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The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and Mike Suszek, as the longest-running sports video podcast in world history bids farewell with a sap-free send-off only the Sports Anomaly would dare to create. Featuring interviews with Madden 11's Mike Young and Ian Cummings, NCAA Football 11's Ben Haumiller and Russ Kiniry, NHL 11's David Littman, The Fragile Eagle himself, David Ellis, The Jack Kentala Sensation, the SA theme song in full by DFW, and so much sports video game information (Michael Jordan's cyber-return! BackBreaker's demo reactions! how sports gaming's changed in the last three years!) your skull will slightly melt. Fare thee well, Anomalites!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and Mike Suszek as they discuss the return of Tim Kitzrow to NBA Jam, NCAA Football 11's first dynasty blog, Backbreaker 2 announced, UFC 2010's move to an online pass, when it's right and wrong to various play different sports video games, and so much more, including the announcement that this will be the next-to-last Sports Anomaly, ever.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they blabber about EA's new Online Pass, FIFA coming to Facebook, MLB Power Pros heading to the iPhone, NBA 2K11 soundtrack news and way-late day-and-date for Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online.

The latest Sports Anomaly features Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and a late entry by Mike Suszek as they chew the fat, focusing on topics like FIFA World Cup reviewed by Fitch, NHL 11 featuring the Canadian Hockey League teams, NCAA Football 11's authentic entrances, and so much more!

Sports Anomaly to date features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew "Bread Factory" Fitch and Mike Suszek as they discuss the big changes in Madden NFL 11, including online team play, a new kicking meter, Gus Johnson, a new play-calling system, and the death of turbo, plus, thoughts on the NFL Draft, MLB.tv on the PS3, and mini-golf in Tiger Woods 11, and so much more!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Mike Suszek as they discuss the launch of Tecmo Bowl Throwback, the debut of the Madden NFL 11 trailer, who they want their teams to draft, how the latest off-season player moves impact Madden 11, and a bunch of other crazy madness that fills the podcast with gleeful delight.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Mike Suszek as they predict the NBA and NHL playoffs in true Sports Anomaly fashion, plus what the Brandon Marshall trade means to the Miami Dolphins, Jason Heyward's MLB video game debut, Backbreaker's release date pushed, the latest on the Madden demo matchup, and one man's opinion of Kick-Ass and Glee!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and Mike Suszek as they blab about 2010 FIFA World Cup's demo, Donovan McNabb's trade to the Washington Redskins, Tim Tebow as cover athlete and how God of War is better than the new Clash of the Titans.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and Mike Suszek as they blab about the possibility of no online play in NBA Jam on Wii, rookie ratings in Madden NFL 11, who we'd like to see in the Madden 11 demo matchup, 2010 FIFA World Cup's story mode, Breaking Bad is the greatest show on TV, and more!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Mike Suszek as they chatter about the first specifics of Madden NFL 11, a busted tournament bracket this-or-that, MLB 10 The Show's late review, and UFC 2010's online leagues!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Mike Suszek as they chatter about their picks for the NCAA March Madness tournament, NBA Jam's gameplay trailer, Madden NFL 11 being "simpler, quicker, deeper," the possibility of NHL 11 coming to the Wii, and NFL free agency's impact.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), David Ellis, Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they blab about GameSetCash.com and gambling on sports video games, MLB The Show's franchise mode issues, cover athletes for Tiger Woods 11 and NHL 2K11, a surprise tie-breaker twist in Madden NFL 10's online franchise, and an interview with 2010 FIFA World Cup producer Matt Prior.

The most weekendish Sports Anomaly to date showcases The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they yammer on about NFL's free agency impact on Madden 11, the announcement of Tecmo Bowl Throwback, MLB 2K10's online issues, NHL 2K's postponement and Fitch sounding like an Irishman.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they talk hands-on with MLB 10 The Show along with top players at every position, NCAA Football 11's first info, new UFC and Backbreaker details and much love for Team USA Hockey!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and special guest Owen Good (from Kotaku's Stick Jockey) as they chit chat about sports video game retraction (and which title will go next), MLB 2K10's team ratings, FIFA's plan to keep quitters from quitting, Kurt Warner returns to the NFL (at least the Madden NFL 10 version of it), and curling!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch, David Ellis, TheWiire.com's Mike Suszek as they discuss MLB 2K10's brief hands-on, Madden's bogus cover athlete selection, the latest on UFC Undisputed 2010, what the Mike Wang NBA Live/NBA 2K situation really means, MLB 10 The Show's online league features, Madden's coming to Facebook, EA's first Super Bowl commercial, Kurt Warner booted from Madden 10 and oh, so much more!

