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Details on the first patch for NHL 18
EA Sports today released the first patch for NHL 18 which comes right on the heels of last week's release meaning it had been in the works for some time. It's a significant update touching on practically every area of the game. Notable is the addition of division realignment to Franchise Mode and a few new uniforms but there are a considerable number of improvements that have been made to gameplay and online that could have major impact. (more…)...
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Review of NHL 18
NHL 18 is probably the strongest entry in the EA Sports series in recent memory for newcomers or inexperienced players however veterans may not see as much of a difference from last year as they would have hoped. With the new arcade mode NHL THREES, co-op (local or online) available in most of the modes, a new tutorial and helpful on-screen indicators for lower difficulty levels, NHL 18 is at the very least more accommodating than previous editions. The impact of the Defensive Skill Stick...
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Details on the next free content update for Rocket League
The extraordinary post-release support for Rocket League is set to continue with an upcoming Autumn Update for the game that's set to go out on September 28. Included is a new seasonal arena called Farmstead, revamping of other arenas to a standard layout, the option of turning the goalposts and surrounding walls transparent, plus many new customization items. Additionally developer Psyonix announced that a beta for a new Tournaments feature is expected before the year is up, an intern...
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Demo for FIFA 18 available now
EA Sports has today released a demo for FIFA 18 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This is the first opportunity to play FIFA 18 in advance of its EA Access trial that is expected to begin on September 20. The demo provides an early preview experience of The Journey's second season continuing the story of Alex Hunter along with basic exhibition matches. Experience FIFA 18’s Real Player Motion Technology, a groundbreaking animation system that unlocks a new level of realistic, respon...
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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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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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New trailer for FIFA 18’s second season of The Journey
The Journey story mode, played by over 12 million people last year, naturally received a strong push for its sequel in FIFA 18 earlier at EA Play and it's getting another now. A large cast of soccer greats cameo or play larger roles as Alex Hunter experiences the challenges that now come with being a star. Those names include FIFA 18's cover athlete Cristiano Ronaldo and even crossing over is the cover athlete for NBA Live 18 James Harden. (more…)...
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PES 2018 demo is out now
The demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is now available to download - it can be queued up here for PlayStation 4 and here for Xbox One. Following last month's online beta, which was intended primarily to test the online performance tied to both the new co-op mode which features three users on each side and the standard head-to-head matches, the demo features gameplay more representative of what will be featured in the final product. While it again offers online co-op that's now joined ...
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