The Rays have finally reclaimed the top spot from the Yankees for the first time since the week of June 14. New York had held the top spot for two solid months until splitting series with the Royals, Rangers, and Red Sox. With the Rays winning their fifth straight on Wednesday, a run which includes a sweep of the Texas Rangers, they have proved they deserve to be the top dog.
MLB Power Rankings: August 19 Read Post »
The reigning Super Bowl MVP is the steadiest selection, having averaged 4,575 yards and 30.5 touchdowns passing per season since joining the Saints in 2006. At 31, Brees is still in his prime and, like Manning, rarely takes shots. He throws a quick, accurate ball and makes smart decisions. All of which begs the question, why rank him behind Rodgers? We’re glad you asked…
2010 RotoRob NFL Draft Kit: Quarterback Rankings Read Post »
Developer Crystal Dynamics has handled Lara’s foray into the isometric realm beautifully. Using the dual analog sticks to move (left) and aim (right) allows for elusive movements and strafing with “X” executing a roll for quick escapes. The functions needed for solving puzzles are smartly mapped to the bumpers, allowing your hands to concentrate on the sticks, triggers and face buttons during combat — plus, you can assign up to four weapons to the d-pad for switching on the fly. Jumping can be a bit imprecise, though part of the blame for that falls on the camera angle.
Video Game Review: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Read Post »
There’s a pretty standard setup at work here, though a couple things feel out of place. The two biggest ones were using the right bumper to reload and having the left trigger aim down sight with some guns and not others — even after several hours I’d still end up tossing bombs when I meant to reload. You’ll also have to familiarize yourself with the face buttons as outside of A (which jumps) they’re different for each class. It’s not tough, but do expect a modest learning curve.
Video Game Review: Monday Night Combat Read Post »
We got things rolling with a lengthy discussion on the state of Fantasy baseball and some of the potential changes we could see moving forward. Are holds a viable category in our game and is OBP a viable alternative to the traditional BA?
Podcast: State of the Game Read Post »
It’s hard to believe that Pie is only 25. We’ve been following his unlimited potential tag since he enjoyed that 2006 breakout campaign at Triple-A Iowa at the age of 21. Over the past ten games, Pie has hit .300 with two homers, six RBI and one theft, making him an intriguing option over the balance of 2010. Potential five-category players should always be near the top of your shopping list.F
The Wire Troll: Pie in the Sky Read Post »
The new characters are selectable for the game’s Escalation mode, and as a G1 fan everyone except Demolisher (who wasn’t part of that series) is an exciting addition. Downloading the DLC unlocks each of their chassis for use during the game’s competitive multiplayer as well, allowing for more choices. Considering the price that the pre-order bonus skins were fetching on eBay, this alone may be enough to convince some to purchase the new content.
Video Games: Transformers WFC Map Pack #1 Read Post »
