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(opens in new tab) Box Score is a weekly column that offers a look at sports games and the athletic side of the industry from the perspective of veteran reviewer and sports fan Richard Grisham. “Oh #$&@!” That was Todd Batty’s initial reaction to the revolutionary Autolog feature in Need …

EA’s been working overtime making sure you know how far SSX has come since that initial trailer. While the project famously started life as a grim ‘n’ gritty reboot, subsequent glimpses are far more in keeping with the series’ outlandishly fun pedigree. Now the company’s revealed what looks like one …

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences conducted its 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards (IAA) in Vegas last night, capping the 2012 DICE. Summit with a tribute to 2011’s top games and game makers. Chief amongst the night’s winners was Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (opens in new tab), …

A glut of Rocky-themed items have flooded the Xbox Live Marketplace, with workout gear, boxing gloves and championship accoutrements available for the discerning Avatar. The original movie was released in US theaters 35 years ago this week, so it makes good enough sense to outfit your Avatar with a “Pity …

Longtime fans of pro wrestling hate to see their favorite superstars retire, even if it’s so they can compete in mixed martial arts and become one of the most popular fighters in UFC history. That’s the case with Brock Lesnar who currently aims to get back the UFC Heavyweight title …

An unwelcome reminder of 2011’s PSN attacks came for a number of Xbox Live users this weekend, as multiple reports concerning compromised account details, unauthorized purchases, and transfers surface. Reports from affected users suggest the attacks follow a fairly recognizable pattern, but if you’re an XBLA user with credit card …

3DS owners have had to wait for their version of THQ’s WWE All Stars, which launched on most every other platform from the PS2 to the Wii back in March. This trailer hopes to convince you that it was worth the wait, with an assortment of old-school brawlers to take …

Magic Johnson is standing at center court, hands extended in disbelief. This can’t be happening, he seems to think. Despite – or perhaps because of – his superhuman efforts, the 1991 Lakers have just lost for the fourth time in a row to their counterparts from Portland. As he trudges …

Mike Vick’s had a rough game, and it shows. A paint-scarred helmet and a grass-stained uniform bear the scars of an afternoon being abused by the Packers’ defense at Lambeau Field. Between the half-dozen sacks and countless other knockdowns, the Philly QB looks weary as he steps to the line. …

With a release just two weeks away, NCAA Football doesn’t have much time to win us over with a demo, but it’s trying its damnest anyway. With exclusive unlockables and four of the most popular teams in college football open to play, the just-launched slice of gameplay has us intrigued. …