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Madden NFL 20 patch juggles Superstar players and adds new abilities
Just two weeks after a major patch to enhance Franchise Mode and EA Sports has delivered another - this time with a focus on Superstar players and their abilities as well as a number of adjustments to gameplay. Several players have entered the Superstar tier replacing those who have slipped from their previous position and eight new unique abilities have been introduced. It wouldn't be a sports video game patch if issues weren't immediately identified after deployment. One of them was dem...
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Madden NFL 20 roster update details following week six
The roster update for Madden NFL 20 factoring in performance and other transactions through the first six weeks of the season is now available to download on all platforms. The Rams will see a big makeover in their defensive backfield after the acquisition of Jalen Ramsey, departure of Marcus Peters, and Aqib Talib's move to the IR. At 95 Overall Ramsey is the second best corner in the league trailing only Stephon Gilmore. Notables on the move this week include Gilmore (+3 to 97), Russ...
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Latest patch for FIFA 20 is heavy on gameplay
With the fourth post-release update for FIFA 20 a bunch of gameplay improvements and adjustments are joined by a massive list of fixes and other improvements that have been made across the various modes. The patch is available now on PC and expected out for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch at some point in the days ahead. (more…)...
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The Line Drive for October 13
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Another patch went out with only a few details of changes made for NBA 2K20. ♦Amazon has Madden NFL 20 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC for just $40. ♦Amazon has NHL 20 digital code for Xbox One for just $39. ♦Sony officially announced the PlayStation 5 with release planned holiday 2020. ♦The latest promotional tie-in features Stranger Things com...
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Madden NFL 20 roster update details following week five
The roster update for Madden NFL 20 factoring in performance and movement through the first five weeks of the season is now available to download on all platforms. The most significant surge this week belongs to Russell Wilson who was bumped 2 points to 95 Overall. After starting the season at 91 Overall he has seen his rating rise all in just the last 3 weeks while having jumped to the front of the MVP discussion. Along with Patrick Mahomes, who is already at 99 Overall, the other name i...
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Statement jerseys for new season being added into NBA 2K20
Since the deal began for Nike to provide the NBA jerseys back with the 2017-18 season there have been four primary sets for each team to choose from on a game-by-game basis: Association (white), Icon (team color), Statement (tying to the franchise's history), and City (representing a connection with the community). Not all teams will change change the last two every year but some choose to do so. A number of them have been unveiling new Statement uniforms for the coming season and 2K Spor...
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The Line Drive for October 6
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Big step towards the return of a college football video game doesn't mean it is imminent. ♦Reaction from the NCAA and Pac-12 to California likeness law hints at the fight ahead. ♦Florida may be next after having introduced similar legislation late in the week. ♦Reminder that MLB The Show 19 is now free to all PS Plus members on PlayStation 4. ♦Det...
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Madden NFL 20 roster update details following week four
A full quarter of the season is in the books (for most teams outside of those with byes and last night's game) and usually that's when a real trend with player ratings movement starts to be seen. The latest roster update includes changes that react to the week four results but will also start to bring into account a significant portion of the season as players move up and down. Despite that timing this update didn't turn out to be one with majorly significant changes. In fact the league's...
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