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Details on all that’s coming to MyGM and MyLeague with NBA 2K16
Up until now, most of what has been learned about NBA 2K16 have come from leaks, and with just over a month now until the game releases 2K Sports is reaching the point where they'll be announcing and expanding on details related to those previously discovered features. First up was the info on the 2K Pro-Am and now attention turns to franchise modes with MyGM and the introduction of MyLeague Online. MyLeague Online takes what was a highly customizable offline franchise that debuted ...
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Take a look at the presentation improvements for FIFA 16
Earlier this month EA Sports detailed all the additions and improvements coming to FIFA 16 relating to presentation. Those include an authentic Bundesliga package, updated likenesses, new crowd chants, sideline celebrations, and vanishing spray. Today the company released a new video that goes over all of them and more. Please enable Javascript to watch this video...
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Save money on your Madden NFL 16 pre-order
Madden NFL 16 is nearly here, it releases next Tuesday while those on Xbox One with EA Access will be able to start playing Thursday, and there are still some enticing deals on the game to take advantage which is somewhat rare for pre-orders. Amazon continues to offer the game on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 to Prime members for $50. Take the order to checkout to see the discount applied. Those that have a copy of Madden NFL 15 to get rid of will want to consider the trade-in of...
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Which Pro-Am from the upcoming NBA games is the most intriguing?
NBA 2K16 and NBA Live 16 don't share a lot in common in terms of the modes they'll be offering up, but they do have one that is not just similar in nature but share the same name: Pro-Am. The 2K Pro-Am takes the place of last year's Jordan Rec Center, and continues with 5-on-5 (every player can be controlled by a different user or some spots taken by CPU) and NBA rules. Leaderboards and matchmaking have been added - no more time wasted waiting in "Got Next" spots! However the biggest n...
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Giveaway: Madden NFL 16
In entering the heart of the sports gaming season the semi-regular site giveaways now return! The first of many to come is for a copy of Madden NFL 16 on the system of choice. For a second opportunity at winning a copy of Madden NFL 16 make sure to enter the giveaway currently running through Hit The Pass as well. There are several ways to qualify and each one counts for entries so the more you complete the more chances to win. The giveaway is open now and will run through August...
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MLB 15: The Show week 19 roster update
One week after the long-awaited sweeping ratings reevaluation for the entire league arrived, the latest roster update for MLB 15: The Show is a return to normalcy. Some of the ratings changes even appear to correct questionable movement from that last update. The roster file, though it appears to update in-game, is not the new one at the moment. The ratings mentioned below are not changed and the new players are not included. This will be updated when the new roster is live. [Update] I...
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The Line Drive for August 16
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:    •It's not too late to enter the Madden NFL 16 giveaway at Hit The Pass!    •The good, the bad, and the ugly from the Madden NFL 16 player ratings    •Send in your best moments for the next edition of the Highligh...
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EA’s new “draft” modes in Madden and FIFA generating mixed response
EA Sports has multiple reasons to be heavily motivated in developing new modes for their games that could beecome money-makers in the years to come. Following the explosion of Ultimate Team, the search for the next one is on, and the first attempt at that are the "draft" modes in Madden NFL 16 and FIFA 16. Initial reaction to the announcements appeared tepid but those making up the crowd being targeted aren't necessarily the ones who are most engaged in the products. Based on the poll ...
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