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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
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Madden NFL 10 Preview (1up)
04:59 AM - April 30, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
1up has posted their preview of Madden NFL 10.

Quote:
"Another advantage of Pro-Tak is that, while it creates significantly better pockets, it also makes the defensive line play -- finally -- fun. You can steer toward the QB en route to a sack, or at least a hurry, if you outmaneuver an offensive lineman. Other defensive tweaks mean you can use defensive assist to put your defender in an optimal spot, and you can even use your hit stick to push a pile over."

Game: Madden NFL 10Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 71 - View All
Madden NFL 10 Wii Preview (Pasta Padre)
04:57 AM - April 30, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Pasta Padre has posted their Wii preview of Madden NFL 10.

Quote:
"The most obvious change for 10 is the new art style which presents five different body types, all of which are exaggerated to fit the different positions. The Wii version isn’t supposed to be completely serious so having that unique look is refreshing. I got a good laugh out of seeing Matt Hasselbeck so oddly shaped. The graphics aren’t going to be spectacular so they should attempt what they can to offset that. The cartooney style they have this year does an admirable job. I almost thought they could’ve gone more ridiculous looking though. It half looks like they went for the new style and half that it was unintended and just a result of the mediocre graphics of the Wii."

Game: Madden NFL 10Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 71 - View All
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Madden NFL 10 Preview (Destructoid)
09:36 PM - April 29, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Destructoid has posted their preview of Madden NFL 10.

Quote:
"Of course, gameplay is what matters the most. The game’s credo this year is “Fight For Every Yard,” and Tiburon is using some tremendous new technology to make that happen. Madden 10 will see the debut of the “Pro-Tak” system, which is a physics-based procedural tackling setup. Last year’s game was limited to producing three-man gang tackles, but with Pro-Tak, up to nine men can be part of a pile. That’s not just a ball carrier and eight defenders, either -- for example, offensive linemen can join in and try to push the pile forward a few inches for that vital first down. All the collisions are procedurally generated, not canned animations, and they take physics (body size, player speed at impact, etc.) into account."

Game: Madden NFL 10Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 71 - View All
UFC 2009 Undisputed Office Tournament (Gamespot)
09:34 PM - April 29, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Gamespot has posted their UFC 2009 Undisputed Office Tournament.

Quote:
"First it destroyed my hand and now UFC 2009 Undisputed has infected the entire GameSpot office. I'm having trouble remembering the last time a game took over GS HQ so thoroughly. Homer and I spent way too much time talking about the game while in NYC for the Madden unveiling and, now that we're back, we've watched the game spread like wildfire among editorial, the GS video team, and beyond.

Tomorrow, all of that enthusiasm comes to a head on our special spring edition of On the Spot. We'll be airing a special tournament to determine the current reigning UFC 2009 champion, with the finals happening live on the air during the show."

Game: UFC 2009 UndisputedReader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 24 - View All
Madden NFL 10 Screenshots, A Few New Ones (Gamepro)
08:38 PM - April 29, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Gamepro has posted a few new Madden NFL 10 screenshots.

Game: Madden NFL 10Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 71 - View All
Madden NFL 10 Wii Preview (ESPN Videogames)
08:06 PM - April 29, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
ESPN Videogames has posted their Wii preview of Madden NFL 10.

Quote:
"As soon as you look at 'Madden' Wii, we want you to say, 'Wow, that's something different, that's something new.' And it's something you could only find in one place, the Wii," says Spangler. "It's not like in years past where the Wii would look like the PS2 version. This year, these graphics are only on the Wii. The Wii console in general has its own personality and built in expectations, so we were able to take a look at "Madden" and honor that tradition, but at the same time have a little fun with it and add some of that personality from the Wii into it."

Game: Madden NFL 10Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: WiiVotes: 71 - View All
Madden NFL 10 Wii Screenshots (4-29-09)
04:49 PM - April 29, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
EA just sent us these Madden NFL 10 Wii screenshots.

