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The Show Finally Has Reasonable Load Times with MLB 15
Extensive loading times have always plagued the MLB: The Show franchise. Expectation last year on PS4 was for that to become a non-issue with the move to more powerful hardware. Unfortunately not only did loading times not improve but they worsened significantly. Shortened loading times were promised though with MLB 15: The Show and the game has undoutedly delivered on that. Thankfully it's now comparable to all the other sports franchises and when combined with the new Suspend/Resume fea...
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MLB 15: The Show Opening Night Live Stream
Join me for a live stream of MLB 15: The Show tonight as the digital release unlocks at 12ET/9PT. I'll be testing out the save migration feature from MLB 14, playing some Road to the Show, starting up a Diamond Dynasty squad and more! Follow along on Twitch and/or watch through the streaming player and chat below. Look for much more on The Show throughout the week including a live Press Row Hangout on Tuesday night, another Wednesday night, and full impressions article. [Update] Thanks...
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NBA 2K15 Available Today for $11 (Now Dead)
Over the last few weeks 2K Sports has been attempting to run a promotion where particular players would have their number of points scored taken off the price of NBA 2K15 the following day. It had been spectacular failure with not a single deal coming out of the promotion. Finally yesterday the results paid off, by combining points scored by James Harden and John Wall, and NBA 2K15 is available now on Amazon for $11. The deal will be available for up to 12 hours, though it has been ...
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Spotify Available Now on PlayStation
The Spotify app through PlayStation Music released today on PS4 and PS3. Install the app on the console - it'll automatically be showing on the dashboard activity bar - and then sign in either by entering your username/password or by linking it though the app on your phone or tablet which can also be used to control the music. The service will play music whether you're in the dashboard of playing games thereby essentially acting as custom soundtracks. Free accounts are able to utilize ...
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The Line Drive for March 29
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Will begin live streaming MLB 15: The Show at 9PT Monday night! Look for a ton of content on MLB 15 this week including streams, articles, and live Hangouts. ♦RBI Baseball 15, which has shown ZERO gameplay, will release Tuesday for $20. ♦Check out the complete list of Trophies for MLB 15: The Show on PS4. ♦New screenshots have be...
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What the Frostbite Engine Means for Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour is the first EA Sports game to utilize the Frostbite Engine. The company has now detailed what exactly that means with a new developer blog and accompanying video. The primary benefits relate to improvements in visuals and the elimination of load times between holes. Frostbite has previously been featured with the Battlefield series, a couple Need for Speed entries, PvZ Garden Warfare, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. Please enable Javascript to watch this video...
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Press Row Podcast: Checking in on Spring Releases
The latest Press Row Podcast features three individual segments dedicated to games that are set to arrive this spring - one of which is already out. The first stretch features audio from the recent discussion of most anticipated features for MLB 15: The Show that accompanied the article that went up on Sporting News. That is followed by an interview with Rory McIlroy PGA Tour executive producer Brent Nielsen as promotion for the game has kicked off. The podcast ends with an intervi...
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Forza Furious 7 Now Available for Free on Xbox One and 360
Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious went out today on Xbox One and Xbox 360 which is one week ahead of the tie-in film's theatrical release. The free game, an expansion on Forza Horizon 2 that doesn't require owning or even having played it, is available through April 10. After that point it will be sold for $10 - however those who previously downloaded it will still own it without ever having to pay anything. Queue it up here for Xbox One or here for 360. In Forza Horizon 2 Pres...
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