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Steve Noah

Home Town: Woodbridge, VA
Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball
Games: MLB 08: The Show, NFL 2K5, NBA 2K8, College Hoops 2K8
Teams: Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Pistons, San Francisco Giants
OS Username: Steve_OS
Tags: Live: SteveOS / PS3: Steve_OS
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
06:03 AM - May 21, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
We have just posted some more dynasty screenshots from our beta copy of NCAA Football 09. Don't forget to vote on the hype score, if you haven't already done so.

Game: NCAA Football 09Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360Votes: 95 - View All
05:53 AM - May 21, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
The Pistons couldn't get the job done last night, I think it goes 7 w/ the Pistons coming out on top. I kinda think the Lakers get by the Spurs in 6.

Trying to slowly get back into the routine, a megaton of errands to do today, so I need to get started.

What's up with you?
  • QOTD: Who do you want to see in the NBA Finals?
Happy Birthday to the following OS'ers!

Jasong7777 (30), grismosw (29), sammyc521 (27), Gizmo (24), sumners56 (22), Jucyfruit123 (20)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
06:54 PM - May 20, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
EA has sent us a new trailer from FaceBreaker. The video focuses on the character they call, Ice.

Game: FaceBreakerReader Score: 3/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / WiiVotes: 7 - View All
05:08 PM - May 20, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
2K Sports Announces the Chevy 2008 Virtual
World Series Championship on Xbox 360® with Major League Baseball® 2K8

Fans can still register to compete in online matches of Major League Baseball® 2K8 through the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft to earn a spot in the Chevy 2008 Virtual World Series Championship on July 15. Taking place at the DHL Fan Fest during this year’s MLB All-Star Game in New York, the grand prize winner will receive an exclusive all-expense paid trip for two to a 2008 World Series game this fall, courtesy of Chevy, the official vehicle of Major League Baseball.

Qualification rounds end May 31, and players must complete at least 15 online ranked games to qualify for the Virtual Season. During the qualification period, all ranked online games will count toward a player’s overall qualification ranking, and can be tracked in real-time on the tournament leaderboard. Rankings are calculated using an ELO rating system, a mathematical equation used in all 2K Sports online tournaments. Players can register by simply logging into their Xbox LIVE account and following the online instructions, or they can register at http://mlb2k8onlinetournament.2ksports.com, where they will find the complete official rules and regulations.

Full tournament schedule and key dates:

May 31, 2008
Qualification Period Complete, and Top 30 Players Announced to Check-In
The top 30 players who check-in with at least 15 completed online ranked games during the qualification rounds will advance to the 15-game Virtual Season. The check-in process is required for players to be eligible to compete in the Virtual Season, and confirmation can be found on a player’s profile page once qualification rounds are complete.

June 1, 2008
Opening Day
Teams will be assigned via a draft based on qualification round performance, including (but not limited to) wins, losses, runs scored and ERA. The Virtual Season will consist of 15 games from both the American and National League over a 4-week period.

July 5, 2008
Playoffs Begin
After the Virtual Season is concluded, the top 8 teams will participate in a single-elimination Playoff Tournament, with 4 teams from both the American and National League – consisting of the 6 division winners and 2 wildcard teams.

July 15, 2008
Chevy 2008 Virtual World Series Championship
The American and National League Playoff Tournament winners will face off in the Chevy 2008 Virtual World Series Championship at the DHL FanFest during this year’s MLB All-Star Game in New York City. As the grand prize, the Virtual World Series champion will receive an exclusive trip for two to a 2008 World Series game this fall.

As the most complete baseball experience available, Major League Baseball 2K8 revolutionizes player control in the latest installment of the popular franchise with brand-new pitching, fielding and baserunning, as well as a completely overhauled batting interface. To bring fans closer to the action than ever before, Major League Baseball 2K8 also features authentic Major League and Minor League™ stadiums that have been redesigned for accuracy, complete with the details and specific architecture of each ballpark and city. Other in-game features include a unique trading card system to reward special achievements, robust Minor League system including 90 playable teams, all-new Signature Style™ animations complete with home run celebrations and unique player walk-ups, and much more.

For more information about the Chevy 2008 Virtual World Series Championship, please visit: http://mlb2k8onlinetournament.2ksports.com. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC (excluding Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, North Dakota, and Vermont), who are 18 years of age or older, and who own or have access to an Xbox Live Gold account and a copy of Major League Baseball 2K8prior to registration. Void where prohibited. Registration ends at 11:59 pm EST on 5/30/08.

Game: Major League Baseball 2K8Reader Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360Votes: 74 - View All
08:52 AM - May 20, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
We have just posted some dynasty screenshots from our beta copy of NCAA Football 09. Don't forget to vote on the hype score, if you haven't already done so.

Game: NCAA Football 09Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360Votes: 95 - View All
Monday, May 19, 2008
10:45 PM - May 19, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
We have just posted a trailer of Track Mania United Forever.

Quote:
"TrackMania United Forever is the ultimate version of TrackMania. With this version, you can either play solo or online with hundreds of thousands of TrackMania players, whether they own the commercial version or the free game TrackMania Nations Forever. TrackMania United Forever showcases seven incredible TrackMania environments and allows you to have access to a maximum of content and groundbreaking online features."

Game: TrackMania United ForeverReader Score: Vote Now
Platform: PCVotes: 0 - View All
03:59 PM - May 19, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
We have just received 9 new FaceBreaker screens direct from EA. Check them out in our Screenshots section or by clicking on one of the thumbnails below.

FaceBreaker is currently holding a disappointing Hype Score of 4/10 based off of 26 votes. If you haven't given your score yet be sure to do so.

