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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
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Contenders to battle for life-changing $250,000 grand prize at T-Mobile All-Star FanFest in NYC

2K Sports announced the top four qualifiers for MLB® 2K13’s Perfect Game Challenge Tournament. The four finalists have earned a trip to New York City to compete in a live, single-elimination tournament at the T-Mobile All-Star FanFest on July 15-16 to determine who walks away with the $250,000 grand prize and membership in the Perfect Club.

Thanks in part to a new contest format allowing more contestants to share a piece of the $1 million prize, this year’s MLB 2K13 Perfect Game Challenge was the most competitive in 2K Sports’ history. More than 785,000 perfect game attempts were logged, with more than 2,500 verified perfect games thrown. Individual turnout also shattered last year’s Perfect Game records, with an increase of 23% in unique winners (1,191) and 84% in verified perfect games year-over-year from MLB 2K12.

Additionally, this year’s contest saw familiar faces return, as seven of eight finalists from last year’s MLB 2K12 competition threw a combined 52 verified perfect games, and Wade McGilberry, winner of the MLB 2K10 Perfect Game Challenge achieved 3 verified perfect games. In turn, 2K Sports awarded 30 $25,000 prize pools, one per MLB team, for a total of $750,000 in prize money.

“It’s been a pleasure to see the overwhelming turnout for this year’s competition, especially following the high level of engagement last year,” said Jason Argent, senior vice president of 2K Sports. “Our goal from the start was to create the most exciting, yet accessible, Perfect Game Challenge to date, and we can’t wait to crown one more skilled gamer as the newest member of the Perfect Club.”

“Wow, I’m so excited to reach the tournament,” said Tyson Sanders of Oregon City, OR. “I can’t wait to get to New York and compete for $250,000!”

The four finalists that will compete for the $250,000 grand prize are:


The four finalists were determined by a dynamic leaderboard ranking the ‘most perfect’ perfect games thrown. 2K Sports used an algorithm to rank individual perfect games based on degree of difficulty (such as the opposing team’s offensive prowess and selected pitcher’s skill) and degree of perfection (number of strikeouts, pitching efficiency).

Winners of the 30 MLB team prize pools and $25,000 each will be announced in the coming days.

Game: Major League Baseball 2K13Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 9 - View All
MotoGP 13 Gameplay Video - Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
08:49 AM - May 7, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah


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Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix: MotoGP returned to the US for the first time in 10 years for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca in July 2005, with a fairy-tale first GP win for American Nicky Hayden. The Californian track played host to Grand Prix events from 1988 to 1994 but advancements in MotoGP™ racing machines required the event to be moved elsewhere while the track was modified and adapted to meet present day safety requirements.

Game: MotoGP 13Hype Score: 9.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PC / PS VitaVotes: 2 - View All
NBA 2K13 Roster Update Details (5-7-13)
08:05 AM - May 7, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

Another NBA 2K13 roster update arrived this morning. Here are some of the details. Surprised Nate Robinson and Steph Curry were not touched.
  • Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls -9 (74) - Injured
  • Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies +2 (85)
  • David Lee, Golden St. Warriors (84) Returns from injury
Players Still Missing
  • Justin Holiday, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Malcolm Thomas, Chicago Bulls
  • Kevin Jones, Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Shavlik Randolph, Boston Celtics
  • Willie Reed, Memphis Grizzlies
  • Jarvis Varnado, Miami Heat
  • Terrel Harris, New Orleans Hornets
  • Kevin Murphy, Utah Jazz
  • Jerel McNeal, Utah Jazz
  • Josh Akognon, Dallas Mavericks
  • Julyan Stone, Denver Nuggets
  • Ben Hansbrough, Indiana Pacers
  • Tim Ohlbrecht, Houston Rockets
  • Aron Baynes, San Antonio Spurs
  • Diante Garrett, Phoenix Suns
  • Mickael Gelabale, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Chris Johnson, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Kent Bazemore, Golden St. Warriors
  • Scott Machado, Golden St. Warriors
  • Dwayne Jones, Golden St. Warriors
Game: NBA 2K13Reader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 61 - View All
Monday, May 6, 2013
NHL 14 Cover Vote Down to 16 Candidates
03:24 PM - May 6, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

EA SPORTS NHL 14 Cover Vote Narrows to 16 Candidates

Fans Have Already Voted More Than 12 Million Times;
Daily Vote Totals Up Nearly 70% Over Last Year’s Campaign

EA SPORTS™, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA®), and the National Hockey League (NHL®) announced today the 16 NHL players who have advanced to the next round of the EA SPORTS NHL®14 Cover Vote. Beginning today, the campaign shifts to a 16-player bracket format as players compete in head-to-head matchups for a spot in the quarterfinals. Fans have voted more than 12 million times through the first two rounds, with daily vote totals up nearly 70% over the NHL 13 Cover Vote Campaign.

Fans can vote an unlimited number of times at NHL.com/CoverVote. Voting for this round closes on May 12 at 11:59pm ET. The winner of the cover vote campaign will be revealed as the NHL 14 Cover Athlete during the 2013 Stanley Cup® Final.

