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3v3 Live Run added to NBA Live 18
A patch released today for NBA Live 18 on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 has added a 3v3 variant to the online pick-up mode called Live Run. The 3v3 joins the standard 5v5 Live Run that has become a staple of the series. 3v3 can be played either with random teammates or together with friends. Live Run involves the user-created characters from Career mode in street games populated by all human teammates and opponents. The patch also includes a handful of random fixes and the rosters have ...
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Madden NFL 18 gets gameplay-heavy patch
The fifth patch of substance arrived today for Madden NFL 18 and will likely be welcomed by those who have been waiting for more in the way of improvements to the core of the game given it has primarily been focused on gameplay. Other areas such asĂ‚Â Franchise and Ultimate Team have also been affected by the update but undoubtedly the approach taken for this one was to deliver considerable improvements and fixes to gameplay.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Press Row Podcast: Evolution or Revolution
It's an especially tumultuous time for the gaming industry as aggressive monetization tactics face intense pushback from media and consumers. Even as sports games consistently reside near the top of the sales charts and generate extraordinary digital revenue publishers are looking ahead for how to not only sustain that success but grow even further. In this episode of the Press Row Podcast the subject of microtransactions/loot boxes and their influence on game design is revisited with dis...
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The Line Drive for November 19
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Identifying the biggest ratings movers so far this season in Madden NFL 18. ♦Amazon has Everybody's Golf for just $20 in a pre-Black Friday deal. ♦Digital sports game deals on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One remain active. ♦Details on the latest big Ultimate Team program to roll out in Madden NFL 18. ♦EA Sports is teasing the a...
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Madden NFL 18 roster update details following week 10 of the season
The roster update reflecting performances through the tenth week of the season is now available to download in Madden NFL 18. The story of the week is the continued rise of Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard. With an increase of 3 points Byard is now at 88 Overall after finding himself as low as a 73 only 7 games ago. That's a bigger swing than even that of Micah Hyde who has gone up 12 points in a similar stretch of time. Other notable movers in the latest update include Calais Campbell...
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Sony matches some early Black Friday deals on PS4 games
Microsoft has come out out with some tempting deals on sports games in advance of Black Friday for games on Xbox One, and Sony has now followed in the hours since by offering a number of their own on PlayStation 4. These are deals worth considering particular for those who prefer to a digital library of games, but other retailers will have physical copies likely for slightly cheaper (and NBA 2K18 significantly cheaper) come the end of next week, and those have the additional bonus of thos...
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Several deals on sports games as Microsoft gets head start on Black Friday
Black Friday is now just a week away and as always seems to be the case companies are anxious to roll out the deals as early as they can to capitalize on the frenzy and beat others to the punch. Microsoft has done that by pushing their deals live now, and among a large list of games that have gone on sale are several of this year's sports titles.Ă‚Â The deals require an Xbox Live subscription. Those with an EA Access subscription should also receive an additional 10% off. Keeping in mind ...
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Limited free-to-play version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 now available
For a third straight year Konami is offering a free slimmed down version of Pro Evolution Soccer on consoles. Past F2P editions have included a few teams for exhibition matches, training mode, and either MyClub team building mode or PES League the online competitive mode. PES 2018 Lite can now be downloaded on PlayStation 4 and will be out on Xbox One later today. Available in this version of the game is both MyClub and PES League, 12 teams for exhibition matches and a training mode. Cre...
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