Archive for the ‘Original Padre Content’ Category
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Sports Games Desperately Need Alternative Online Experiences
In a recent Press Row Podcast episode I proposed the idea again that MLB: The Show, which has struggled mightily with online performance and stability since inception, should offer an "Extra Innings" mode online. That proposal generated a significant response from listeners on social media and forums intrigued by the concept and the benefits it would offer - along with expressing hope that other sports games could include unique online experiences. (more…)...
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The Line Drive for February 22
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Put together the top risers and fallers in NBA 2K15 ratings for Sporting News. ♦New screenshots have been added the FB album for MLB 15: The Show. ♦EA detailed the Winter Upgrades made to players in FIFA 15 Ultimate Team. ♦EA has also completed Skill Upgrades for players in FIFA Ultimate Team. ♦FIFA 15 should be getting an update soon to add Orlan...
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Press Row Podcast: Has NBA 2K Grown Bigger Than Madden?
The latest Press Row Podcast features two primary topics. First is a discussion on MLB 15: The Show - what the improvements to Diamond Dynasty mode mean to the product and some early impressions. Then the episode turns to an argument over whether NBA 2K has overtaken Madden NFL as the second biggest sports game behind only FIFA. There's no way to definitively answer that but it's an interesting debate given that a case could be made for either depending on what specifically is being measured...
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The Line Drive for February 15
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Put together the full list of legends in MLB 15: The Show for Sporting News. ♦ThatSportsGamer and Owen Good discussed the MLB 15 legend choices in a podcast. ♦MLB 15: The Show can now be pre-ordered digitally through the PlayStation Store. ♦The PC version of NBA 2K15 is discounted to $30 until Monday at 1PM ET. ♦All-Star content has been updated...
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Press Row Podcast: New Marketing Strategies and MLB 15: The Show
SCEA has followed the lead of EA Sports and 2K Sports in producing straight-to-consumer live streams and extremely detailed breakdowns of features with MLB 15: The Show. In the latest Press Row Podcast we discuss this new marketing trend, and how it applies to MLB 15, before moving on to break down the feature news as of late and what it means for the game. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS and the Stitcher app for Android – subscribe while there to help support the show...
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The Line Drive for February 8
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Pre-orders for the Anniversary Edition of MLB 15: The Show available on Amazon. ♦Xbox Live year subscription still available for $40 either digital code or physical card. ♦Someone threw a perfect game on Ego 91 in Super Mega Baseball. ♦New tutorial video goes over executing corner kicks in FIFA 15. ♦Win a FIFA Ultimate Team match today to be enter...
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Press Row Podcast: 2015 Season Preview
A full panel returns for the first time this year in the latest Press Row Podcast with the focus of the show on the year ahead. Will there be a shakeup in the way games are distributed or designed? What sports game has the most on the line and which one is in the sturdiest position? Will there be any surprise games from independent developers? What will the fate be for NBA Live and PGA Tour? All those topics and more are tackled in this episode. Check out the podcast through iTunes for i...
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The Line Drive for February 1
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The deal on Xbox Live Gold 12 month subscriptions for $40 is still available. ♦Don't miss the Super Bowl breakdown through Madden NFL 15 player ratings. ♦Digital deals available on XB1 and PS4 include NHL 15 and NBA Live 15. ♦Reminder: Madden NFL 15 Super Bowl Edition only available into tomorrow. ♦EA released an infographic on the popularity...
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