EA Sports finally released a patch for Madden 08 fixing problems that have been discussed in forums extensively online, and available on the Xbox for sometime now. To download the patch go to one of the online games modes like your going to start a game. Go into the game and it will automatically download the updated roster and patch. All you have to do is save it. After that just back out(unless your ready to play) Below is a list of what's been corrected.
# Fumble fix: Reduces the amount players fumble the ball when trying to catch quarterback passes.
# Defensive back reactions: Defensive players one-to-one capabilities have been modified, including preventing them reacting to passes they are unable to see.
# Quarterback moonwalk: Quarterbacks prevented from drifting around the field as though moonwalking.
# Online game reporting: Increased accuracy in online statistics collection.
# Franchise fix: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) import issue where players would turn 26 addressed.
# Franchise fix: Bug where hall of fame unlocked players cannot be released in franchise mode sorted.
# Franchise fix: Problem where the free agent pool would run out of certain positions fixed.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Skype coming to a PSP near you
Sometime this month Sony will release a firmware update for the PSP that will feature Skype. For those of you that don't know, Skype is a VOIP that allows users to communicate with other Skype users for free. You can also make phone calls to mobile and land lines for a small fee (around 2.1 cent a minute). Skype was founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis in 2003. Then they sold it to Ebay for 2.5 billion dollars in cash and stock options in 2005. Now Apple is in the picture looking to buy the VOIP that comes with it's over 246 million registered users.
PSP is continuing to separate itself from other gaming devices by not being just that, a gaming device. With the PSP you can play video games, movies, music, store pictures, surf the internet, and access your PS3 remotely via a wifi connection. The one thing I love the most, (and own) is the Location Free Base Station. This allows you to stream your DVR,DVD, or VCR to a computer or the PSP . The picture quality is really nice and smooth. You can also access all features of your devices via the on screen remote which you can create through the remote learning function. I have created a demo for you to view below. Now, add a new word to your vocabulary, Placeshifting-The ability to watch your media live or record anytime anywhere. The LCFTV is similar to the Slingbox. I like the one stop shop with the PSP, but they are both fine products.
PSP is continuing to separate itself from other gaming devices by not being just that, a gaming device. With the PSP you can play video games, movies, music, store pictures, surf the internet, and access your PS3 remotely via a wifi connection. The one thing I love the most, (and own) is the Location Free Base Station. This allows you to stream your DVR,DVD, or VCR to a computer or the PSP . The picture quality is really nice and smooth. You can also access all features of your devices via the on screen remote which you can create through the remote learning function. I have created a demo for you to view below. Now, add a new word to your vocabulary, Placeshifting-The ability to watch your media live or record anytime anywhere. The LCFTV is similar to the Slingbox. I like the one stop shop with the PSP, but they are both fine products.
Yahoo Shaking Up Things at CES
Jerry Yang co-founder and Chief Executive of Yahoo will announce that it is redesigning it's mobile home page. It will open the platform to allow outside programmers to develop "widgets" for mobile phones. This move is probably an attempt to keep up with Google and there anticipated release of Android later this year.
Yahoo will also release an upgrade to it's "GO" software to enable easier web surfing on your mobile phone. I use "GO" myself and it's a great feature for checking your Yahoo email,news, traffic reports and more. Also if you have a Flickr account you can upload/download pictures to/from your mobile device.
Yahoo will also release an upgrade to it's "GO" software to enable easier web surfing on your mobile phone. I use "GO" myself and it's a great feature for checking your Yahoo email,news, traffic reports and more. Also if you have a Flickr account you can upload/download pictures to/from your mobile device.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Blu Ray Get's Another Victory
Warner Brothers has decide to drop HD DVD in favor of Blu Ray-disc. This is the buzz of the week in the electronics in world. Wasn't it funny how they waited to announce this right before the Consumer Electronics Show. Who says history doesn't repeat itself. Everyone knows that this is the VCR and Beta Max war all over again. We know who won that battle.
