Operation Sports http://www.operationsports.com/ Operation Sports is dedicated to sports video games news, reviews, previews, screenshots and trailers for leading sports games such as Madden, NCAA Football and NBA 2K. en Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:10:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.operationsports.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Operation Sports http://www.operationsports.com/ NBA 2K9 Patch Arrives on 12/3 For PS3, Coming Soon For 360 http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=281184 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:44:09 GMT NBA 2K9 will arrive for the PS3 on December 3rd. Xbox 360 owners will have to wait, but it shouldn't be far behind. You can find the The highly anticipated patch for NBA 2K9 will arrive for the PS3 on December 3rd. Xbox 360 owners will have to wait, but it shouldn't be far behind.

You can find the bug fix list, right here.

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"I have been informed by Sony that the NBA 2K9 patch has cleared and is expected to be available within the next 48 hours. My next post will chronicle the changes expected in the patch. Obviously the 360 patch was submitted to Microsoft at the same time and it's now a matter of their timing on when they release the patch on XBL. I imagine it will be a matter of days and when I know exact timing, I will inform you. As you can see, the community made a major impact on decisions made in this patch so for all our titles, remember to post your thoughts and wanted changes and I will collect them with the moderators. You can make a huge impact on our games. Thanks..."
]]> NBA 2K Rawdeal28 http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=281184 NBA 2K9: Tips to Improve Your Offensive Game http://www.operationsports.com/feature.php?id=759 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:25:28 GMT Last time, I gave you guys some defensive tips. However, in the game of basketball, it doesn’t matter how good your D is if you can’t put the ball in the hole. Here are a few tips to make sure your offensive game is top notch too. *Know Your Players* It is imperative to learn the rosters... Last time, I gave you guys some defensive tips. However, in the game of basketball, it doesn’t matter how good your D is if you can’t put the ball in the hole. Here are a few tips to make sure your offensive game is top notch too.

Know Your Players

It is imperative to learn the rosters if you plan on having any type of success in this game. Those who watch the NBA on the regular should not need much time to adjust. If you are a casual NBA fan, well then, luckily the game has ratings and tendencies. And you need this knowledge, because if a casual NBA fan sees a "3" icon next to a player like Jason Kapono, he or she may shoot every type of 3-pointer with Kapono, which would not be good; the shoot off the dribble slider ensures that Kapono will not score like he is Kobe (unless your defense is EXTREMELY awful).

The point is, play to your player's strengths. If he cannot shoot, make sure you get to the basket. If he has no handles, don’t abuse the crossover dribbles because the ball will get ripped.

Read More - NBA 2K9: Tips to Improve Your Offensive Game ]]> NBA 2K MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/feature.php?id=759 NBA Live 09: Recently Traded Player DNA Changes http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=281151 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:54:23 GMT NBA Live 09. ---Quote--- "A few games have now been played since the trading that went...]]> Pasta Padre has posted an article detailing some of the recently traded player DNA changes in NBA Live 09.

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"A few games have now been played since the trading that went down in the NBA between the Knicks, Warriors, and Clippers. The Knicks gained Tim Thomas, Cuttino Mobley, and Al Harrington. The Warriors received Jamal Crawford while the Clippers got Zach Randolph. Now that NBA Live 09 has received the data from these first games with their new teams we can look at how the players are adapting via their DNA make-up as of 11/30."
]]> NBA Live Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=281151 Midway Games Sold http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=281149 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:49:43 GMT Midway Games Inc. to a private investor to ease his debt load, the Wall Street Journal said. ...]]> Media mogul Sumner Redstone has sold his controlling stake in video game company Midway Games Inc. to a private investor to ease his debt load, the Wall Street Journal said.

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"Redstone's National Amusements Inc is expected to announce on Monday that it sold the 87 percent stake to investor Mark Thomas, the Journal said.

Thomas has agreed to pay about $100,000, or $0.0012 a share, for the Midway stake and will assume $70 million of senior secured and unsecured debt. Thomas has no prior relationship with Midway Games, the paper said."
]]> Sports Gaming News Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=281149 Gran Turismo 5 Set For Christmas 2009 Release http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=281116 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:52:52 GMT GTPlanet has the scoop. ---Quote--- "For next year, the chief executive of Sony Computer Entertainment for southern Europe said that they are developing a new game thriller, in which the...]]> GTPlanet has the scoop.

