Author Bio
Patrick WilliamsHome Town: Pittsburgh, PA
Sports: Hockey, Football
Games: NHL, NCAA Football 08
Teams: Penguins, Steelers, Pitt Panthers
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Friday, April 17, 2009
10:42 AM - April 17, 2009. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
If you are one of the lonely PC sports gamers out there still playing a game like MVP 05, then you probably have caught yourself pondering what happened to the good ol' days of PC gaming. You are also probably following rumors and leads as they relate to potential revivals on the PC sports scene. It seems like every couple of months there is a teaser that maybe a Madden game will make a return to the home computer, or that the release of something like NBA 2K9 on the PC will revive the glory days of the platform.
Read More - What Happened to PC Sports Gaming?
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
11:05 AM - March 11, 2009. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
With the days getting longer and baseball on the minds of gamers who own video-game consoles, what better time to discuss something that is in most sports video games? I am hinting at the classic cut-scene that is in most sports games today.Cut-scenes are nothing new in games; they have been around for a long time. And, if you have spent any time playing sports games over the past decade, you have probably played some games that are better at capturing the essence of a live broadcast better than others when it comes to the cut-scene. Because these non-interactive scenes are probably not going away any time soon, we should try and figure out what works best in the future, and also decide if the cut-scene truly is the way to go.
Read More - Are Cut-scenes Need in Video Games?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
12:04 AM - February 4, 2009. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
If you hang around hardcore sports gamers long enough, the topic of conversation inevitably seems to lead to some kind of "what if" scenario. I am sure many of you have thought about combining the franchise mode of one game with the stellar graphics and on-field game play of another plenty of times. And that near-perfect complete game is just what could happen if EA ever combined its NCAA Football series with its Head Coach franchise.If you think NFL coaches have complete control of their teams, then you need to see what the college game could offer to Head Coach fans. For starters, the recruiting alone could be a whole game to many. What is offered regularly in the NCAA series could be expanded tenfold.
Read More - If NCAA and Head Coach Mated: The Possibilities
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
03:55 PM - January 20, 2009. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
Online gaming has become very popular in the last decade. One reason it has become so popular is because people love to compete. And when people compete, they do so to see who is best. However, in the online world, it seems that no matter how good you are, there is always someone better. Still, inevitably, someone has to be number one -- even in the online realm.So with that thought in mind, I recently began my quest to become the number one online player in NHL 09. Here is a little of what I have encountered during my endeavor
Read More - My Quest to be the Best Online in NHL 09
Saturday, December 13, 2008
05:18 PM - December 13, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
When a new sports title drops, anticipation surrounds the release. People scourer message boards and try to get first-hand impressions from their peers. They read reviews, watch game footage and inspect every little screen capture they can on the Web. Still, nothing beats getting it into our grubby little hands for the ultimate experience. When a game has major flaws, especially a much-anticipated title, it is a letdown to say the least. You can hear about these problems through the grapevine, or you can discover first-hand the reason why you may have wasted your $60.
Read More - When a Patch is Just Too Late to Save a Game
Monday, November 17, 2008
04:31 PM - November 17, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
If you’re a fan of EA's NHL series, then you have had a lot to smile about. Recently, EA released patches that improve some major flaws in the game; the patches served as a wrench that tightened up some bolts on an already solid ship. Still, even with the addition of modes such as Be a Pro, you have to wonder sometimes what else could have been put in to make this game the greatest of all time. So here are five modes that will put this franchise over the top and send hockey fans into perpetual bliss every fall.Read More: Five Modes to Improve the EA NHL Series
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
04:12 PM - October 15, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
Loading......Don't you hate those screens? So do we! Patrick Williams checks in today with a look at loading screens and what works in his article, A Load Off My Mind.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
07:42 PM - September 24, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
Due to NHL 09's critical success, the game has attracted an audience which consists of people who may not necessarily know much about hockey. Therefore, our very own Patrick Williams will be looking at several aspects of hockey. Check out his first Hockey 101 article over the new defensive moves in NHL 09.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
05:51 PM - September 4, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
Next week marks the launch of the new video game hockey season and Patrick Williams is here to give you the lowdown on both NHL 09 and NHL 2K9. Get the inside scoop on what to expect and what each game is featuring this year in Williams' article: What You Need to Know About Video Game Hockey This Season.
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Monday, August 11, 2008
12:41 PM - August 11, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
Do you have a specific aspect of a sports video game you just cannot do well at? For some it might be manual catching in football games, for others it might be making slick moves while driving the paint, and for some it could be running the bases in baseball. Patrick Williams explains why baserunning is still his Achilles heel in sports gaming in his article today.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
06:15 PM - July 24, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
It has now been well over a week since NCAA Football 09 was released and we have seen just about every reaction possible about EA Sports newest game. Our very own Patrick Williams was in the middle of the release frenzy and checks in today with an article discussing his thoughts on how the releases reaction was received among the community in his latest article, Summer Storms: The NCAA Release Story.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
04:07 PM - July 8, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
With just 6 days left until NCAA Football 09 drops onto store shelves, Patrick Williams checks in with an article discussing how EA is focused once again on visuals and atmosphere. Check out his article and be sure to leave feedback on whether you think EA's focus is sound!
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
01:50 PM - July 3, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
Have you considered what the new look gameplay is going to do with the playbooks this year in NCAA Football 09? Patrick Williams has the scoop and takes a brief look at the possibilities which the new gameplay will provide to playbook aficionados. Check out his article, New Gameplay and Playbooks Open Things Up.
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Friday, June 20, 2008
11:18 AM - June 20, 2008. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Patrick Williams
This week, Operation Sports' Patrick Williams tries to solve the worldwide mystery of which five NCAA Football video games to hit store shelves are the greatest to ever be released. Some of his picks may suprise you, while some may not. Be sure to check out his article, the top five NCAA football games of all time.
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