The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Peter Moore is leaving to become CEO of Liverpool FC after 10 years as exec with EA. ♦Mutant Football League has one day of Kickstarter left and is nearing final stretch goal. ♦MLB The Show 17 is back available for pre-order on Amazon and 20% off with Prime. ♦The digital PlayStation 4 sale on EA games will be coming to a close...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The Cavs were smart to turn down Carmelo for Love according to NBA 2K17. ♦Latest podcast on improvements coming to MLB The Show 17 is also now on Youtube. ♦The podcast going through the 2016 Community Awards is also now on Youtube. ♦Pre-orders of MLB The Show 17 are 20% off for Amazon Prime members. ♦The final new Flash...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦2016 top-sellers per NPD: NBA 2K17 (#4), Madden NFL 17 (#5), and FIFA 17 (#9). ♦Latest patch for NHL 17 added a new mode in Ultimate Team plus more changes. ♦Remains unclear exactly when Madden NFL 17 will be added to the EA Access Vault. ♦Backwards compatible Skate 3 will be one of the games coming to the Vault this year. â...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Here are the steps to take to move the Chargers to Los Angeles in Madden NFL 17. ♦Last chance to cast your votes in the 12 categories of the 2016 Community Awards. ♦All Nintendo Switch games available for pre-order on Amazon are 20% off with Prime. ♦The FIFA game for Switch may be built off the last-gen 360/PS3 gameplay engine. ...