Game: Madden NFL 10Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: WiiVotes: 71 - View All
Another MotoGP Coming From Capcom with a New Direction?
04:47 AM - April 29, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Console Monster has the scoop.

Quote:
"The upcoming MotoGP videogame promises to take the series in a totally new and exciting direction, whilst remaining faithful to the world’s premier motorcycling championship. Players will be rewarded for more than simply crossing the finishing line first and the game is set to include full and in-depth gameplay modes that deliver compelling online and offline content above and beyond the standard race experiences.

Rik Alexander commented “We’re working very closely with Capcom to take the MotoGP franchise to new heights. No-one would question the experience of our team - what’s amazing is the sheer energy which they’re bringing to the project. Like Capcom, they want this to surpass everything that’s come before, and so far they’re very much on track."

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
MLB Dugout Heroes Launches Today, April 28th (Press Release)
06:33 PM - April 28, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
The Full Game Can Now Be Downloaded from www.mlbdugoutheroes.com

San Jose, Calif.----MLB Dugout Heroes, the very first fully licensed and Free online-based PC baseball game in North America, has launched today. With the launch of MLB Dugout Heroes, an all-new Item Mall has opened for business. Through the item mall, GamesCampus will give away millions of BONUS NUTs (in-game currency) to those who purchase Campus Credit items in the game! Players can choose from various items including Power Grips, Batter/Pitcher slots, Team Name Changers, Coaches Advice and more. Every week, the player who spends the most in the Item Mall will win huge amounts of extra NUTs! There will be four winners total during the launch event which takes place now through May 25th.

In addition to featuring all Major League Baseball players and stadiums from the past and present, MLB Dugout Heroes has many unique gameplay attractions including its unique and realistic leveling system which allows players to grow stronger and better as they continue through the game. Furthermore, special points are given to players as they complete baseball missions (quests) given daily or weekly, and these points can be used to purchase new players, uniforms, items, and more.

For more information on features or to download the game visit www.mlbdugoutheroes.com.

Game: MLB Dugout HeroesReader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PCVotes: 4 - View All
Monday, April 27, 2009
NCAA Football 10: TeamBuilder (Press Release)
07:29 PM - April 27, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
April 27, 2009 — Create-a-School was first introduced in NCAA Football 2000 on the PlayStation. The PS2 version made its debut in NCAA Football 2003. For three years, fans have anxiously awaited the next generation of this feature. The wait is now over, as EA SPORTS proudly announces the arrival of TeamBuilder.

TeamBuilder is a web-based create-a-school feature that allows anyone with Internet access to log on to teambuilder.easports.com to create and share schools with the rest of the NCAA Football 10 community. These created schools can be downloaded in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of NCAA Football 10 and can be used in Play Now, Dynasty, and Online Dynasty modes. TeamBuilder will go live approximately one month before the July 14th launch of NCAA Football 10.
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WEB EDITOR

General Info
Creating a team is as simple as filling out the 10 fields on the General Info page, then choosing your team colors. With this information, you can save and publish your team. Of course, there is a myriad of other customization options for those who want a more in-depth experience.

Logo
Choose any existing logo from our library, which also includes Football Championship Subdivision (1-AA) schools and generic logos, or import a logo from your computer. You can even pull your school colors out of your primary logo to ensure your customized uniform is an exact match to your logo!

Stadium
Choose from any of the existing stadiums including high school stadiums and generics. Name the stadium to fit your team. Crowd colors will automatically customize based on the team colors you choose.

Field
Choose from any existing field in NCAA Football 10 or create your own. When building a custom field, you can choose surface type, the colors and text that will appear in the end zone and the size and placement of your logo on the field.

Uniform
Choose from existing uniforms or completely customize your own including helmets, jerseys, pants, socks and shoes.

