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 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:30:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.operationsports.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Operation Sports http://www.operationsports.com/ OSFF Week 10 Contest and Week 11 Prizes! http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=377382 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:45:43 GMT Jeddah Jihadists" owned by "juliusjackson" for taking home the Congratulations to "Jeddah Jihadists" owned by "juliusjackson" for taking home the 10th weekly contest of Operation Sports Fantasy Football! Chris Johnson, Randy Moss and the Ravens' D led "JJ" to an impressive 195.92 point performance and the weekly crown.

"juliusjackson" will be awarded the following for his Week 10 win:
  • 2k Sports T-shirt
  • Wii - Don King Boxing
  • PS3 - NCAA Football 2010
  • MLB 09 The Show t-shirt
  • PSP - MLB 09 The Show
  • PS3 - WWE Legends of WrestleMania
  • PS3 - WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2009

The top 5 in the OSFF Overall Contest are as follows:
1. "Terror" (ithrowds) - 1,391.07 pts - $299.80 team value
2. "Wall Street Warriors" (heater41) - 1,363.17 pts - $262.99 team value
3. "Sars" (sars) - 1,343.20 pts - $316.31 team value
4. "Tree Fiddy Scarlet Knights" (morellomre) - 1,338.85 pts - $303.47 team value
5. "Team Kevster" (kevster2) - 1,307.06 pts - $190.46 team value

Of the top 100 overall scorers, the team with the highest value is 7th place "Circle the Wagons" owned by "tySoke." His team is valued at $316.43.

It's also time to announce the prizes for the Week 11 contest! Next week (well, technically this week's) champ will win:
  • 360 Face Plate
  • 360 - Top Spin 3
  • 360 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010
  • MLB 09 The Show t-shirt
  • PS2 - MLB 09 The Show
  • 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! ]]> OS Fantasy Football 09 lgkeeper http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=377382 <![CDATA[Fight Night Round 4 Video Q&A: Brizzo and Mahar, DLC Pack #3 Release Date]]> http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=377361 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:31 GMT Fight Night Round 4 blog has been updated with 4 videos, featuring Mike Mahar and Brian Hayes, answering questions about the upcoming DLC pack #3, among...]]> The Fight Night Round 4 blog has been updated with 4 videos, featuring Mike Mahar and Brian Hayes, answering questions about the upcoming DLC pack #3, among other things.

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"With the DLC and Title Update lined up for early December, we polled the community for their questions about the upcoming additions and sat with game Producers Mike Mahar and Brian Hayes to get their take on things. Above you will find the first of 4 videos with answers to those questions."
]]> Boxing Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=377361 NCAA Basketball 2010 Review http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=514 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:24 GMT No franchise was more in need of a makeover last fall than EA's (formerly known as) March Madness series. The crescendo of the franchise's downfall came with March Madness 08, which turned out to be the equivalent of a number 16 seed after the first day of the NCAA Tournament -- routed by a vastly superior opponent and lucky to even have been invited to the big dance. Thankfully, EA listened to the criticism leveled at the March Madness series and decided to start from scratch. The result was NCAA Basketball 09.

NCAA Basketball 09 corrected many of the nagging issues from the March Madness series and implemented a core experience that could be built upon in future iterations of the series. While the game was ultimately crippled by some annoying bugs (for example, playing zone against the CPU would force an ungodly amount of turnovers) and a lackluster dynasty mode, the overall game was a very solid Freshman effort by EA. 2008 marked the year that the developers at EA once again made their college basketball offering relevant.

And now with the first week of college basketball upon us, it is only natural that EA has released NCAA Basketball 10. Touting revolutionary television presentation, an all-new motion offense mechanic and yearly team and player "dynamic" updates, NCAA Basketball 10 is ready to up the tempo and try to run all other 2009 hoops competition out of the gym.

So is the game ready to ascend to the level of a UNC, UCLA and Michigan State, or is NCAA 10's bubble going to burst well before March?

Read More - NCAA Basketball 10 Review ]]> EA Sports NCAA Basketball MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=514 Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Review http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=513 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:18:52 GMT While soccer has been the most popular sport in the world for a long time, it has yet to really take hold in the US. It has been a hit with youths but that interest seems to gradually wane with age. With the World Cup in 2010, English Premier League games on ESPN and a rising star in Jozy Altidore,... While soccer has been the most popular sport in the world for a long time, it has yet to really take hold in the US. It has been a hit with youths but that interest seems to gradually wane with age. With the World Cup in 2010, English Premier League games on ESPN and a rising star in Jozy Altidore, the sport may gain a much larger audience in North America.

