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PC management sims offer something new for sports gaming fans late in the year
While nearly all the console sports games for the year released prior to October three prominent team management games for PC have just hit the market. The latest edition in the long-running Football Manager franchise is joined by two games from the Draft Day Sports series (college football and pro basketball) created by Wolverine Studios. I’ll be taking a look at the games in upcoming reviews but until then here’s some info this year’s editions. Read more
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NBA 2KVR Experience releases November 22
The discovery of an NBA 2K game built for virtual reality was made on Saturday and this morning 2K Sports officially announced the 2KVR Experience. Made up of a series of mini-games 2KVR will release on Tuesday, November 22 for the PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Samsung Gear VR with Oculus Rift getting it at a later date. It will be sold for $15.
In the NBA 2KVR Experience, players will join NBA 2K17 cover athlete and All-Star Paul George, as they step onto the court at the Indiana Pacers’ stadium, Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Paul George will also provide commentary and guide the player by offering tips to help improve their skills in mini-games and features including three-point shootout, a speed and accuracy skills challenge, the buzzer beater countdown. Players who can earn a variety of Gatorade boosts that will aide their shooting acumen, speed, recovery and more to help reach the top of the leaderboards.
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The Line Drive for November 20
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Sports video games face early eSports growing pains that may be tough to overcome.
♦New episode of the Press Row Podcast this week features Rich and guest Cicero Holmes.
♦The 2016 Guide to Black Friday and Holiday Gift Guide will be posted this week!
♦The next update for Rocket League will introduce a valuable custom trainer feature.
♦EA Sports has detailed the next major update coming to Madden NFL Mobile.
♦Nominees have been announced for all categories at The Game Awards airing Dec 1.
♦ThatSportsGamer looks at the newest Prime Flashbacks added to MLB The Show 16.
♦Temporary boosts to NBA 2K17 MyPlayer attributes can be earned with Fitbit integration.
♦The daily pick’em has finally opened in the MyNBA2K17 app awarding 50 VC per win.
♦Monster Games detailed the new DLC coming soon to Nascar Heat Evolution.
♦Details on the first update to have gone out for Franchise Hockey Manager 3.
♦The rewards given for playing HUT Online Seasons in NHL 17 have been increased.
♦Hackers that allegedly stole/sold $15-18 million in FIFA Coins went on trial last week.
♦New transparency rules are being put into place by EA for Youtubers and streamers. -
NBA 2K experience coming to PSVR
Despite the launch of multiple virtual reality headsets – led by PlayStation VR, Vive, and Rift – sports games haven’t played much of a role with them as of yet. There are currently no league-licensed titles for VR but it appears that’s about to change. The trophy list for the “NBA 2KVR Experience” has leaked out revealing some of what to expect from the game which could release by the end of the year but has yet to even be announced by 2K Sports.
As would be expected for virtual reality at this point the game appears to be made up of mini-games and won’t be something like tacking VRÂ onto NBA 2K17. Mentions are made of a Skills Challenge Course, Time Attack, Party Tournaments, and Three-Point Events.
[Update] The game will release on November 22 for $15 on PSVR but also on HTC Vive, and Samsung Gear VR with Oculus Rift at a later date.
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First NBA 2K17 Park After Dark event to feature Snoop Dogg as live DJ
Announced prior to release of NBA 2K17, but not referred to since then by 2K Sports, the company today revealed details on the first ‘Park After Dark’ event. Transforming MyPark into something more akin to a club environment, the mode will bring in special guest DJs and open up new activities during specified limited-time windows during the months ahead.
The first Park After Dark will be headlined by Snoop Dogg who’ll perform a live DJ set. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 26 at 9PM on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. In addition to the standard 3v3 and 2v2 ways of playing MyPark, for a few hours there will also be 3pt competitions and slam dunk contests to take part in.
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The Ultimate Feast promotion has opened in Madden NFL 17 Ultimate Team
The latest big promo to kickoff in MUT celebrates the games scheduled for Thanksgiving and one of the greats that played on the holiday in the past. 12 Solo Challenges have been added that reward nearly 17,000 Coins, 6 Thanksgiving Packs, and an 87 Overall Herman Moore. By collecting and turning in all the Elite cards in the program that Moore card can be upgraded to a 95 rated version. Ultimate Feast runs through the morning of November 29. Read more
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Steep open beta runs through the weekend
The open beta for the upcoming mountain sports game Steep is now underway. Sign up through the official website for the game to get the download code on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or PC. The open beta will be active until 11AM PT on Monday.
The Open Beta will allow players to discover the diversity of Steep’s world by exploring, riding and completing dozens of challenges through three of the seven regions composing Steep’s massive open world inspired from the Alps – the Aravis, the Tyrol and the Needles. Players will also find nine Mountain Stories – narrative-based challenges that will delve deeper into unique moments in the world of Steep – throughout their journey. Completing these challenges and Mountain Stories will also unlock new gear for players to customize their characters.
Open beta participants will receive a free Crash Test Dummy outfit, be able to play online with others and share discoveries, and are free to broadcast gameplay or post video highlights. Steep is slated to release on December 2 and can be pre-ordered for 20% off with Amazon Prime.
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Madden NFL 17 roster update details out of week 10 of the season
The roster update following week 10 of the regular season is now available to download in Madden NFL 17. It was the best weekend of football in a long time with nearly every game going down to the wire and for the first time in history two games on the same day featured seven lead changes as the Cowboys topped the Steelers and the Seahawks beat the Patriots.
Notable players with ratings movement this week include Ben Roethlisberger (+1 to 93), Kam Chancellor (+1 to 92), Geno Atkins (+1 to 92), Chris Harris Jr. (-1 to 92), Russell Wilson (+1 to 91), Cameron Jordan (+2 to 90), Pernell McPhee (-2 to 89), Matt Ryan (-1 to 89), Landon Collins (+2 to 88), Doug Martin (-2 to 88), Carlos Dunlap (-2 to 87), Stefon Diggs (+1 to 85), Johnathan Cyprien (+3 to 84), Clay Matthews (-2 to 84), Vontaze Burfict (+4 to 83), Lorenzo Alexander (+3 to 83), Frank Clark (+3 to 80), Marcus Mariota (+1 to 80), and Anthony Barr (-3 to 77). View all the ratings changes made throughout the league with this new form.
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