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Dustin TomsHome Town: Washington State
Sports: Basketball, Tennis
Games: NBA 2K, NBA Jam, NCAA, Mass Effect
Teams: Tennessee Titans, Seattle Sonics, Seattle Mariners, New York Knicks
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
12:54 PM - April 18, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Bishop Tart
After yesterday's big gameplay reveals, we asked our staff what they thought of the game this year. There is a mix of excitement and healthy skepticism abound. Be sure to read on and share your thoughts at the end!
Read More - OS Roundtable: What do you think of the NCAA Football Gameplay Enhancements?
Read More - OS Roundtable: What do you think of the NCAA Football Gameplay Enhancements?
10:28 AM - April 18, 2012. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Dustin Toms
Calvin Johnson, fresh off a Megatron-like year, is pitted against the huge favorite, Rookie of the Year Cam Newton. Who would have thought that in two consecutive years there would be a Browns cover followed by a Lions/Panthers cover?
Anyway, click the link below to vote for the cover athlete of Madden 13! Who do you have winning?
Click here to vote!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
03:53 PM - April 17, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
2. Get an Ace
If your team has an ace, then good for you.
No seriously, good for you. You're one of the lucky ones.
But if you don't, do what it takes to get a true ace pitcher. And I mean anything; trade away your prized prospect if you must, because a true ace is worth a lot in MLB 12: The Show.
Ratings matter most when it comes to pitchers in my experience, and in the playoffs it's all about pitching in The Show. Having that one guy that has the ability to throw a complete-game shutout can mean the difference between a top-ten pick and a league crown.
Happy hunting!
What is the most important player you look for in your MLB '12: The Show franchise?
12:26 PM - April 17, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
We are releasing comprehensive team-by-team strategy guides this week for MLB '12: The Show. Check out each team in the NL East and their prospects by clicking through the jump.
Read More - NL East Team Strategy Guides
Read More - NL East Team Strategy Guides
12:18 PM - April 17, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
Check out our comprehensive team-by-team breakdown of each team in the American League East and their prospects as a franchise team in MLB '12: The Show.
Read More - AL East Team Strategy Guides
Read More - AL East Team Strategy Guides
Monday, April 16, 2012
05:24 PM - April 16, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
The term farm system taken too literally.
Remember to Always Build Your Farm System
No matter who you are, a strong farm system is the most important part of any club's success. Keep an eye out on your prospects and see how much they progress. These youngsters, coupled with some of your solid veterans, can make the difference in a best-of-seven series.
Also, when you have a very dominate player (Ichiro) on a very lousy team (Mariners), go trade hunting. Find those hidden gems in other club's systems. Make out like a bandit and try and grab two or three prospects -- they could be your future.
Balancing your future needs with present realities is what every great businessman does best. If you are to run a great MLB: The Show Franchise you'll learn this balancing act quickly.
Share your own tips on managing your farm system!
11:50 AM - April 16, 2012. Posted by DustinT. Written by Dustin Toms
The NCAA Football 13 My Heisman Cover Vote contest kicked off on March 12, with a competitive bracket-style tournament on the EA SPORTS NCAA Football Facebook page, pitting eight former Heisman Trophy winners in head-to-head matchups. During the three week-long tournament, fans had the power to choose which player would advance to the next round and get one step closer to gracing the cover alongside Robert Griffin III. Sanders pulled ahead of former University of Georgia running back Herschel Walker in the final round to earn the coveted honor of becoming the NCAA Football 13 cover athlete. Other former Heisman Trophy winners in contention included former University of Southern California running back Marcus Allen, former Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie, former Ohio State University running back Eddie George, former University of Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard, former Florida State University quarterback Charlie Ward and former University of Houston quarterback Andre Ware.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
01:10 PM - April 10, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
It’s been years since a new Hot Shots Golf has released in the states, but now that has changed.
