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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
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Every Sunday, we will get you caught up on the sports gaming news you might have missed during the week.



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Game: Operation SportsReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 12 - View All
Saturday, May 18, 2013
GRID 2 Video - Dubai Gameplay
11:02 AM - May 18, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah


Check out the latest GRID 2 gameplay video featuring an Eliminator event at Dubai.

Game: GRID 2Hype Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 1 - View All
Friday, May 17, 2013
Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 23
09:48 AM - May 17, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

It’s Episode 23 of the Press Row Podcast! The almost-full crew discusses their most memorable sports video game losses (spurred by the incredible Boston Bruins comeback in their Game 7 match against the Toronto Maple Leafs), dives deep into their thoughts about the just-announced NCAA Ultimate Team mode, then takes a few listener questions.

Joining us on the panel:

Send us your feedback! We love to hear from you and can’t wait to read your stuff on the air in a future episode. Do it one of these ways:

1) Follow the show on Twitter at @PressRowPodcast and send us some Tweets while you’re there
2) Email the show at PressRowPodcast@gmail.com
3) Respond to this post

Also, the Press Row Podcast is now available on iTunes, so subscribe and rate it too! The link is here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o...563624090?mt=2

Enjoy the show!

Run Time: 1:31:07

If you can't view or listen to the embedded player below, please click here.
Game: Operation SportsReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 12 - View All
Drive Club Screenshots, Interview and More Details
08:50 AM - May 17, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

We have just posted 12 more Drive Club screenshots, expected to be a launch title for the PS4. Pure-NewsHome has posted more details about the game, pulled from a recent Game Informer magazine.
  • Play offline in single-player
  • Also has a big online focus
  • User-created race challenges encouraged
  • Everything you do is tracked by a single profile in single-plaer
  • With teams, accomplishments are funneled together into the larger success of the group
  • Three-on-three team challenges included
  • Create events based on different parameters: car type, track, time of day, weather, etc.
  • Can make lengthy multi-stage events that take place over a number of days
  • Participants can span in the thousands with hundreds of different teams
  • Win smaller accolades to add team’s XP
  • These include clocking the fastest lap, drifting 1,000 meters, going 0 to 60 the fastest
  • Use apps outside of DriveClub to make challenges as well
  • Spread accomplishments and media through social media chanels
  • Evolution will be making its own season of league racing through weekly online race events
  • Visuals and gameplay are equally important
  • DualShock 4′s touchpad is used for menu navigation, for the most part
  • Touchpad also being considered for cameras
  • Not a simulation-based racer
  • Damage cars take won’t determine how they handle
  • Koenigsegg, Maserati, Pagani, Hennessey are represented
  • Start off with slightly less glamorous cars
  • Race and increase fame/funds to gain access to better cars
  • More people will watch you race as well
  • More cars will be added through DLC; will be “one of the biggest titles for Sony from a DLC perspective
Edge-Online has posted their Drive Club interview with Studio game director Matt Southern and tech director Scott Kirkland.

Game: Drive ClubHype Score: Vote Now
Platform: PS4Votes: 0 - View All
Gran Turismo 6 Hands-On Preview (CVG)
08:27 AM - May 17, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

CVG has posted their Gran Turismo 6 hands-on preview, behind a force feedback wheel and pedals in a Nissan Nismo 350Z and an Audi Quattro Group B S1.

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Dampers and packers strain to balance my weight as I throw the S1 through Maggots, Beckets and Chapel a little bit quicker than it'd like. I wouldn't like to say how this will feel when you're using a pad rather than a wheel, but at least some of the necessary counter-steering I needed to stab into the wheel will translate to the analogue stick.

With a wheel and pedals, GT6 demands as much from you as hardcore PC sims GTR 2 and rFactor. The sound mix is set to highlight lock-ups and tyre squeals, and that lets you react instinctively with your ears and your hands.

Game: Gran Turismo 6Hype Score: Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 0 - View All
Thursday, May 16, 2013
NBA 2K13 Video - Live (Shady00018)
10:13 AM - May 16, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

Shady has done it again.

Game: NBA 2K13Reader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PCVotes: 61 - View All
NHL 14 Gameplay Developer Diary with One Touch Dekes Gameplay Trailer
09:44 AM - May 16, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah


This video is also available on the OS Youtube channel, please subscribe while you're there.

EA Sports has just posted their NHL 14 gameplay developer diary, which goes over one touch dekes, true performance skating improvements, defensive strafing, quicker pivots, improved high speed turning, linking 45-degree cuts and more.

Game: NHL 14Hype Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 14 - View All

Amazon has an exclusive Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition, according to Polygon's Samit Sarkar, which will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow at a cost of $99.

What's so special about it? Well, it's not as special for those of you that already have the DirecTV service with NFL Sunday Ticket. But for those that aren't subscribers, you can get $10 off every month for the first year and get a full season of NFL Sunday Ticket Max (normally $299.95).

You also get this...

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... exclusive content for Madden Ultimate Team, the series' popular digital trading card mode. Anniversary Edition buyers will receive 17 special Ultimate Team packs of cards, one for every week of the 2013 NFL season, with each pack containing two rare players, four silver players and four bronze players.

