Archive for the ‘Original Padre Content’ Category
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E3 2016 Preview
The biggest event of the year for the gaming industry which always delivers new insight into the upcoming crop of sports games is almost here. E3 takes place next week with the big press conferences that precede the event happening on Sunday and Monday. Here’s the lineup for when everything is taking place, what to expect, and where to watch. (more…)...
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Jim Nantz and Phil Simms are being replaced by a new commentary team in Madden NFL 17
After four years of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms it was definitely time for a shake-up to the announcer team in the Madden NFL series. The CBS duo is out and taking their place for Madden NFL 17 are Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis. Gaudin is known for his play-by-play work in college basketball with Georgia Tech and during the NCAA Tournament. Davis is an analyst for Fox Sports doing color commentary for NFL games after spending most of his broadcasting career in college football, and also f...
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The Line Drive for June 5
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The big E3 press briefings are nearly here! Next Sunday (EA) and Mon (Sony/MS). ♦With the news last night look for EA to quickly get Brock Lesnar into UFC 2. ♦NBA 2K17 will release earlier than ever before and breaking down the three editions. ♦The full NBA Finals simulation with NBA 2K16 predicted a Warriors 4-1 series victor...
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Press Row Podcast: The Broken Sports Game Release Schedule
While basketball fans may be excited that NBA 2K17 will be out earlier than ever before with its move up to mid-September, it only further compresses the window where the majority of the sports games for the year are released. Within a four week span, six major sports games will go out, and there may be even others still yet to be announced. In this episode of the Press Row Podcast presented by Hit the Pass, the discussion centers on what has led to this situation coming about, how it aff...
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The Line Drive for May 29
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Just two weeks now until EA Play and E3 take place! ♦The Stanley Cup Final was simulated by both NHL 16 and Franchise Hockey Manager 2. ♦Backwards compatibility on Xbox One is filling some of the holes in sports gaming. ♦Pre-orders of Madden NFL 17 are live and 20% off for Amazon Prime members. ♦Pre-orders of NBA 2K17 are ...
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Press Row Podcast: Madden NFL 17’s first details
With EA Play and E3 nearing the promotional cycle for the next Madden has gotten underway. There's a lot to be excited about already for Madden NFL 17 including long-overdue work to Special Teams, a new defensive AI system, special moves for ball-carriers, and a "renewed focus on Franchise mode." In this episode of the Press Row Podcast presented by Hit The Pass, Bryan Wiedey, Rich Grisham, and Kat Bailey discuss all the news, the concern over "Tackle Battles", and what is being hoped for...
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The Line Drive for May 22
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦It's now down to just three weeks until EA Play and E3 take place. ♦Pre-orders of Madden NFL 17 are live and 20% off for Amazon Prime members. ♦Pre-orders of NBA 2K17 are live and 20% off for Amazon Prime members. ♦Consider buying these 10 budget starting pitchers in MLB The Show 16 Diamond Dynasty. ♦Game Informer has d...
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Interview on The 4 Verts Podcast
I recently appeared on The 4 Verts Podcast for an interview to discuss the journey of Pastapadre.com, creation of Hit The Pass, and writing for Sporting News. The conversation then turns to Madden and the differences between the development team now and in the past, the impact of Ultimate Team, areas in which the series has struggled the most, and what needs to be done for it to join the elite class of sports games in a shrinking marketplace....
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