The Line Drive for September 1

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

♦New PlayStation 4 launch day bundle from Amazon available – includes extra controller.
♦Amazon is still offering the $10 promo credit, previously posted about, on Madden NFL 25.
♦PES 2014 will include only 20 stadiums, no stadium editor, and won’t have rain.
♦Extended gameplay video from PES 2014 featuring Bayern Munich vs Manchester United.
♦Some new legends screenshots have been added to the FB album for NBA 2K14.
♦Expect the major post-cutdown Madden NFL 25 roster update to release mid-late this week.
♦176K games were played in the first 25 hours of Madden NFL 25 being released.
♦The new Madden Ultimate Team website allows for searching through all available items.
♦Those looking for a league system for Madden NFL 25 should check out the MOFL.
♦The first details on FIFA 14’s Career mode comes from FUTHEAD.
♦Corinthians have been added for FIFA 14 to make for 20 licensed Brazilian clubs.
♦Microsoft announced a new loyalty program for Forza.
♦Check out the Team USA hockey jerseys for next year’s Winter Olympics.
♦The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is available for $40 at Amazon for 360, PS3, and PC.
♦Still have one spot left for the 10% off Season Plus NFL Game Rewind subscription.

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

♦DVD/Blu-ray Releases This Week. Headlined by Now You See Me and Spartacus S3.
♦DVD/Blu-ray Releases Last Week. Headlined by Pain & Gain and Walking Dead S3.
♦Bradley Cooper Added to Guardians of the Galaxy. Will voice Rocket Raccoon.
♦James Spader Cast as Ultron. Will play the main enemy in the Avengers sequel.
♦Trailer for Pompeii. Stars Kit Harrington from Game of Thrones.
♦Ben Affleck Cast as Batman in Man of Steel Sequel. Rumored title Batman vs. Superman.