The Line Drive for December 9
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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.
♦Kareem Hunt is the latest player to get scrubbed from Madden mid-season.
♦The Pastapadre Community Awards will open voting in categories this week.
♦Invites for the MLB The Show 19 closed alpha will start going out on Wednesday.
♦Details on the annual return of the Zero Chill MUT Program for Madden NFL 19.
♦Digital code for Madden NFL 19 on Xbox One going for just $30.
♦Amazon currently has FIFA 19 and NBA 2K19 on sale for $40.
♦NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 on PS4/XB1/Switch remains on sale for just $20.
♦Every NFL team’s most iconic play has been recreated in Tecmo Super Bowl.
♦Details on the latest roster update with ratings changes out now in NBA 2K19.
♦NBA 2K League’s first combine session couldn’t proceed due to server issues.
♦Details on the latest content update that recently went out for NBA Live 19.
♦Fictional boxers from Fight Night Champion added to EA Sports UFC 3.
♦Details on the latest patch with improvements/additions for PES 2019.
♦Xbox Game Pass will be getting Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 this month.
♦The Mutant Football League Dynasty DLC is free until December 13.
♦Mutant Football League introduced a new team coming to the game.
♦Details on the latest patch which includes some new jerseys for NHL 19.
♦New DLC pack priced at $2 features the McLaren 570S for Rocket League.
♦Forza Horizon 4 won for Best Sports/Racing Game at The Game Awards.
♦A new Press Row Podcast awards the Best Racing Game of 2018.
♦A year subscription to Xbox Game Pass remains on sale for $70 which is $50 off.
♦Amazon Prime members can see an exclusive early screening of Aquaman on Dec. 15.
♦Blu-ray this week includes Equalizer 2 and instant video headlined by Venom.