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Rocket League out now on Xbox One
Arriving a day earlier than expected, the highly-acclaimed Rocket League is now available on Xbox One. The $20 price includes the base game, three downloadable content packs, and all the patches and extra content that has been added since it originally became available last summer on PlayStation 4 and PC. Rocket League can be purchased and downloaded through the Xbox.com website or directly on the console.
Additionally there are two exclusive vehicles for those on Xbox One: Gears of War’s Armadillo and Halo’s Warthog, along with other exclusive items related to flags and rocket trails. The only add-on that would require a separate purchase is the DeLorean from Back to the Future. Unfortunately, unlike those on PS4 and PC who can play together online, Rocket League on Xbox One will be limited to only XB1 players in online matches.
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How should All-Star Weekend be improved in NBA video games?
While the NBA celebrated a sensational All-Star Weekend, the video games that represent the sport have failed to deliver consumers a similar experience. In a piece at Hit The Pass today the integration of All-Star events in NBA 2K16 and NBA Live 16 are evaluated. What hasn’t been updated in years and what is missing? How can the Saturday night events and actual All-Star Game be changed to better reflect their real-life counterparts?
What would you like to see done with the events that take place over All-Star Weekend in the NBA games? Leave any suggestions in the comments!
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The latest updates to Rocket League
Including one that just went live today there have been two significant patches for Rocket League to go out within the last week. With the game finally coming to Xbox One on Wednesday, and popularity still extremely high for those on PS4 and PC, the fantastic post-release support remains extremely relevant. A new season for online has begun, new arenas are available, and a number of bugs have been addressed. Read more
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The Line Drive for February 14
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Which two teams improved most over the offseason for use in MLB The Show 16?
♦Stephen Curry is reaching historical heights with his ratings in NBA 2K16.
♦As season one ends details on rewards for Draft Champions in Madden NFL 16.
♦Details on the latest patch affecting gameplay and online play for NHL 16.
♦Details on the latest patch with a new season and new features for Rocket League.
♦New features have been added to the EA Sports UFC game on mobile devices.
♦Gameplay director Mike Wang explains how to shoot the perfect jumper in NBA 2K16.
♦Details on the latest roster update to have gone out for NBA Live 16.
♦The All-Star Weekend content was recently added into NBA Live 16.
♦Details on the February update that just went out for Driveclub.
♦EA announced the Need for Speed reboot will be coming to PC on March 17.
♦The mobile version of the arcade classic Golden Tee is taking on beta testers.
♦Expect corporate sponsor logos on NBA uniforms beginning in 2017.
♦Aaron Gordon wowed with his dunks in the finals of the Dunk Contest last night.
♦Amazon Prime members can still pre-order EA Sports UFC 2 for $48 or $56 Deluxe.
♦Amazon Prime members can still pre-order MLB The Show 16 for $48 or $56 MVP. -
MLB The Show 16 stream delves more into gameplay and Sounds of the Show
The MLB The Show 16 stream earlier this week that focused on gameplay improvements was unable to cover everything of note, and a new one today went into detail on some other features that will be enjoyed in the game this year.
That includes the much anticipated return of Sounds of the Show, which will allow for up to 6GB of MP3s to be added for use with walk-up and home run music, crowd chants and yells, and playing when in the menus. Among the other things touched on are the addition of retractable roofs, park specific bullpen cameras, in-game tutorials, changes to Challenge of the Week, new equipment, and the new format for the Home Run Derby. Read more
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Final roster update for Madden NFL 16
The roster update following the Super Bowl for Madden NFL 16 is now available to download on all platforms and is the last the game will recieve. It includes only a few ratings changes affecting the Broncos and Panthers, but resets the depth charts for all 32 teams.
Super Bowl MVP Von Miller was already rated 99 Overall, but still got increases in two attribute categories. Cam Newton did drop in some attributes but remains at 98 Overall. Among the other ratings movers in the update are Kawann Short (-1 to 95), Derek Wolfe (+1 to 91), C.J. Anderson (+1 to 85), Ted Ginn Jr. (-1 to 81), and Michael Oher (-1 to 76).
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Winter Classic and Stadium Series jerseys added to NHL 16
An update released today for NHL 16 has added in a number of new team jerseys. Most notably are those that were used in the Winter Classic game on January 1, and the Stadium Series games which are coming up later this month in Minneapolis and Denver.
Winter Classic: Bruins, Canadiens
Stadium Series: Avalanche, Blackhawks, Red Wings, WildAdditionally third jerseys have been added for the San Antonio Rampage, Charlottetown Islanders, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, and Hamilton Bulldogs. The patch also fixes occasional issues where players never returned from the penalty box and where players would not line up correctly when using aggressive faceoff style in an offensive zone faceoff, plus improvements have been made to reduce lag experienced in online modes.
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Your thoughts on the gameplay improvements for MLB The Show 16
The first promotional push for MLB The Show 16 related to Road to the Show with the “Perks” and “Showtime” features generating decidedly mixed reaction. Gameplay should be a different story, as there will naturally be those who feel not enough has been done, but all that which has been improved upon will likely be viewed in a positive light.
The primary focus for this year was on variety in animations, but there are also new elements of personality that have been injected, while major issues with bunting and stealing have supposedly been addressed. Check out the full archived live stream if you missed it. What do you think about the gameplay-related changes that have been made for MLB The Show 16?
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