The Line Drive for August 6
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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.
♦Here’s the full spreadsheet with all the player ratings in Madden NFL 18
♦Closer look by position: QB – RB – WR/TE – DE/DT – CB/S – ILB/OLB
♦Image shows the new offensive formations added for Madden NFL 18.
♦Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball are the highest rated NBA 2K rookies since 2010.
♦8.5 million copies of NBA 2K17 have shipped – the most ever for the series.
♦NHL Threes trailer shows off the use of mascots in NHL 18’s new arcade mode.
♦16 legends from the past are getting the spotlight in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team.
♦Developer blog goes into team styles and positioning for FIFA 18 gameplay.
♦New trailers spotlight Argentina and Chile for Pro Evolution Soccer 2018.
♦Konami has specified the system requirements needed for PES 2018 on PC.
♦Details on the latest patch to have gone out for MLB The Show 17.
♦Two new legend programs were rolled out in MLB 17 Diamond Dynasty.
♦Expansion to the inventory trade-in system is now live in Rocket League.
♦Gameplay footage from Eldora Speedway was released for NASCAR Heat 2.
♦The NBA Live 18 companion app for iOS and Android is available now.