2 Helmets – Primary and secondary. Choose existing or create your own:
  • Choose base color plus facemask, chinstrap, and all stripe colors
  • 25+ different styles or stripe patterns
  • Choose which logos you want to see on each side
  • You can also flip the logos per side
  • Option to display numbers instead of logos if you want (Alabama)

4 Jerseys—Home, Alternate Home, Away and Alternate Away. Choose existing or create your own:
  • Choose base style and color plus collar, cuff, number, and name styles and colors
  • 70+ different base styles, or stripe patterns
  • 11 different logo placements
  • Defaults are all based off your school colors and logos

2 Pants—Home and Alternate. Choose existing or create your own:
  • Choose base style and color
  • Several different base styles or stripe patterns
  • 4 different logo placement options
  • Defaults are all based off your school colors and logos

Shoes and Socks
  • Choose your colors for shoes and socks.

Program
The program page allows you to fill out your playbook info, playing style, and recruiting pitches, which is useful when using your created team in the Dynasty and Online Dynasty modes.

Roster
Edit your custom team roster including, name, number, height, weight, year, skin tone and face. All player ratings can be created and adjusted on this roster page.

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SEARCH & SHARE

TeamBuilder’s intuitively designed online database is searchable across several fields, allowing users to share content with ease.

Web Search

Search Fields
  • School Name/Nickname
  • City
  • State
  • School Type
  • Author

Wildcards—School Name/Nickname wildcard searches will work, so if you enter “Flor”, it would return Florida, Florida A&M, Florida State 93, etc.

Sort Search Results By:
  • Most Downloaded
  • Most Recent
  • School Name
  • Nickname
  • Author

Console: Search & Download
  • The console search allows you to refine several fields for a generic search or a very specific search, depending on what you are looking for
  • The default search will search for schools you’ve created
  • Once you’ve found the school or schools you want, download them and save them to your hard drive
  • NOTE: Schools that are marked as Private by the author will not show up in any search results.

Web Preview
  • Quickly preview a team by clicking on the team card at the home page or search results grid
  • The default preview will display Program Info and Uniform
  • You can also preview the full roster with one mouse click
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When you purchase NCAA Football 10, you will receive a code in the original packaging that will unlock 12 slots. This will allow you to save up to 12 created teams to your console hard drive. If you pre-order NCAA Football 10 you will receive a code for an additional 13 slots, allowing you to save 25 created teams directly to your console hard drive.

Game: NCAA Football 10Reader Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Wii / Xbox 360Votes: 60 - View All
Fight Night Round 4 Screenshots
07:23 PM - April 27, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
EA just sent us these Fight Night Round 4 screenshots.

Game: Fight Night Round 4Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 38 - View All
Need For Speed Shift Screenshots
07:22 PM - April 27, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
EA just sent us these Need For Speed Shift screenshots.

Game: Need for Speed ShiftReader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PSPVotes: 10 - View All
NCAA Football 10 First Look (Gamespot)
05:01 PM - April 27, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Gamespot has posted their first look at NCAA Football 10.

Quote:
"While the new create-a-school tool is great for people who want to create their own dream team, create actual FCS (Division II-A) programs that have heretofore been missing in the game, or re-create their high school or middle school programs, it seems like it's going to be an equally functional tool for making sure your favorite team's roster is fully up to date, or for accurately re-creating classic college teams (complete with their real lineups). The Web-based creation tool will let you create and rate every player on your team, and longtime NCAA fans know that typing in roster names with a mouse and keyboard is infinitely preferable to hunting and pecking with the in-game keyboard. Better yet, the ability to upload created schools as well as search through the thousands of user-created programs will mean that you'll be able to explore and download from a huge variety of user-created schools."

Game: NCAA Football 10Reader Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / WiiVotes: 60 - View All
EA Denies NFL Lawsuit Rumors
04:55 AM - April 27, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Joystiq has the scoop.

Quote:
"Responding to questions regarding allegations made by retired NFL player Bernie Parrish, perennial Madden publisher, EA, told GamesIndustry.biz that it is, "Not aware of any legal action." Parrish wrote an open letter recently to the 2,062 retired NFLers who won $28 million in a lawsuit with the NFL last January, asking that they each put $1,000 of their stake from the last victory into a "litigation War Chest."

Game: Madden NFL 10Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 71 - View All