Warner Brothers controls about 20% of the movies in Hollywood. Now that Blu Ray has an exclusive committment from them, I do believe HD DVD days are numbered. With a 42 billion dollar a year business at stake, I don't think HD DVD supporters can not afford to hold on past this year. Making a movie in two formats becomes expensive, especially when one format is on it's way to becoming a dinosaur.
Warner Brothers controls about 20% of the movies in Hollywood. Now that Blu Ray has an exclusive committment from them, I do believe HD DVD days are numbered. With a 42 billion dollar a year business at stake, I don't think HD DVD supporters can not afford to hold on past this year. Making a movie in two formats becomes expensive, especially when one format is on it's way to becoming a dinosaur.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Playing the Pace
Playing the Pace is something I took from a motorcycling article "Riding the Pace". Which is nothing more than not riding above your ability and being aware of your surrounding. How does this apply to football you ask? Simple, football is a game of pace. It's not always 100 miles an hour an the announcer screaming "and-he-could-go-all-the-way" Now this may seem like stuff you already know, but from time to time we all get complacent in our game play.
So lay off the speed burst when running the ball. When your not pacing your play, you may not be giving your blockers time to set up and create the holes you need. Also varying your speed means the defender must do the same. It throws off the defense when you change gears.
Be aware of your surroundings. Understand the plays you choose. Know how your run plays will develop, and who is your best run blocker. Know how many steps your QB will drop back on a play. Have situational plays for the entire game. Don't run the same play more than twice. Read the defense and have audibles ready that could exploit a blitz, pass, or zone defense. Know your WR routes. Practice and understand how he will reacted if he's jammed at the line. Don't be afraid to throw the ball away(make sure your outside the pocket). 2 and 10 is better than 2 and 15 any day.
Same thing on defense. Don't always charge in there. Sometimes a slight delay can give you the advantage you need. Always makes sure your best players are in the game. If you don't have any solid players then put in your fastest ones. If the make a mistake at least you can have a chance to recover. The main things is if you want to be the best on the block or online you have to practice and be patient.
Now a tip for when your playing your buddies head up. So your friend doesn't know what play your calling hold the "A" button for Xbox or the "X" button for PS3 on the play you want. Then just keep scrolling through the playbook, but don't let go of the button. The play you pressed the button on is the play that will be ran. Your friend want know that because once you release the button you can be on any play. So if you pick a pass release on a run play or vise versa.
That's it for this week, until next time Peace!
So lay off the speed burst when running the ball. When your not pacing your play, you may not be giving your blockers time to set up and create the holes you need. Also varying your speed means the defender must do the same. It throws off the defense when you change gears.
Be aware of your surroundings. Understand the plays you choose. Know how your run plays will develop, and who is your best run blocker. Know how many steps your QB will drop back on a play. Have situational plays for the entire game. Don't run the same play more than twice. Read the defense and have audibles ready that could exploit a blitz, pass, or zone defense. Know your WR routes. Practice and understand how he will reacted if he's jammed at the line. Don't be afraid to throw the ball away(make sure your outside the pocket). 2 and 10 is better than 2 and 15 any day.
Same thing on defense. Don't always charge in there. Sometimes a slight delay can give you the advantage you need. Always makes sure your best players are in the game. If you don't have any solid players then put in your fastest ones. If the make a mistake at least you can have a chance to recover. The main things is if you want to be the best on the block or online you have to practice and be patient.
Now a tip for when your playing your buddies head up. So your friend doesn't know what play your calling hold the "A" button for Xbox or the "X" button for PS3 on the play you want. Then just keep scrolling through the playbook, but don't let go of the button. The play you pressed the button on is the play that will be ran. Your friend want know that because once you release the button you can be on any play. So if you pick a pass release on a run play or vise versa.
That's it for this week, until next time Peace!
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