The Line Drive for December 3
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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.
♦The beta for EA Sports UFC 3 has been extended and opened to all.
♦Details on an update that went live for EA UFC 3 with gameplay changes.
♦Make sure to check out the lengthy developer blog on UFC 3’s gameplay systems.
♦Basics of the Stand-Up and Grappling in a complex control scheme for UFC 3.
♦Amazon has UFC 3 Champions Edition on Xbox One for $64 w/Prime discount.
♦Details on all the ratings changes made in a new roster update for NHL 18.
♦Details on the latest patch that is so far only out on PC for FIFA 18.
♦New missions have gone live for Diamond Dynasty mode in MLB The Show 17.
♦Details on a new crate featuring a new car arriving Monday in Rocket League.
♦The update for Gran Turismo Sport adding a campaign mode has gone live.
♦Recent update has fixed a handful of issues in Forza Motorsport 7.
♦Best Buy has Buy One get 50% off second game promo + 20% GCU discount.
♦EA has lost approx. $3 billion in stock value following the SW: Battlefront II fiasco.
♦Blu-ray releases this week include Despicable Me 3 and American Assassin.