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New and modified rewards for Battle Royale with patch to MLB The Show 16
A new patch went out today for MLB The Show 16 that has modified the reward system for Battle Royale. The draft-style mode within Diamond Dynasty that features a run of 3 inning games that ends with 2 losses will now award players at thresholds differing from the previous levels of 2 wins, 6 wins, 12 wins, and 20 wins. Card rewards will now be granted at 3 wins, 6 wins, 9 wins, 12 wins, and 20 wins. Additionally, rewards will be better for a team that goes 12-0 vs a team that loses ...
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Top rated quarterbacks in Madden NFL 17 come in slightly lower rated than last year
EA Sports today revealed the top five rated QBs in Madden NFL 17. Four players return to the group from where they finished last season. Carson Palmer is no longer in the top of the class with Russell Wilson edging his way in. #5 Russell Wilson - 91 Overall #4 Ben Roethlisberger - 93 Overall (more…)...
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Top rated rookies in Madden NFL 17; ratings scale looks to have stayed the same
With the rollout of the player ratings for Madden NFL 17 now underway EA Sports began today with a look at the highest rated rookies. #10 Hunter Henry, TE, Chargers (Rd 2, Pick 4) 78 Overall #9 DeForest Buckner, DE, 49ers (Rd 1, Pick 7) 78 Overall #8 Corey Coleman, WR, Browns (Rd 1, Pick 15) 78 Overall (more…)...
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A look at the Physical Play Overhaul in FIFA 17
Please enable Javascript to watch this video In the final of four segments focused on gameplay-related improvements to FIFA 17, a new video from EA Sports goes over the work that's been done in terms of physicality. "A transformation in the way players physically interact in all areas of the pitch. Control is now in your hands as you battle for space and possession." Pushback Tech Pushback Tech innovates in trapping, dribbling, physics, and defending to create true-to-life battles for...
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NBA 2K17 gets League Expansion feature and new ways to start Franchises
2K Sports today unveiled the first new feature to expect with NBA 2K17. League Expansion is being added to MyGM and MyLeague that will allow for them to grow to as large as 36 teams. Additionally, seen in the screenshot above, you'll be able to start franchises in new ways with a "Start Today" option and Playoffs mode. (more…)...
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Improvements to EASHL in NHL 17
EA Sports today revealed a large number of enhancements and additions coming to the popular EASHL online mode in NHL 17. They include team customization, player and club progression, new player classes, and much more. (more…)...
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Patch released for Casey Powell Lacrosse 16
One of the most pleasant surprises of the year came back in March with the release of Casey Powell Lacrosse 16. The game represents a solid introduction of the sport for a new generation. It's another recent example of non-traditional sports games making their way back to relevance in the last few years due to the work of independent developers. Today a significant patch was released to provide a number of improvements to the game. Additions in the update include a camera switch opt...
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Four new cars now available in Rocket League
Along with the bountiful free content that has been added to Rocket League occasionally developer Psyonix has offered up paid DLC as well. Four new vehicles have been added to the game today and are being sold for $2 each. The cars were previously only found in the Collector's Edition of the game sold by retailers in physical form. Now those who own Rocket League digitally can obtain them on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Keep in mind all the cars in Rocket League essentially perform the same ...
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