Simply put, Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 has already sold millions overseas. Now it’s time to take the battle to the place where football has a different meaning.

Read More - Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Review ]]> Operation Sports Content MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=513 Madden NFL Arcade, Game Changers Revealed (Press Release) http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=377180 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:47:42 GMT Catch Your Opponent Off-Guard with Game Changers featured in Madden NFL Arcade Madden NFL Arcade delivers an all new 5-on-5 gridiron experience, complete with 13 action-packed Game Changers. Each player will have the chance to receive a Game Changer before every play. They can choose to use...
Catch Your Opponent Off-Guard with
Game Changers featured in Madden NFL Arcade

Madden NFL Arcade delivers an all new 5-on-5 gridiron experience, complete with 13 action-packed Game Changers. Each player will have the chance to receive a Game Changer before every play. They can choose to use their awarded Game Changer immediately or save it for a crucial play. Either way, every Game Changer has the ability to impact a play and change the course of the game.

Freeze a single player on your opponent’s team, confuse the defense by passing 3 footballs instead of 1, or pick up the pace of the play with lightning speed. Game Changers ensure that no 2 plays are the same in Madden NFL Arcade!

Entourage - Bring in the reinforcements as Entourage sends the rest of your lineman into the game to help out for a play.

Triple Threat - Disguise which receiver you’re throwing the ball by sending out two other decoys with the Power Ball game changer.

Bonus Play - Give yourself an additional down to help get in the end zone and earn some much deserved points with Bonus Play.

Make it, Take it - If you’re good enough to score when you trigger Make It, Take It, the ball is yours to keep on the next possession.

Turbo – The Turbo game changer will send players in fast forward by giving them an extra speed burst.

Molasses – Game too fast for you? Use Molasses to take down the action on the field to a less frantic pace.

Fumbilitis – Turn your opponent’s into butter fingers as they’ll have a difficult time holding on to the ball with Fumbilitis.

It’s Alive – Make any pass a scramble for the ball as its Alive will turn any incomplete pass into a live ball.

Frostbite - Put the freeze on one opposing player from moving by using the game changer Frostbite.

Fast Pass - Fast Pass gives the power to a QB to throw the ultimate bulleted pass.

Flying Blind - Sabotage your opponent by using Flying Blind to turn off their passing icons.

Flip Flop – Jealous of your opponents score? Flip Flop will nicely borrow the score and never give it back.

Dud – Hey, they can’t all be winners. ]]> Madden NFL Football Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=377180 Madden 10: AskMadden Tip of the Week http://www.operationsports.com/strategyguides.php?id=902 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:10 GMT Madden has always mirrored the NFL. In this week's tip, we look at what the Philadelphia Eagles have to take into account if they want to be successful passing the ball. This logic goes hand-in-hand with the Madden football series.

Bottom line, fast receivers are only a threat when they have space to use their speed. To overcome physical corners as well as inexperience, we hit practice mode to demonstrate how the Eagles in the NFL, as well as teams with undersized receivers in Madden, get open space for their playmakers to create big plays.

Read More - Madden 10: AskMadden Tip of the Week ]]> Madden NFL Football MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/strategyguides.php?id=902 The Trials of Trials (Eurogamer) http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=377079 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:48:50 GMT Trials HD article. ---Quote--- "After 10 years, you become pessimistic that nobody's going to buy the game," says Antti Ilvessuo,...]]> Eurogamer paid a visit to RedLynx and posted this Trials HD article.

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"After 10 years, you become pessimistic that nobody's going to buy the game," says Antti Ilvessuo, creative director at RedLynx, but with a laugh. He's talking about how he felt going into Trials HD, this summer's big success story on Xbox Live Arcade. He's relaxed because Trials HD has sold over 500,000 copies, which translates to about five million quid."

Just in case you missed it, our review was posted right here. ]]> Racing Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=377079 NCAA Basketball 10 Launch Sizzle http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376997 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:54:30 GMT NCAA Basketball 10 launch sizzle.]]> Check out the NCAA Basketball 10 launch sizzle. ]]> EA Sports NCAA Basketball Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376997 Forza Motorsport 3 DLC Launches http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376828 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:05:57 GMT Eurogamer has the details. ---Quote--- "The Hyundai Genesis Coupe Car Pack gives you the Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the HKS Genesis Coupe and the special...]]> Eurogamer has the details.

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"The Hyundai Genesis Coupe Car Pack gives you the Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the HKS Genesis Coupe and the special edition Forza 3 Genesis Coupe.

