Archive for the ‘Original Padre Content’ Category
  • Press Row Podcast: Review Season with a dash of NASCAR
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    Posted October 6th, 2018 at 6:45 am No Comments »
    This week Bryan and Rich catch up on all the different sports games on the scene right now and their two varying approaches to them. Also, they talk about the challenges that they do (or did) have as reviewers, and how the importance of reviews has changed as the gaming industry - and sports games in particular - have evolved. Plus! Our resident racing game expert Greg Sewart stops by in a bonus segment to dive into the new NASCAR Heat 3, and whether or not racing game fans should give it a ...
  • The Line Drive for September 30
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    Posted September 30th, 2018 at 9:30 am No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Reviewing the two great options for soccer fans with FIFA 19 and PES 2019. ♦A look at how Metacritic scores have trended for annual sports games this gen. ♦Forza Horizon 4 has opened with spectacular reviews standing at 92 on Metacritic. ♦The lawsuit against 2K Sports/Take Two over tattoos in NBA 2K is still alive. ♦Develo...
  • Press Row Podcast: From the sidelines to the big leagues – NBA 2K19 and Madden NFL 19
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    Posted September 29th, 2018 at 2:15 pm No Comments »
    It’s a special episode of the Press Row Podcast this week, featuring interviews with two influential and important people with similar tales of moving from the sports gaming community to the sports gaming development world. Joining Rich Grisham first is Markus Frieske, who describes how he scouts for great creator talent, the reasons behind what he does, and how he moved from a contributor in the community to a highly influential creative supporter at EA. Next is our great frien...
  • The Line Drive for September 23
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    Posted September 23rd, 2018 at 10:00 am No Comments »
      The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Madden NFL 19 had its best August launch month in sales numbers since 2010. ♦Means little though since Madden 11 (2010) was when they last released in early Aug. ♦The retail Dynasty Edition of Mutant Football League will release in time for Halloween. ♦Opening up giveaway for FIFA 19 on PS4 through pastapadre Twitter on...
  • Press Row Podcast: Playing the summer hits
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    Posted September 22nd, 2018 at 9:15 am No Comments »
    The wave of sports games that release within a very condensed window in late summer is now fully upon us with a few more still to come on their heels. Discussion this week centers on those games have stood out and captured the focus of the panelists. That leads to extensive discussion on FIFA 19, Pro Evolution Soccer 2019, and NBA 2K19. Additionally reaction to the NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 news including roster additions, release dates, and a higher price. Check out the podcast through iTu...
  • The Line Drive for September 16
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    Posted September 16th, 2018 at 12:30 pm No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Reviewed both NBA 2K19 and NBA Live 19 this week for Sporting News. ♦FIFA 19 should go live on EA Access and Origin Access this Wednesday. ♦Details on how the Chemistry feature will work in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team. ♦The complete list of licensed and generic stadiums featured in FIFA 19. ♦Cast votes for the MLS player that sh...
  • Press Row Podcast: Diving deep into NBA 2K19 and F1 2018
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    Posted September 15th, 2018 at 10:00 am No Comments »
    This week features two great segments! Up first, Rich Grisham welcomes NBA 2K19 Gameplay Producer Scott O'Gallagher back to the show to talk all about this year's game. We cover all the bases, from gameplay to online to history - and yes, Virtual Currency. That's followed by a deep dive into F1 2018 with our favorite racing expert Greg Sewart. Kick back and enjoy a double dip of sports game talk! Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Android with the Stitcher app, o...
  • The Line Drive for September 9
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    Posted September 9th, 2018 at 11:15 am No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦EA Sports is counting down the top 100 rated players for FIFA 19. ♦Eligible games to receive a $10 promo credit on pre-orders with Amazon Prime. ♦The sale on Madden NFL 19 for $40 is still alive digitally on PlayStation 4. ♦Physical release has been delayed on all systems for Mutant Football League. ♦Check out the fu...