The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Check out the Pastapadre Twitter feed for some EA UFC 2 gameplay highlight gifs. ♦EA's stock has fallen about 8% after reporting disappointing third quarter revenues. ♦The NBA 2K16 Pro-Am competition apparently has started with little on rules/parameters. ♦NBA 2K16 decided to break the hands of Blake Griffin in the latest roster update. ♦Fill ou...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Kirk Herbstreit made some grossly misguided comments about NCAA Football. ♦Will Mike Tyson impact the potential success of EA Sports UFC 2? ♦Only 19% of poll respondents feel Tyson will affect their UFC 2 purchase decision. ♦Putting together a competitive discount Ultimate Team squad in FIFA 16. ♦Defense and special teams All-Pros and their ratin...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Brand new benefit of Amazon Prime is 20% off video game pre-orders. ♦For those without Amazon Prime its only $73 for a year subscription today. ♦EA Sports raised and then crushed NCAA Football fans hopes of the series returning. ♦How to move the Rams in Franchise Mode to Los Angeles in Madden NFL 16. ♦Is EA Sports overrating Phil "CM Punk" Brooks ...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦This is the final day to get votes in for the Pastapadre Community Awards. ♦Check out the best in sports gaming from 2015 put together for Sporting News. ♦Simulated the College Football Playoff National Championship with NCAA Football 14. ♦An announcement is expected as early as tomorrow regarding an EA Sports UFC 2 beta. ♦MLB The Show 16 did not...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦NCAA Football 14 went 6-2 in the NYE/NYD games in its simulation predictions. ♦Revisiting the biggest sports gaming stories of 2015 that will have lasting impact. ♦Make sure vote in any of the nine categories open in the PP Community Awards. ♦Madden NFL 16 roster updates should be back on schedule this coming week. ♦After being forced to keep the...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦As it stands now the 95-96 Bulls would squash today's Warriors according to NBA 2K16. ♦If you haven't already check out all 30 Christmas jersey designs through NBA 2K16. ♦Digital download code for Madden NFL 16 on PlayStation 4 going for just $24 right now. ♦Digital download of Madden NFL 16 on Xbox One is on sale for $24 to Gold members. ♦Keep vo...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Make sure to get your votes in for the community awards opened up so far. ♦EA Sports has launched the holiday promo for Ultimate Team in Madden NFL 16. ♦Rocket League has a new hockey mode which is quite different and very fun. ♦Rocket League has already generated $50 million in revenue on a meager budget. ♦The biggest player rating risers and fal...

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Check out the latest content created for Sporting News and Hit The Pass:      •The biggest risers and fallers in NBA 2K16 so far this season      •Taking a look at the new cards revealed for MLB The Show 16      •Impressions of the first MLB The Show 16 news (video/podcast)      •Holiday gift guide for the sports gaming fan      ...