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Rocket League set for release on Xbox One next week
The release of one of the best all-around games last year is finally imminent for Xbox One. Rocket League will go out on Tuesday, February 17 and for the original price of $20. It will include all of the paid downloadable content that has released since last summer to those with the game on PS4 and PC – Supersonic Fury, Revenge of the Battle-Cars, and Chaos Run.
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. 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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Improvements to gameplay detailed in stream for MLB The Show 16
A live stream held today by MLB The Show 16 developers went through improvements to expect for gameplay. The most notable changes affect bunt logic and base stealing – both desperately needed after being exploited heavily last year.
A ton of work has gone into the variety of animations, performance of players who are out of their primary position, new types of swings and running styles, 20 umpires all with unique personalities, more personalized home run rituals like Edwin Encarnacion’s walking the parrot and Jose Bauitsta’s ALDS bat flip, plus Pat Venditte will be able to switch-pitch but no other players will be allowed to have that capability. Read more
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New patch adds online turn-based stroke play to Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
Post-release support continues for Rory McIlroy PGA Tour which has received several patches and content additions. Most recently a third real-world course was introduced to the game and there is still one more to come.
Today another patch went out for the game which added in turn-based stroke play for unranked online matches. Also included in the update are attribute changes to the roster of licensed golfers, some audio and course fixes for PGA West, and various camera fixes.
The game is still on sale with a PlayStation 4 digital code going for $13.19 at Amazon and is expected to make it to the EA Access Vault on Xbox One in the near future.
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Your thoughts on EA Sports UFC 2 coming out of the beta
The beta for EA Sports UFC 2 provided ample opportunity for those participating to get a feel for the game which is now just over a month away from releasing. Anyone not able to be a part of the beta can check out the highlight reel video, set of full gameplay fight videos, and the Press Row Podcast all about impressions of the game.
Vote in the poll below and leave any additional thoughts on the comments: how do you feel about EA Sports UFC 2 following the completion of the beta period?
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The Line Drive for February 7
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦NBA 2K16 shows how much better the Warriors would be by signing Kevin Durant.
♦Take Two faces lawsuit over copyrighted tattoos featured in the NBA 2K series.
♦EA Access subscribers now get Madden NFL 16 as part of membership.
♦Sale on PS4 digital download code: Rory McIlroy PGA Tour for $13.19
♦Sale on PS4 digital download code: FIFA 16 for 23.99
♦Sale on NCAA Football 14 digital download for $5 on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360.
♦Will the new ABC broadcast light up three-point line make it into NBA video games?
♦Rules for the NBA 2K16 Pro-Am competition finally posted but don’t solve the problems.
♦The Rivet City MyPark faction in NBA 2K16 received a new park on top of a skyscraper.
♦Madden NFL 16 simulation predicted a big win for the Broncos over the Panthers.
♦Details on how to get Bruce Lee as a playable character for EA Sports UFC 2.
♦This week’s Press Row Podcast goes through early impressions of EA Sports UFC 2.
♦Rocket League is hoping for a mid-February release on Xbox One.
♦The free-to-play myClub version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 also now available on PC.
♦Game update brought snapshots and wrap sharing to Need for Speed.
♦Sale on PS4 digital download code: Need for Speed for $19.79
♦Sale on PS4 digital download code: Star Wars Battlefront for $30
♦Blu-ray releases this week headlined by Spectre and Crimson Peak. -
EA Sports UFC 2 full fight videos
To go along with the beta highlight reel and the lengthy impressions discussion on the Press Row Podcast, here are some complete fight videos from EA Sports UFC 2. Though everyone was still trying to get the hang of the controls and functionality present, these examples from online fights do a pretty good job of showing the different gameplay related aspects and new features in the sequel. Read more
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Press Row Podcast: EA Sports UFC 2 Beta Impressions
The one week beta for EA Sports UFC 2 provided ample opportunity to get a feel for what’s in store with the product that will be releasing on March 15. After a disappointing first effort there’s reason for optimism with the sequel based on gameplay improvements, Practice and Skill Challenges meant to make the game easier to learn and improve at, and even the new Ultimate Team mode which has a different model that’s been built for an individual sport. In this new episode of the Press Row Podcast all of those things are discussed at length.
Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Android with the Stitcher app, or with Pocket Casts on iOS, Android, and Windows. Subscribe and review to help support the show! You can also listen with the streaming player below.
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Stephen Curry reaches historic level in NBA 2K16 with latest ratings move
With NBA 2K16’s implementation of a legends rating scale current players can be compared to those from the past, and that means with the ratings climb for Steph Curry he’s currently considered to be playing at a level only ever having been exceeded by Michael Jordan.
With the move up in ratings to 97 Overall with the NBA 2K16 roster update today, Curry is tied with peak LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the second highest rated players in the history of the league. Only Jordan had years for which he was rated 99 and 98.
Yesterday the All-Star Game court and uniforms were added to the game and today several other All-Stars had their ratings adjusted upwards: LeBron James (+1 to 95), Russell Westbrook (+2 to 93), James Harden (+1 to 92), DeMarcus Cousins (+1 to 91), Draymond Green (+1 to 90), Klay Thompson (+3 to 88), DeMar DeRozan (+1 to 88), and LaMarcus Aldridge (+1 to 85). Two that fell were Kawhi Leonard (-1 to 90) and Paul George (-1 to 88).
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