Archive for the ‘Original Padre Content’ Category
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Press Row Podcast: Passing the buck
The video game industry is following in the path of other forms of entertainment by normalizing subscription services. What at one time was only XBL or PSN for the purposes of online play has now expanded to those offering free games and various discounts every month, the fantastic value of EA Access, and the recently announced Xbox Game Pass. That Xbox-related news, the release of Disc Jam which will be free to PlayStation Plus members, and what it all means for gaming now and in the fut...
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The Line Drive for February 26
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The Kings GM would not accept the DeMarcus Cousins deal in NBA 2K17 franchise. ♦Digital cover vote open selecting 11 players + manager for Out of the Park Baseball 18. ♦MLB The Show 17 is back available for pre-order on Amazon and 20% off with Prime. ♦New program with Offensive Position Heroes opened in Madden NFL 17 Ult...
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PRP: The first next Rocket League?
There has been a resurgence of creative sports game concepts thanks to independent developers over the last few years and the latest to break onto the scene is Disc Jam. Reminiscent of the 90's game Windjammers, and evoking natural comparisons to recent smash hit Rocket League, Disc Jam appears to have a great deal of potential based on reaction to the beta that just came to a close. This episode of the Press Row Podcast also includes discussion on everything Diamond Dynasty mode for MLB ...
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The Line Drive for February 19
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦MLB The Show 17 is back available for pre-order on Amazon and 20% off with Prime. ♦Press Row Podcast episode with Mutant Football League interview now on Youtube. ♦Looking at the players who rose most and those who fell most in Madden NFL 17 ratings. ♦Madden NFL 17 will be added to the EA Access Vault on Xbox One late this coming...
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PRP: The return of mutant football
After more than 20 years a spiritual successor to the cult classic Mutant League Football has finally reached the red zone. Mutant Football League will release later this year on PC and early 2018 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The game is described as an “NFL Blitz arcade-style football game, with nasty mutants, ferocious monsters, deadly chainsaws, and lots of gory player deaths, along with some edgy, satirical humor that parodies America’s favorite sport.” The creato...
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The Line Drive for February 12
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦NBA and 2K hope to create an eSports sensation with formation of a structured league. ♦Podcast segment focused on NBA & 2K partnering for eSports league is now on Youtube. ♦Madden eSports controversy now covered by outlets that include Polygon and Kotaku. ♦Draft Champions updated with new QB round and Gold base team in Mad...
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Press Row Podcast: Sports games making news in world of eSports
Still in their infancy within the competitive arena there were two major stories for sports video games and their place as eSports this week. EA Sports had to navigate controversy due to the conduct of the Madden Bowl winner on social media, while 2K Sports announced an unprecedented partnership with the NBA to create what will be known as the NBA 2K eLeague. Also discussed are gameplay improvements that have been detailed for MLB The Show 17, the return of Mutant League Football and its ...
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The Line Drive for February 5
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 still thriving in 2017 despite a few high profile failures thanks to FIFA. ♦Monday is the last full day to get the Super Bowl Edition of Madden NFL 17 for $20. ♦Press Row Podcast latest episode focused on EA's booms and busts is now on Youtube. ♦Pre-orders of MLB The Show 17 are 20% off for Amazon Prime members...
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