Archive for the ‘Misc Sports Gaming’ Category
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Demo for Surf World Series available now
Surf World Series is now nearing release after being first announced last December and today a free demo has gone out on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game comes from independent developer Climax Studios and features arcade-style challenges and online competition. The demo includes three different events and two of the characters. (more…)...
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The online beta for PES 2018 has begun
The online beta for Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is now officially underway on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It's an open beta so all those who wish to take part can do so simply by downloading it here for PS4 and here for XB1. The beta runs through July 31 giving ample opportunity to play both the standard 1v1 online games and the new online co-op in 3v3 form. Feedback provided will be considered for a release day patch in September. This is the first beta run for the PES franchise in seve...
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The big Anniversary Update for Rocket League has gone live
Two years ago Rocket League released to intrigue due in large part to being free through PlayStation Plus, but not as a game that anyone would have imagined would become the sensation it still is to this day. To celebrate developer Psyonix has now released the Anniversary Update for the game which includes a free arena, two cars, additions to the soundtrack, customization options for goal explosions, trails, and engine sounds plus more! Rocket League can currently be had on sale for $10 o...
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Patch limitations raise another concern for third party games on Nintendo Switch
It has now been over six weeks since NBA Playgrounds released and yet half the game is still missing. A patch to add online play originally promised for a few days after release remains in limbo. Meanwhile the other versions of Playgrounds on XB1, PS4, and PC have received multiple updates improving the game and adding other features. The president of development studio Saber Interactive has made comments on Facebook providing insight on why that is, and it appears Nintendo is at fault for e...
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Press Row Podcast: E3 impressions and NHL 18 news
Having extensively discussed all the big news that came out of EA Play and E3 in the last two podcast episodes, Kat Bailey is now welcomed to the show to go over some hands-on impressions from the show floor for Madden NFL 18, FIFA 18, and Pro Evolution Soccer 18 before turning to a breakdown of all the news on NHL 18 which includes several confirmed features (NHL Threes arcade mode and Expansion) and an upcoming online beta. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Android ...
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Annual Steam Summer Sale includes a number of sports games
The always highly anticipated Steam Summer Sale has kicked off for this year with deals available until July 5. Discounted PC offerings include a fairly recent release in NBA Playgrounds, the still incredibly popular Rocket League, and NBA 2K17 as it begins to fade away in favor of its successor. The list below encompasses the sports games of most interest but the promotion has lots of games that may be worthy of a purchase especially at the reduced prices. NBA Playgrounds for $13.39 (33% o...
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Steep’s Road to the Olympics expansion coming in December
First announced by publisher Ubisoft at E3, the mountain sports game Steep will be getting a major expansion on December 5 called Road to the Olympics. Now additional details on the DLC which releases on December 5th have been provided. (more…)...
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Online beta announcement and more on Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
Konami has followed up its initial info on Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 with a showing at E3 that included a trailer, presentation, and additional gameplay details. The biggest news though is the announcement of an online beta next month. Featuring the new 3v3 online co-op mode the beta will run from July 20-31 on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It's the first online beta in 7 years for the series. Feedback from the beta will be considered for a release day patch in September. (more&hel...
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