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Madden NFL 20 patch juggles Superstar players and adds new abilities
Just two weeks after a major patch to enhance Franchise Mode and EA Sports has delivered another – this time with a focus on Superstar players and their abilities as well as a number of adjustments to gameplay. Several players have entered the Superstar tier replacing those who have slipped from their previous position and eight new unique abilities have been introduced.
It wouldn’t be a sports video game patch if issues weren’t immediately identified after deployment. One of them was demonstrated in this video showing the new “Mossed” trait with a ridiculous outcome which, according to the notes provided by EA, is completely by design. There are other reports of lost abilities and chemistries previously earned in Ultimate Team. Read more
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Madden NFL 20 roster update details following week six
The roster update for Madden NFL 20 factoring in performance and other transactions through the first six weeks of the season is now available to download on all platforms.
The Rams will see a big makeover in their defensive backfield after the acquisition of Jalen Ramsey, departure of Marcus Peters, and Aqib Talib’s move to the IR. At 95 Overall Ramsey is the second best corner in the league trailing only Stephon Gilmore.
Notables on the move this week include Gilmore (+3 to 97), Russell Wilson (+1 to 96), Stefon Diggs (+1 to 93), Jamal Adams (+2 to 92), George Kittle (+1 to 92), Adam Thielen (-1 to 92), Philip Rivers (-1 to 91), Aaron Rodgers (+1 to 90), Malcolm Jenkins (-3 to 89), Melvin Gordon (-1 to 88), Hunter Henry (+1 to 86), Preston Smith (+3 to 84), Nick Bosa (+1 to 83), Kyle Van Noy (+4 to 82), Fred Warner (+4 to 77), and Marcus Mariota (-6 to 73). For all the changes that have been made and the current ratings check out the spreadsheet on the official website.
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Latest patch for FIFA 20 is heavy on gameplay
With the fourth post-release update for FIFA 20 a bunch of gameplay improvements and adjustments are joined by a massive list of fixes and other improvements that have been made across the various modes. The patch is available now on PC and expected out for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch at some point in the days ahead. Read more
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The Line Drive for October 13
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Another patch went out with only a few details of changes made for NBA 2K20.
♦Amazon has Madden NFL 20 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC for just $40.
♦Amazon has NHL 20 digital code for Xbox One for just $39.
♦Sony officially announced the PlayStation 5 with release planned holiday 2020.
♦The latest promotional tie-in features Stranger Things coming to Rocket League.
♦Rocket League on sale on PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop for just $10.
♦Reminder that MLB The Show 19 is free to all PS Plus members on PlayStation 4.
♦Franchise Hockey Manager 6 through OOTP website or Steam is now available.
♦Details on the new Hockey Ultimate Team Leaders Event in NHL 20.
♦Roster update with some new players added has gone live in NHL 20.
♦Infographic displays details on the FIFA 20 launch with already 10+ million players.
♦Developer blog on FIFA 20’s First Owner Objectives found in Ultimate Team.
♦Details on the latest content to have released for Madden NFL Mobile.
♦F1 2018 is one of the games being added to Xbox Game Pass on PC this month.
♦Details on the console software update that just went wide for the PS4.
♦Blu-ray releases include Crawl and Stuber and on digital video Hobbs & Shaw. -
Madden NFL 20 roster update details following week five
The roster update for Madden NFL 20 factoring in performance and movement through the first five weeks of the season is now available to download on all platforms.
The most significant surge this week belongs to Russell Wilson who was bumped 2 points to 95 Overall. After starting the season at 91 Overall he has seen his rating rise all in just the last 3 weeks while having jumped to the front of the MVP discussion. Along with Patrick Mahomes, who is already at 99 Overall, the other name in that mix in this early stage is Christian McCaffrey who went up a point this week to 93 Overall.
