The Line Drive for October 8
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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.
♦Details on the roster update that followed week four with Madden NFL 18.
♦Review of FIFA 18 which has added more drama both on and off the pitch.
♦Poor signs with early sales returns and FUT activity for FIFA 18 on Switch.
♦NBA 2K18 received an additional patch on Xbox One for MyCareer stability.
♦No word on the new All-Star game format being patched into NBA 2K18/Live 18.
♦The latest content released for Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 17.
♦The new online Event in MLB The Show 17 involves Division Series participants.
♦Details on the improvements already made through Mutant Football League’s beta.
♦Franchise Hockey Manager 4 released alongside the new season for PC and Mac.
♦Forza 7 will be getting changes made to the heavily criticized VIP membership.
♦Details on the changes upcoming with a patch for NASCAR Heat 2.
♦New DLC featuring Fast and Furious cars will release soon in Rocket League.
♦The soundtrack has been completely revealed for Need for Speed Payback.
♦Details on the latest system software update that’s out now for PlayStation 4.
♦Blu-ray releases this week headlined by The House and Baby Driver.