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Press Row Podcast: Review Roundup
An unprecedented number of sports game releases within a compressed window of just a few weeks has left both consumers and reviewers struggling to find the time and/or money for all of them. The panel in this episode discusses at length four of the latest games to arrive on the market - NHL 17, NBA 2K17, Pro Evolution Soccer 2017, and Forza Horizon 3. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Android with the Stitcher app, or with Pocket Casts on iOS, Android, and Windo...
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Madden NFL 17 roster update details out of week two of the season
The roster update following week two is now available to download in Madden NFL 17. It was a rough one for running backs with Adrian Peterson, Ameer Abdullah, and Danny Woodhead lost for the season while Doug Martin, Arian Foster, and Jonathan Stewart are expected to miss at least a few weeks. At QB Jacoby Brissett takes over for Jimmy Garoppolo in New England and Patriots receiver Julian Edelman has been made eligible to play QB with the update. Notable ratings movement...
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Review of NBA 2K17
NBA 2K17 faced the difficult task of following up an all-time great basketball game and adjusting to the changing landscape of the NBA. The influence of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors is undeniable with 2K17. That includes new ratings categories, higher shooting percentages, and a 'dynamic duo' theme. Additional ways to start and play through the franchise modes are welcome and the story mode thankfully incorporates career elements with the rookie season instead being locked away ...
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10 hour trial for FIFA 17 now available through EA Access on Xbox One
FIFA 17 is out now to download as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which the trial will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. Because of that make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The 10 hours are there to play ...
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Madden NFL 17 has its commentary update from the second week of the regular season
The sixth commentary update for Madden NFL 17 went out today with the broadcast team of Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis reflecting on the events that took place and storylines that emerged from week two of the season. Madden will be receiving these real-world commentary updates regularly throughout the year which apply to Play Now and Online games. The duo will also be recording additional audio for modes like Franchise and Ultimate Team. This week's commentary update is out in Madd...
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Review of Forza Horizon 3
Those who've played the Forza Horizon series before will find familiarity with the new edition that releases later this month. Those who haven't will get to discover one of the best racing games ever made. Check out the Forza Horizon 3 review that went up today on Sporting News. Forza Horizon 3 introduces some compelling new features to the franchise like online campaign co-op, the ability to create Festivals as well as various events and challenges, and Drone Mode to follow and captur...
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NBA 2K17’s all-time college rosters and why you probably don’t want to buy
2K Sports released the rosters with all-time greats from the 10 licensed universities in NBA 2K17 over the weekend. For $15 as a bundle, which is nearly 1/3 of the price buying the game through Amazon or Best Buy with their membership programs or a quarter of the full price, expectations would naturally be pretty high for what the downloadable content provides. Unfortunately it's something that even big fans of these programs are likely to find inadequate. Full rosters of the 10 colleges ...
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The Line Drive for September 18
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Madden NFL 17 right now is $20 off on Amazon - $40 for standard or $60 for Deluxe. ♦Check out screenshots of every team's Color Rush uniform from Madden NFL 17. ♦EA Sports went into detail on how Color Rush will play a role in Ultimate Team. ♦Reviews on Sporting News: Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 - NHL 17 ♦Look for reviews...
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