Other names on the move include Adam Thielen (+1 to 93), Ezekiel Elliott (-1 to 92), Philip Rivers (-1 to 92), Stefon Diggs (-1 to 92), Amari Cooper (+1 to 91), Mike Evans (-1 to 91), Dalvin Cook (+1 to 89), Justin Houston (+1 to 87), Cooper Kupp (+1 to 86), Matt Brieda (+1 to 84), Aaron Jones (+1 to 84), Lamar Miller (-2 to 83), Nick Bosa (+2 to 82), Dak Prescott (-2 to 82), Sean Lee (-4 to 80), and Baker Mayfield (-2 to 80). For all the changes that have been made and the current ratings check out the spreadsheet on the official website.
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Statement jerseys for new season being added into NBA 2K20
Since the deal began for Nike to provide the NBA jerseys back with the 2017-18 season there have been four primary sets for each team to choose from on a game-by-game basis: Association (white), Icon (team color), Statement (tying to the franchise’s history), and City (representing a connection with the community).
Not all teams will change change the last two every year but some choose to do so. A number of them have been unveiling new Statement uniforms for the coming season and 2K Sports has been adding them to NBA 2K20.
Among the options newly available are those that belong to the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks had theirs revealed today and it could be as soon as tomorrow that those are introduced into 2K20. Other teams have announced reveal dates that extend into November so more will be trickling in over the coming weeks.
In addition to those uniforms the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers earlier received throwback-inspired ‘Classic” jerseys in the game. Those also feature the throwback court designs when worn at home. In yet another recent update the Nets’ new gray court design made its debut in 2K20 after being revealed late last month.
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The Line Drive for October 6
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Big step towards the return of a college football video game doesn’t mean it is imminent.
♦Reaction from the NCAA and Pac-12 to California likeness law hints at the fight ahead.
♦Florida may be next after having introduced similar legislation late in the week.
♦Reminder that MLB The Show 19 is now free to all PS Plus members on PlayStation 4.
♦Details on a significant content update to have gone out for NHL 20.
♦EA Sports’ official season sim with NHL 20 predicts Bruins over Golden Knights.
♦FIFA 20 has received its second significant patch affecting gameplay.
♦Data leak allowed the personal info of 1600 FIFA competitive players to be exposed.
♦Only vague details were provided on the latest patch to go out for NBA 2K20.
♦2K20 gameplay director Mike Wang provided some specifics however on Twitter.
♦Details on the second patch to have gone out for Pro Evolution Soccer 2020.
♦Psyonix has revealed details on the system replacing loot boxes in Rocket League.
♦Out of the Park Baseball 20 is on sale for just $10 during the MLB postseason.
♦Sony has lowered the price of the PlayStation Now subscription service.
♦Blu-ray releases this week Toy Story 4 and Midsommar and on digital The Lion King. -
Madden NFL 20 roster update details following week four
A full quarter of the season is in the books (for most teams outside of those with byes and last night’s game) and usually that’s when a real trend with player ratings movement starts to be seen. The latest roster update includes changes that react to the week four results but will also start to bring into account a significant portion of the season as players move up and down.
Despite that timing this update didn’t turn out to be one with majorly significant changes. In fact the league’s Rookie of the Month, Gardner Minshew, sits at 66 Overall. That is 7 points above where he began the season but still places him behind the likes of Blake Bortles, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Eli Manning, and Josh McCown among others.
Notables on the move include Odell Beckham Jr. (-1 to 96), Todd Gurley (-1 to 95), Earl Thomas (-1 to 94), Russell Wilson (+1 to 93), Stefon Diggs (+1 to 93), Ezekiel Elliott (-1 to 93), Adam Thielen (-1 to 93), Aaron Rodgers (+1 to 89), Matt Ryan (-1 to 88), Nick Chubb (+1 to 86), Kenny Golladay (+2 to 85), Desmond Trufant (-2 to 86), Tyler Eifert (-2 to 85), Justin Coleman (+3 to 81), and Frank Clark (-2 to 81). For all the changes that have been made and the current ratings check out the spreadsheet on the official website.
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