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Press Row Hangout – First News on MLB 15: The Show and New NBA 2K15 Patch
The latest Press Row Hangout was recorded live last night and the discussion centers on two primary subjects. The first is MLB 15: The Show (14:24) which had its cover athlete announced and first features revealed over the weekend. With those things in mind we go over what is most anticipated and whether it means anything that areas the game desperately are in need of improvement (RTTS, commentary, online) weren’t mentioned.
Attention then turns to NBA 2K15 (39:16) and the massive patch that released yesterday on PS4 and soon for Xbox One and PC. Response to the patch has been overwhelmingly positive with it noted that community feedback really does appear to have been taken into consideration and acted on – and in areas that aren’t just related to generating revenue.
A lightning round of sorts (54:49) closes out the show with talk of Bo Jackson being added to Ultimate Team in Madden NFL 15 and then reaction to The Game Awards show from Friday night. Next week’s Press Row Podcast will crown an actual Sports Game of the Year and the annual Pastapadre Awards will ramp up later this month.
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Super Mega Baseball Interview and Trailer
A new gameplay teaser trailer just arrived for Super Mega Baseball which is set to release next Tuesday for PS4 and PS3. This is a game that hopes to fill a void in the sports gaming genre, which over the past five years has been slimmed down to almost entirely league licensed simulation offerings. Scott Drader, co-founder of Metalhead Software the studio behind Super Mega, was kind enough to answer some questions that I sent his way. Read more
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Madden NFL 15 Week 14 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
There should be some movement anticipated at the top of the ratings in this week’s Madden NFL 15 roster update. Richard Sherman could recapture the 99 overall after going four games with as many interceptions (2) as catches given up over that span. A case could be made for Calvin Johnson to get back to 99 after a strong performance as well. Peyton Manning could drop below 98 now with the last six games not really justifying that high of a rating. He’s looked off but the run game has been able to pick him up.
Names to look for on the rise this week include Derek Carr, Le’Veon Bell, C.J. Anderson, Julio Jones, Doug Baldwin, Travis Frederick, Marshall Yanda, Jason Pierre-Paul, Fletcher Cox, Elvis Dumervil, Robert Quinn, Akeem Ayers, Byron Maxwell, Chris Harris, and Joe Haden.
Some of those likely to go down are Kyle Orton, Andrew Luck, Colin Kaepernick, Drew Brees, Matt Forte, Reggie Wayne, Jimmy Graham, Dallas Thomas, Lane Johnson, Randy Starks, Cameron Jordan, Leon Hall, Jason McCourty, Troy Polamalu, and Greg Zuerlein.
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The Daily Dish for 12/8/14
All the recent news for MLB 15: The Show is gone over in this episode of The Daily Dish. Also the massive new patch for NBA 2K15, the impact CM Punk signing with UFC would have if EA Sports gets him added to the video game, the latest Press Row Podcast, and a live Press Row Hangout scheduled for this evening.
Referenced in the video
♦MLB 15: The Show Feature Descriptions
♦MLB 15: The Show Teaser Trailer and Presentation
♦MLB 15: The Show Cover Goes to Yasiel Puig
♦NBA 2K15 Patch Details
♦CM Punk Signs with UFC (ESPN)
♦Press Row Podcast: Year in Review
♦Press Row Hangout Live at 10ET -
First MLB 15: The Show Feature Descriptions
The cover athlete for MLB 15: The Show was announced on Friday and that was followed by a teaser trailer and mentions of enhanced player emotion and licensed equipment on Saturday. Retailer listings have now revealed even more in the way of features and improvements to expect from the game – expanding on those first few things and offering a few new ones – though certainly far more is being held back to reveal at a later date. Read more
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Details on the Second Patch for NBA 2K15; Available Now on PS4, Soon For XB1/PC
The second post-release patch for NBA 2K15 arrived today on the PlayStation 4 and is expected to go live on Xbox One and PC within the next few days. This patch makes significant adjustments to just about every aspect of the game largely based on feedback received from consumers in the time since it came out. Continue on to check out all the changes in the patch and leave any thoughts or observations in the comments! Read more
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The Line Drive for December 7
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦MLB 15: The Show for PlayStation 4 is now up for pre-order at Amazon.
♦Interestingly MLB 15 will be just $40 on PS3 and $20 downlodable only for Vita.
♦Remember that tomorrow will supposedly start the “new era” for the NHL series.
♦Next Press Row Hangout is tentatively scheduled for Monday night at 11ET.
♦EA Sports released a video to show off the four legends coming to UFC next week.
♦Developer blog updates work being done on the Handicap system for The Golf Club.
♦Check out the new Countryside Theme that’ll be in the next patch for The Golf Club.
♦EA appears to be teasing Bo Jackson as coming to Madden NFL 15 Ultimate Team.
♦New legends are Marshall Faulk and Steve Atwater for Madden Ultimate Team.
♦EA has broken down the top quarterbacks for use in Madden NFL 15 Ultimate Team.
♦Play/win MLS Cup Sweepstakes Tourney in FIFA 15 for chance to win 2015 ASG trip.
♦EA released a video showing off the top five beginner skill moves to use in FIFA 15.
♦New update adds even more features and improvements for Tap Sports Baseball.
♦Amazon has Lego Batman 3, Forza Horizon 2, and Sunset Overdrive all for $40.
♦Also on sale is the PS4 Camera at Amazon for just $40.
♦CM Punk has signed a multi-fight contract with UFC and will debut in 2015.
♦UFC signed a deal with Reebok to be the primary sponsor for fighters.
♦Take a look at the NBA All-Star jerseys that will be used this season.
♦Benedict Cumberbatch has been officially announced by Marvel as Doctor Strange.
♦The first trailer has arrived for the reboot/sequel Terminator Genisys due out July 1.
♦Majority of the cast has been announced for the DC comic adaptation Suicide Squad.
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MLB 15: The Show PlayStation Experience Presentation Including Teaser Trailer
Last night SCEA announced Yasiel Puig as the cover athlete for MLB 15: The Show. Today during the PlayStation Experience keynote the company made an appearance to debut the first teaser trailer for the game and a few vague details. MLB 15 will include enhancements to personality and emotion (Puig obviously meant to represent that) and licensed equipment.
The release is set for March 31, 2015 so they’re sticking with a pushed back date that coincides more with the start of the regular season – something they’re able to do because there isn’t any competition jumping out on the first Tuesday of the March.
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