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  • Online beta for NHL 18 has begun
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    Posted July 25th, 2017 at 10:30 am 1 Comment »
    The NHL 18 online beta is now underway on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Those who signed up to participate will receive a code to their registered email address along with two bonus codes that can be given away. Three different modes are featured in the online beta. Play the new arcadey NHL Threes, standard head-to-head, or EASHL in traditional 6-on-6 or the new 3-on-3 format. While sign-ups for beta codes are currently closed it's likely that it will be opened to all within a few d...
  • More on NHL 18’s gameplay improvements
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    Posted July 20th, 2017 at 2:45 pm No Comments »
    With the online beta for NHL 18 set to begin next Tuesday more details on the various gameplay improvements that were made official late last month and then put on display in a trailer last week have been released. In digging deeper into the new Defensive Skill Stick and Creative Attack Dekes, EA Sports is laying out both the more capable and flashy offensive arsenal with a potential counter weapon on the other side.  (more…)...
  • The online beta for PES 2018 has begun
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    Posted July 20th, 2017 at 2:30 am 9 Comments »
    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...
  • First patch for The Golf Club 2 improves server-related issues and more
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    Posted July 18th, 2017 at 7:00 am 5 Comments »
    When The Golf Club 2 released it faced major problems due to its servers which rendered the game largely unplayable for three days. Thankfully ever since it's been functional and stable but there remained some ways in which the performance could be improved. The first patch for the game is already out on PC and just now has gone out on PlayStation 4. The wait due to the certification process with Microsoft could be only a few days away a week or two even if everything goes smoothly. ...
  • Trailer for NHL 18 goes through the biggest gameplay improvements
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    Posted July 13th, 2017 at 9:15 am 5 Comments »
    Three weeks ago EA Sports began promotion for NHL 18 by announcing the cover, confirming new features, and revealing details on the online beta that will take place later this month. Today the spotlight has been put specifically on the gameplay improvements that earlier were only referred to, with a display of the new Defensive Skill Stick, Creative Attack Dekes, Creative AI, and 3-on-3 EA Sports Hockey League.  (more…)...
  • Full NHL 18 online beta details
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    Posted July 10th, 2017 at 12:00 pm 1 Comment »
    There are two online betas taking place later this month. PES 2018 kicks off first featuring its new online co-op mode and then NHL 18's will begin on July 25. To take part in NHL's beta make sure to sign up here before then. EA Sports has now laid out a complete description of all that will be available with the beta. It will include EA Sports Hockey League with both standard and the new 3-on-3 OT style, regular online versus games, and the new arcade mode NHL Threes.  (more…)...
  • The big Anniversary Update for Rocket League has gone live
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    Posted July 5th, 2017 at 3:00 pm 7 Comments »
    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...
  • Server problems for The Golf Club 2 have mostly been resolved
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    Posted July 3rd, 2017 at 5:00 pm 3 Comments »
    For the first four days of release The Golf Club 2 was rendered largely unplayable due to server issues that made both Career Mode and Online Societies inaccessible. The problems appear to have been ironed out as the weekend went smoothly with all features working properly. The only issue I've run into since Saturday are completed rounds played in Society that, when returning to start the next round, have lost results for a handful of holes in the completed round. I've had to re-play the ...