UPDATE:
  • For fans who are not currently DirecTV subscribers but are able to receive DirecTV service, they will receive a promo code entitling them to $10 off per month for their first year of service and one year of NFL Sunday Ticket Max at no additional charge.
  • For fans who are already DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket Max subscribers, you can access NFL Sunday Ticket on your computer, tablet, and mobile devices using your current DirecTV username and password.
  • For fans unable to receive DirecTV service, each Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition will include a unique code to access the 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on computers, tablets, and mobile devices- including access to the award-winning Red Zone Channel.
UPDATE #2 - According to Anthony Stevenson, Sr. Director of Marketing for EA SPORTS, there will be a unique code inside every box.


More details here.

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Is a DIRECTV subscription necessary in order to view NFL Sunday Ticket via computer, mobile or tablet?

No, it is not necessary to have a DIRECTV subscription. Each Anniversary Edition aspecial code for eligible gamers giving them the opportunity to unlock a special, 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on computer, tablet and mobile devices.

Can I use this service to access NFL Sunday Ticket on my PS3?

This service is available on your computer, mobile and tablet applications only.

Source - Amazon-exclusive Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition includes free year of NFL Sunday Ticket (Polygon)

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 45 - View All
More Gran Turismo 6 Screenshots
08:59 AM - May 16, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

We have just posted 46 more Gran Turismo 6 screenshots. GT6 arrives this holiday season with a demo planned for July.

Game: Gran Turismo 6Hype Score: Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 0 - View All
Full Track List Revealed For GRID 2
08:49 AM - May 16, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

Codemasters has revealed the full track list (82 of them) for GRID 2. The game ships on May 28th for PC, 360 and PS3.
  • Tenshi Way, Okutama [Day & Night]
  • Collins Park Ring, Miami [Day & Night]
  • Indy Circuit Reversed, Brands Hatch [Day]
  • GP Circuit Reversed, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • Arc De Triomphe, Paris [Day & Night]
  • Le Trocadero, Paris [Sunset]
  • National Circuit, Algarve [Day]
  • Infield Circuit, Indianapolis [Day]
  • Columbus Pass, Barcelona [Day & Night]
  • South Circuit Reversed, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • Memorial Gate, Barcelona [Day & Night]
  • Redwood Approach, California [Day & Night]
  • Tatsu Valley, Okutama [Day & Night]
  • Downtown Speedway, Miami [Day & Night]
  • Pacific Way, California [Sunset]
  • Big Sur, California [Day & Night]
  • GP Circuit, Algarve [Day]
  • Fountain Loop, Barcelona [Sunset]
  • Championship Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Shinto Shrine, Okutama [Day & Night]
  • Sport Circuit , Indianapolis [Day]
  • Saint-Laurent, Cote d’Azur [Day & Night]
  • LiveRoutes, Dubai [Day]
  • Al Sufouh Strip, Dubai [Day & Night]
  • International Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong [Sunset]
  • Riverside, Chicago [Sunset]
  • Kowloon Climb, Hong Kong [Day & Night]
  • Marine Gate, Barcelona [Day & Night]
  • Paddock Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Pont De L’alma, Paris [Day & Night]
  • Nakheel Vista, Dubai [Day & Night]
  • Hattan Way, Dubai [Sunset]
  • North Circuit, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • Circuit De La Seine, Paris [Day & Night]
  • Wan Chai Gap, Hong Kong [Day & Night]
  • Causeway Approach, Miami [Day & Night]
  • Ocean Drive, Miami [Sunset]
  • Torii Rush, Okutama [Sunset]
  • GP Circuit Reversed (Pre-order) , Brands Hatch [Day]
  • The Loop, Chicago [Day & Night]
  • Leopolda, Cote d’Azur [Day & Night]
  • Cabrillo Highway, Cote d’Azur [Sunset]
  • Mizu Mountain, Okutama [Day & Night]
  • Gulf Approach, Dubai [Day & Night]
  • Wabash Run, Chicago [Day & Night]
  • LiveRoutes, Chicago [Day]
  • Route d’Azur, Cote d’Azur [Day & Night]
  • GP Circuit (Pre-order), Brands Hatch [Day]
  • La Turbie, Cote d’Azur [Day & Night]
  • Peak Road Descent, Hong Kong [Day & Night]
  • Champs Elysees, Paris [Sunset]
  • South Circuit, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • Sakura Pass, Okutama [Sunset]
  • LiveRoutes, Miami [Day]
  • GP Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Pebble Beach Drive, California [Day & Night]
  • Route De Corniche, Cote d’Azur [Sunset]
  • North Circuit, Indianapolis [Pre-Order Bonus] [Day]
  • Sport Circuit, Algarve [Day]
  • Indy Circuit, Brands Hatch [Day]
  • Magazine Gap, Hong Kong [Day & Night]
  • Avenue De New-York, Paris [Day & Night]
  • Underpass Ring, Chicago [Day & Night]
  • Orra Quay Loop, Dubai [Sunset]
  • Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong [Sunset]
  • High Street, Barcelona [Day & Night]
  • Club Circuit, Algarve [Day]
  • Lake Shore Point, Chicago [Day & Night]
  • Bixby Pass, California [Day & Night]
  • GP Circuit, Indianapolis [Day]
  • Oval Circuit, Indianapolis [Pre-Order Bonus] [Day]
  • Columbus Bay, Barcelona [Sunset]
  • LiveRoutes, Paris [Day]
  • LiveRoutes, Barcelona [Day]
  • South Point Bay, Miami [Day / Night]
  • Art Deco Loop, Miami [Sunset]
  • GP Circuit, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • South Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Marina City, Chicago [Sunset]
  • Jumeirah Beach, Dubai [Day & Night]
  • North Circuit Reversed, Red Bull Ring [Day]
Game: GRID 2Hype Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 1 - View All
Madden NFL 25 Video - Exclusive Blocking Information (simfballcritic)
12:24 AM - May 16, 2013. Posted by Mr_Riddick. Written by Steve Noah