Plus as of 8th December you'll be able to download the Hot Holidays Car Pack. It will feature ten hot super cars coming in 2010 such as the Ferrari 458 Italia. The pack will cost 400 Microsoft Points, but you'll be able to download the 2010 Audi S4 for free as a taster."
]]> Racing Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376828 Tony Hawk: RIDE Rolls into Retail Stores http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376721 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:13:05 GMT *TONY HAWK™: RIDE® ROLLS ONTO NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL SHELVES * Innovative Board Controller Gets Kids and Families Off the Couch and Into the Game *Santa Monica, CA – November 17, 2009* – It’s time to get off the couch and into the game with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI)...
TONY HAWK™: RIDE® ROLLS ONTO NORTH AMERICAN
RETAIL SHELVES
Innovative Board Controller Gets Kids and Families
Off the Couch and Into the Game
Santa Monica, CA – November 17, 2009 – It’s time to get off the couch and into the game with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Tony Hawk: RIDE, the ground-breaking new entry in the popular action sports franchise. Featuring a revolutionary skateboard controller, players of varied skill levels can physically control the action by stepping on board to perform movements and gestures that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game; from grinds, grabs and ollies to Tony Hawk’s signature tricks.

“Tony Hawk: RIDE is THE new way to play. It gives a whole new meaning to game night by allowing the entire family to challenge one another to competitions that are as fun to watch as they are to play,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing, licensed products, Activision Publishing, Inc. “It’s the perfect activity for the entire family this holiday season…and anytime of the year.”

“This is the game I’ve always wanted to make,” said legendary pro skater Tony Hawk. “The skateboard peripheral opens up a whole new level of interactivity and physicality, allowing players to control the action with their whole body. I can’t wait for everyone to jump on the board and ride.”

Tony Hawk: RIDE takes the popular action sports video game franchise in an all-new direction. The wireless skateboard controller was designed in conjunction with the game to offer a dynamic gaming experience built from the ground up. The innovative motion sensing peripheral offers a completely new way to play games. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers of various skill levels can literally step on the board and play.

Tony Hawk: RIDE is developed by Robomodo for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Buzz Monkey developed the Wii™ system version. The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more information, fans can visit http://www.THRide.com, http://www.Facebook.com/TonyHawkRIDE and http://www.Twitter.com/THRIDE. ]]> All Other Sports Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376721 OS Roundtable: Best 16-bit Sports Game http://www.operationsports.com/feature.php?id=966 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:20:46 GMT This week, we are going old school for our roundtable here at OS. And we want to go that route because many of our writers grew up playing 16-bit sports games on the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis. So after 10-plus years have passed and the dust has begun to settle, our writers now want... This week, we are going old school for our roundtable here at OS. And we want to go that route because many of our writers grew up playing 16-bit sports games on the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis.

So after 10-plus years have passed and the dust has begun to settle, our writers now want to debate which games were the best of that era by answering the roundtable question:

Read More - Which 16-bit sports game was simply the best?
]]> Operation Sports Content MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/feature.php?id=966 NCAA Basketball 10 Available, Post Impressions Here http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376627 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:39:02 GMT NCAA Basketball 10 is now available, post your impressions here. NCAA Basketball 10 is now available, post your impressions here. ]]> EA Sports NCAA Basketball bluengold34 http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376627 Manning to Wayne Game Winning TD...Tecmo Style! http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376583 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:02:17 GMT I'm back with another Tecmo Super Bowl re-creation. As a Colts fan, this one was even more fun to make than usual.

]]> Pro Football MrNFL_FanIQ http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376583 NBA 2K10 Rewind Video http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376512 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:06:58 GMT Operation Sports' own, TD St. Matthew-Daniel has posted his NBA 2K10 Rewind video, featuring Carmelo Anthony's big dunk on Paul Milsap.

]]> NBA 2K Steve_OS http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=376512 NBA Unrivaled (DLC) Review http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=512 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:18:19 GMT Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff was not evidence enough, NBA Unrivaled should help confirm what Tecmo fans have been angrily realizing for the last decade: The company has no idea how to update its classic...]]> If last year’s disappointing Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff was not evidence enough, NBA Unrivaled should help confirm what Tecmo fans have been angrily realizing for the last decade: The company has no idea how to update its classic sports franchises for modern consoles.

In Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff there were too few updates to the dated portions of the game's old-school formula. In NBA Unrivaled the developers not only ignored the existing flaws in the source material, but also eliminated the strengths that made Tecmo NBA Basketball an 8-bit/16-bit legend.

NBA Unrivaled has been removed from its simulation roots and turned into the equivalent of a low-budget, Saturday-morning cartoon.

Read More - NBA Unrivaled (DLC) Review ]]> Basketball (Other) MMChrisS http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=512