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  • MLB 15: The Show week 20 roster update
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    Posted August 24th, 2015 at 7:30 am 1 Comment »
    This week's roster update for MLB 15: The Show is relatively minor, following the substantial one two weeks ago, and then the last one that made adjustments from that. Movers include Felix Hernandez (-1 to 93), Chris Davis (+2 to 86), Carlos Gomez (-2 to 86), Hisashi Iwakuma (+1 to 85), and Anthony Rendon (-2 to 84). (more…)...
  • The Line Drive for August 23
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    Posted August 23rd, 2015 at 12:15 pm 8 Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Check out articles written and videos recorded for Sporting News and Hit The Pass:      •The new Vikings stadium that debuts next season is already in Madden NFL 16      •NBA 2K16 will allow you to move a team to Seattle or even Hawaii      •Taking a look at the sensational Rocket League in The Film Roo...
  • Press Row Podcast: Madden NFL 16 is here
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    Posted August 22nd, 2015 at 11:45 am 2 Comments »
    This week's Press Row Podcast features the audio from the live hangout, discussing early impressions of Madden NFL 16 for well over an hour. Look for my full written review of Madden NFL 16, plus a video review, all on Monday morning. Following that segment Rich interviews former Madden lead designer Ian Cummings, who has created a new horse racing game for iOS called Derby King: Quest for the Triple Crown. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS and the Stitcher app f...
  • Madden NFL 16 impressions discussion video
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    Posted August 21st, 2015 at 9:45 am 23 Comments »
    Madden NFL 16 has been out through EA Access since Wednesday, supplying ample time to have formed base impressions of the new game. After about 12 hours of play (over two different accounts) Rich Grisham joins me to discuss our thoughts on the game to this point. Areas covered include gameplay, penalties, Draft Champions, online play, the prologue, and bugs. This show will also be put out in podcast form later today and will be posted tomorrow! ...
  • More Classic Teams announced for NBA 2K16
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    Posted August 20th, 2015 at 5:15 pm 16 Comments »
    2K Sports continues to trickle out announcements regarding new Classic Teams for NBA 2K16. There are 12 in total, and now 7 of them have been revealed. The 2003-04 Detroit Pistons prevailed over the Lakers 4-1 to win the NBA Championship. The roster features a starting lineup of Richard Hamilton, Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Rasheed Wallace, and Tayshaun Prince. The 2007-08 Houston Rockets were knocked out in the first round but are remembered for a 22 game win streak during...
  • Full online game of Madden NFL 16 with impressions commentary
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    Posted August 20th, 2015 at 12:45 pm 12 Comments »
    While those with an Xbox One have the ability to check out Madden NFL 16 prior to release, everyone else is left on the outside looking in. Thanks to the widespread presence of streams though at the very least people are able to assess the game based on footage and the impressions of those who have been able to play through EA Access. In this first complete game video, played online, my Seahawks take on Rich Grisham's Eagles. During the game we discuss early impressions and react to the e...
  • Madden NFL 16 EA Access Live Stream
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    Posted August 19th, 2015 at 3:15 pm 28 Comments »
    Madden NFL 16 is available now through EA Access, and I'll be streaming much of the day. Join and watch, and chat along! If active the live stream will be embedded. If not currently live the archived streams and other videos will be there instead. (more…)...
  • 10 hour trial for Madden NFL 16 now available through EA Access
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    Posted August 19th, 2015 at 2:15 pm 19 Comments »
    Madden NFL 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...