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Though Less Widespread Severe NBA 2K14 Problems Persist
Since last reporting on the serious issues plaguing NBA 2K14 post-release on Xbox One and PS4 nearly two weeks ago, the widespread server outages have seemingly been resolved. For some that has meant being able to play 2K14 unimpeded but for many others they are still facing massive problems frequently or every time they try to play.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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End of Year Community Awards: Best Sports Game of 2013
The final category in the Community Choice Awards is the big one that will crown the Best Sports Game of 2013. Previous winners include NBA 2K13, FIFA 12, NBA 2K11, and Madden NFL 10. Just one of those series return with a chance to win again while two others make their debut in the field. FIFA 14 goes up against NCAA Football 14 and MLB 13: The Show for the honor. Considering The Show's strong support in the Best of the Generation Tournament it enters as the favorite but FIFA 14 strength...
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The Line Drive for January 12
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Still time to vote in the end-of-year community awards. ♦Check out two new fighter screenshots in the gallery from EA Sports UFC. ♦Check out the screenshot comparison between PS3 and PS4 versions of MLB: The Show. ♦Though late and oddly structured IGN finally attempted to cover some NBA 2K14 problems. ♦Polygon changed t...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of January 14
Riddick Vin Diesel reprises his role as the antihero Riddick in the latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga. A dangerous, escaped convict wanted by every bounty hunter in the known galaxy, Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he's encountered. The only way off is for him to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly de...
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NBA Live 14 Adds Nickname Jerseys Along With Roster Update
The lagging on roster updates from EA Sports for NBA Live 14 ended late last night after having gone a month without a new one. Along with the latest roster came the introduction of nickname jerseys for the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Roster for NBA Live 14 Now Hasn’t Been Updated in a Month
Roster updates that would process within an hour after the conclusion of every game represented one of the very first features announced for NBA Live 14. That happened last June during EA's press conference at E3. As pointed out first by Operation Sports the promises have not been kept as the updates have lapsed with the latest stretch now a month and counting.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Press Row Podcast: NBA 2K14’s Struggles and Currency Concerns for The Show
The first Press Row Podcast of 2014 brings together a full panel to discuss the disastrous NBA 2K14 post-release developments, how much worry there should be over MLB 14: The Show's new "Universal Currency" given the elevated consumer sensitivity to how in-game economies affect the user experience, and impressions of the Xbox One exclusive Powerstar Golf. Check out the podcast through iTunes, on Android with the Stitcher app, or in the streaming player below. As always leave a...
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Trailer for House of Cards Season Two
Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming second season of House of Cards. The series earned Netflix its first Emmy nominations (including Best Drama and Best Actor and Actress) and walked away with a win for Best Directing making them the first non-network to win an Emmy. The streaming original series will debut its second season on February 14. As with all of the series Netflix produces, all episodes will be available on day one. Frank's rapid ascension to the heights of power means...
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