News

Derek Jeter Loses Boxing Match, US Stymied In Xbox 360 Tournament

Four American gamers lost to non-Americans in the second annual Gillette EA Sports Champions of Gaming Tournament in New York City last night. But then, in a twist, two pro athletes beat two of the tournament-winning gamers.


April 2, 2010
News

Ten New Titles Join PlayStation 3 Greatest Hits Library

Confirming last night’s Walmart ad, Sony has announced ten new titles joining the PlayStation 3′s budget-priced Greatest Hits line in North America, with inFAMOUS, God of War Collection, Killzone 2 and Resident Evil 5 and more now available for $US29.99.


January 21, 2010
News

Visual Effects Society Announces Video Game Nominees

Uncharted 2, Fight Night Round 4 and Star Wars: The Old Republic are among eight nominees for awards recognising outstanding achievements in video games and video game trailers, to be given by the Visual Effects Society in late February.


January 13, 2010
In Real Life

Video Games Let Down Mike Tyson On Live TV

If you are Mike Tyson, the former baddest man on the planet, and you are appearing on WWE’s Monday Night Raw, make sure that the boxing video game running behind you doesn’t show Muhammad Ali thrashing you.


December 6, 2009
News

Freezing Issue Forces EA To Take Down Fight Night DLC

After struggling with freezing problems during the download of its Champions Pack 2, released Thursday, EA Sports has taken the unusual step of just pulling the content back from Xbox Live Marketplace, until it can roll a fixed pack later.


November 29, 2009

Fight Night Has A Message For You Spammers

Fight Night Round 4′s next DLC delivers four fighters, rivalry matchups, and “old-school rules,” which I assume means a brain-pulping 15 rounds. Its next patch release will tire the hell out of your boxer if you don’t fight smart.


November 3, 2009
News

Fight Night Gets Three New Fighters, Price Cut

Three new fighters will be offered in the latest round of downloadable content to be offered for Fight Night Round 4, Electronic Arts announced on Monday. Bernard Hopkins, Sonny Liston and Evander Holyfield will join the game.


August 13, 2009
News

Fight Night Round 4 Gets Another 5

EA Sports is expanding the roster of Fight Night Round 4—and its coffers—by offering a new quintet of boxers as downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Naturally, that’s gonna cost you.


July 8, 2009
News

EA Announces Fight Night Rd 4 DLC, Button Controls Slated For Sept

Following calls from fans critical of Fight Night Round 4′s current control options, EA is bringing a free alternative — and some other new content before that.


July 1, 2009

Fight Night Round 4 Review: Boxing Beautiful

A graphical showpiece and a boxing game just a tad more authentic than the ones featuring King Hippo, Fight Night Round 4 apologises for its sport and chases that unlikeliest of pugilistic goals: subtlety.