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Stephen Curry now tied with LeBron James atop NBA 2K16 ratings
Yesterday the first in-season roster update went out for NBA 2K16 applying some changes based on performance from the first handful of games. Another update has released today adjusting some other players around the league.
LeBron James has company at the top of the ratings now. Stephen Curry, averaging 37 points per game, has moved up to 94 Overall to tie him for the honor. What changed were some shot ratings: Standing Shot Medium was boosted four points while Standing Shot Close, Moving Shot Close, and Moving Shot Medium all went up by three.
James Harden did take a hit today after his glaring absence from the last update. He lost three points in Standing Shot 3PT and three points in Moving Shot 3PT.
Players Up: Steph Curry (+1 to 94), Russell Westbrook (+2 to 91), Blake Griffin (+1 to 89), Kawhi Leonard (+1 to 88), Giannis Antetokounmpo (+1 to 80), Kristaps Porzingis (+1 to 75), C.J. McCollum (+2 to 74)
Players Down: James Harden (-1 to 91), Tony Parker (-2 to 81), Joe Johnson (-1 to 79), Jrue Holiday (-1 to 79), David West (-1 to 76)
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First in-season roster update for NBA 2K16
2K Sports today released the first roster update for NBA 2K16 that takes into account performance from regular season games. The Warriors didn’t receive any upgrades despite a record-setting start, nor did the Rockets receive any downgrades after getting blown out in their first three games before bouncing back last night. Considering the season is so young it’s not surprising that only a handful of players were moved up or down.
Kobe Bryant is the player with the highest profile to be affected, losing three points in the Standing Shot 3PT attribute after a 6-29 start from outside the arc. Yet James Harden, who is 7-44 on threes so far this season and shooting only 30% from the field, had no ratings altered.
Players up: Andre Drummond (+1 to 84), Bradley Beal (+2 to 82), George Hill (+1 to 79), Rajon Rondo (+1 to 78), Nikola Mirotic (+1 to 77), Marcus Morris (+2 to 75), Julius Randle (+1 to 75)
Players down: Kobe Bryant (-2 to 83), Derrick Rose (-1 to 83), Gordon Hayward (-1 to 82), Goran Dragic (-1 to 80), Monta Ellis (-2 to 79), D’Angelo Russell (-2 to 75)
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First deal is available on NBA 2K16
With Black Friday still over three weeks away, an opportunity to pick up NBA 2K16 at a discount before then has popped up today. Amazon has the game for $47 on PS4 and Xbox One.
2K16 has been out now for over a month now and opinions on the game really haven’t changed. It’s arguably the most impressively assembled sports game ever released.
The Michael Jordan Special Edition was also offered for $20 off earlier today as a lightning deal but that has now expired.
For those who are willing to give up the potential playtime prior to Black Friday on November 27 it’s likely that 2K16 will be available for $35 or $40 through various retailers.
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Konami apologizes for PES 2016 roster issues but a fix is still weeks away
While Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 has garnered the highest Metacritic score for a sports game since 2013, those reviews obviously couldn’t take into account developments that would occur in the weeks and months after release. Support for the series has always been shaky and in a year where publisher Konami made its intentions clear that they will be focusing on mobile game development instead of console products going forward – with the exception of the PES franchise – it’s unsettling to see that continue.
It took six weeks for the first roster update to arrive for PES 2016 and when it did fans quickly noticed glaring errors and omissions. Konami quickly acknowledged the problem and today sent out an apology while noting it will be several more weeks before a fixed roster will make it out. Read more
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Second to last roster update for MLB 15: The Show out today
The Kansas City Royals prevailed over the New York Mets in five games to become World Champions. With the season complete attention will soon turn to the start of promotion for MLB 16: The Show. Before that happens however there is the roster update today – the first since the postseason began – and one more planned for MLB 15: The Show.
Today’s update essentially resets the rosters by bringing back injured players. There are some ratings changes along with it but nothing really noteworthy. Another update is being worked on, expected in 2-3 weeks, that will adjust ratings more to reflect performance through the conclusion of the postseason. Read more
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The Line Drive for November 1
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:
   •The best players of all-time by attribute based on NBA 2K16’s ratings
   •Cavs vs Thunder to meet in finals as predicted by NBA 2K16
   •Need for Speed 10 hour trial available to EA Access subscribers
   •NBA 2K16 video series continues with Da Czar teaching low post fundamentals
   •Rich spoke with Gus Ramsey about the Mets and his departure from ESPN
   •Hit The Pass Radio is now on iTunes and Stitcher on Android
   •More great video content coming – subscribe to HTP Youtube channel!♦Out of the Park Baseball 16 is still on sale for just $10 for a few more days.
♦The patch and free DLC has been delayed for Super Mega Baseball on PS4/PC.
♦WWE 2K16 will get a mobile app for face scanning which could mean one for NBA 2K17.
♦Still no word on when Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 will get a fixed roster with all the transfers.
♦Psyonix went into some detail on report system functionality for Rocket League.
♦Football Manager 2016 has a beta for those who’ve pre-ordered which recently went live.
♦Xbox One backwards compatibility is coming soon but don’t expect many/any sports games.
♦The NBA revealed this year’s Christmas jerseys and they’re easily the best yet.
♦Star Wars: Battlefront is $5 off regular and $7 off Deluxe Edition for Prime subscribers.
♦Blu-ray releases this week headlined by Inside Out and Vacation. -
Press Row Podcast: Will there ever again be competition in football gaming?
The latest Press Row Podcast features panel discussion on one of the most sensitive topics in the sports gaming realm. Outside of just a few unsuccessful unlicensed attempts, Madden has had the professional football category all to itself for a decade now. Is there any scenario in the future under which a competitor could rise in the market? Or will Madden be the “NFL’s product” that goes unchallenged for the next decade as well?
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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First of new uniforms added to NBA 2K16
Throughout the season new uniforms will be making their way into NBA 2K16. There are a bunch that teams have revealed already – some yet to make it into the game – and others that are known about but have not been made official by the teams which has to happen first. Those are in addition to the Christmas jerseys which will come later also.
The first batch of new unis were recently added to NBA 2K16. They include the Spurs “Stretch” alternate, Nuggets “Pride” WHITEGOLD alternate, and Heat “Legacy” alternate. Unfortunately new uniforms are tied to roster updates rather than patched in and that means they won’t be found in MyGM, MyLeague, or MyCareer modes that are already in progress.
 
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