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Greatest of All-Time? These Cover Stars Belong, Too
This morning, NBA 2K11 revealed its box art featuring Michael Jordan, billed as “the greatest cover of all time.” But there are many others also among the greatest in their respective sports who’ve graced a game’s cover. Here’s a sampling. Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson Fight Night Round 4 (2008) Let’s not forget who has…
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Madden Demo Possible on July 23?
An EA Sports spokesman has said that a week from tomorrow, through an unnamed media outlet, the final word on the Madden NFL 11 demo’s release date will be given. The smart money has it arriving July 23. That’s unconfirmed through EA Sports, but it would conform to past practice. Last year, EA Sports rolled…
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Crackdown 2 to Get More Colorful With DLC
Among many criticisms of Crackdown 2 was the game’s duller color palette, which swapped out the bright hues of the 2007 hit for duller, grittier tones. The developer said while this was intentional, it will be remedied with DLC. I suppose a spoiler alert is in order here. Haven’t played the game myself, but the…
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How Much Would You Pay to Work in Video Games?
For a New York graphic artist, it’s $1,000 – just $998.95 more than the price of freedom. He’s offered $1,000 for information that leads to getting hired to a video games gig, but there are conditions. For starters, he means permanent, full-time and salaried work. And it has to be in New York – ideally,…
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NBA Jam Calls Its Catchphrase Winners
NBA Jam may be headed for PS3 and Xbox 360, but don’t forget it’s definitely coming out on the Wii on Oct. 5, where original series announcer Tim Kitzrow will use four fan-submitted catchphrases emerging a surprisingly entertaining contest. The four winners actually came in June 25. Whoops. They cover three blocked-shot calls and one…
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Space Wolves, Daffy Duck, And Coraline Have Graham Annable In Common
The man behind the look of Telltale Game’s twisted Puzzle Agent further explores the experiences that made him the delightfully twisted creator he is today, in part two of Graham Annable in His Own Words In part one of this Telltale-produced Graham Annable biopic, the artist discussed his early years with LucasArts, working on games…
By Mike Fahey
