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First extended gameplay trailer for NBA 2K16
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2K Sports today released the first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K16. The game this year features a MyCareer Mode story written and directed by Spike Lee, the new Pro-Am online mode, MyLeague Online and team relocation in MyGM and MyLeague, the limited return of colleges, and those who pre-order it will get it on September 25. -
MLB 15: The Show week 20 roster update
This week’s roster update for MLB 15: The Show is relatively minor, following the substantial one two weeks ago, and then the last one that made adjustments from that. Movers include Felix Hernandez (-1 to 93), Chris Davis (+2 to 86), Carlos Gomez (-2 to 86), Hisashi Iwakuma (+1 to 85), and Anthony Rendon (-2 to 84). Read more
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The Line Drive for August 23
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Check out articles written and videos recorded for Sporting News and Hit The Pass:
   •The new Vikings stadium that debuts next season is already in Madden NFL 16
   •NBA 2K16 will allow you to move a team to Seattle or even Hawaii
   •Taking a look at the sensational Rocket League in The Film Room (video)
   •Press Row Podcast with Madden impressions and Ian Cummings interview
   •We play Madden NFL 16 online for the first time (video)♦Both written and video reviews for Madden NFL 16 will go live Monday morning.
♦Check out Madden NFL gameplay videos on the Hit the Pass and Pastapadre YT pages.
♦There is now a 1TB Xbox One bundle with FIFA 16 and year of EA Access for $400.
♦We now have some examples of objectionable stuff that’ll be in NBA 2K16 MyCareer.
♦Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 will be sub-1080p on Xbox One and 1080p on PS4.
♦EA Sports showed off a brief preview of customizable shoes for NBA Live 16.
♦EA Sports released a new video and blog going over Be a GM player morale in NHL 16.
♦Super Mega Baseball is available now for PC on Steam and is $3 off until August 28.
♦The new version of Madden Mobile is out now – not a new game but via an app update.
♦The full list of achievements for Blood Bowl II are available now to check out.
♦Microsoft is offering a $100 version of Forza 6 that will release five days early. -
Press Row Podcast: Madden NFL 16 is here
This week’s Press Row Podcast features the audio from the live hangout, discussing early impressions of Madden NFL 16 for well over an hour. Look for my full written review of Madden NFL 16, plus a video review, all on Monday morning.
Following that segment Rich interviews former Madden lead designer Ian Cummings, who has created a new horse racing game for iOS called Derby King: Quest for the Triple Crown.
Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS and the Stitcher app for Android– subscribe and review to help support the show! You can also listen with the streaming player below.
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Madden NFL 16 impressions discussion video
Madden NFL 16 has been out through EA Access since Wednesday, supplying ample time to have formed base impressions of the new game. After about 12 hours of play (over two different accounts) Rich Grisham joins me to discuss our thoughts on the game to this point.
Areas covered include gameplay, penalties, Draft Champions, online play, the prologue, and bugs. This show will also be put out in podcast form later today and will be posted tomorrow!
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More Classic Teams announced for NBA 2K16
2K Sports continues to trickle out announcements regarding new Classic Teams for NBA 2K16. There are 12 in total, and now 7Â of them have been revealed.
The 2003-04 Detroit Pistons prevailed over the Lakers 4-1 to win the NBA Championship. The roster features a starting lineup of Richard Hamilton, Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Rasheed Wallace, and Tayshaun Prince.
The 2007-08 Houston Rockets were knocked out in the first round but are remembered for a 22 game win streak during the regular season. The roster features Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming, Shane Battier, Rafer Alston, Luis Scola, Dikembe Mutombo, and Bobby Jackson.
They join the 1999-00 Portland Trail Blazers and 2002-03 Dallas Mavericks who were profiled two weeks ago. Earlier this summer the 1999-00 Toronto Raptors, 2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers, and 2007-08 Boston Celtics were the first to be made official.
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Full online game of Madden NFL 16 with impressions commentary
While those with an Xbox One have the ability to check out Madden NFL 16 prior to release, everyone else is left on the outside looking in. Thanks to the widespread presence of streams though at the very least people are able to assess the game based on footage and the impressions of those who have been able to play through EA Access.
In this first complete game video, played online, my Seahawks take on Rich Grisham’s Eagles. During the game we discuss early impressions and react to the events that occur on the field.
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Madden NFL 16 EA Access Live Stream
Madden NFL 16 is available now through EA Access, and I’ll be streaming much of the day. Join and watch, and chat along! If active the live stream will be embedded. If not currently live the archived streams and other videos will be there instead. Read more
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