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MLB The Show 17 struggling to get online servers up and running
While server issues are common for many games in the early hours of release MLB The Show is coming off a particularly rough launch last year and things aren't going well so far. The servers for MLB The Show 17 have been down since official release late last evening, preventing consumers from playing online games, Online Franchise, Challenge of the Week, and the most promoted mode in the game Diamond Dynasty. Without the functioning servers consumers are unable to carry over progress ...
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Review of Old Time Hockey
Though overshadowed by a major sports game release today also brings the arrival of Old Time Hockey. The game is intended as a throwback to games that offered arcade-style elements and ease of play with high fun factor. Set in the 1970s, Old Time Hockey brings back a punishing nature both in spirit of the sport and by placing that on those who are playing the game. Despite some temporary flashes of fun Old Time Hockey is filled with frustration, with the game designed to make things ago...
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NHL 17 added to the EA Access Vault
The third EA Sports game from 2016 has now reached the Vault in EA Access. NHL 17 was added today making it available in full to all subscribers. EA Access is currently exclusive to Xbox One with Sony declining to offer the service on PS4 despite its remarkable value. For $30 a year or $5 month-to-month, members get unlimited access to the back library of EA games on the console which in addition to NHL 17 now includes Madden NFL 17, EA Sports UFC 2 and all earlier XB1 sports titles plus ...
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Touchdown: Armor League begins crowdfunding campaign
Recent high concept efforts like Rocket League and Disc Jam have succeeded in melding together very different things - racing and soccer, tennis and air hockey - to create competitive games fun for wide audiences. A new project that launched a Kickstarter campaign today hopes to deliver on something similar. (more…)...
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The Line Drive for March 26
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦James Harden is now the second highest rated current-day player in NBA 2K17. ♦Get a free Standard Pack for MLB The Show 17 by completing some website quests. ♦Standard MLB The Show 17 can still be ordered for 20% off with Amazon Prime. ♦The first themed team-building Event for Diamond Dynasty will begin April 4th. ♦Check out the full list of 32...
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PRP: The familiar and the unknown
Spring is here and with it are a number of new sports games that range from the traditional like MLB The Show 17 to the uniquely creative such as Disc Jam. In this episode of the Press Row Podcast I'm joined by Rich Grisham to briefly discuss what's most anticipated out of the former, contemplate the potential of the new BIG3 basketball league to make its way to video games, and then welcome in the two creators of Disc Jam for an interview about the game, their backgrounds, and the journey i...
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Out of the Park Baseball 18 available now
Today marks the official release of the PC management game Out of the Park Baseball 18. Among the new features added this year are a Challenge Mode and historical Negro League clubs. Those who missed out on the pre-order savings can still get the game at a discount as it's available for 10% off ($36) through March 31. (more…)...
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New basketball league BIG3 has video game potential
The new 3-on-3 league created by Ice Cube and operated entirely by the players themselves, BIG3, is only a few months away from its debut. Notable players involved include the likes of Allen Iverson, Chauncey Billups, Rashard Lewis, Kenyon Martin, Mike Bibby, Stephen Jackson, Isaiah Rider, Latrell Sprewell, and Charles Oakley while the games (which take place on Saturdays) will be broadcast by Fox Sports. (more…)...
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