The most XLVIan Sports Anomaly to date features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and TheWiire.com's Mike Suszek as they forget, then remember, to predict the Super Bowl using Madden NFL 10, discuss Madden Ultimate Team's issues, Madden 11's cover athlete to be fan-voted, how to win a million bucks with MLB 2K10, why EA brought FIFA Online for free, NBA Live 10 loses Mike Wang, heads on sticks (!), and replacement players in MLB video games. "There are things that mean nothing in this life, and there are things that really mean something -- to me, even just hearing my name on the Sports Anomaly meant everything," MLB pitcher Brendan Donnelly didn't say.

The most fumbleitisized Sports Anomaly ever features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they predict 2010's Sports Anomaly's Sports Game of the Year, dig into more Madden NFL 10 online franchise depth, discuss Backbreaker's box art, the lack of check swings in MLB 2K10 and the announcement of FIFA World Cup 2010. "I thought it would be a slow sports gaming news week on the Sports Anomaly, so I threw that interception to spice things up. I didn't know Backbreaker's cover would be released this week!" Vikings quarterback Brett Favre hasn't yet admitted.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they use Madden NFL 10 to tackle the AFC and NFC championship predictions, who might be on the cover of NCAA Football 11, MLB 10 The Show's pre-order special and who we want to battle with in UFC 2010 Undisputed.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they once again look to Madden NFL 10 to predict the playoffs, discuss the future of an "innovative new take on Madden," the first NBA Jam screenshot — maybe, and EA signs on an arcade legend to creative direct, plus the biggest idiot playing Madden Ultimate Team

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they tackle the NFL playoffs via a Madden NFL 10 simulation, react to MLB 10 The Show first footage and to Backbreaker's debut trailer, plus discuss NBA Jam for the Wii and EA Sports' decision to stick with Tiger Woods.

The most "decade"nt. Sports Anomaly ever recorded since sound was invented by Jawas features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and the Ghost of Bryan Intihar as they discuss "sports gaming's greatest decade" as they their favorite sports gaming moments, the top Cyber-Athlete of the last 10 years, MVP of the Decade, and an exhaustive, amazing tournament for Sports Anomaly Sports Game of the Decade.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Davis Ellis, Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they shock the world by declaring the Sports Anomaly Game of the Year, shout at each other about general silliness, and basically celebrate the reason for the season: sports video games!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Davis Ellis, Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they discuss the coming of Madden Ultimate Team, reactions to UFC 2010's trailer, the latest Madden roster update, hot stove league's wheeling-and-dealing and the VGA Awards sports games of the year.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Davis Ellis, Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they discuss EA Sports' new game, make their picks in a World Cup preview, announce the schedule for Madden NFL 10's roster updates, along with NBA Live 10 and NBA Unrivaled patches, and finally dig in to Friday Night Lights Season 4!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch chatting Backbreaker football, FIFA 10's mudhole stomp to sales chart bliss, the latest thoughts on Madden NFL Arcade, the new Madden patch and so much more!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), David Ellis, Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch in a Thankstravaganza where they interview MLB 2K10 cover athlete Evan Longoria, day-and-date review Madden NFL Arcade, discuss each of its Gamebreakers, Fight Night Round 4's latest update, France's place in the World Cup, and The Road hits theaters!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), David Ellis, Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch going at it, as they discuss the front-runners for the VGA Awards, Evan Longoria on the cover of MLB 2K10, the epic suckage of Tecmo's NBA Unrivaled, NCAA Basketball semi-day-and-dated, and Madden Arcade's lineup and new release date. Plus, Fitch's inability to stand on public transportation!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch day-and-date review Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, discuss which division leading NFL teams they'd prefer to play with in Madden NFL 10, the muckraking truth behind NBA 2K10's NYC billboard, a jersey unlock code breaks new ground, and a pre-review of Tecmo's NBA Unrivaled.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they break news on Madden NFL 10's new Ultimate Team mode, EA MMA's featuring of Strikeforce, NBA 2K10's patch, and the latest pricing for Fight Night Round 4.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they talk about Madden NFL 10's roster updates, the Steve Phillips MLB 2K10 announcing situation, and NBA 2K10 talking smack about NBA Live 10's update.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 131) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch, as they give FIFA 10 the day-and-date treatment, discuss the upcoming NFL Arcade, cheers and more cheers for the Madden NFL 10 patch, and how the Broncos are making everything shine a little brighter.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 131) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford, David Ellis and Andrew Fitch, as they discuss the latest ratings changes in Madden NFL 10, the thrill of Gus Johnson in NCAA Basketball, a half-mast NBA 2K10 day-and-date review, and a quick-like preview of FIFA 10. "I swear if Andrew Fitch mocks me one more time, I'm going to cut his hair off and tie his long arms together with it," Chuck D never said.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 130) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) in London, while he chats with nationalists Greg Ford, David Ellis and Andrew Fitch, as the fearsome-ish foursome chat about player ratings in NBA 2K10, NBA Live 10's new Live Run mode, NHL 10's lag issues, and how Pro Evo and FIFA traded places.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 129) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) in Paris, Andrew Fitch in Tokyo, and Greg Ford in Indiana, as the trio discusses the possibility of Twitter integration into sports games in the future, the lack of a Madden NFL 10 update for Week 2, Backbreaker available for pre-order, and NCAA Basketball's Top 25.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch as they day-and-date NHL 10 v. NHL 2K10, Madden 10's bug fixes cometh, when Larry Fitzgerald will complete the cover curse, The Bigs 3 and Skate 3 both announced, and Madden NFL 10 on the iPhone. It's Maddenmania!

