The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦By acquiring Jimmy Butler the Timberwolves got the #2 rated SG in NBA 2K. ♦Download NBA 2K17 post-draft rosters from EmbraceThePace (PS4) & BryanDfor3 (XB1). ♦Statement released about post-patch slo-mo pitching animations in MLB The Show 17. ♦The details of that relatively minor patch are laid out here for MLB The Show 17. ♦Connor McDavid was ...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦NBA 2K17's simulation engine heavily favors the 95-96 Bulls over this year's Warriors. ♦This weekend features new Fan Appreciation content in Madden 17 Ultimate Team. ♦Needless to say the packs have been loaded to get people back playing more or again. ♦The Xbox One X still isn't available for pre-order but the page here will be it on Amazon. ♦For...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The Press Row Podcast episode on all the news out of EA Play is now also on Youtube. ♦Madden NFL 18 will let you match up corners on receivers by overall ratings. ♦Check out the WR/DB mechanics that will be utilized in Madden NFL 18 MUT Squads. ♦Madden NFL 18's new story mode "Long Shot" features colleges and big name actors. ♦Cristiano Ronaldo ha...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦NBA 2K17's simulation engine gave the Warriors a 76% chance of winning NBA Finals. ♦Kyrie Irving is the cover athlete for the standard edition of NBA 2K18. ♦The first news and teaser trailer for FIFA 18 will be out Monday in advance of EA Play. ♦New feature for Madden NFL 18 will allow you to set protections by ID'ing the Mike. ♦New Ultimate Team ...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦EA Sports revealed the 32 Elite players chosen from w/pre-orders for Madden NFL 18. ♦NHL 18 won't be among the games showcased at the upcoming EA Play event. ♦The free card pack and $20 VC for NBA 2K17 through Prime got extended a month. ♦Early indication is NBA 2K17 won't be PS4 Plus free game for June like last year. ♦CEO of Saber Interactive ...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Last call for those who haven't claimed the free VC/pack for NBA 2K17 w/Prime. ♦The Madden NFL 18 segment of the Press Row Podcast is now also on Youtube. ♦Madden NFL 18 is being called the "year of the user" by creative director Rex Dickson. ♦Addition of a new legend for MLB The Show 17 in early June has been confirmed. ♦Uproar in The Show commu...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Introduction of a story mode and three play styles lead Madden NFL 18 feature news. ♦Indication that Online Team Play could be returning in some form with Madden NFL 18. ♦This week's Press Row Podcast all about NBA Playgrounds is also now on Youtube. ♦Here's the full review of the new NBA Playgrounds which is a decently fun first effort. ♦Only on...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦If you haven't already get your free VC and pack for NBA 2K17 through Amazon Prime. ♦Here are the 17 teams participating in the first season of the NBA 2K eLeague. ♦The first Madden 18 news (cover/teaser trailer) may drop this week or next. ♦Reviews coming this week for NBA Playgrounds and FH3 Hot Wheels expansion. ♦This week's podcast focused on...