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First in-season roster update for NBA 2K16
2K Sports today released the first roster update for NBA 2K16 that takes into account performance from regular season games. The Warriors didn't receive any upgrades despite a record-setting start, nor did the Rockets receive any downgrades after getting blown out in their first three games before bouncing back last night. Considering the season is so young it's not surprising that only a handful of players were moved up or down. Kobe Bryant is the player with the highest profile to be...
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First deal is available on NBA 2K16
With Black Friday still over three weeks away, an opportunity to pick up NBA 2K16 at a discount before then has popped up today. Amazon has the game for $47 on PS4 and Xbox One. 2K16 has been out now for over a month now and opinions on the game really haven't changed. It's arguably the most impressively assembled sports game ever released. The Michael Jordan Special Edition was also offered for $20 off earlier today as a lightning deal but that has now expired. For tho...
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Konami apologizes for PES 2016 roster issues but a fix is still weeks away
While Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 has garnered the highest Metacritic score for a sports game since 2013, those reviews obviously couldn't take into account developments that would occur in the weeks and months after release. Support for the series has always been shaky and in a year where publisher Konami made its intentions clear that they will be focusing on mobile game development instead of console products going forward - with the exception of the PES franchise - it's unsettling to...
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Second to last roster update for MLB 15: The Show out today
The Kansas City Royals prevailed over the New York Mets in five games to become World Champions. With the season complete attention will soon turn to the start of promotion for MLB 16: The Show. Before that happens however there is the roster update today - the first since the postseason began - and one more planned for MLB 15: The Show. Today's update essentially resets the rosters by bringing back injured players. There are some ratings changes along with it but nothing really noteworth...
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The Line Drive for November 1
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Check out the latest content created for Sporting News and Hit The Pass:    •The best players of all-time by attribute based on NBA 2K16's ratings    •Cavs vs Thunder to meet in finals as predicted by NBA 2K16    •Need for Speed 10 hour trial available to EA Access subscribers   ÂÂ...
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Press Row Podcast: Will there ever again be competition in football gaming?
The latest Press Row Podcast features panel discussion on one of the most sensitive topics in the sports gaming realm. Outside of just a few unsuccessful unlicensed attempts, Madden has had the professional football category all to itself for a decade now. Is there any scenario in the future under which a competitor could rise in the market? Or will Madden be the "NFL's product" that goes unchallenged for the next decade as well? Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Andr...
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First of new uniforms added to NBA 2K16
Throughout the season new uniforms will be making their way into NBA 2K16. There are a bunch that teams have revealed already - some yet to make it into the game - and others that are known about but have not been made official by the teams which has to happen first. Those are in addition to the Christmas jerseys which will come later also. The first batch of new unis were recently added to NBA 2K16. They include the Spurs "Stretch" alternate, Nuggets "Pride" WHITEGOLD alternate, an...
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Madden NFL 16 Week Seven Roster Update Details
The roster update following week seven of the season is available now for Madden NFL 16 on all platforms. No changes to the group of 99 Overall players this week but Calais Campbell, Tyron Smith, and Khalil Mack have crept closer to joining them having each gained a point to 98. Check out the details on all the changes made in the update with the spreadsheet here. Other players on the rise include Aaron Donald (+1 to 97), Calvin Johnson (+1 to 97), Marshawn Lynch (+1 to 97), Michael Benne...
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