Entries from January 2008

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Pro Yakyu Spirits 5, First Information

The first information about Pro Yakyu Spirits 5 is out. Thanks to the Japanese Baseball forums, we have a link to a Japanese magazine article with screenshots and information. The game is slated for an April 1st release date for the PS2 and PS3 (no XBox 360). Some excerpts from the Japanese […]

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

FIFA Street 3 Demo Impressions

Some impressions from the FIFA Street Demo.
Unfortunately, the core gameplay of FIFA Street is boring, even at the game’s highest levels. To be successful at the game, you simply need to do the following:
1) Hold the ball in your own half and execute tricks to build your gamebreaker. Using tricks involves no skill…it’s […]

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

College Hoops 2K9 - Reading between the lines

EA responded to Kotaku regarding the possible cancellation of College Hoops 2K9. David Tinson, director of EA Sports public relations, said:
2k and CLC are in the best position to comment on College Hoops.
EA is in the middle of a long-term license with the CLC and we expect to stay in the college basketball category.
Some […]

Monday, January 14th, 2008

No College Hoops 2K9?

As reported on Kotaku and Gamespot, it currently looks like College Hoops 2K9 has been cancelled. In the original Kotaku article, they reported that “Electronic Arts may be in the process of trying to secure another exclusive sports franchise by landing the same sort of licensing deal that managed to grab with the NFL.” […]

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Six-team NCAA playoff/bowl proposal

(Warning: This is a long post. Stop reading if you’re not interested in detailed bowl/playoff proposals.)
In making a playoff series that is amenable to the conference commissioners, bowl committees, and college presidents, any playoff or plus one system must address the following:
Conference commissioners

The regular season must be meaningful.
Conference championships (either with or without a […]