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First screenshots for MLB The Show 16
More often than not screenshots are the first media seen on an upcoming sports game. But despite multiple trailers and streams, and the majority of features having been revealed, it wasn't until now that SCEA provided the first actual official screenshots for MLB The Show 16. Check out all 20 of them in the FB album. There are a few things to look for specifically in these, including the "physically based rendering" that improves the look of objects around the stadium, and the name text o...
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Out of the Park Baseball 17 features revealed; MLBPA licensing debuts in series
The terrific PC management franchise Out of the Park Baseball will now feature the complete suite of Major League Baseball licensing. It was announced today that Out of the Park Baseball 17, due out on March 22, will include the MLBPA licensing. Last year the series added the MLB.com and MiLB licenses. While the MLBPA has not been necessary for real player names in the series there are features that can now be provided that otherwise would not have been possible. The big one is call...
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Trade deadline roster update for NBA 2K16
The rosters have now been updated in NBA 2K16 and include all the player movement that led up to the trade deadline. While only minor deals were made the Pistons and Clippers came away with the best pieces for 2K16 purposes. Among the players who are now found on their new teams are Jeff Green (Clippers), Tobias Harris (Pistons), Courtney Lee (Hornets), Channing Frye (Cavaliers), and Markieff Morris (Wizards). In addition to the transactions there were some player ratings c...
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MLB The Show 16 stream on Diamond Dynasty and online gameplay balancing
In a developer stream held today the improvements to Diamond Dynasty detailed earlier this week were examined in greater detail. Those include the new types of cards and the effect of Inside Edge on daily ratings. Additionally, online play in general was discussed, with exploits related to things like quick-pitching, steals, and bunts having been addressed. (more…)...
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A look at Career Mode in EA Sports UFC 2
A new developer video went out today that goes through many of the improvements that have been made for Career Mode in EA Sports UFC 2, before transitioning to a description of the game's Online Championship Mode. Career Mode Having a solid training camp and team to work with can help you win your next fight. Prepare by balancing your regiment to gain the greatest edge without risking injury. For the first time in a UFC game, create a female fighter and guide them to UFC greatness.ÂÂ...
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Madden NFL 16’s biggest ratings risers and fallers for the complete season
Who were the most improved and most disappointing players during the 2015-16 NFL season? Based on the ratings movement in Madden NFL 16, which was updated gradually with weekly attribute changes, those players can be identified by comparing the opening day ratings to the final ones that went out following the Super Bowl. Leading the way in gains were Thomas Rawls and Richie Incognito, followed by the likes of Doug Martin, David Amerson, Carson Palmer, Kawann Short, and Eric Berry. Among t...
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Details on improvements to Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 16
While the refresh of Diamond Dynasty was warmly received last year in MLB 15 - winning the award for Best Team-Building Mode - what quickly became apparent was that everyone eventually reached a point where teams were comprised of all the same players. For the mode in the upcoming MLB The Show 16 new features have been added to provide incentive for rosters to be put together with a wider variety of players. New this year is the ability to play against friends with Diamond Dynasty teams, ...
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Rocket League out now on Xbox One
Arriving a day earlier than expected, the highly-acclaimed Rocket League is now available on Xbox One. The $20 price includes the base game, three downloadable content packs, and all the patches and extra content that has been added since it originally became available last summer on PlayStation 4 and PC. Rocket League can be purchased and downloaded through the Xbox.com website or directly on the console. Additionally there are two exclusive vehicles for those on Xbox One: Gears...
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