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09.14.12

2K Sports has partnered with USA Basketball to feature both the star-studded 2012 USA Basketball Men’s National Team and the 1992 “Dream Team” in NBA 2K13. The new installment of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise will finally answer the question of which team is better. 2K Sports Chris Snyder explains how a phone call from Jay Z made this deal happen in the exclusive video interview below.

09.12.12

With the NBA tip off just around the corner, 2K Sports is gearing up for some competition from EA Sports NBA Live 13 for the first time in a few years. To bolster its NBA 2K presence, the game publisher is unleashing NBA 2K Everywhere this October. Virtual basketball is now going to be available anywhere via an all-new mobile companion application, a social game on Facebook, and a full-featured mobile version of NBA 2K13 for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android devices. The developer talks about the new game in this exclusive video interview below.

09.12.12

Actor Liam McIntyre, who stars in Ubisoft’s free Spartacus Legends game on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, is still hard at work filming the final season of Starz Entertainment’s hit TV series. The actor took a break from playing games and acting in “Spartacus: War of the Damned” to offer fans a tour of the New Zealand set.

09.12.12

Insomniac Games has a new name for the co-op action game, Fuse, which Electronic Arts will publish in March 2013. The 4-person co-op action shooter thrusts players into the roles of four elite, covert agents with their own unique skills and experimental weapons. Fuse allows gamers to play as Dalton Brooks, Izzy Sinclair, Jacob Kimble or Naya Deveraux as they fight to protect mankind from a deadly alien energy source known as Fuse. Fuse is the first multiplatform release from Insomniac Games, the world-class developer known for creating AAA blockbuster franchises like Ratchet & Clank and Resistance. The creative director talks about the new game in this exclusive video interview below.

09.11.12

Gamers can now live the NFL dream through some of the legends of the gridiron. From John Madden to Jerry Rice, EA Sports has included retired greats and challenges players to forge their virtual careers. Connected Careers offers a henever you want, wherever you want fully interactive, social online experience. Create your personal legacy or relive an all-time legend’s as you build the ultimate franchise as a coach, an NFL superstar, or yourself. Manage your team from your console, the web, or mobile phone in a 24/7 world as NFL insiders and experts analyze, praise, and criticize every move along the way. NFL analyst and Hall of Famer Michael Irvin talks about Madden NFL 13 in this exclusive video interview below.

09.11.12

It’s not too late to join the battle as DICE, an Electronic Arts studio, has unleashed Battlefield 3 Premium Edition on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Delivering the ultimate Battlefield experience, the Battlefield 3 Premium Edition combines the award-winning Battlefield 3 game, Battlefield 3 Premium membership including all five themed digital expansion packs, and a custom-designed Multiplayer Head-Start Kit to help new recruits. Featuring more than $100 worth of content for $60, the Battlefield 3 Premium Edition is the perfect opportunity for gamers looking to get the most out of a shooter experience this holiday.

09.11.12

The Irish rule pro wrestling today thanks to WWE world heavyweight Champion Sheamus and his reign. The Celtic Warrior likes to play videogames outside of the ring. He talks about THQ’s WWE 13 in this exclusive video interview below.

09.11.12

With neither the NHL or NHLPA even talking before the September 15 deadline and a lockout looming, hockey fans can at least find solace in Electronic Arts’ new videogame. EA Sports NHL 13 is now available at retail stores throughout North America for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Headlined by all-new True Performance Skating and EA Sports Hockey I.Q., NHL 13 offers an innovative new gameplay experience that definitively captures the speed, creativity and strategy of NHL hockey. NHL 13 also delivers brand new experiences that connect hockey fans to their friends and the real world of hockey with the all-new GM Connected and NHL Moments Live modes.

09.10.12

In addition to its in-game integration in EA Sports Madden NFL 13, Papa John’s, the official pizza of the NFL, is serving up a deal for its Papa Rewards members. Papa John’s sent out a $5 coupon for anyone who buys the new Madden through Origin.com for any platform, and also orders a pizza online. The deal also includes free shipping. Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, cover athlete of the new football game, talks about bringing Megatron virtual in this exclusive video interview.

09.10.12

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler showed off his game at the San Antonio Convention Center at GameStop EXPO. The former World Heavyweight Champion was on hand to play THQ’s WWE 13 early with fans. The Showoff talks about his own gaming background in the exclusive video interview below.

09.10.12

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Majesco Entertainment enlisted two-time NBA World Champion and Emmy Award-winning TNT NBA analyst Kenny Smith to get his game on with NBA Baller Beats. The new Kinect for Xbox 360 game comes with a Spaulding basketball, which is more than just show like in 2K Sports’ upcoming NBA 2K13 game. That basketball is part of the gameplay, as hoops fans will be challenged to dribble to the beat of hit songs from the likes of Common, Kanye West, Skrillex, and Queen. Smith, who provides in-game tips through tutorials, talks about the new game in the exclusive video interview below.

09.10.12

There are a number of great beat-em-ups to choose from on Xbox Live Arcade, including X-Men The Arcade Game, The Simpsons Arcade and, of course, the always favorable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  But folks out there might be seeking something a little more contemporary when it comes to beating people to a pulp, and that's where QOOC Soft's Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise comes in.  The idea is still the same – beat down a bunch of thugs and be the last man standing – but it takes place inside enclosed 3D arenas, and adds some gameplay gimmicks to be a bit more diversifying.  There's more satisfaction to it than we first expected, but it isn't quite the noble warrior it could've been.

09.10.12

Criterion Games is back in the driver’s seat of Electronic Arts’ bestselling racing franchise with Need for Speed Most Wanted. The studio behind some of the most revered racing games of all time has decided to reboot the Most Wanted offshoot of EA’s Need for Speed. Alex Ward, creative director and vice president of Criterion Games, talks about the new connected racing experience in this exclusive interview.

09.09.12

Bethesda Softworks and id Software are preparing for the future of gaming with their latest re-make. In addition to being remastered for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Doom 3 BFG Edition is being developed for stereo 3D TVs and the new Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Tim Willits, studio head of id Software, talks about the new game in the exclusive video interview below.