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Fast 5: Coolest cheat codes in sports games
Jon RobinsonFrom big heads to evil clowns, sports games back in the day offered some crazy cheats. Here are our favorites. Play as the president: "NBA Jam" broke new ground with codes to play as politicians such as President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al...
Blog | May 07, 2013 -
OverDog seeks funding for gamers, athletes
Jon RobinsonIt's one thing to hit a David Price tailing four-seamer in "MLB 2K13," but what about trying to smack it out of the park with the real Price yapping in your ear and talking junk over the Xbox Live headset? That's the idea behind OverDog, a company...
Blog | March 01, 2013 -
WWE, Take-Two agree to deal on 'WWE 2K'
Jon RobinsonAfter months of speculation, rumors and fierce negotiations, Take-Two Interactive has officially acquired the exclusive rights to the WWE video game license for the next five years and will publish the popular wrestling franchise as part of its 2K Sp...
Blog | February 20, 2013 -
Michael Jordan's erratic video game history
Jon RobinsonMichael Jordan might be the greatest basketball player to ever lace up a pair of kicks (with his name on them, of course), but his virtual hoops history ranges from sketchy to sublime. Sure, 2K Sports features His Airness running, jumping and kiss...
Blog | February 15, 2013 -
Kenjon Barner on 'NCAA' vote, video games
Jon RobinsonKenjon Barner is one of eight candidates fans can vote for in the EA Sports "NCAA Football 14" cover vote. And to Barner, every vote his direction is another step toward making one of his biggest dreams come true. "As a kid, you always dream of be...
Blog | February 08, 2013 -
The best of sports video games in 2012
Jon RobinsonTo sports gamers, 2012 will be remembered as the year "Madden" introduced a new physics engine, EA bought the exclusive rights to the UFC license, and 2K teamed with Jay-Z to deliver a virtual hoops classic. It will also be remembered as the year ...
Blog | December 23, 2012 -
Brook Lopez talks video games, comics
Jon RobinsonBack when Brook Lopez was simply the tallest toddler on the block, he thought he was the master at "Sonic The Hedgehog 2." If only he was actually playing the game. "When I was really little, we used to play Sega Genesis, and my older brother woul...
Blog | November 23, 2012 -
'NBA 2K13' utilizes Wii U controller, screen
Jon RobinsonJoakim Noah flies in from behind to swat a layup, and then bolts the other way for the fast break. Derrick Rose grabs the rock, dribbles between his legs, then rewards his big man for running the floor with a sick behind-the-back pass that leads to a...
Blog | November 13, 2012 -
Kinect continues to shape sports gaming
Jon RobinsonWhether you're dribbling a basketball in your living room to the sounds of Queen, breaking a good sweat thanks to certified Nike trainers, or getting a technical foul for swearing at virtual refs, there's no doubt that 2012's slew of sports titles ha...
Blog | November 09, 2012 -
Become 'King of the Court' on new app
Jon RobinsonSports fans are always looking for ways to one-up their rivals. But if you're a hoophead like me, who is also a die-hard follower of the Golden State Warriors, there's not much I can hold over my Lakers friends other than annoying them with countless...
Blog | November 06, 2012 -
Barnes unboxes 'NBA 2K13' Dynasty Edition
Jon RobinsonHarrison Barnes hasn't even played his first game in the NBA yet, but the Golden State Warriors rookie is already a man of many perks, and that includes being one of the first people in the world to unbox the sweet Dynasty Edition of "NBA 2K13." C...
Blog | October 01, 2012 -
EA Sports officially cancels 'NBA Live 13'
Jon RobinsonIn a statement posted today on the official "NBA Live 13" website, EA Sports head honcho Andrew Wilson confirmed the rumors that the label was officially cancelling its NBA title this year. Wilson's statement to fans reads: "After a lot of cons...
Blog | September 27, 2012 -
'NBA 2K13' steps up shoe game
Jon RobinsonSneakerheads, rejoice. Not only does "NBA 2K13" feature more brands and shoes than ever before, but for the first time, the producers built special shaders in their game to make everything from the patent leather to the rubber pop on screen. "The ...
Blog | September 27, 2012 -
'NBA 2K13' demo available on PS3, Xbox
Jon RobinsonFreestyle stick or shot stick? Remember when that was the hot debate over the proper use of the right analog controls? After all these years, 2K Sports finally found the right answer: Both. Check out the video above to learn all the new control...
Blog | September 25, 2012 -
'NBA 2K13' action hits Facebook, mobile
Jon RobinsonEver wonder how multimillionaire NBA players end up going broke once they're out of the league? All you have to do is play the "NBA 2K: My Life" Facebook game to find out, as you build your baller, walk around a "Sims"-like world, and spend money ...
Blog | September 21, 2012 -
'NBA 2K13': Call plays with Kinect
Jon RobinsonAccording to "NBA 2K13" producers, only a portion of gamers actually call plays when running the virtual floors of their franchise throughout the years. Seems that casual gamers understand the mechanics to shoot, pass, and play D, but when it comes t...
Blog | September 17, 2012