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"For next year, the chief executive of Sony Computer Entertainment for southern Europe said that they are developing a new game thriller, in which the player may be designing their own history, and the new version of Gran Turismo, which will arrive at Christmas."
]]> Racing Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=281116 Teams Plug into Video Game to Evaluate Talent in NBA http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280954 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:20:10 GMT teams plugging into video games to evaluate talent in the NBA. ---Quote--- "The EA Sports game is used by about...]]> The L.A. Times has posted an article talking about teams plugging into video games to evaluate talent in the NBA.

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"The EA Sports game is used by about half the franchises to check out what the competition is up to and plan accordingly."
]]> NBA Live Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280954 NCAA Basketball 09 Video - Czarisode 6: College Basketball - The Next Generation http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280690 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:59:55 GMT NCAA Basketball 09. ---Quote--- "Czar takes NCAA Basketball 09 for a spin early in the holiday season. Come see what the man who called College Hoops...]]> Da_Czar checks in with Czarisode 6, this time capturing and detailing NCAA Basketball 09.

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"Czar takes NCAA Basketball 09 for a spin early in the holiday season. Come see what the man who called College Hoops 2K8 the greatest of all time thinks about this years lone entry in the college basketball genre."
]]> EA Sports NCAA Basketball Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280690 Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Review http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=453 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:38:17 GMT At a time when football games are not quite as plentiful as they used to be, Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff had a chance to be a savior of sorts for football fans.

Like All-Pro Football 2K8 before it, Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff's emphasis on player and team customization could have given gamers the opportunity to use their alma maters and hometown teams in a game that was not built by The One Engine To Rule Them All.

Read More - Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Review ]]> Football (Other) MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=453 <![CDATA[A Gamer's Survival Guide to the Family Thanksgiving]]> http://www.operationsports.com/feature.php?id=758 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:06:13 GMT Thanksgiving week, a time to eat like a king, spend time with family, let everyone know what you're thankful for -- and a time where your precious sports games collect dust.

I remember when I was younger, Thanksgiving week meant three days with no school, and an endless amount of time to catch up on my fledgling video-game collection. It was a much simpler time back then. I had no responsibilities, and I sat at the kiddie table.

At the kiddie table, there was nothing better than talking with your cousins about how you were going to pull off a 1080 in Tony Hawk Pro Skater, all while devouring mashed potatoes drenched in heavy gravy. The older I got the more of a downer Thanksgiving started to become in the gaming department.

Read More: A Gamers Survival Guide to the Family Thanksgiving ]]> Operation Sports Content MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/feature.php?id=758 Happy Thanksgiving From Operation Sports http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280568 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:14:10 GMT http://www.anniemayhem.com/blog%20pics/HappyThanksgiving.jpg For those that celebrate this holiday, just wanted to wish everyone here at Operation Sports a Happy Thanksgiving. May you and your families have a wonderful holiday. :woot:

For those that celebrate this holiday, just wanted to wish everyone here at Operation Sports a Happy Thanksgiving.

May you and your families have a wonderful holiday. :woot: ]]> OS Neighborhood ChubbyBanana http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280568 Major League Baseball 2K9 Info Coming Monday? http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280530 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:42:05 GMT Major League Baseball 2K9 info on Monday, according to one of the Admins at 2K Sports. ---Quote--- "Hey all, Some cool stuff is going to be going down early...]]> Looks like we are going to get some Major League Baseball 2K9 info on Monday, according to one of the Admins at 2K Sports.

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"Hey all,
Some cool stuff is going to be going down early next week. I'll bring it to you here late Monday and Tuesday. Until then, Happy Thanksgiving, have a great weekend!

- Ronnie"
]]> 2K Sports - Major League Baseball SFGiantsPBA http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280530 WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Review http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=452 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:11:27 GMT The SmackDown series has been around for about as long as WWE Superstar Edge. In that time, he has been on the bottom as a member of the Brood; he has won the tag-team titles multiple times; dropped Christian and worked himself up to Intercontinental Champion; and now he is the current WWE... The SmackDown series has been around for about as long as WWE Superstar Edge. In that time, he has been on the bottom as a member of the Brood; he has won the tag-team titles multiple times; dropped Christian and worked himself up to Intercontinental Champion; and now he is the current WWE Champion. Can you say the SmackDown series has been as successful? Well, read the review to find out if SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is the current title holder.

