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  • Rocket League patch out now – adds new arena and Spectator Mode
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    Posted August 11th, 2015 at 4:00 pm 7 Comments »
    A free content update for Rocket League is now available to download! The new patch, which follows one from late last month that barred ranked quitters from games for a period of time along with other improvements, adds in the new Utopia Coliseum map and Spectator Mode. The latter is especially intriguing as it allows match viewers to watch live from any angle in the arenas. Additionally the update includes 70 more country flags, updated goal explosions and updated vehicle demolitio...
  • FIFA 16 may be getting a demo next month (update)
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    Posted August 11th, 2015 at 1:15 pm 6 Comments »
    (Update) EA Sports is saying the image above, which has been circulating today is not from them, and they have yet to announce anything official but details will be coming soon. With a demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 going out Thursday, giving it a chance to cement a first impression on a marketplace with two games for consumers to decide between, EA Sports made sure to get some news out on a FIFA 16 demo before that takes place. Unlike many other games from the company, wh...
  • Tap Sports Football now available on mobile
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    Posted August 11th, 2015 at 11:30 am No Comments »
    Tap Sports Football is out now for both iOS devices through iTunes and Android devices through Google Play. The new game features the NFLPA license which provides the rights to the pool of real current players. It's free-to-play though the option is there of course to spend money on upgrading the team faster. The turn-based game comes from the same team behind Tap Sports Baseball which was one of last year's best mobile sports games and prior to that Your Turn Football.  (more...
  • NFC Team Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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    Posted August 10th, 2015 at 4:45 pm 16 Comments »
    Once the top rated players for Madden NFL 16 at each position were revealed it was expected that the entire team rosters with ratings would be sent out division-by-division, as that was the typical procedure for the rollouts in past years. Unfortunately that wasn't the case this time around and instead EA gave out the Overall Rating for teams, and spotlighted only some key players and their respective Overall Ratings, which hasn't provided much insight into either for those that are inter...
  • MLB 15: The Show week 18 roster update
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    Posted August 10th, 2015 at 10:45 am 3 Comments »
    It appears the massive reevaluation of player ratings for MLB 15: The Show, originally slated to drop around the All-Star break, has finally made it out today. The latest roster update has delivered a ton of ratings changes and many of which have proven to be significant. Among the group on the rise are Paul Goldschmidt (+1 to 98), Bryce Harper (+1 to 96), Jose Ferneandez (+3 to 95), Buster Posey (+2 to 95), Jose Altuve (+3 to 92), Anthony Rizzo (+2 to 92), Jake McGee (+6 to 91),ÂÂ...
  • The Line Drive for August 9
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    Posted August 9th, 2015 at 11:00 am 4 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:      •Kicked off the first of many giveaways to come with one for Madden NFL 16      •A look into the development of an indie sports game with Super Mega Baseball      •Which console is the best option now for the spor...
  • Your thoughts on the short-term draft modes coming to EA Sports games
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    Posted August 8th, 2015 at 1:15 pm 8 Comments »
    With the success of the Ultimate Team model in EA Sports games, the company is faced with not just how to evolve and keep that mode fresh, but the challenge of developing new modes that capitalize further on what they've learned from it. The first attempt at such a mode is being introduced this year in Madden NFL 16 and FIFA 16. Draft Champions was announced at E3 while FUT Draft just premiered at Gamescom. Though they borrow conceptually from Ultimate Team they've eliminated the long-ter...
  • AFC Team Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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    Posted August 7th, 2015 at 3:45 pm 16 Comments »
    Once the top rated players for Madden NFL 16 at each position were revealed it was expected that the entire team rosters with ratings would be sent out division-by-division, as that was the typical procedure for the rollouts in past years. Unfortunately that isn't the case this time around and instead EA has been giving out the Overall Rating for teams, and spotlighting only some key players and their respective Overall Ratings, which doesn't provide much insight into either for those ...