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The Line Drive for February 9
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦NBA 2K20 has added the Kobe Bryant jersey patch to the Lakers uniforms.
♦This year’s All-Star Game rosters and court have been updated in NBA 2K20.
♦Roster update for NBA 2K20 has made all the moves from the trade deadline.
♦Madden NFL 20 had its final roster update released following the Super Bowl.
♦Madden’s simulation engine got it right this year picking the Chiefs in SB 54.
♦Very minor patch for Madden NFL 20 addressed a visual issue occuring in MUT.
♦Archived live streams focused on defense and hitting for MLB The Show 20.
♦This week’s MLB live stream will focus primarily on Road to the Show mode.
♦The new MLS kits for the upcoming season will be added to FIFA 20 this week.
♦Details on the latest patch to have gone out for Football Manager 2020.
♦Strong start for XFL but 2-3 years away from a video game becoming viable.
♦Multiple updates have been pushed with various improvements for Retro Bowl.
♦Blu-ray releases this week include Ford v Ferrari with Frozen 2 out on digital. -
The Line Drive for February 2
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦The Chiefs are heavy favorites in Super Bowl LIV according to Madden NFL 20.
♦Initial trailer got a follow-up video pointing out the details for MLB The Show 20.
♦This week’s live stream for MLB The Show 20 will focus on defensive improvements.
♦Any logos desired for transfer from MLB 19 to MLB 20 must be in vault by Feb 7.
♦Retro Bowl released for iOS and Android and is receiving fantastic reviews.
♦Full details on the latest patch that has gone out for NHL 20.
♦All the ratings changes from the recent roster update for NHL 20.
♦Details on the Super Bowl Present program for MUT active now in Madden 20.
♦New CBA in NFL could bring changes even next season inc. extra playoff game.
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Madden NFL 20 added to EA Access Vault
Right on the heels of a brand new update and in time for the Super Bowl, Madden NFL 20 has made it into the EA Access Vault. This is the first of the 2019 EA Sports games to be provided in full to subscribers.
EA Access has been available on Xbox One since 2014 and finally launched on PS4 last summer. For $30 a year or $5 month-to-month, members get unlimited access to the back library of EA games on the console which in addition to Madden NFL 20 now includes all pre-2019 EA Sports games plus the likes of Fight Night Champion, Anthem, Battlefield V, Star Wars Battlefront II, Need for Speed Payback, Titanfall 2, Skate 3, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst and many others. There’s also the 10 hour trials with every EA game that begin five days before release and 10% savings on all digital purchases whether it be the actual games or microtransactions within them.
Amazon currently has a deal on EA Access priced down to $25 for a year subscription on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.ÂÂ
The arrival of Madden to the Vault comes right on schedule with last year. In addition to potential new subs and hoping to pull in some new fans to buy Madden NFL 21, those introduced to the game for the first time without having to pay for it may be more inclined to invest in its Ultimate Team mode. NHL 20 and FIFA 20 will both follow likely in April.
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End of season Madden NFL 20 patch updates X-Factor players and adds new feature
Just in time for the Super Bowl and the imminent move of the game to the EA Access’ Vault is another significant patch for Madden NFL 20. The final update of X-Factor players is joined by the introduction of a significant new feature and the fixing of an issue introduced with a change made through the last patch. Read more
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The Line Drive for January 26
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦New episode of the Press Row Podcast talks racing game of year and decade.
♦Based on past instances Madden NFL 20 could be added to EA Access Vault this week.
♦Madden NFL 20 led the way on NPD chart for sales of sports games in December.
♦Madden NFL 20 finished 3rd however with NBA 2K20 2nd in sales for entire 2019.
♦Details on the post-Conference Championship roster update in Madden NFL 20.
♦Details on the Super Bowl Past program for MUT live now in Madden NFL 20.
♦All of the ratings changes in the latest roster update released for NBA 2K20.
♦Chris Bosh and Jason Terry are among new adds to classic teams in NBA 2K20.
♦Details on the changes with the latest minor patch released for NBA 2K20.
♦Details on the Headliners program for FUT that has gone live in FIFA 20.
♦New roster update has gone out in NHL 20 however no specifics provided.
♦Details on the Team of the Year Program for HUT live now in NHL 20.
♦Out of the Park Baseball 20 is currently on sale for just $5 for one more day.
♦Blu-ray releases this week headlined by Parasite and Terminator: Dark Fate. -
First trailer and feature details for MLB The Show 20
The first trailer for MLB The Show 20 released today. As usual these initial looks offer little of substance but do contain some fun moments and a few glimpses at adjustments that have been made to gameplay and the reveal of new legends.
More interesting is the schedule for the developer streams which includes mention of new features such as team relocation for Franchise, perfect PCI placement guarantees, and an additional mode for Diamond Dynasty.
MLB The Show will be moving onto other platforms in the future but that will not be the case with this year’s game which remains exclusive to PlayStation 4. Chicago Cubs’ shortstop Javier Baez is the cover athlete with release set for Fri. March 13 for those that pay $80 for the MVP Edition or $100 for the Anniversary Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition while Standard Edition buyers will have to wait until Tues. March 17 to start playing.
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Latest Madden NFL 20 patch alters Run Commit mechanic and more
The eighth post-release update of significance for Madden NFL 20 released today. The big change in this update affects the Run Commit mechanic. Unfortunately the well-intentioned changes may be disruptive in a negative way with run commits causing instant pressure on QBs leading to inaccurate throws making for just the latest blunder in what has easily been the worst post-release period for any Madden in the past decade. Read more
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The Line Drive for January 5
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Ranking the top five sports games of the decade which peaked about 2016.
♦New Press Row Podcast episode on the racing games of 2019 coming this week.
♦Details on the Playoff Program for MUT that is now open in Madden NFL 20.
♦Details on the third part to the Zero Chill MUT program in Madden NFL 20.
♦Sign-ups have now closed for the upcoming gameplay beta for MLB The Show 20.
♦New Year’s Resolution cards have attributes that evolve in NBA 2K20 MyTeam.
♦Little has been shared about AO Tennis 2 despite its impending Jan 9 release.
♦A bug on Jan 1st rendered WWE 2K20 unplayble but has since been fixed.
♦Free demo of F1 2019 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 is available now.
♦Draft Day Sports released the 2020 Pro Basketball version of the series.
♦Draft Day Sports announced the 2020 Pro Football version out later this year.
♦Grand Theft Auto V is the latest high profile addition to Xbox Game Pass service.
♦Blu-ray releases this week headlined by Joker and The Lighthouse.
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