Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
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Patch for NBA 2K15 Fixes Shoe Glitch
A third post-release patch for NBA 2K15 released today on PlayStation 4 and PC and is expected to go out on Xbox One in the coming days. The primary purpose of the patch is to address a glitch that has prevented users from applying different shoes to their MyPlayer characters since the last patch in late December. The issue with the shoes was important to fix given that actual money has been spent by consumers on them only to find that they could not use what they purchased. Even if no...
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NBA 2K15 Week 20 Ratings Changes
Russell Westbrook has been on an insane run lately, putting together five triple-doubles in the last six games. His run has really moved him up the ranks ratings wise in NBA 2K15. He's now the second highest rated player in the game, only trailing LeBron James by a single point. Westbrook passed up teammate and reigning MVP Kevin Durant in the last week. Check out all the ratings changes in NBA 2K15 since the All-Star break in the spreadsheet here. Recent roster updates have included not ...
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NBA 2K14 Servers Being Shut Down
2K Sports has announced that the servers for NBA 2K14 will be shut down at the end of March. That means there will be no more gaming online (standard, MyTeam, or Team-Up) and will bring a close to Online Association mode. With NBA 2K14 essentially an "always-online" title the concern has always been there about what it would mean when this day arrived. Fortunately those with ongoing MyCareer or MyGM saves won't have their progress halted for good. Instead they'll just become "offline" ...
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Sports Games Desperately Need Alternative Online Experiences
In a recent Press Row Podcast episode I proposed the idea again that MLB: The Show, which has struggled mightily with online performance and stability since inception, should offer an "Extra Innings" mode online. That proposal generated a significant response from listeners on social media and forums intrigued by the concept and the benefits it would offer - along with expressing hope that other sports games could include unique online experiences. (more…)...
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NBA Live 15 Now Available for Free with EA Access Subscription
It took nearly two weeks since discovering that NBA Live 15 was headed to the EA Access "Vault" but the game is now one of the benefits of the subscription service. Those with active subscriptions will have unlimited time with the full game for no additional cost. The EA Access service is currently exclusive to Xbox One as Sony opted not to allow it for the PS4. It’s $30 for a full year or $5 month-to-month. Members get unlimited access to the Vault which contains older EA games...
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Trade Deadline Deals Executed in Latest NBA 2K15 Roster Update
With the NBA trade deadline passing yesterday 2K Sports has updated the rosters for NBA 2K15 to reflect all the moves that were made. Most notably that includes Goran Dragic on his way to the Heat, Brandon Knight being sent to the Suns, Isaiah Thomas moving to the Celtics, Aaron Afflalo joining the Blazers, Enes Kanter and three others to the Thunder, and Kevin Garnett heading back to Minnesota to finish his career where it began. (more…)...
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NBA 2K15 Ratings Changes Have Tilted Player Field Heavily Upwards
2K Sports has done a great job with NBA 2K15 of improving on post-release support - one of the series' long-time weaknesses. The frequency, accuracy, consistency, and relevance of roster updates this year are immeasurably better than years' past. However the more ratings are changed the more a problem created by the process behind it has become apparent. (more…)...
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NBA Live 15 Available for $9 on Xbox One
Last week it became apparent that NBA Live 15 would soon be added the EA Access "Vault". EA has still yet to confirm when that will happen but a coinciding Xbox One deal on the game is more evidence that it could be making its way in later this week. Xbox Live Gold members can now purchase NBA Live 15 outright digitally for $9. For those without an EA Access subscription that's an unprecedented offering. The NBA season has only just reached All-Star break and considering th...
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