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Press Row Podcast: Trial Period
With limited-time trials available to play for NBA Live 18, NHL 18, and NBA 2K18, this episode of the Press Row Podcast covers first impressions of the three games which all have drastically different circumstances surrounding their release. Live desperately needs to recapture some credibility, NHL is stable but looking to generate new sales to casual consumers, and 2K18 is guaranteed to be a smash hit but is getting fans started early on their careers. Check out the podcast through iTune...
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The Prelude for NBA 2K18 is out now
Get an early start on NBA 2K18 with The Prelude which is now available to download free on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Acting as a demo of sorts, The Prelude offers an opportunity to try out the new 'Neighborhood' open-world area which encompasses elements of MyCareer, MyPark, Pro-Am, and character customization. Progress made in The Prelude will carry over to the full game if purchased. Last year with NBA 2K17 it was the collegiate portion of MyCareer mode that was playable along with...
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10 hour trial for NBA Live 18 now available through EA Access on Xbox One
NBA Live 18 can now be downloaded as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. Because of that make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The 10 hours are there to play immedia...
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10 hour trial for NHL 18 now available through EA Access on Xbox One
NHL 18 can now be downloaded as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. Because of that make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The 10 hours are there to play immediately ...
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NBA 2K18 companion app available now
The MyNBA2K18 mobile app went live today for both iOS and Android devices in advance of Friday's release of The Prologue. As has been the case in recent years, the app acts as a companion to the console game, offering an opportunity to scan faces for MyPlayer characters and earn extra VC on a daily basis.  There's also a card battle game contained within. ♦Facial Scanning with your mobile device to get YOU in NBA 2K18 on PS4 and Xbox One ♦Earn Virtual Currency daily â™...
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First patch for Madden NFL 18 adds HDR, improves zone coverage and pass rush
Two big areas of gameplay scrutinized through community feedback have been addressed in the first patch for Madden NFL 18 which went out earlier this morning. The awareness of players in zone coverage and the effectiveness of the pass rush have been worked on following concerns expressed out of early gameplay videos and the first few days of release. Additionally HDR support has been added. The update weighs in at a relatively light 636MB. (more…)...
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New teams added to NBA Live 18 demo
Unlike traditional demos, the one for NBA Live 18 is being kept up-to-date with changes that are being made for the actual finished retail product that'll be ready on September 15. The demo has now been updated six times with various improvements implemented affecting gameplay and the Live Run mode having been unlocked for those with maxed out characters. Today's update to the demo has added two more teams for Play Now as the Rockets and Celtics have joined the Warriors and Cavaliers. Add...
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NBA 2K18 gameplay videos
2K Sports has been somewhat more generous with information and media for NBA 2K18 than recent series editions in particular last year. With The Prelude set to go out Friday a handful of pure gameplay videos have been released through various Youtube accounts. These feature a variety of teams including all-time and classic along with a look at MyCareer. (more…)...
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