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Improvements to gameplay detailed in stream for MLB The Show 16
A live stream held today by MLB The Show 16 developers went through improvements to expect for gameplay. The most notable changes affect bunt logic and base stealing - both desperately needed after being exploited heavily last year. A ton of work has gone into the variety of animations, performance of players who are out of their primary position, new types of swings and running styles, 20 umpires all with unique personalities, more personalized home run rituals like Edwin ...
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New patch adds online turn-based stroke play to Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
Post-release support continues for Rory McIlroy PGA Tour which has received several patches and content additions. Most recently a third real-world course was introduced to the game and there is still one more to come. Today another patch went out for the game which added in turn-based stroke play for unranked online matches. Also included in the update are attribute changes to the roster of licensed golfers, some audio and course fixes for PGA West, and various camera fixes. The ga...
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Your thoughts on EA Sports UFC 2 coming out of the beta
The beta for EA Sports UFC 2 provided ample opportunity for those participating to get a feel for the game which is now just over a month away from releasing. Anyone not able to be a part of the beta can check out the highlight reel video, set of full gameplay fight videos, and the Press Row Podcast all about impressions of the game. Vote in the poll below and leave any additional thoughts on the comments: how do you feel about EA Sports UFC 2 following the completion of the beta period? ...
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The Line Drive for February 7
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦NBA 2K16 shows how much better the Warriors would be by signing Kevin Durant. ♦Take Two faces lawsuit over copyrighted tattoos featured in the NBA 2K series. ♦EA Access subscribers now get Madden NFL 16 as part of membership. ♦Sale on PS4 digital download code: Rory McIlroy PGA Tour for $13.19 ♦Sale on PS4 digital do...
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EA Sports UFC 2 full fight videos
To go along with the beta highlight reel and the lengthy impressions discussion on the Press Row Podcast, here are some complete fight videos from EA Sports UFC 2. Though everyone was still trying to get the hang of the controls and functionality present, these examples from online fights do a pretty good job of showing the different gameplay related aspects and new features in the sequel. (more…)...
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Press Row Podcast: EA Sports UFC 2 Beta Impressions
The one week beta for EA Sports UFC 2 provided ample opportunity to get a feel for what's in store with the product that will be releasing on March 15. After a disappointing first effort there's reason for optimism with the sequel based on gameplay improvements, Practice and Skill Challenges meant to make the game easier to learn and improve at, and even the new Ultimate Team mode which has a different model that's been built for an individual sport. In this new episode of the Press Row P...
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Stephen Curry reaches historic level in NBA 2K16 with latest ratings move
With NBA 2K16's implementation of a legends rating scale current players can be compared to those from the past, and that means with the ratings climb for Steph Curry he's currently considered to be playing at a level only ever having been exceeded by Michael Jordan. With the move up in ratings to 97 Overall with the NBA 2K16 roster update today, Curry is tied with peak LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the second highest rated players in the history of the league. O...
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MLB The Show 16 stream focused on Road to the Show and ShowTime
Just over a week ago a number of improvements and additions were detailed for Road to the Show mode in MLB The Show 16. Among them were gameplay perks and ShowTime, both of which weren't very warmly received as concerns have arisen about the mode getting too gimmicky. More attractive to RTTS veterans is no longer having to go back to the menus after every game and enhancements to scouting and the Topps Prospect Showcase. MLB The Show 16 developers dove in deeper to RTTS with the fir...
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