The Line Drive for December 17
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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.
♦2K has posted a poll regarding how layup timing should be handled in NBA 2K19.
♦NBA 2K18 briefly leaked the alternate Nike City uniforms still yet to be revealed.
♦The breakdown of ratings changes from the latest Madden NFL 18 roster update.
♦Details on the latest new program rolled out in Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team.
♦NBA Playgrounds will be a new addition to Microsoft Game Pass for January.
♦Website launched for the upcoming 2K League with all the latest news.
♦Make sure to vote for Best Gameplay of 2017 w/more categories going up this week.
♦NBA 2K18 finished 4th, Madden NFL 18 5th, FIFA 18 7th in November NPD.
♦NBA Live 18 will be going on sale for just $10 on PlayStation 4 this week.
♦Details on new Finest program live now in MLB The Show 17 Diamond Dynasty.
♦Details on latest Ranked Season rewards in MLB The Show 17 Diamond Dynasty.
♦Details on the latest content update to go out for Need for Speed Payback.
♦Details on the latest patch and various fixes made for Rocket League.
♦Blu-ray releases this week include Dunkirk, Lego Ninjago and Dark Knight Trilogy 4K.