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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
06:38 PM - November 3, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Take Home This Holiday’s Hottest Arcade Racer
for the Wii and Nintendo DS

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – November 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the award-winning Need for Speed™ NITRO is in stores across North America and will hit store shelves in Europe on November 6. Developed specifically for the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, Need for Speed NITRO brings an unrivaled sense of speed to the streets as players evade cops and take down competitors to become the world’s top racer.

“Need for Speed NITRO pushes the limits of racing on the Nintendo platforms to deliver the ultimate racer of the holiday,” said Joe Booth, Senior Producer. “With deep track designs and intense speeds, as well as accessible controls, NITRO promises insanely competitive races that will appeal to all levels of players.”

Need for Speed NITRO features a very diverse and impressive list of the world’s hottest muscle cars, exotics, and tuners including the Tesla Roadster, Pagani Zonda, Audi R8 and the Nissan Skyline. Players can custom-design their own ride with an incredibly deep yet intuitive visual customization system that lets players hit the streets in style with their personalized dream car. The game also includes unlockable cars that feature exclusive skins designed by lifestyle brands, tokidoki, Upper Playground and i am 8-bit.

Need for Speed NITRO delivers the thrill of high-speed racing to all types of gamers with exciting gameplay, accessible controls, and competitive multiplayer events including four player co-op career mode. Recently crowned IGN’s Best Racing Game on the Wii and Nintendo DS at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, Need for Speed NITRO is this holiday's most fun and exciting arcade racing game.

Developed by EA Montreal, Need for Speed NITRO is available on the Wii and Nintendo DS and is rated E10+ by ESRB and 7+ by PEGI.
Game: Need for Speed NitroHype Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: NDS / WiiVotes: 1 - View All
06:13 PM - November 3, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
KONAMI ANNOUNCES PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2010 IS NOW AVAILABLE IN RETAIL OUTLETS NATIONWIDE

The Latest Edition of the World's Most Realistic Soccer Franchise Comes With Advancements Generated From Fan Feedback

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - November 3, 2009 - GOOOOOAL!! Pro Evolution Soccer is back and better than ever! Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 has shipped to stores for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The latest iteration of the popular franchise scores with all new features, updates and improvements generated from fan feedback, making this the best PES game to date!

The most realistic soccer game on the planet - Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 - lives up to its name by delivering dramatic improvements in the amount of licensed content as well as in-stadium atmospheres and player likenesses. True soccer fans will recognize that the specific moves of real-life players - including cover athlete Lionel Messi - have been incorporated into this year's version, ensuring that they will feel that the actual player is on the field. Further building upon the games' realism, PES takes place on the largest stage in soccer - The UEFA Champions League. Additionally, the most robust online offerings in the history of PES will include team and content updates post launch.

With over 300 new movements added to the game, Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, features animations that have been greatly improved, including more individual skills also on show, such as new flicks and tricks. Several elements have been completely reworked as well, with the dribbling, turning and kicking animations greatly enhanced, including an intelligent revision to the passing game. Passes made on the run will realistically differ from passes made at a stand-still. This year's version also focuses on enhanced excitement of matches between players, making for a challenging experience that will constantly test the player. Intuitive zonal defending will cover spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. Lastly, enhancements to the Master League features more team managerial elements such as sponsorships and youth team coaching, bringing out the inner sports mogul in every fan.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is now available in retail stores on Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 system for the SRP of $59.99. Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 will also be available later this month on the Wii™ for the SRP of $49.99 and PlayStation®2 and PSP® for the SRP of $29.99. For more information on Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 and other Konami titles, please visit: http://www.konami.com.
Game: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Hype Score: 8/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS2 / PS3 / PSP / Xbox 360Votes: 14 - View All
01:57 PM - November 3, 2009. Posted by yankeesgiants.
Dewiel, over at the EA Sports Forums, has just announced the next Madden NFL 10 roster update won't be released until November 20th.

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"The next roster update for Madden NFL 10 will be coming on Friday, November 20, 2009. With the extended NFL action that will occur over the next few weeks, expect a larger amount of changes in the next update. As always, continue to post you feedback and thoughts here in the forums, and don’t forget to post your Top Increases/Decreases in your team’s thread."
Game: Madden NFL 10Reader Score: 8/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Wii / Xbox 360Votes: 41 - View All
12:36 PM - November 3, 2009. Posted by drewbaby1414.
Check out the gameplay updates for the upcoming Fight Night Round 4 DLC.

