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Twitch Prime announced and is free to Amazon Prime members
Amazon purchased the extremely popular live video game streaming site Twitch just over two years ago and today announced its new Twitch Prime program for Amazon Prime. Free to all Prime members, Twitch Prime most notably eliminates all ads when viewing streams and provides a free channel subscription every month. For those who already have Amazon Prime you can get the benefits of Twitch Prime by linking your accounts here. Those without Amazon Prime can sign-up for a free 30 day trial....
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FIFA 17 vs PES 2017
Consumers have the choice between two excellent soccer games this year. Not only is there no going wrong with either FIFA 17 or Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 they excel in very different ways making a decision on which one to buy somewhat easier. Additionally both games have demos available to try and in the case of FIFA there are the full 10 hours to play through EA Access subscriptions on either Xbox One or PC. FIFA 17 is a really well-rounded product considering its extensive slate o...
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10 hour trial for FIFA 17 now available through EA Access on Xbox One
FIFA 17 is out now to download as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which the trial 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 ...
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Review of Forza Horizon 3
Those who've played the Forza Horizon series before will find familiarity with the new edition that releases later this month. Those who haven't will get to discover one of the best racing games ever made. Check out the Forza Horizon 3 review that went up today on Sporting News. Forza Horizon 3 introduces some compelling new features to the franchise like online campaign co-op, the ability to create Festivals as well as various events and challenges, and Drone Mode to follow and captur...
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Press Row Podcast: The Sports Gaming Storm of 2016
Now in the midst of the busiest time of the year in sports gaming, Bryan Wiedey and Rich Grisham reflect on recent releases and those right around the corner. With limited time what games rise to the top and which fall by the wayside? Between Madden NFL 17, PES 2017, NBA 2K17, NHL 17, FIFA 17, and several racers – Forza Horizon 3, Nascar Heat Evolution, F1 2016 – there’s no choice but for a game to be great in order to compete in the current marketplace. Check out the...
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 Review
Though it has yet to build much traction in North America the Pro Evolution Soccer series has been on the rise in terms of quality and it stands to reason that once that becomes more widely recognized by consumers sales could very well follow. PES 2017 released earlier this week and it's a fantastic game with only a few drawbacks and is currently the highest rated sports game on Metacritic since 2013 having topped last year's edition. The gameplay is unmatched now that issues with goalkee...
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The demo for FIFA 17 is out now
Now available on multiple platforms is the demo for FIFA 17 which features the opportunity to try out the brand new story mode and play regular matches with a selection of of 12 teams. Queue it up for download on PlayStation 4 here and Xbox One here. A demo for the game can also be tried out on PC, PS3, and 360. Included is a "select experience" from The Journey while locked into Manchester United (you'll choose from any EPL club in full game). Kick-Off Matches feature Manchester Unite...
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Forza Horizon 3 Demo Now Available
Microsoft today released a demo for Forza Horizon 3 on Xbox One. It can be queued up for download here and it comes in at over 18 GB. Your tour Down Under begins in classic Horizon fashion – with beautiful scenery, great driving roads, and awesome vehicles. From the moment the action begins, you are unmistakably in Australia, with all of its awe-inspiring beauty and tremendous environmental diversity. You’ll blast along ocean-side roads, and race on the beach alongside the fam...
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