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First retailer deals for Madden NFL 18
Earlier this week multiple retailers began offering a deal on NBA Live 18 and now another EA Sports title can be had at a discounted price. Both Amazon (though exclusive Prime members) and Gamestop are currently offering Madden NFL 18 for $40. Amazon: PlayStation 4 - Xbox One Gamestop: PlayStation 4 - Xbox One The move by retailers seems quick but it's actually a month later than when the first deal went live with Madden NFL 17. That happened just two weeks after the game had released...
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Follow-up patch for Madden NFL 18 removes recent problematic changes
Earlier this week Madden NFL 18 received a massive patch which added new features, updated likenesses and equipment, and attempted to fix a number of issues and deliver improvements based on community feedback. Unfortunately there were some unforeseen problems that arose from a handful of the changes that were implemented, and another patch that was rushed out today has reversed course on the areas affected. Our top priority for the update was to address the lag many of our Franchise users ...
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Details on another major NBA 2K18 patch
NBA 2K18 has now received its second major patch for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One while Nintendo Switch and PC will be getting it in the near future. The first patch of real substanceĂ‚Â released at the end of September and addressed a framerate problem following timeouts and made attribute ratings visible when purchasing upgrades in MyCareer. This new update is more wide-ranging, heavily affecting gameplay and all the various modes.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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First retailer deals for NBA Live 18
NBA Live 18 never had a chance in the marketplace to sell even at a reduced $40 pre-order price. No one, including publisher EA Sports, would have expected otherwise. The goal instead was to reestablish some credibility, get a few people on board with the series over the next year through various means (demo, EA Access, price drops, possible stumbles by competition) and hopefully see the signs of progress with the release of an NBA Live 19. It remains to be seen whether Live 18 will be th...
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NBA 2K18 vs NBA Live 18 Player Face Comparison, Part Three
Whether it be through varied scanning techniques, differing levels of access to specific individuals, or their respective graphical engines, competing sports video games tend to win with representations of certain players but certainly not all of them. In the past with the basketball games NBA 2K had the clear edge according to fans but NBA Live had some respectable showings. Most recently when conducted between NBA 2K15 and NBA Live 15 it was the former that won for near 75% of the playe...
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Second patch for Madden NFL 18 addresses issues and adds new features
A massive patch released for Madden NFL 18 today just about a month after the first update was made to the game. This is the one that many have been waiting for as it fixes issues that have been identified by the community following release, adds new features, improves some player and coach likenesses and brings in some new equipment. Blocking in the Gun Monster formation has been fixed, Seasons have been introduced for MUT Squads, and much more that has influence across gameplay, Franchise,...
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The Line Drive for October 8
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Details on the roster update that followed week four with Madden NFL 18. ♦Review of FIFA 18 which has added more drama both on and off the pitch. ♦Poor signs with early sales returns and FUT activity for FIFA 18 on Switch. ♦NBA 2K18 received an additional patch on Xbox One for MyCareer stability. ♦No word on the new ...
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Press Row Podcast: Game Informant
With the recent avalanche of releases how does a sports gaming fan choose where to spend their money and time? Matthew Kato of Game Informer is welcomed for this episode of the Press Row Podcast to help sort through all the games that have recently arrived. Discussion includes which of the soccer games is the one to get, how microtransactions are affecting series like NBA 2K and Forza, the best sports game for the unfamiliar or inexperienced, the biggest surprises and disappointments as of l...
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