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Formation Subs return with Madden NFL 17
EA Sports announced early this week that Formation Subs will be included in Madden NFL 17's Franchise Mode. While initially left out of the feature set it'll now make it in with the patch that arrives alongside the game as it's released. Operation Sports has a developer blog detailing the Formation Subs which allow for the designation of players to be on the field in particular formations regardless of how the depth chart is sorted. The ability to set formation substitutions was one of...
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Full details on Franchise Mode in NHL 17
While the basics have been known for some time now regarding what's new in NHL 17 for the mode formerly known as Be a GMĂ‚Â - relocation (check out the list of 19 cities) and other ownership aspects being added - EA Sports had yet to go into the specifics of the features. Those arrived today however with complete details on what to expect out of Franchise Mode when the game releasesĂ‚Â next month.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Cities available for relocation in NHL 17
One of the big new features for Franchise Mode in NHL 17 is team relocation. Be a GM will offer the opportunity to move a team to a new city and 19 of them have now been revealed. Cities vary in size of the market, fan engagement, stadium funding percentage, and interest in the team which will presumably play a role in whether relocation is accepted by the league. Relocation Options: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Halifax, Hamilton, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Veg...
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Power-ups featured in new mode for Rocket League next month
Rocket League has done a fantastic job of adding new creative ways to play post-release, with everything from modes that experiment with physics and the arenas to new base sports like hockey and basketball. Now for the first time power-ups are being introduced to the game with a new mode set to arrive in September. Developer Psyonix just announced "Rumble" as a free new mode for the Playlist and Mutator areas of the game.Ă‚Â There will be 11 different power-ups contained within Rumble: (...
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The Line Drive for August 7
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 get your entries in for the latest giveaway of a Madden NFL 17 copy! ♦Winners and losers from a wider analysis of player ratings in Madden NFL 17. ♦Breaking out the top rated teams by Overall, Offense, Defense in Madden NFL 17. ♦New high-level tiers have been added to Captain Stores in MLB The Show 16. ♦Pre-or...
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Press Row Podcast: Improving MLB The Show
With four months of MLB The Show 16 now in the books it’s time to evaluate just how developer Sony San Diego can improve on an all-around excellent game next year. From gameplay to the big modes (Diamond Dynasty, Franchise, Road to the Show) the Press Row Podcast panel goes through a great number of personal suggestions and those contributed by the community. A bonus segment follows with discussion of NHL 17 online beta impressions and early observations of Pro Evolution Soccer 201...
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NFC Team Ratings for Madden NFL 17
The Panthers lead the way in the NFC with the team ratings for Madden NFL 17 despite losing the top rated cornerback in the video game (Josh Norman) and a few other solid contributors from last season. One factor to remember however is that Kelvin Benjamin will be back and he alone will make the offense more dynamic. The Packers, Seahawks, Cardinals, and Cowboys follow closely behind. Arizona and Carolina have tied for the best offense while the best defense resides in Seattle. These r...
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MLB The Show 16 post-trade deadline roster update details
This week's roster update for MLB The Show 16 is an especially notable one as it has delivered all the player trades that occurred in the lead-up to and through the deadline plus some very significant ratings movement.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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