The Line Drive for August 12
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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.
♦Madden NFL 19 Review: Valuable improvements should help with longevity.
♦NBA 2K19 can now be pre-ordered Xbox One – PS4 for $48 with Amazon Prime.
♦NBA 2K Developer posted poll on Twitter regarding openness vs timing for shot success.
♦NBA 2K19 will finally change the way pausing is handled in online games.
♦New trailer for NBA 2K19 features first look at LeBron James with the Lakers.
♦Console bundles announced with NBA 2K19: Xbox One X and Xbox One S.
♦NBA Live 19 Top Player Ratings: PG – SG – SF – PF – C – Rookies
♦Details on the transition to the coming new season in NBA Live Mobile.
♦Details on how the progression system will work in Madden NFL Overdrive.
♦Alex Hunter returns for the third season of The Journey story mode with FIFA 19.
♦Konami has laid out all the various licenses featured in Pro Evolution Soccer 2019.
♦Infographic reveals all the numbers behind the recent beta held for NHL 19.
♦Developer video goes through the details on Career Mode for NASCAR Heat 3.
♦First trailer for Football Manager 2019 which releases on November 2nd.
♦Details on the latest gameplay tuner changes made in EA Sports UFC 3.
♦The Press Row Podcast can now be found among the featured podcasts on Spotify.