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♦Madden NFL 16 can still be pre-ordered with Amazon Prime for $50 on XB1/PS4.
♦Digital version of NBA 2K16 special edition will not include the Jordan fathead or poster.
♦This week Rory McIlroy PGA Tour is the sole focus of the Press Row Podcast.
♦New screenshots have been added to the FB album for NBA Live 16.
♦New screenshots have been added to the FB album for Madden NFL 16.
♦New screenshots have been added to the FB album for NHL 16.
♦EA Sports detailed some unique in-arena atmosphere in NHL 16 for four more teams.
♦More questions have been answered by EA relating to NHL 16 on the official page.
♦EA Sports goes into the history of soundtracks and the process for Madden NFL 16’s.
♦The full list of Xbox/PlayStation achievements is out for Madden NFL 16.
♦The first patch, which will reduce PS4 fan noise, is in the works for Rocket League.
♦New Kickstarter launched for a documentary to be made on Midway during the 90s.
♦New details on the online multiplayer were revealed for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5.
♦Bases Loaded is returning, for a release on PlayStation 4, but only in Japan.
♦The NCAA has asked for delay of payments to players from the likeness lawsuit ruling.
♦Comcast is launching a streaming service with EA games through the X1 cable box.