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  • Details on First Patch for NCAA Football 14
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    Posted August 20th, 2013 at 7:15 pm 23 Comments »
    EA Sports today had the first post-release patch for NCAA Football 14 go live on the Xbox 360 and PS3. The list of fixes provided by the company is not expansive - there was more done than just what is mentioned here - but these are the primary issues addressed.  (more…)...
  • FIFA 14 Gets New Features, Next-Gen Trailer, and More News Out of Gamescom
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    Posted August 20th, 2013 at 4:30 pm 11 Comments »
    At EA's Gamescom press conference this morning the company made a number of announcements for FIFA 14. The demo for the 360 and PS3 will arrive on September 10, the mobile version of the game will for the first time be free-to-play, legends are coming to Ultimate Team mode exclusively on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and  Seasons mode will now have co-op play. A new "Living Worlds" trailer for the Xbox One and PS4 version of FIFA 14 also premiered.  (more…)...
  • Sony Announces PS4 Release Date
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    Posted August 20th, 2013 at 11:30 am 21 Comments »
    Sony today officially announced the release date for the PlayStation 4 at their Gamescom press conference. The new console will release on Friday, November 15.  (more…)...
  • Demo for NHL 14 Now Available
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    Posted August 20th, 2013 at 6:45 am 11 Comments »
    The demo for NHL 14 has arrived on the Xbox 360 (can be queued up for download here) and will make it to the PS3 when the store updates this afternoon. Featured in the demo are three modes to play. A standard game with a Stanley Cup rematch limited to the third period, NHL 94 mode with the same two teams, and Hockey Ultimate Team. A bonus HUT pack will be provided in the retail version for those who complete a game and win the HUT tournament against the four teams (Halifax Mooseheads, ...
  • Better Understanding Your Turn Football: Design and Strategies
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    Posted August 19th, 2013 at 3:00 pm 4 Comments »
    Since its release almost two months ago now Your Turn Football has been exceedingly well received. Check out my initial impressions if you missed them. It has become the only game I play on my phone (have 28 active games at the moment to attend to). It's highly recommended and arguably the best sports mobile game since New Star Soccer. With that in mind I turned to Pick6 Studios developer Michael Saperstein for insight on various areas of the game that users may have questions about and t...
  • Amazon Matches Gamestop Upgrade Deal for 360 to Xbox One Games
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    Posted August 19th, 2013 at 10:45 am 16 Comments »
    Earlier this month Gamestop announced a program which will give consumers who buy Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, Battlefield 4, Assassin’s Creed IV, and Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Xbox 360 the opportunity to trade those games in for $50 in credit to put towards the same game on the Xbox One once released. Now Amazon is offering essentially the same deal but for a total of eight games. Trade in the current-gen copy by December 31 and receive a $50 promo credit with Amazon to put toward...
  • Crew News for NBA 2K14 Fails to Appease Fans of the Mode
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    Posted August 19th, 2013 at 10:15 am 20 Comments »
    For two years fans of Crew mode have hounded 2K Sports with their desire for it to return. The company announced it was coming back last week but why hasn't that calmed the waters and brought that vocal group back on board? Those fans will tell you it's not actually Crew mode. (more…)...
  • The Line Drive for August 18
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    Posted August 18th, 2013 at 11:45 am No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Make sure to get any entries in for the Madden NFL 25 giveaway that ends Thursday! ♦Though sales are down from last year NCAA Football 14 was July's biggest seller. ♦Season Ticket subscriptions won't extend to games releasing on next-gen systems. ♦If you're looking for a free online league system check out Madden Online Foo...