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Madden NFL 17 has already received a commentary update
The new commentary team of Brandin Gaudin and Charles Davis has proven to be one of the most promising changes made for Madden NFL 17. One of the assurances from EA Sports is that the duo will be recording new audio for the game regularly throughout the season.
“This means that if a player or team has a monster week, you will hear about it shortly after in the game. Brandon and Charles will be in studio with us throughout the course of the season, recording the latest content to help bridge the gap between what you see on Sunday, and what you hear when you boot up your game.”
The first of those updates actually went out yesterday. It’s unclear what commentary specifically has been added but regardless it’s a good sign to already see the process set in motion and hopefully that remains consistent throughout the year.
[Update] A few examples have already been found
@pastapadre Just heard the commentary mention the Ravens watching Phelps win the 200m Gold. Insane
— Mike Chase (@MikeChase27) August 19, 2016
Example of just-added commentary to Madden NFL 17. Very impressive off preseason wk1. @OGcURIOUSDEUCE gets some love pic.twitter.com/HPSQJib5BY
— Bryan Wiedey (@pastapadre) August 19, 2016
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MLB The Show 16 roster update details for week 19 of the season
While it’s one of the lighter weeks as of late in terms of ratings changes for MLB The Show 16, many new Flashback Cards have made it into Diamond Dynasty with today’s roster update.
Mookie Betts has achieved Diamond status by earning a point to get to 93 Overall, while teammate Xander Bogaerts has fallen out of the Diamond tier by dropping 2 points to 91. The move up for Betts in attributes are minor (+3 Power vs R, +2 Power vs L, +1 Con vs R) but it’s enough to get him that big Overall point after hitting .368 in July and .403 so far in August. Bogaerts though plummets 13 points in Power vs L and 5 points in Contact vs R. His batting average has dropped every month since May and he’s only hitting .180 in August.
Other movers this week include Evan Longoria (+3 to 89), Freddie Freeman (+3 to 87), Wilson Ramos (+2 to 86), Charlie Blackmon (+2 to 86), Eric Hosmer (-3 to 85), Lorenzo Cain (-3 to 85), Rick Porcello (+2 to 84), Salvador Perez (-3 to 82), Brad Miller (+3 to 76), and Matt Boyd (+13 to 72). Edwin Diaz Update: Still no Edwin Diaz.
New cards for the mode include Postseason Carlos Beltran (99 Overall), Prime Josh Hamilton (97), Prime Justin Morneau (95), Legend Bret Saberhagen (94), Prime Kris Medlen (94), Legend Rollie Fingers (93), Rookie Dustin Pedroia (92), Legend Fred McGriff (92), Prime Mike Napoli (89), Rookie Miguel Cabrera (88), Legend Eddie Murray (87), Legend Orlando Cepeda (87), Prime Doug Fister (87), Prime Melvin Upton Jr. (86), and Rookie Josh Hamilton (81).
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First set of Madden NFL 17 videos
Madden NFL 17 is now available through EA Access on Xbox One, so consumers (those it’s working for currently) on at least one of the two big consoles can now spend considerable time with it whether that be to get a jump-start with the game or to determine whether it’s going to be worth a purchase. Over the coming days look for some mode-specific impressions, videos, multiple podcasts, and then on Monday a review for Sporting News. Until then here are the first few videos featuring unedited gameplay from Franchise Mode, a team constructed through Draft Champions, and a look at the new stadiums and renovations found in Madden NFL 17.
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10 hour trial for Madden NFL 17 now available through EA Access on Xbox One
Madden NFL 17 is out now to download as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. Because of that make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use.
The 10 hours are there to play whether or not all are used by Tuesday. Saves are stored on the hard drive so progress in any of the modes and online records and stats carry over if a full copy is purchased. The complete game is available during the trial period.
EA Access launched July 2014 and is only available on Xbox One (though there’s now also Origin Access on PC). This is the case because Sony has declined to offer the service through PlayStation 4 saying it doesn’t offer enough value – despite being arguably the best value in all of gaming. EA Access includes the “Vault” which offers unlimited play with nearly every game from the company’s catalog this generation, 10% off all digital purchases, and the ability to play games up to five days before they release with a limited timed trial. EA Access is $30 for a full year or $5 month-to-month.
Features for Madden NFL 17Â include a brand new commentary team, new special moves for ball-carriers, long-overdue work to special teams, and considerable improvements to defensive AI. The game is still available for Amazon Prime members to pre-order for $48 standard edition or $64 Deluxe Edition infused with extra Ultimate Team content.
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Release date and beta announced for Steep along with a new trailer
One of the most intriguing reveals out of E3 was the mountain sports game Steep which will be out December 2. Ubisoft has released a new trailer out of Gamescom and also opened up registration for future “beta phases” on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Tying in with the news is a pre-order incentive just added (outside of 20% off to Amazon Prime members) featuring three nighttime challenges, three night outfits, glowing equipment, and wingsuit rocket flare.
Ride a massive open world of the Alps. Go solo or drop in side by side with other players. Record and share the most insane stunts ever captured. Dare your friends to try out your custom trails, then challenge the world to beat your best tricks and relive your most epic wipeouts. The mountain is yours.
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The new features for FIFA 17 Ultimate Team
Due to the revenue it generates it should come as no surprise that the mode in FIFA 17 to have received the most resources is that of Ultimate Team. Multiple brand new ways to play have been added to FUT this year. Read more
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NHL 17 trailer provides the first look at the World Cup of Hockey
The introduction of a mode dedicated to the World Cup of Hockey was one of the first pieces of news to hit related to NHL 17 and the feature was even floated in a consumer survey back in 2014.
For the first time ever in the NHL series A full international tournament is represented with all the accurate teams, players, and uniforms. Today EA Sports revealed a first look at the tournament in the game with a trailer out of Gamescom.Please enable Javascript to watch this videoThe World Cup of Hockey takes place for two weeks beginning on September 17. It involves eight different teams: Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Sweden, USA, Europe (collection of players from countries not represented by their own team), and North America (US and Canadian players under 23 years of age).
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Madden Mobile has relaunched for the new season
Rather than releasing a brand new app every year EA Sports has instead opted to dramatically update and reset those that already available on the marketplace. That process took place today for Madden NFL Mobile, the popular Ultimate-Team based free-to-play mobile game that is now in its fourth iteration. Available now to download through iTunes for iOS or Google Play for Android, it’ll update upon logging in for those who are continuing with the game. Read more
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