Non-Specific Action Figure Enters a Bid for Nintendo Candidacy

In late-breaking election news, Non-Specific Action Figure has just announced he is entering the race in hopes of representing Nintendo in the Video Game President Election.

At a press conference earlier today, Non-Specific Action Figure confirmed with the crowd in attendance that his “body is ready” to enter the hotly contested field of Nintendo contenders, and reminded everyone that even when he’s doing nothing, he still helps us all. He closed the press conference exuberantly. With thumb fully extended in an upright position he heartily exclaimed, “Non-Specific Action Figure approves this message,”

Non-Specific Action Figure may be entering the race late, but he knows how to excite the Nintendo Party base.

He even has the endorsement of high-level officials within the Nintendo Party as Nintendo’s own Satoru Iwata told us that he thought Non-Specific Action Figure would do “the best job” as Video Game President.

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Madden NFL 13 Sells 900,000 in 24 Hours

EA has announced that more than 900,000 copies of Madden NFL 13 were sold during the game’s first 24 hours on sale. According to EA, the figure marks the franchise’s best launch during this console generation, a rise of 7% on HD platforms compared to last year.

The franchise also saw its highest ever first day online usage, with peak simultaneous users up 28% over Madden NFL 12’s first day. “Madden NFL 13 is the most innovative entry the franchise has ever seen and we’re thrilled that fans have embraced it with such a huge first day,” said EA Sports executive vice president Andrew Wilson.

EA also noted that Madden has received 665,464 social interactions on Facebook and Twitter since launch and “has been mentioned on average every six seconds on Twitter.” It’s also seen good reviews, with EA mentioning nine scores of 90 or above, accounting for “the biggest single-year jump in critical acclaim for an EA Sports game in four years.”

Madden NFL 13 launched on August 28th. In addition to its new Infinity physics engine, this year's installment also adds new Connected Careers and Kinect voice controls. For a full rundown, check out our Madden NFL 13 review.

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