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- Adjusted the locomotion speed at close proximity so that your opponent can no longer trap you with glued feet
- Increased the stamina cost when continually punching
- Increased stamina loss when continually weaving
- Increased stamina loss for users that spam upper body movement
- Can no longer perform a perfect block when spamming the block
- Increased the stamina cost when continually running away from your opponent
- No illegal blows can be thrown by either user when one user is in a stun state
- Increased stamina cost of Haymakers
- Tuned punch accuracy when opponents are moving their head
- Reduced locomotion speed when throwing punch combos

Create Player Updates
- Allow users to duplicate and edit ratings of licensed boxers

Online World Championship Updates
- Improved cheat detection logic

General Updates
- Various Bug fixes
Game: Fight Night Round 4Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 27 - View All
12:13 PM - November 3, 2009. Posted by MMChrisS. Written by Caley Roark
Two summers ago I finished my first reviewing assignment for Operation Sports, which happened to be for the official game of the Beijing Summer Olympics, Beijing 2008. Despite the fact that Beijing 2008 was on a much more powerful system and was supposedly an "authentic" representation of the Olympic experience, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is an infinitely more pleasing experience when compared to Beijing 2008.

Read More - Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Review
Game: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic GamesReader Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: WiiVotes: 4 - View All
Monday, November 2, 2009
11:08 PM - November 2, 2009. Posted by MMChrisS.
Operation Sports recently had a chance to interview Brandon Justice, Director of Design for Quick Hit Football. He provided some excellent answers to our questions, so make sure you give it a read and find out what the game is all about.

Read More - Quick Hit Football Interview
Game: Quick Hit Football Hype Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PCVotes: 6 - View All
09:40 PM - November 2, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
E4G has the scoop.

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"With the recent rumors and videos that have been going around about Gran Turismo 5 having a track editor, we decided to contact the developers to find out if it was true or not. Now, we have a official answer.

They were kind enough to give us a quick response and this is what a representative said:

“Yes it will have a track editor. You will be able to rebuild a track from scratch or edit the tracks that are already put in Gran Turismo 5."
Game: Gran Turismo 5Hype Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 13 - View All
08:32 PM - November 2, 2009. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Phoenix, AZ November 1, 2009 - Grey Dog Software, a Phoenix based developer of sports management simulation software for personal computers is happy to announce Total Extreme Wrestling 2010 to be released first quarter 2010. TEW2010 is scheduled to be available for digital download exclusively via Grey Dog Software for US $34.95. Building on the enormous success of its predecessors, TEW2010 takes the series to new heights with a multitude of great new features and changes, including many of the most popular suggestions made by TEW fans.

Due to popular demand, beginning November 2nd Ryland will launch a much anticipated developer’s journal, depicting his game plans, strategies and hints.

Total Extreme Wrestling 2010 allows players to take on the role of a wrestling promoter, where it is up to you to try and steer your chosen company to the top of the industry, along the way dealing with prima donna superstars, wars and alliances with other wrestling companies, and the demands of TV corporations!

The Extreme Warfare series of games has been considered the premier brand of wrestling simulators for over a decade, having built up a huge fan base through word-of-mouth. Since its original release in 1995, including the award-winning "Extreme Warfare Revenge" title released in 2003, the extremely popular "Total Extreme Wrestling" release in 2004, Ryland's popular achievement in 2005, "Wrestling Spirit," and each titles subsequent episode, fans have come to expect the most accurate portrayal of the wrestling world from Adam Ryland games. Total Extreme Wrestling 2010 enhances Ryland’s collection, accomplishing the fifth consecutive installment in the series.

