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First News on PES 2016 Coming Next Week
Even though Konami is largely moving out of the console gaming market one of the few properties of theirs that will continue on is Pro Evolution Soccer. A "full reveal" for PES 2016 is being planned for Friday, June 12. There's significance to that date as it comes just days before E3 begins. As always the FIFA series, PES' direct competitor, will have a big presence at the event - from any announcements and/or trailer at EA's press conference that following Monday to the game being ou...
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Detailed Breakdown of the 2015 NBA Finals as Simulated by NBA 2K15
After a week's wait for the 2015 NBA Finals to begin, they'll finally tip-off tomorrow night. The Golden State Warriors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a series heavily favored to go the Warriors' way. Over at Hit The Pass, the new website headed by myself and Rich Grisham that launched today, is a run-through of the entire series as simulated in NBA 2K15. Every single minute of every game was watched and noted and then highlights were pulled along with statistics and analysis. Rost...
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Amid Corruption and Criticism The King of Sports Franchises Faces New Challenges
The last week has been eventful to say the least in the world of FIFA. Not only were top executives in the organization arrested on corruption charges, and the video game associated with the governing body of the sport having announced that women would be in the product with FIFA 16 for the first time, but today FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced his resignation after just being reelected to the position on Friday. On one front EA Sports finds themselves in a situation where t...
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Three of the New Classic Teams for NBA 2K16
2K Sports recently revealed three new historic teams for NBA 2K16, and strongly hinted that there are other teams being added as well. It's been a few years since new teams were introduced into the series so it's fairly big news. They are the 99-00 Toronto Raptors, 00-01 Los Angeles Lakers, and 07-08 Boston Celtics. In a piece written for Sporting News the three teams are examined in greater detail including the level of success they had, their rosters, and the role classic te...
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Your Thoughts on Connected Franchise Improvements with Madden NFL 16
Late last week EA Sports revealed the new features and improvements that have been made for Connected Franchise Mode in Madden NFL 16. Many of the features hit on requests from those who have played the mode in recent years, including the ability to sim a specific result, Combine information being available without the need to spend scouting points, and the ability to practice freely with the team. On the flip side the "Goals" system has its merits but also drawbacks and it's been expa...
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MLB 15: The Show Week Eight Roster Update
The latest roster update for MLB 15: The Show arrived earlier today. While there are only a handful of new rookies added to the game who made their debut in the prior week they're fairly well-regarded ones. The prospects are led by Eduardo Rodriguez who has a 69 Overall Rating plus 'A' Potential for the Boston Red Sox. Among those moving up this week in ratings are Justin Upton from 88 to 90, Prince Fielder who gets 3 to 87, and Alex Rodriguez surging from 81 to 85. On the other end Robin...
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The Line Drive for May 31
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Check out this week’s articles written for Sporting News:    •The best NBA team ever? 1995-96 Bulls vs 1985-86 Celtics in NBA 2K15 sim    •Release date set for NBA 2K16: pre-order and get it even earlier    •For first time in series history, women will be featured in FIFA 16 ♦MLB 15:...
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Press Row Podcast: Deep Dive Into Madden NFL 16 Connected Franchise Mode
Earlier in the week EA Sports unveiled the improvements that have been made for Connected Franchise mode in Madden NFL 16. In the latest Press Row Podcast, host Richard Grisham interviews creative director Kolbe Launchbaugh and designer John White about everything to do with the mode including the reworking of "goals" and "confidence", the addition of open practice, changes to scouting, and new tools for those running Online Franchises. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS a...
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