NHL® 14 Cover Vote Round of 16 Matchups

The Round of 16 Bracket features many storied NHL team rivalries including two Original SixTM matchups: the Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (Tyler Seguin vs. James van Riemsdyk) and the Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (P.K. Subban vs. Joffrey Lupul). In addition, last year’s Stanley Cup Final is reignited in the matchup between Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar and New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur. Finally, two Atlantic Division rivals meet as Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds attempts to upset Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin.

Twitter Vote Thursdays

This year fans can double their voting power by using these player specific hashtags on “Twitter Vote Thursdays.” Each player specific hashtag used on Twitter on Thursdays will be counted as two official votes. Fans can join the conversation about the cover vote every day by using #NHL14CoverVote on Twitter and Instagram.

NHL 14 will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. NHL 14 releases on Sept. 10, 2013, in North America and Sept. 13, 2013 worldwide.

Game: NHL 14Hype Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 15 - View All
NHL 14 Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed at Amazon and GameStop
09:57 AM - May 6, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah


NHL 14 pre-order bonuses have been revealed at both Amazon and GameStop.

Amazon
  • Pre-order NHL 14 and get the Amazon exclusive Warrior Player Pack and the official CCM Player Pack. Each features custom equipment and boost items to give your Be A Pro and EASHL created players that extra edge. Also, all pre-orders get the EA Sports Ultimate Pass. Kick start your team with 24 HUT Gold Packs.
GameStop

Game: NHL 14Hype Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 15 - View All
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Every Sunday, we will get you caught up on the sports gaming news you might have missed during the week.



Hot News, Reviews and Features


OS Blogs

New Videos and Screenshots
Game: Operation SportsReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS3 / Sports / Xbox 360Votes: 12 - View All
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Four More GRID 2 Videos
02:17 PM - May 4, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
CVG has posted four more GRID 2 videos. One of them is a video interview with senior game designer Ross Gowing, as he talks about the racer's single-player offering. Other videos include Okutama Mizu Mountain drift track and Red Bull Ring circuit.


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Game: GRID 2Hype Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 1 - View All
Friday, May 3, 2013
Madden NFL 25 Screenshots - Captured From Playbook: Run Free
04:15 PM - May 3, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

We have posted some more Madden NFL 25 screenshots, captured from the latest Run Free video with Trey Wingo and Doug Martin.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 48 - View All
Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 21
10:16 AM - May 3, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

It’s Episode 21 of the Press Row Podcast, back and featuring the full 6-man rotation! The crew goes deep on the future of the Tiger Woods franchise, rumblings of some sorts of EA-Microsoft exclusivity, breaks down everything we know about Madden NFL 25 so far, then answers some typically great 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: 1:31:04

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Game: Operation SportsReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 12 - View All
MotoGP 13 Box Art Revealed, Demo Arrives in Early June
09:43 AM - May 3, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

MotoGP 13 box art has been revealed for the PS Vita, PS3, 360 and PC. Milestone states the demo should arrive in early June.

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MotoGP 13 Demo: Valentino Rossi. Marc Márquez. Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya. Quick Race. 3 Laps. This is our special recipe for MotoGP™13 Demo. Once downloaded, you can select between Rossi or Marquez and ride for 3 laps in Catalunya. Plus, all the options will be available.

Game: MotoGP 13Hype Score: 9.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS Vita / PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 2 - View All
Thursday, May 2, 2013
NBA 2K13 Roster Update Arrives Tomorrow For PC Users, Includes Shoes
05:32 PM - May 2, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

2K Sports will be uploading NBA 2K13 rosters for PC users tomorrow morning, the same rosters the 360 and PS3 users currently have. New shoes will also be included. Still no word about a PC patch.

Game: NBA 2K13Reader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PCVotes: 61 - View All


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Watch the official insider look video featuring exclusive gameplay footage now to find out how the new precision ball carrier moves in Madden NFL 25 will allow you to run free.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 48 - View All
NHL 14 Developer Diary - NHL Collision Physics
02:26 PM - May 2, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

EA Sports has posted this NHL 14 Developer Diary, going over the NHL collision physics, which is developed from the same core technology powering the Player Impact engine in the FIFA series.

The diary goes into detail about left-stick hitting, hip checks integrated into the physics system, improved goalie collisions, more realistic incidental contact, type of hits thrown, penalties and more.

Game: NHL 14Hype Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 15 - View All
FIFA 14 Blog - Teammate Intelligence
10:19 AM - May 2, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

EA Sports have posted another FIFA 14 blog, this one talks about teammate intelligence, including breaking down defenses, recognizing opportunities to support and apply pressure from anywhere on the pitch and more.

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One of the most memorable moments from the 2006 FIFA World Cup occurred when Argentina strung together 24 passes before scoring a fantastic goal against Serbia and Montenegro. The attackers knew exactly where they should be to open up the opposition and they executed flawlessly.

With Teammate Intelligence in FIFA 14, players will have better decision-making and teams will play smarter on both the attack and defense to bring the beauty of the game to life.

Game: FIFA Soccer 14Hype Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 4 - View All