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Madden NFL 25 Roster Update #18 Details
Following two weeks in which there were no roster updates for Madden NFL 25 due to the holidays a big one released today for the Xbox One, 360, PS4, and PS3. Typically that would leave three more to be completed with the final one coming shortly after the Super Bowl. Check out all the details on the latest update in spreadsheet form here. Notable names rising include Aldon Smith (+1 to 97), NaVorro Bowman (+2 to 96), Robert Quinn (+1 to 96), Kyle Williams (+1 to 95), Eric Weddle (+1 to 95...
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Concern Now Heightened Over Universal Currency System in MLB 14: The Show
The exclusive pre-order bonus at Gamestop for MLB 14: The Show was initially disconcerting but given the controversy over next-gen NBA 2K14's damaging Virtual Currency implementation it has become more of a concern on the minds of consumers. Those who pre-order from the retailer will get $20 of the new "Universal In-Game Currency".Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Press Row Hangout Awards Special Now Available in Podcast Form
The most recent hangout can now be listened to as a Press Row Podcast! The show features myself, Rich Grisham, and Chris Sanner discussing the 2013 Pastapadre Community Awards and Operation Sports Games of the Year and Editor's Choice Awards. Check out the 90 minute podcast through iTunes or for Android devices with the Stitcher app. Anyone who’d like to watch the show as it original aired can still do so here. The usual Press Row Podcast returns from a holiday br...
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End of Year Community Awards: Most Disappointing Game of 2013
Only two categories remain in the Community Choice Awards and they are the big ones. Best Sports Game of the Year will go up later this week but attention turns now to the one award no series wants - Most Disappointing Game of the Year. The NCAA Football franchise "won" the category two straight years which set up a make-or-break release for it this year. It bounced back strong only to be cancelled due to legalities and feasibility. The three titles nominated this year are unique in their...
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2K Sports Scrubs Any Sign of Connection to MLB From Existence
It's been evident for a long while now that there would be no further extension to the MLB license with 2K Sports. The MLB 2K series was actually cancelled in 2012 only to return due to a last-minute one year extension that resulted in a shameless carbon copy of the previous title. SCEA even recently touted how MLB 14: The Show would be the only baseball game on next-gen consoles. As unlikely as the scenario seemed that still left at least an opening for 2K to continue on the 360 and PS3 for...
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The Line Drive for January 5
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Continue to get your votes in for the Community Choice Awards! ♦Kotaku has posted a great article on the major issues affecting NBA 2K14. ♦Petition circulating to encourage response/compensation from 2K regarding NBA 2K14. ♦Most recent NBA 2K14 roster update deactivated Russell Westbrook and Andrew Bynum. ♦Expect new...
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Theatrical Trailer for Veronica Mars
The first full-length theatrical trailer has arrived for Veronica Mars. Finally able to get a movie thanks to fan support that led to a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, Veronica Mars is slated to release March 14. Years after walking away from her past as a teenage private eye, Veronica Mars gets pulled back to her hometown, an ex-boyfriend with baggage, and an unraveling murder mystery. ...
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Press Row Hangout: 2013 Awards Discussion
The latest Press Row Hangout takes a look back at 2013 by discussing the best sports games of the year and recognizing individual qualities that the various titles excelled in. The Pastapadre Community Choice Awards and the Operation Sports Games of the Year and Editor's Choice Awards are all discussed. The show will also be available in podcast form early next week. ...
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