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“Switchin’ Speeds Like Bruce Lee”: NFS Shift Review

The Need for Speed series had some of the best arcade racing games out in its heyday. Then the franchise fell from grace with an annual slew of uninspired street racers. EA realized that something had to give when they put out Need for Speed: Shift its latest release. So while NFS Shift is a reboot,...
October 25th, 2009 | Gadgets, REVIEWS, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

For The Free: NBA Live 10 For Xbox

It’s that time again. Time for more freebies. This time around we’ve got one free Xbox copy of EA Sports NBA Live 10. It’s in the game and it’s about to be yours, snitches!
October 24th, 2009 | CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

EA Sports Presents NBA Live 10 (Hosted By Mick Boogie)

As promised, EA Sports delivers a round of songs for the mixtape including never before heard tracks from 88-Keys, Afrika Bambaataa, B.o.B, David Banner, De La Soul, dead Prez, Matt & Kim, Murs, Pete Rock, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Zion I and more.
October 6th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes | Read More

Mick Boogie Feat. Kidz In The Hall, Donnis & The Kid Daytona - “Class Of Our Own”

While fans generally have their preferences preset in the war of NBA Live vs. NBA 2K, there’s no question the heads at EA Sports always prove they’re in tune with the culture with slick marketing tactics that mirror the times of the day.
September 28th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Joe Montana Or Ryan Leaf” - Review Of EA Sports Madden 10

The hype over Madden 10 has settled and it’s time to look at it with a clear head. Many critics of the series (myself included) said Madden is more or less the same year after year. That’s arguably true for previous iterations. But Madden 10 introduces a bunch of tweaks and features that separate...
September 2nd, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK, Sports, TV/Movies | Read More

7.15 The Cooler

Splish Splash, Waterfalls! Laura Evelin For Wet Wednesdays Showtime launching ‘Live Nude Comedy’ [EW] EA Told Dana White MMA “Not A Real Sport” In ‘08 [SbS] Worst Boob Jobs Ever [Yep Yep] Man Sues ABC, Claims He Wrote ‘Lost” In 1977 [Warming Glow] That Raven Symone Sure...
July 15th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

Fight Night: Round 4

The Fight Night series has long been the best boxing simulation out. Although there isn’t much competition for the title, you’d think otherwise if you noticed how EA takes care of it’s beloved boxing franchise. A lot of this has to do with it not being an annual sports series like...
July 9th, 2009 | GENERAL, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

EA Sports x Mighty Healthy x Game Stop Tee

I don’t do video games. But this? Toughness. EA Sports, Mighty Healthy, and Game Stop link up for this shirt to recognize the release of the game’s next installment. Image of the back after the break.
June 13th, 2009 | Gear, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

NBA Live 10 Cover: Dwight Howard

Focus your eyes on the next cover of EA Sports’ NBA LIVE series. Young Mr. Howard’s statement in regards to his last career accomplishment. “It’s an honor to be named as the cover athlete for NBA LIVE 10,” said Howard. “This year has been a crazy ride and this is...
June 11th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

3.10 The Cooler

Titillating Tuesdays With Anny A Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Downloaded ‘Death Magnetic’ Illegally [NME] The 75 Albums Every Man Should Own [Esquire] 5 Reasons Renting Still Beats Buying [Yahoo] Lil Kim Says Notorious B.I.G. Talks To Her In Dreams [MTV] Have A Buck? Buy A House In Detroit!...
March 10th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

Game 2, Folks!

For those that want it, we’ll see if we can keep all the game chatter over here so as to not bother the rest of the folks lol. Hehe, I might be showing my age but it just goes to show how deep the history goes with these two clubs. At one point, they simply were the NBA.
June 8th, 2008 | EDUTAINMENT, SMOKE BREAK | Read More