Game: FaceBreakerReader Score: 3/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 7 - View All
10:02 AM - May 19, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
My grandmothers funeral was very hard for all of us, but she is in a better place now and not suffering anymore. We love you mamaw. It was good to see a lot of family that I haven't seen in quite some time.

My uncles wake is today with the funeral tomorrow, it's been a very rough couple of weeks.

I'm going to try and get back into the groove, just to get my mind off of things. We'll see how it goes.

What's up with you?
  • QOTD: How was your weekend?
Happy Birthday to the following OS'ers!

thundergod (35), skornzbolt23 (26), Chunkylover2400 (19)

Thursday, May 15, 2008
06:40 PM - May 15, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
The official Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli website has launched. We have the Press Release.

Game: Ferrari Challenge Trofeo PirelliHype Score: Vote Now
Platform: NDS / PS2 / PS3 / WiiVotes: 0 - View All
06:02 PM - May 15, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
IGN has posted an interview with Matthew Seymour, Executive Producer of Don King Presents: Prizefighter.

Quote:
"One of the key factors to capturing the realism of a sport is accurately replicating the movements of the athletes, which in Prizefighter's case means mimicking the fighting styles of 40 famous boxers including Kelly Pavlik, Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr. and legends (who you can unlock throughout the course of the game) such as Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn. By working with former WBO World Cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli to motion capture hours of footage, Seymour is confident that Venom has managed to achieve this lofty goal. "We've worked with Enzo before on Rocky and Rocky Legends," he explains. "Enzo is terrific at mimicking other fighting styles. For the few moves, falls and styles he can't mimic we've used the animator to fill in the gaps."

Game: Don King Presents: PrizefighterReader Score: 3.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / Wii / NDSVotes: 10 - View All
05:50 PM - May 15, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
As we do every year here at OS, we are collecting your questions for the EA Producers of this season's upcoming releases. To submit a question click on one of the links below:

The best questions will be chosen and sent off to EA to be answered by one of the team's Producers.

05:39 PM - May 15, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
2K Sports Signs NHL® All-Star Rick Nash of
Columbus Blue Jackets® to be Cover Athlete for NHL 2K9

Visual Concepts to bring the fun and excitement
back to hockey video games

New York, NY – May 15, 2008 – Millions of hockey fans continue to enjoy intense Stanley Cup Playoffs action, but it’s never too early to start looking forward to next year’s NHL season. 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that three-time NHL All-Star and captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Rick Nash, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for this year’s highly anticipated hockey video game, NHL 2K9. Visual Concepts has taken over the development duties for NHL 2K9 and are building a brand new experience from the ground up with the ultimate goal of creating an addictively fun sport simulation of the NHL that will be available this fall.

“I’ve been a longtime fan of the hockey games from 2K Sports. My idols have all been on the covers of video games as I was growing up, so to be on the cover of NHL 2K9 myself is truly incredible,” said Nash, who scored an impressive three goals in the 2008 NHL All-Star Game. “The set of new features they’re adding is really going to make this game special for hockey fans - I’m hoping they give me a couple extra points to my player rating this year!”

Nash was selected first overall in the 2002 NHL Draft and is one of the most exciting and dynamic young players in the NHL. In only his second season, at the age of 19, Nash became the youngest player in NHL history to win the “Rocket” Richard Trophy by co-leading the League with 41 goals scored. Now an established superstar in the NHL, Nash was also a member of Team Canada at the 2006 Olympics, and was named MVP of the 2007 World Championships. His deep level of involvement and work with Visual Concepts, alongside his background as an experienced gamer, provides an invaluable contribution and influence to the overall development process for creating the most fun hockey experience available.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have Rick Nash be part of the 2K Sports family,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Nash is one of the marquee names in the NHL today. He is a true gamer and there is no player more fitting to represent NHL 2K9 as we bring high quality fun to hockey video games for another year.”

NHL 2K9 is being developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, and is not yet rated by the ESRB. NHL 2K9 will be available this fall for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. For more information, please visit www.2ksports.com.

Game: NHL 2K9Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS2 / PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 15 - View All
07:37 AM - May 15, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
For those that have been following along, you know that my grandmother hasn't been well. She passed away yesterday, arrangements are being made and I'll be away after this evening or tomorrow morning. My uncle isn't in good shape either, but we are praying he pulls through. Send love to all your loved ones, as you never know when the day will come.

I love you Edna Noah, you will be missed, but never forgotten.
  • No QOTD, today.
Happy Birthday to the following OS'ers!

kyleschubring, ehale911 (24)

05:32 AM - May 15, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
We have just posted some more screenshots from our beta copy of NCAA Football 09. In this round we'll be showing off the create/edit player options, among a few other things, including the missing Arizona St. team ratings.

On a side note, my grandmother passed away. I will try to get the dynasty screenshots up before heading south for the funeral this evening. So there won't be any updates until I return.

Game: NCAA Football 09Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360Votes: 95 - View All
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
09:18 AM - May 14, 2008. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
PALGN has posted their preview of MotorStorm Pacific Rift.

Quote:
"One of the more important additions to the game is a new vehicle... not that we weren't already spoiled for selection, but now available in Pacific Rift is the monster truck. Although obviously not the most speedy of vehicles, the monster truck has an advantage in that it will basically crush any other drivers that get in the way. Running over bikers or ATVs is expected, and quite frankly, a lot of fun. It will also have no problem driving through deeper water or knocking away any trees that get in the way. In an effort to make the game more unpredictable and more aggressive, the environment can be interactive in other ways also; driving right through the legs of a water tower as the monster truck will topple the entire thing, leaving it to fall on any trailing participants."

Game: Motorstorm: Pacific RiftReader Score: 8/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 4 - View All