The Line Drive for May 14
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The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Introduction of a story mode and three play styles lead Madden NFL 18 feature news.
♦Indication that Online Team Play could be returning in some form with Madden NFL 18.
♦This week’s Press Row Podcast all about NBA Playgrounds is also now on Youtube.
♦Here’s the full review of the new NBA Playgrounds which is a decently fun first effort.
♦Only one week left to claim your free VC and pack for NBA 2K17 through Amazon Prime.
♦Shaquille O’Neal will be featured on the special edition covers of NBA 2K18.
♦This week’s review of Diamond Dynasty content is a look at the seven April Awards cards.
♦New Tom Brady program rolled out in MUT 17 to celebrate his cover announcement.
♦Second round draft picks have now joined the first rounders in Madden 17 Ultimate Team.
♦The compensation for the server problems in MLB The Show 17 should be distributed now.
♦The first details on the new Need for Speed game that will be coming out this fall.
♦Complete details on the latest patch and content update that went out for Rocket League.
♦Dedicated servers and the big benefits they offer will be rolling out soon for Disc Jam.
♦Blu-ray releases this week headlined by the latest xXx and Resident Evil sequels.