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) going solo, as he plays FIFA 10 while recording, talks about the end of NASCAR on next-gen, reminds you of the opening of NCAA Football 10's Season Showdown, and a bit on Madden 10's DLC, and how you'll have to pay for it.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) with Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and David Ellis, as they discuss Madden NFL 10's season predictions, along with its record-shattering online numbers, plus a mini-preview of NHL 10, FIFA 10, why you should download NBA 2K10's Draft Combine, and the best show on TV.

The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) with Greg Ford, Andrew Fitch and David Ellis, as the fearsome dorksome discusses the pluses and minuses of their Madden NFL 10 online franchise, a hands-on preview with NBA Live 10, and how much smarter you are for playing Madden.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 124) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) with Greg Ford (and sometimes Andrew Fitch), as they delve deep into Madden NFL 10, discussing Brett Favre's return, Michael Vick's ratings, online franchises shortcomings, plus they consider the dipping sales of NCAA Football 10, and briefly debate the merits of District 9.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 123) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) along with Greg Ford, as they review Madden NFL 10, Madden Arcade cometh, a quick NHL 2K10 preview, the top new features in NBA 2K10, and the retirement of cyber-athlete Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 122) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) along with Greg Ford, as they vaguely discuss Madden's place in sports video game history, along with the advent of the broadcast camera angle, NHL 10's pre-order bonus, Baseball Blast's zany factor, and wild ideas for MLB games going forward.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 121) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) along with Greg Ford and David Ellis, as they bounce between barrels of breaking news, from Madden/NHL/NBA Live 10's soundtracks, to Michael Vick's return to the gridiron, to Cliff Lee's trade to the Phillies. Plus, a bunch of senseless rambling that will confuse and titillate!

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 120) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) facing off against Madden NFL 10's Iam Cummings and Mike Young as they discuss the various facets of Madden, including gameplay, graphics, and most importantly, towels. Towels!

The most blimey'd Sports Anomaly ever known features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), David Ellis and Greg Ford as they review NCAA Football 10, preview Madden NFL 10 hands-on, discuss UFC Undisputed v. EA's MMA, and the addition of face buttons in Fight Night Round 4. "We noticed, immediately, an improvement in the pound the moment we discovered that the Sports Anomaly was being recorded within the UK borders-a sensational boost!" we dreamed that Prime Minister Gordon Brown said last night.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 118) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), David Ellis and Greg Ford as they review The Bigs 2, UFC Undisputed's patch, NBA Live 10's rookie player ratings, the Madden Hall of Fame, and a hand-on preview of NCAA Football 10!

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 117) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), David Ellis and Greg Ford as they discuss what team they're most excited to play within NBA 2K10, NCAA Football 10's Road to Glory mode, USA's valiant effort versus Brazil, and why EA needs to let button mashers have their day in the Fight Night Round 4 sun.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 116) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), David Ellis, Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch review Fight Night Round 4, praise the soon-to-release Bigs 2, talk Shaquille O'Neal's impact on the the Cavaliers in NBA 2K10, and praise USA soccer's race for a title that could boost their overall in FIFA 10.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 115) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga), David Ellis, Greg Ford and Andrew Fitch, as they comb over the player ratings in Madden NFL 10, discuss NCAA Football 10's dynasty boosts, NBA Live 10's cover choice, preview Fight Night Round 4, and dole out our thoughts on the summer season on the boob tube.

The latest Sports Anomaly podcast (episode 113) features The Sports Game Guy (Todd Zuniga) going solo in a one-man talk-off that showcases the goings-on at E3, a short lump of breaking news that spans Madden NFL 10's online franchise, EA's UFC Undisputed competitor, NHL 10's trailer, and a bunch of other stuff that will wow your brain.