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  • The most intriguing teams for the stretch run using Start Today in NBA 2K17
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    Posted March 22nd, 2017 at 8:45 am No Comments »
    Back at the beginning of the year there were various challenges that could be undertaken depending on team selection when utilizing the new Start Today feature for MyLeague in NBA 2K17. With the window on the regular season narrowed starting in the mode now is more about establishing the final seeding and making a final push for and through the playoffs than potentially looking at a number of rebuild opportunities. Battle for the #1 Seed In the East the reigning champ Cavaliers and u...
  • Details on the latest patch for FIFA 17
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    Posted March 21st, 2017 at 2:45 pm 3 Comments »
    Another patch went out for FIFA 17 earlier today. It's the fourth significant update for the game post-release, affecting primarily Ultimate Team but also addressing one gameplay issue. The patch did not add in the new MLS teams Atlanta and Minnesota and EA Sports has yet to comment on whether they'll make it to FIFA 17 at all. Ultimate Team Added ability to limit the number of times a player can win a weekday knockout tournament in FUT Champions Added the ability to limit attribute ite...
  • Super Mega Baseball 2 delivers extensive customization options
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    Posted March 20th, 2017 at 7:00 am 5 Comments »
    For as good as Super Mega Baseball was when it released in late 2014 one area of the game that was lacking had to do with the limited customization abilities. That has been addressed to say the least with the upcoming sequel as developer Metalhead Software has implemented the ability to design players (both appearance and abilities) and teams while creating leagues with seasons tailored to desired specifications in Super Mega Baseball 2.  (more…)...
  • The Line Drive for March 19
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    Posted March 19th, 2017 at 10:45 am 1 Comment »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Make sure to qualify for the MLB The Show 17 giveaway drawing this week! ♦Check out the highest rated players by position in MLB The Show 17. ♦Standard version of MLB The Show 17 can be pre-ordered for $48 w/Amazon Prime. ♦There are no more developer streams or blogs planned for MLB The Show 17. ♦The digital Out of the ...
  • Top rated players in MLB The Show 17
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    Posted March 17th, 2017 at 8:30 am 26 Comments »
    Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw are rated 99 Overall in MLB The Show now for four years running. They're followed by Jose Altuve, Andrew Miller, Kenley Jansen, Josh Donaldson, and Kris Bryant in MLB The Show 17. Last season began with Miguel Cabrera and Bryce Harper ranked #3 and #4 respectively but they've slid down considerably from that point. There are 32 players with 90+ rating in MLB The Show 17 and no team has more than 3 of them on their roster. Check out the piece on Sporting News...
  • MLB The Show 17 live streams on Road to the Show and graphics
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    Posted March 16th, 2017 at 6:15 pm 1 Comment »
    With a series of live streams today developer Sony San Diego dove deeper into Road to the Show mode and visual improvements for MLB The Show 17. In the archived RTTS video much more is shown from the story-like interactions that have been added this year, while the graphics video details things like player faces, grass tech, lighting and PS4 Pro options. Please enable Javascript to watch this video Please enable Javascript to watch this video...
  • Biggest moves in the new league year for Madden NFL 18
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    Posted March 16th, 2017 at 9:45 am No Comments »
    The new league year in the NFL began last Thursday of course being headlined by the opening of free agency. As usual, a number of big name players quickly agreed to deals with new teams or found themselves on the move via trade. The Jaguars and Patriots stand out as winners so far. Jacksonville added three impact defensive players while the Patriots brought in Brandin Cooks for their first rounder, have found replacements for their losses, and hung onto Dont'a Hightower. On the flip si...
  • MLB The Show 17 video puts the spotlight on Road to the Show
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    Posted March 15th, 2017 at 3:30 pm 5 Comments »
    Yesterday developer Sony San Diego went into some detail on the new story-like interactions that will debut in Road to the Show with MLB The Show 17. Interactions and choices will be made over the course of a career that could change its trajectory. Now a video has been released that walks through RTTS as a whole, acting as both an introduction for those unfamiliar and a preview of what's new this year that'll interest returning players. It's also noted that new content will be adde...