Simfballcritic has posted a new Madden NFL 25 video where he gives out some exclusive blocking information.

Here is a list of some of the things he covered (via californ14), watch the video for more detailed information.
  • 5 new "Pull Block" animations.
  • 8 new Run Block double team interaction animations.
  • 6 new "Reach Blocks."
  • 20+ new Pass Block/Pass Rush interaction animations.
  • New zone step blocking interaction animations.
  • New lateral & vertical displacement animations for OL & DL interactions.
  • 30 new blocking schemes.
  • All new pass blocking locomotion.
  • All new open field targeting system.
  • Completely reworked impact blocks and decleaters.
Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 45 - View All
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Gran Turismo 6 Gameplay Video and Hands-On Impressions
10:07 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

GTPlanet has posted the very first Gran Turismo 6 gameplay video, featuring a few laps around Silverstone’s International Circuit, in the new KTM X-Bow R. They have also posted their hands-on impressions of the game.

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With traction control disabled and ABS set to 1 (I didn’t notice SRF was “on”…ugh, sorry!), it felt difficult to be “quick” around the track. However, the car was also easier to control, as if I had a better sense of the level of grip available at each wheel and exactly what the car was doing. It felt good.

Game: Gran Turismo 6Hype Score: Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 0 - View All

EA Sports will be releasing another NHL 14 trailer and blog tomorrow, featuring the all-new One-Touch Dekes and improvements to the True Performance Skating engine. In early June, we'll see something for the Enforcer Engine.
  • One-Touch Dekes – Experience what it feels like to be a superstar through a new, more responsive deking system controlled only with the left stick and one-button. From beginner to advanced gamers, the system allows for quicker reactive dekes and intuitive combination dekes, creating more moves than ever before.
  • True Performance Skating – Built on the breakthrough innovation that introduced physics-based skating and over 1,000 new skating animations to the EA SPORTS NHL franchise. The second year of the True Performance Skating features greater player responsiveness and unprecedented control through improved balance between speed and momentum, quicker pivots and enhanced lateral skating.
Game: NHL 14Hype Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 14 - View All

ESPN's Jon Robinson has posted a new Madden NFL 25 article discussing defensive adjustments, including an explanation of the defensive switch assist, which helps players on defense.

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"Another problem was when you switched defenders during a pass and you expected to get the defender over the top, but for whatever reason, when you click on, you end up with the defender underneath,” says Dickson. “Because you’re expecting the defender up top, you’re hitting the left stick down, but when you get the underneath defender instead, by pressing down, you immediately steer him out of the play.

“So what we do this year with switch assist is, if your stick input is more than a certain angle off the direction where your defender is moving, we give you a buffer, which allows you to recognize which defender you switched on to. This enables you to see the direction he’s moving and prevents you from steering the wrong way. In reality, you won’t even realize this assist is there, but the more you play, the more you’ll realize that you’re not steering off the wrong direction like you used to."

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 45 - View All
NCAA Football 14 Blog - Ultimate Team
02:16 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

EA SPORTS has posted NCAA Football 14 Playbook #3: Ultimate Team. Ultimate Team is one of the most popular modes among fans of titles like Madden NFL, NHL and FIFA, and EA SPORTS is excited to offer it for the first time in the NCAA Football franchise.

In Ultimate Team, fans can build a powerhouse team utilizing the best of the best from their own alma mater, or across all college football. Some of the highlights of Ultimate Team include:
  • Over 1,400 former college players available at launch
  • Fans can compete in Solo Challenges against the CPU or take part in the new Head-to-Head Seasons mode against other players. Head-to-Head Seasons involves creating a 10-game season with eight increasing levels of competition
  • Collections, one of the most addictive features in Ultimate Team, allows fans to collect star players, set lineups, and earn coins, special packs or rare players and items
For a more details on Ultimate Team, check out the NCAA Football Ultimate Team blog.

More playbooks will be announced in coming weeks including NCAA Football Dynasty (May 28th) and Play a Season (June 17th).

Game: NCAA Football 14Hype Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 43 - View All

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