Archive for the ‘Original Padre Content’ Category
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Press Row Podcast: Going from Past to Present
After a week venturing into the history of baseball video games the Press Row Podcast returns to present day with more discussion on MLB The Show, the announcement of a Casey Powell Lacrosse sequel, the latest eSports developments for NBA 2K18 and FIFA 18, and the NPD results for January which includes an alarmingly low landing spot for EA Sports UFC 3. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Android with the Stitcher app, or with Pocket Casts on iOS, Android, and ...
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The Line Drive for February 18
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Details on a ratings update to fighters in EA Sports UFC 3 that followed UFC 221. ♦Details on the latest gameplay tuning changes made in EA Sports UFC 3. ♦A fix is being worked on for the broken Franchise trade meter in Madden NFL 18. ♦First look at one of the upgraded stadiums for Super Mega Baseball 2. ♦Details on the ne...
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Press Row Podcast: Ranking the all-time best baseball video game features
A new season of baseball is once again upon us and on this episode of the Press Row Podcast we look both forward to MLB The Show 18 and back through the history of baseball video games. First it’s a discussion of this week’s reveal of new features for The Show. Then each panelist counts down through their top five all-time features from baseball video games. The picks are varied and span over 30 years, represent different types of games, features that have proven influential to...
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The Line Drive for February 11
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The Cavs actually got worse from all the trade deadline moves according to NBA 2K18. ♦For the first time in a decade Babe Ruth will appear in a video game in MLB The Show 18. ♦The Madden NFL 18 Super Bowl LII sim was right on about the Eagles having a good shot if the game became high scoring. ♦2K Sports detailed the salaries and...
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Press Row Podcast: Revisiting the saga of Madden NFL 06
Over 12 years have passed since the release of Madden NFL 06 but the mere mention of the title still conjures up emotions from sports gaming fans. From an industry standpoint it also could be cited as being a major contributor to a turning point around that time in consumer distrust with not just what publishers would say about games before they released, but also what they showed. Former lead designer for the Madden NFL series Ian Cummings joins Bryan Wiedey and Rich Grisham to discuss t...
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The Line Drive for February 4
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Madden NFL 18 picks Patriots in Super Bowl LII but gives Eagles a good shot. ♦Reaching final hours to get Madden NFL 18 w/bonus content for under $20. ♦Details on the big Super Bowl Program for Ultimate Team in Madden NFL 18. ♦Glixel took a look back on the development behind the troubled Madden NFL 06. ♦Mutant Football...
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Press Row Podcast: Back to Business
Could Microsoft really be looking at buying Electronic Arts? What would it mean if that actually came about? The big rumor this week is discussed in this episode of the Press Row Podcast. Other topics include more thoughts on EA Sports UFC 3, what Madden NFL 18 predicts for Super Bowl 52, and the remarkable numbers being reached by the FIFA franchise. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Android with the Stitcher app, or with Pocket Casts on iOS, Android, and Wi...
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The Line Drive for January 28
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Ratings analysis and simulation results from NBA 2K18 with the ASG rosters. ♦All-Star Game rosters and jerseys still not been added to either NBA game. ♦Tuner has already made changes to stamina and submissions for EA Sports UFC 3. ♦Snoop Dogg provides commentary for Knockout Mode in EA Sports UFC 3. ♦Amazon now has UFC 3 ...
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