Read More: WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Review ]]> WWE Forum MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=452 NBA Live 09 Patch Released, Impressions Here http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280474 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:37:46 GMT We wanted to give you some details on what’s included in the patch. We listened to the community feedback very closely, and although we couldn’t get everything we wanted to in the patch due to size limitations (like beluba said earlier), we do think we’ve addressed some key issues. * The... We wanted to give you some details on what’s included in the patch. We listened to the community feedback very closely, and although we couldn’t get everything we wanted to in the patch due to size limitations (like beluba said earlier), we do think we’ve addressed some key issues.

* The reception of NCAA Basketball 09, from a gameplay perspective, has been really good. Part of the luxury of being on the same engine for our basketball franchises is that we can differentiate between the two, but through the patch process, we’re able to get some of the really good things that the NCAA Basketball 09 team did. We addressed a lot of the gameplay complaints that you guys had including tuning shooting percentages, both overall and in contact situations, so that you’ll have a more realistic shooting percentage outcome. We also made some quick strike ballhandling, analog passing (logic and receptions) and jostle improvements.

* The number one thing we were able to address was the responsiveness with block animations.

* We adjusted the skill level of OTP to All-Star, so with lowered shooting percentages and a higher skill level, you should have a much improved OTP experience. Speaking of OTP, you’re now able to see the “Scouting” tab to look at position leaders (not just the GMs). We bumped up the club search window to 60 seconds so that you’ll have a better opportunity to find a club to play against.

* You’re now also able to put headbands on NBA players, and the team color accessory bug has been fixed.

* Teams with alternate home jerseys are now wearing their HOME shoes instead of their away.

* There are other under the hood things included in the patch (like the autosave in FIBA mode now working) that we won’t go into, but we’re pretty confident that you’ll notice a difference in NBA LIVE 09.

Thanks for your support!

The NBA LIVE Dev Team ]]> NBA Live KDRE_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280474 Need For Speed Undercover Review http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=451 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:49:02 GMT From the outset, Need for Speed: Undercover does its best to imitate a summer blockbuster: a Michael Bay-like credits sequence, loud over-the-top chases, high-contrast lighting, and heavily stylized cut-scenes set the scene. Unfortunately, like so many big-budget summer films, the game also... From the outset, Need for Speed: Undercover does its best to imitate a summer blockbuster: a Michael Bay-like credits sequence, loud over-the-top chases, high-contrast lighting, and heavily stylized cut-scenes set the scene. Unfortunately, like so many big-budget summer films, the game also features a rather shallow experience with forgettable characters and a meaningless plot.

Read More: Need For Speed Undercover Review ]]> Racing MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=451 EA Sports’ Peter Moore On The Struggle Of Selling Sports Games To Wii Owners http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280424 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:01:07 GMT MTV has the scoop. ---Quote--- "The challenge we face is that that consumer gets ‘Wii Sports‘ right out of the box and that’s a sports experience that’s good...]]> MTV has the scoop.

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"The challenge we face is that that consumer gets ‘Wii Sports‘ right out of the box and that’s a sports experience that’s good enough for a lot of people. That is a challenge for us at times.

“Secondly, we’re doing very well with the core consumer, migrating them to the Xbox 360 and PS3 and, quite frankly, if they’re looking for that hardcore experience that’s where they’re buying that … We are seeing multiple copy purchases in the home. As you well know, I was the proponent of the Wii60 in the early days. I think there’s going to be a very strong multi-console ownership in homes. And I think that’s bearing out. We are starting to see, anecdotally, two copies of ‘Madden’ — one for the 360 or PS3 — and another copy for the younger kids or even for the wife or girlfriend on the Wii.

“We’re going to keep pounding away. We know what we were doing wrong. ‘Tiger‘ is EA’s number one selling game on the Wii period. Period!"
]]> Sports Gaming News Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=280424