Yesterday, we had NBA 2K11 video that showed off first-quarter gameplay and the new halftime show. But with the release date so close (Oct. 5) and the competition fading, 2K Sports is giving us even more to look at. The gaming company released a new video blog that highlights the various audio improvements within NBA [...]

Is there a more frustrating feeling in fantasy football than accurately forecasting a matchup that could be exploited, but getting the player wrong? Skeptical of the Patriots defense, I made a last-minute decision to start Fred Jackson in one league last week. I then watched for the next three hours as Marshawn Lynch got the [...]

With the release of NBA 2K11 just one week away, more video has been emerging from all corners of the gaming world. Operation Sports is one such outlet, releasing a trio of videos to show off 2K11′s gameplay and features. They include the complete halftime show, along with the first quarter of two separate contests [...]

As the final stretch of the Major League Baseball season winds to a close, awards are on the mind. We’ve already dropped our American League picks, and now present our list of favorites in the NL. Most Valuable Player – Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals If the voters choose to view the data as rational [...]

The NBA has added new guidelines to what constitutes a technical foul, and they will probably mean large adjustments for many players. According to ESPN, the new regulations expand the definition of a technical foul to include “Players making aggressive gestures, such as air punches, anywhere on the court; demonstrative disagreement, such as when a [...]

If you’ve downloaded the FIFA 11 demo, your gameplay options are pretty limited. Games are short (just three minute halves), so you probably find yourself tied after full time fairly often. In that case, you’re off to a penalty shootout, which is very different from penalties found in FIFA 10 and older versions of the [...]

The leaves are falling as we round third base and head for home in the 2010 edition of Major League Baseball. As stated in my previous post, things are looking up for the Phillies, Reds, Giants, and Braves in the Senior Circuit, while it is now certain that the Yankees, Twins, Rangers, and Rays will [...]

Here at Rivalspot, we’re all about sports, video games and competition. With that in mind, we’re pumped to be associated with the upcoming BorderBlitz Madden 11 tournament in Jersey City. This Saturday (September 25th), hardcore Madden gamers will gather at the E-Spot Internet & Gaming Center to compete for cash and prizes on the virtual [...]

More than in virtually any other fantasy sport, matchups matter in football. If you’re making a lineup decision for your fantasy baseball team, it helps to know that one player will hit against Fausto Carmona while another is facing Dave Bush. But it’s impossible to know whether those daily matchups will result in an 0/4 [...]

As one of the best Madden-dedicated websites on the web, Madden Bible has built up a lot of cred when it comes to playing that brand of virtual football. The site is packed with tips and strategy for each playbook and defensive system, along with great advice on everything from running the ball to complex [...]