With the launch of the Playstation Vita, Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational has taken the new handheld by storm. By combining the cartoonish graphics with superb gameplay, Hot Shots Golf does not disappoint.
Read More - Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Review (PS Vita)
With the launch of the Playstation Vita, Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational has taken the new handheld by storm. By combining the cartoonish graphics with superb gameplay, Hot Shots Golf does not disappoint.
Read More - Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Review (PS Vita)
Thursday, April 5, 2012
12:45 PM - April 5, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
Handheld gaming has never been a viable source for sports gaming. Numerous iterations of Madden has tried and failed on many of the platforms, from the old school Gameboy to the recent 3DS. To many, sports gaming has been nonexistent on handhelds for years.
Now, everything has changed.
With the release of MLB: The Show 12 on the Playstation Vita, gamers now have a source of entertainment to take with them on road trips that closely matches a game's console counterpart. By playing almost exactly like the brother version on the PS3, The Show has exceeded the expectations it was forced to bear.
Read More - MLB '12: The Show Review (PS Vita)
Now, everything has changed.
With the release of MLB: The Show 12 on the Playstation Vita, gamers now have a source of entertainment to take with them on road trips that closely matches a game's console counterpart. By playing almost exactly like the brother version on the PS3, The Show has exceeded the expectations it was forced to bear.
Read More - MLB '12: The Show Review (PS Vita)
Monday, April 2, 2012
11:33 AM - April 2, 2012. Posted by mm boost. Written by Dustin Toms
NCAA Football 13 Developers are now live with their webcast, featuring the sights and sounds of the game.
Follow this link to listen in. If you missed it, check out the archive here.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
11:50 AM - March 28, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Bishop Tart
Total immersion is all gamers want these days. They want accurate stats, seedings and signings. Well, what better way to experience this total immersion in an MLB game than completing a 162-game season? It's one feat that many, even our staff writers, struggle with.
So staff writers, have you ever finished a 162-game season?
Read More - OS Roundtable: Have you Ever Completed a 162 Game Season?
So staff writers, have you ever finished a 162-game season?
Read More - OS Roundtable: Have you Ever Completed a 162 Game Season?
Monday, March 5, 2012
03:42 PM - March 5, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
People love to reminisce on the finer things in life. Unfortunately, though, many of those things are in the past and rarely ever come back. Well in the sports gamer's case, two of the finer things in life made a dramatic return in the past year. EA Sports released new versions of NBA Jam and NFL Blitz. While both games are rather fun to play, Dustin Toms and Jayson Young have differed in their opinions on the nostalgia of the two games.
Read More - NFL Blitz/NBA Jam Grudge Match
Monday, February 27, 2012
11:42 AM - February 27, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
For some strange reason, for the first time in my life, I was excited about a game from the WipEout series. WipEout 2048, one of the Vita launch titles, does plenty to impress. The game uses the new system’s technology to a tee, and adds in plenty of fun twists and turns as you race your way through the future.
WipEout 2048 is your typical racing game, but this time you’re in a futuristic setting. Imagine a new-age F-Zero game, or Hydro Thunder without the water, and you get the new THQ racing title.
Read More - WipEout 2048 Review (PS Vita)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
10:36 PM - February 22, 2012. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Bishop Tart
Our editors Chris Sanner and Dustin Toms as well as staff writer Bishop Tart share their impressions of the PS Vita hardware thus far, look for launch title reviews starting tomorrow!
Read More - PS Vita Hardware Impressions
Read More - PS Vita Hardware Impressions
Monday, December 5, 2011
12:35 PM - December 5, 2011. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Dustin Toms
Sales of NBA 2K12 look to be well below last year's record-breaking totals. By all accounts the NBA Lockout, plus a less than enticing effort, has given many gamers enough reason to not fork over $60 for the game this year. Given the end of the lockout and the reintroduction of accurate and up to date rosters, should gamers who passed up on the game initially take a look at the game one more time?
Read More - OS Roundtable: Should Gamers Take a Second Look at NBA 2K12
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