February 7, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
We just received the full fact sheet for MLB 12: The Show complete with dozens upon dozens of new features and enhancements included within. Don't hesitate, click the link below to learn everything you wanted to know about SCEA's newest baseball gem.
Read More - MLB 12: The Show Fact Sheet
Read More - MLB 12: The Show Fact Sheet
03:06 PM - February 7, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
Check out some of the new Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 screenshots featuring the Legacy Challenge mode, right here.
Here are some details from the Tiger Legacy Challenge Mode from EA. Personally, I'm actually quite excited about this mode at the present time. What do you all think?
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EA Sports also posted a blog on the topic, right here.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
01:09 PM - January 31, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
Official Description: Watch our trailer and experience the true atmosphere and emotion of this world famous venue. From classic matchups, to recent rivalries, the legendary French Open action comes to life in Grand Slam® Tennis 2.
Editors Notes: Love this trailer. It shows several classic rivalries and ends with Federer and Nadal on the Clay Courts. I'm anxiously awaiting this game, and while it won't sell overwhelmingly well in America -- it'll certainly cell decent enough in Europe. The quality is going to be an interesting question at the end of the day.
Monday, January 30, 2012
12:25 PM - January 30, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
January 30, 2012 – The New York Giants captured their fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy, defeating the New England Patriots 27-24 in Super Bowl XLVI, according to the annual EA SPORTS Madden NFL Super Bowl simulation powered by Xbox 360, the official console sponsor of the NFL and NFL PLAY 60.
Kicker Lawrence Tynes kicked a game-winning 40-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Giants past the AFC Champion Patriots, bringing home the Giants’ second Super Bowl championship in four years.
The exciting ending was reminiscent of what took place in the title game four seasons ago when the Giants stunned the Patriots 17-14 after a heroic game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII.
Giants Quarterback Eli Manning was named the game’s MVP, completing 25 of 39 passes with two touchdowns and an interception. New England’s Tom Brady also had a big day, throwing for 327 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.
Most of Brady’s best moments came late in the game.
Trailing 24-10 with less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Brady led New England on a furious rally, scoring two touchdowns to tie the game 24-24, the second coming on a 14-yard pass to wide receiver Wes Welker with 1:50 left on the clock.
Unfortunately for New England, there was still plenty of time left for Manning and the Giants’ offense.
Mixing in short passes to wide receivers Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks, and with key runs by running back Ahmad Bradshaw, Manning drove New York down the field and into New England Territory, setting up Tynes’ second game-winning conversion in two games.
EA's final score: Giants 27 Patriots 24
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
03:25 PM - January 24, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
Uber Mondays: Every Monday from now until launch, EA is showcasing a short video clip of an SSX character's signature uber! This week check out Eddie Wachowski's 'The Worm'. You can alternatively check out the video on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe!
What do you think? Personally, SSX is one of my most anticipated titles in 2012!
12:18 PM - January 24, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
EA just sent us details of the Kinect integration with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 -- it is the first AAA Sports Sim to integrate the Kinect into its controls:
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To get through the pure PR speak, you can check out this blog from Eric Busch, one of the designers of Tiger 13.
Overall, the integration looks solid, although I'll have to wait and see it in person before I go all in. What do you guys think?
Friday, January 20, 2012
02:40 PM - January 20, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
Check out this new producer interview with Grand Slam Tennis 2 Producer Nathan McDonald. In the video, McDonald talks about the 10 year career mode, EA Sports Game Face technology, online features, and more.
What's the best/worst news in the video in your opinion?
If you can't view the video above, check it out on your YouTube channel.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
02:24 PM - January 18, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Chris Sanner
If you can't view the video above, check it out on our YouTube Channel.
The video features Quentin Rampage Jackson talking about his fighting career from Pride, to WFA, then eventually to the UFC and it relates his story to the career mode in UFC Undisputed 3. It is an absolutely wonderful promo trailer, check it out and let us know what you think! Are you planning on buying the game?
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