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NHL 16 going into the EA Access Vault on Xbox One next week
The value of the EA Access subscription service will continuously build as the "Vault" gains more games from the publisher. However for sports fans there's an ebb and flow to the worth of EA Access. From February through August the sports games are available during a stretch that they are still very relevant, providing the opportunity to "own" them without having to buy them or even sell off any retail copies that had been purchased prior to then. Madden NFL 16 was added to the Vaul...
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Trackmania Turbo is available today
With the success of Rocket League the hunt is now on for competitive games that appeal to wide audiences - those that may break out of the particular genre they are considered within and reach greater numbers of consumers. One such game that could fit the bill is Trackmania Turbo which released today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for $40. The game just came out of an open beta where the impressions were generally positive. Trackmania Turbo is an arcade-style racer similar in natur...
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Review of Out of the Park Baseball 17
The long-running Out of the Park Baseball series has a stunning record of consistency. In entering its 17th edition the PC management simulator has averaged a score that exceeds 85 on Metacritic and last year hit its high mark of 91 through the review aggregator. The reliable nature of the series - consumers know precisely what they're getting and that it'll be a quality product - has reached a new level this year with the introduction of MLBPA licensing and new features that capita...
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The Line Drive for March 20
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 entries in for the giveaway of MLB The Show 16! ♦The return of college sports games could hinge on a Supreme Court decision. ♦How MLB The Show 16's top rated players differ from last year's game. ♦EA Sports UFC 2 Review - a much needed improvement over the first game. ♦Nine famous former minor leaguers pla...
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Press Row Podcast: EA Sports UFC 2 Review Roundtable
EA Sports UFC 2 is undeniably a stronger product than the company’s first two efforts at the sport of MMA that released in 2010 and 2014. From the Knockout Physics System and KO Mode to new controls for transitions and the introduction of Ultimate Team there’s a lot there to be evaluated. While much of what has been done is positive there’s also submissions proving to be a non-factor and a disappointing Career Mode to consider. How does the product stand on its own, a...
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First two college jerseys added for MyPlayer characters to wear in NBA 2K16
With the licensing in place for 10 universities to appear in NBA 2K16 it's surprising that it took all the way until March for some official gear to show up in the game's 2K Sports Store. Today the first two college-licensed articles were added for purchase with in-game currency. Available now is a Steph Curry Davidson Wildcats jersey and a James Harden Sun Devils jersey. They both cost 5,000 VC. The jerseys can be worn by MyPlayers in MyPark and MyCourt. NBA 2K16 features ...
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How to get Joe Rogan in EA Sports UFC 2
The mystery fighter added to EA Sports UFC 2 yesterday is Joe Rogan. In order to unlock him as a playable character the Konami Code must be entered as the game is booting up. The video below goes through the process and includes his entrance and introduction. While Rogan has never fought in UFC he does have a strong background in martial arts. He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Taekwondo. He's rated 86 Overall, with 87 Stand-Up, 79 Clinch, and 83 Ground, which makes him b...
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Out of the Park Baseball 17’s minor leagues include some fascinating former players
When reading that Out of the Park Baseball 17 features historical minor leagues that go all the way back to 1919 it's easy to not fully grasp what that actually means for the product. There are well over 100,000 real players included and all the minor league affiliates. Among them are plenty of interesting stories of players who never reached the majors. With that in mind I first wanted to pull out some names from the past that went on to have success in other professions from sports t...
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