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Free player likeness update improves 188 faces in Madden NFL 16
EA Sports has released a free likeness update for Madden NFL 16 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One that delivers new face scans to the game for a great number of players. Last November Madden 15 received a surprise update which affected the likenesses of over 150 players, so there's precedent there for EA to do this. The timing however makes this one surprising given that the game just came out not even three weeks ago. Continue on for a look at eight before and after comparison shots...
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Kenny Smith joins NBA 2K16 studio show
Last year 2K Sports introduced a pre-game studio show featuring Ernie Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal. For NBA 2K16 they'll have a third at the desk, as Kenny Smith joins the show. Also new with the upcoming game is that the show will go on the road for playoff games, with in-arena presentation, and it expands to cover halftime and post-game as well! Please enable Javascript to watch this video...
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Left tackles still struggling in Madden NFL 16 Franchise simulations
Despite yesterday's patch, which cited regression of left tackles in Franchise Mode as having been tuned, problems remain with them in Madden NFL 16. Simmed games appear to be the culprit, with poor to mediocre left tackles giving up an extraordinary number of sacks. Things get more complicated when examining what that means for their ratings. (more…)...
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Deal on Madden NFL 16 today
[Update] After running as the "Deal of the Day" on 9/10 it's no longer available. Madden NFL 16 is the highest rated licensed sports game since 2013 and has already gotten better after being patched to fix many of the bugs that had been plaguing it since release. The deals keep on coming for the game also. After being offered for $50 in the lead-up to its release, Amazon has made it the "Deal of the Day" today with the game being sold for $40 on every system. The price will be av...
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New overtime rules headline pre-release patch for NHL 16
When EA Sports first stated that the new 3-on-3 rules for overtime would not be included for launch of NHL 16, many fans were understandably disappointed. The rules were not suddenly sprung on the company out of nowhere - they should have been planning ahead for that scenario to take place - and the company didn't even seem to think it was all that important by saying only that it was something they "would look at" for a post-release update. Thankfully those who pick up NHL 16 next week, ...
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10 hour trial for NHL 16 now available through EA Access on Xbox One
NHL 16 is out now to download as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. So make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The 10 hours are there to play whether its all us...
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First patch has gone out for Madden NFL 16, addressing many of the reported bugs
The first patch for Madden NFL 16 is available now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The focus of the update is to fix the numerous bugs that have proved to be detrimental to enjoyment since the game's release. The turnaround time on the patch was excellent, considering it's only been three weeks since the game went out through EA Access, and just over two weeks since it out wide to all. With representatives from EA going as far as to recommend people wait to start their Franchises and th...
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The FIFA 16 demo is out now
The demo for FIFA 16 is now available to download on Xbox One and 360, and later today will go live on PlayStation 4, PS3, and PC. It features exhibition matches with four minute halves and the first opportunity to try out the new FIFA Ultimate Team Draft mode. The matches in FUT Draft have six minute halves. 12 clubs are included: United States and Germany women’s national teams, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, P...
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