For more information regarding Total Extreme Wrestling 2010 please visit Grey Dog’s official website: www.greydogsoftware.com. Or, to check out Ryland’s upcoming developer’s journal visit Grey Dog’s forums: http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/.
Game: Total Extreme Wrestling 2010Hype Score: Vote Now
Platform: PCVotes: 0 - View All
05:36 PM - November 2, 2009. Posted by kurt2134.
EA REVEALS DECEMBER DLC PACK FOR FIGHT NIGHT ROUND 4,
ANNOUNCES PRICE REDUCTION AT RETAIL

Holyfield, Liston, Hopkins and Two New Game Modes Headline Pack

November 2, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that it will be releasing a new Downloadable Content (DLC) pack for Fight Night Round 4 in early December for both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation®3. The DLC pack retails for 800 MS Points and $9.99 on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace and the PlayStation®Network, respectively. Named the Game Critic Awards “Best Sports Game of E3 2009”, Fight Night Round 4 has been winning over reviewers since its release on June 23rd with its realistic graphics and genre defining physics-based boxing engine.

In addition to including Bernard Hopkins, Sonny Liston and Evander Holyfield as playable boxers, the DLC pack will also include two all-new game modes. The first, Old School Rules brings a new take to the traditional boxing experience, while the second, Ring Rivalries, allows you to re-create some of the greatest match ups in boxing history.

EA SPORTS™ also announced today that they have reduced the suggested retail price on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Fight Night Round 4 to $39.99 in North America.

Fight Night Round 4 is currently available for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft. This game has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB, and 16+ by PEGI. For more information, log onto http://fightnight.easports.com.
Game: Fight Night Round 4Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 27 - View All
02:41 PM - November 2, 2009. Written by MMChrisS
Have you guys seriously saw the massive amount of good to great Racing games released this year?

There are at least three potential game of the year type of games in the racing genre alone: Forza Motorsport 3, Need for Speed Shift, and Dirt 2.

Not only that, but the sheer depth of the genre is staggering, folks who are addicted to Trials HD and Outrun Online Arcade will attest to the depth in even the download only offerings.

Race Pro is an overlooked gem this year, any other year it would have been a fine racing game, but not in 2009. Race Pro can't even muster up a coherent challenge to Forza, Need for Speed Shift or Dirt 2 this year.

So with that in mind, if you are shopping for Christmas gifts a bit early for junior, think about going with Forza Motorsport 3 as your first choice. I have been playing Forza a bit, and I believe it might be one of the finest games released on the XBox 360 console out of any genre. However, Need for Speed Shift is a suitable alternative (as is Dirt 2) if you are on the PS3.

Have you gotten bit by the racing bug this year? Why do you think we have three extremely good racing games this year? How do you rank this year's racing offerings? Sound off!
02:31 PM - November 2, 2009. Posted by MMChrisS.
The NBA 2K10 Association mode is where some gamers make their living. Some will choose to take a championship-caliber team to the top, but many others will select a bottom-feeder team and build that squad into a contender -- the challenge is half the fun after all.

So I will be focusing on turning a bottom-feeder team into a championship-caliber team. But for the record, regardless of what you choose to do, Association mode is a blast. Being able to control your team is a dream come true for most gamers.

Now pay attention, these steps may just help you create the next NBA dynasty.

Read More - NBA 2K10: Association Mode Tips
Game: NBA 2K10Reader Score: 8/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS2 / PS3 / PSP / Wii / Xbox 360Votes: 25 - View All
Sunday, November 1, 2009
05:32 AM - November 1, 2009. Written by MessenjahMatt

In his fourth game back from retirement in 1995, and the Bulls down by 1 with 5.9 seconds to go, MJ took the ball fullcourt and hit the jumper over Steve Smith at the buzzer to defeat the Hawks 99-98.
Friday, October 30, 2009
10:03 AM - October 30, 2009. Posted by lgkeeper. Written by Trent Sano
We're nearing the half-way point of the OSFF season. Are you in yet?

This week's winner will take home:
  • 2k Sports T-shirt
  • PS3 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
  • PS3 - MLB 2K9
  • MLB 09 The Show t-shirt
  • PSP - NBA 09 The Inside
  • PS3 - WWE Legends of WrestleMania
  • PS3 - WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008
If you're not in the game yet, you have no excuse not to sign up right now! It's free!
08:16 AM - October 30, 2009. Written by Steve_OS
QOTD: Have any plans for the weekend?

Happy Birthday to the following OS'ers!

huskerfan4life (36), jujuhound (33), trobinson97 (31), FloridaGators (25), rhymeorreason (24), dajun3bug

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