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Details on a third patch for FIFA 16
Out now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC is the third post-release patch for FIFA 16. Earlier updates for the game have addressed various issues and made changes based on community feedback. This latest patch is limited to a few gameplay improvements and a couple adjustments to Ultimate Team.
Gameplay
♦Improved through ball accuracy when close to the sideline.
♦Improved pass receiver selection.
♦Improvements made to balance sprinting dribble turns.Ultimate Team
♦Ability to quickly change price values when listing items on the transfer market.
♦Adjusted the likelihood of foggy weather during online matches.
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What will be your sports game of December?
Though there are fewer sports games released on a yearly basis than ever before, 2015 was one of the strongest in terms of the crop consisting of high quality products. There’s been the stellar NBA 2K and MLB: The Show, improving Madden, two good competing soccer titles, and even the breakthrough hit Rocket League.
What sports game do you anticipate you’ll be playing the most in December? Vote in the poll below and leave any thoughts in the comments!
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The Line Drive for November 29
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Check out the latest content created for Sporting News and Hit The Pass:
   •Holiday gift guide for the sports gaming fan
   •Many of the Black Friday deals continue to be available
   •Stephen Curry takes the throne as highest rated player in NBA 2K16
   •The top candidates to get the cover of MLB 16: The Show
   •Press Row Podcast: Madden jumping into the eSports world
   •Discussing the EA Sports push into eSports with Madden (video)
   •More great video content coming – subscribe to HTP Youtube channel!♦The PlayStation Experience is next weekend – look for the first MLB 16: The Show news.
♦The next Rocket League DLC goes out 12/1 and the big winter event begins 12/14.
♦Konami claims a roster update plus new likenesses for PES 2016 will be out 12/3.
♦Details on the first post-release patch that recently went out for NBA Live 16.
♦Details on the significant recent patch that went out for the new Need for Speed.
♦Details on a major patch that went out for the wholly disappointing Tony Hawk 5.
♦SSX on PS3 is among the free games to PS+ subscribers for December.
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Free-to-play edition of Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 coming next month to PlayStation 4
Konami has announced that an “entry level” free-to-play edition of PES 2016 will release on Tuesday, December 8. The new version splinters off features from the complete game and will only be available on PS4 and PS3.
The free-to-play edition includes seven teams in exhibition mode, Training mode, and the full myClub experience (the Ultimate Team equivalent in PES). Those with this version of the game will also receive all previous and future patches, updates made to MyClub, and – should they actually succeed in providing them – roster updates. Read more
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Madden NFL 16 Roster Update – Week 11
The roster update following week 11 of the season is now available to download in Madden NFL 16. Check out all the changes made in the latest update with the spreadsheet here.
Notable players on the rise include Luke Kuechly (+1 to 98), Andrew Whitworth (+1 to 97), Mike Daniels (+1 to 97), Carson Palmer (+1 to 96), Cliff Avril (+1 to 96), Jurrell Casey (+1 to 96), Reshad Jones (+1 to 96), Earl Thomas (+1 to 95), DeAndre Hopkins (+1 to 95), Cam Newton (+1 to 94), Devin McCourty (+1 to 94), Dez Bryant (+1 to 94), Vontae Davis (+1 to 92), Delanie Walker (+1 to 92), Desmond Trufant (+1 to 91), Doug Martin (+1 to 88), Jameis Winston (+2 to 84), and Thomas Rawls (+4 to 79).
Among those to take a hit to their ratings are Michael Bennett (-1 to 96), Darrelle Revis (-1 to 95), Aqib Talib (-1 to 92), Tony Romo (-1 to 91), NaVorro Bowman (-1 to 91), T.Y. Hilton (-1 to 90), Randall Cobb (-1 to 89), Andy Dalton (-1 to 88), Todd Gurley (-1 to 85), Ryan Tannehill (-1 to 84), and Tyrod Taylor (-1 to 83).
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Stephen Curry overtakes LeBron James to become the highest rated player in NBA 2K16
For the first time in the last five years of the NBA 2K series LeBron James doesn’t at least share the designation of top rated player. In today’s NBA 2K16 roster update reigning MVP Stephen Curry passed him by, moving up to 95 Overall, while James remains at 94. Curry began the season at 93 and has moved up after averaging 32 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds on 51% shooting in the remarkable 16-0 start for the Golden State Warriors.
Notable Players Up: Steph Curry (+1 to 95), Kawhi Leonard (+1 to 91), Paul George (+1 to 90), Blake Griffin (+1 to 90), Jimmy Butler (+2 to 88), Andre Drummond (+1 to 87), Kyle Lowry (+1 to 85), Brandon Knight (+3 to 84), Hassan Whiteside (+1 to 83), Kemba Walker (+2 to 82), Rajon Rondo (+2 to 82), Karl-Anthony Towns (+2 to 82), Giannis Antetokounmpo (+1 to 82), Avery Bradley (+4 to 81), Andrew Wiggins (+1 to 82), Enes Kanter (+1 to 81), Kristaps Porzingis (+4 to 80), Harrison Barnes (+3 to 80), Andre Iguodala (+3 to 80), C.J. McCollum (+1 to 80), Thaddeus Young (+2 to 79), Jahlil Okafor (+1 to 79), Jarrett Jack (+3 to 78), Jae Crowder (+2 to 78)
Notable Players Down: Chris Paul (-1 to 88), Carmelo Anthony (-1 to 86), Marc Gasol (-1 to 84), Dwight Howard (-1 to 84), Nikola Vucevic (-1 to 81), Reggie Jackson (-1 to 80), Khris Middleton (-1 to 78), DeMarre Carroll (-1 to 78), Kobe Bryant (-2 to 78), Lou Williams (-1 to 78), Monta Ellis (-2 to 77), Joakim Noah (-1 to 77), Nerlens Noel (-1 to 76), Paul Pierce (-3 to 75)
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2015 Black Friday Deals – Gaming and More
Because of the proximity to their respective releases, the majority of each year’s sports video games get considerable discounts through Black Friday and occasionally Cyber Monday deals, marking their value high-point as their seasons are still very early on. Of course there’s a lot more than just the games to contemplate picking up, whether it be for yourself or others, so here’s a roundup of the most relevant deals through various retailers.
The best deals on sports games will be found at Walmart with Best Buy following close behind. Also Amazon has their lightning deals running Thursday through Saturday which will include all the major sports games from late this summer and fall, but the prices being offered on them have not yet been specified. More will pop up randomly, and may only last a few minutes, so make sure to be following on Twitter for alerts to them and others! Read more
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Rocket League on sale for PS4
By launching for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers in July, Rocket League was able to gain significant traction through fantastic word of mouth. That special offer went away after the first month however and the game has been $20 ever since. Now though for a limited time PS+ subscribers can get it for $12 while those who don’t have the service still get a discount down to $14. The deal is available through November 30.
Rocket League is one of the best games of the year and it just keeps on getting better with new content being added regularly. Much of it has been free, but even the paid DLC has been great for those interested in new vehicles and other cosmetic additions. The great thing is that Rocket League remains just as balanced as it was on day one but new angles on gameplay are being introduced. Recently that has included “Mutators“, and while a hockey version will come along in December, there’s also more DLC and a free new arena on the way next month.
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