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  • MyNBA2K17 mobile app will have face-scanning capability
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    Posted August 24th, 2016 at 9:45 am 6 Comments »
    The mobile companion app for NBA 2K17 will be introducing some new functionality to tie in with the game. After two years of having the ability to scan in faces for created MyPlayer characters by using the Kinect or PS4 Camera the job will now be done by the MyNBA2K17 app. That's good news considering the scanning won't be limited to those with the cameras and the process had been frustratingly difficult to complete and simply never worked for some people. Earning extra VC has been the pr...
  • The top rated players in NHL 17
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    Posted August 24th, 2016 at 6:45 am 1 Comment »
    EA Sports has now laid out the top 50 players in NHL 17. For now the sixth consecutive year Sidney Crosby leads the way as the highest rated player. There are 7 players that come in right behind him at 94 Overall. In total there are 46 players bunched in the 90-95 range.  (more…)...
  • Demo for PES 2017 available today
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    Posted August 23rd, 2016 at 8:15 am 6 Comments »
    The demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 is out now on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It comes in at 3.3 GB and features two stadiums (Cam Nou and Neu Sonne Arena) and nine different teams: Germany, France, FC Barcelona, Arsenal FC, Club Atletico de Madrid, CR Flamengo, SC Corinthians Paulista, CA River Plate, CA Boca Juniors. The demo includes only exhibition games and doesn't have commentary. Those who play it will receive a bonus of 10,000GP to carry over to the full game....
  • First extended trailer for NBA 2K17
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    Posted August 22nd, 2016 at 2:15 pm 16 Comments »
    Please enable Javascript to watch this video 2K Sports today released a gameplay trailer for NBA 2K17, which follows a teaser trailer that featured the USA Olympic teams earlier this month. There isn't a whole lot to learn from the trailer - for some gameplay related observations head over to check out the hands-on impressions that come from Polygon - but considering how starved everyone is for anything 2K17 with just over three weeks until release it's at least a start that will hopefull...
  • Review of Madden NFL 17
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    Posted August 22nd, 2016 at 7:45 am 80 Comments »
    This year's Madden capitalizes on the thrilling moments of the NFL better than ever before. Whether it's on special teams, from the commentary, highlighted in the presentation, ball-carriers in the open field, the ball physics, or great play from the defense - something that's never been seen or heard before will likely occur in every single game of Madden NFL 17. Check out the full written review at Sporting News and the video review below! ...
  • The Line Drive for August 21
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    Posted August 21st, 2016 at 2:00 pm 1 Comment »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Look for the written review of Madden NFL 17 tomorrow accompanied by a video review! ♦The two new Press Row Podcast episodes can now also be watched on HTP's Youtube. ♦Check out a few more examples of just-added commentary to Madden NFL 17. ♦The number of players designated as "clutch" tripled from last year w/ Madden NFL 17. â...
  • New Press Row Podcasts: Madden NFL 17 First Impressions and NBA 2K’s antagonistic relationship with fans
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    Posted August 20th, 2016 at 3:00 pm 10 Comments »
    Two brand new episodes of the Press Row Podcast have gone live today! The first is a discussion on early impressions of Madden NFL 17 (full panel review roundtable will be next week). We go into personal experiences and features that are being delivered upon and some issues that need to be resolved or improved. The second episode is an examination of the contempt-filled treatment by 2K Sports of their fans on social media, which lately has been fueled by consumers aggressively attempting to ...
  • Madden NFL 17 has already received a commentary update
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    Posted August 19th, 2016 at 12:00 pm 35 Comments »
    The new commentary team of Brandin Gaudin and Charles Davis has proven to be one of the most promising changes made for Madden NFL 17. One of the assurances from EA Sports is that the duo will be recording new audio for the game regularly throughout the season. "This means that if a player or team has a monster week, you will hear about it shortly after in the game. Brandon and Charles will be in studio with us throughout the course of the season, recording the latest content to help bridge...