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NBA Live 19 added to the EA Access Vault on Xbox One
The third EA Sports game from 2018 has reached the Vault in EA Access. NBA Live 19 is now available in full to all subscribers. This follows the temporary drop in price last month to just $6 on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
EA Access is currently exclusive to Xbox One with Sony declining to offer the service on PS4 despite its remarkable value. EA executives have hinted that could change possibly this year however. For $30 a year or $5 month-to-month, members get unlimited access to the back library of EA games on the console which in addition to NBA Live 19 now includes Madden NFL 19, EA Sports UFC 3, and all pre-2018 EA Sports games plus the likes of Star Wars Battlefront II, Need for Speed Payback, Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, Skate 3, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst and many others. There’s also the 10 hour trials with every EA game that begin five days before release and 10% savings on all digital purchases whether it be the actual games or microtransactions within them.
The arrival of NBA Live to the Vault comes three weeks later than it did last year. In addition to potential new subs and hoping to pull in some new fans to buy the (presumably still coming) NBA Live 20, those introduced to the game for the first time without having to pay for it may be more inclined to invest in its Ultimate Team mode. FIFA 19 (both XB1 and PC with Access Premier) and NHL 19 are likely to make their way to the Vault in April.
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The new March to October mode for MLB The Show 19 has been revealed
When Season Mode was found to have been removed from MLB The Show last year – a surprise that was left for consumers to discover only after the game had released – there were many disappointed that they would no longer have the simplicity and flexibility that it had offered.
The announcement of a mode called “March to October” looked to be a possible Season Mode replacement with MLB The Show 19. In some sense it is – offering an abbreviated experience when compared to Franchise Mode – but it doesn’t follow the traditional Season Mode model.
Essentially “March to October” takes an option already present in Franchise Mode and stretches it out into its own contained mode with some added elements and the elimination of roster and management responsibilities. Read more
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The Line Drive for March 3
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Details on the latest patch including gameplay adjustments in Madden NFL 19.
♦The new digital cover art for MLB The Show 19 with Bryce Harper on Phillies.
♦Archived stream going over Diamond Dynasty’s Moments for MLB The Show 19.
♦Details on all the ratings changes from the latest roster update for NBA 2K19.
♦AAF rosters have been put together for Madden NFL 19 on PlayStation 4.
♦All the details on the latest roster update to go out for NHL 19.
♦The Playoff Predictor Event is now underway in NHL 19 Ultimate Team.
♦Details on the latest patch now available on all platforms for FIFA 19.
♦EA Sports is seeking gameplay-related feedback from NBA Live 19.
♦Details on the latest content update to go out in NBA Live 19.
♦The NBA 2K League’s second season will begin in early April.
♦Fire Pro Wrestling World recently got a new promoter management mode.
♦Blu-ray releases this week include Creed II and Aquaman goes out via digital. -
Moments from history recreated through MLB The Show 19 Diamond Dynasty
This week Diamond Dynasty is the focus of promotional efforts for MLB The Show 19, and that began with details on the new Moments mode being introduced into Diamond Dynasty. While recreating “moments” from the history of sport is nothing new to the genre, and additionally there are some elements crucial to being immersive that are lacking here, the new objectives should prove to be a value-add for Diamond Dynasty. Read more
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Out of the Park Baseball turns 20 with upcoming release
The gold standard of sports management sims will reach its 20th edition when it releases next month. Out of the Park Baseball XX has now officially been announced with a date of March 22, however those that pre-order not only will receive a 10% discount but also get to start playing earlier on March 18.
Out of the Park Baseball XX will introduce new integrated live services, a supercharged 3D in-game experience, modern baseball strategies, Perfect Team 2.0, and much more. Read more
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The Line Drive for February 24
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Details on the latest ratings changes from a new roster update for NBA 2K19.
♦Archived live stream focused on Road to the Show for MLB The Show 19.
♦Based on the schedule this coming week will be centered on Diamond Dynasty.
♦Details on the latest patch that is now live for NHL 19.
♦NHL 19 also had another tuner update go out based on continued feedback.
♦Details on the latest patch being released in the coming days for FIFA 19.
♦Details on the latest content update released for NBA Live 19.
♦Forza Horizon 4 recently got new events and cars in its Series 6 update.
♦Details on the latest patch that went out recently for Rocket League.
♦Blu-ray releases this week headlined by Ralph Breaks the Internet.
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Road to the Show improvements detailed for MLB The Show 19
This week sees the promotional efforts for MLB The Show 19 centered on its Road to the Show career mode. The primary improvements made this year are the removal of the ratings caps allowing players to once again reach 99s, the ability to define locker room personality for the character, and new training mini-games and performance-based challenges. Read more
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The Line Drive for February 17
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦NBA 2K19 shows how the 76ers and Raptors were big winners at the trade deadline.
♦Twitch (Amazon) Prime Members can claim VC and MyTeam Packs for NBA 2K19.
♦NBA 2K19 is still on sale down to $20 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
♦Microsoft also offering NBA 2K19 and NBA Playgrounds 2 bundle for just $26.
♦NBA Live 19 is still on sale for just $6 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
♦Details on the latest content update out now in NBA Live 19.
♦Live stream archives focused on Hitting and Fielding for MLB The Show 19.
♦RBI Baseball 19 is getting a jump on the season by releasing March 5th.
♦Details on the new Offseason Program for Ultimate Team in Madden NFL 19.
♦Now underway is the Trade Deadline Event for Ultimate Team in NHL 19.
♦Details on the final update to have released for Out of the Park Baseball 19.
♦Details on a major patch released recently for Franchise Hockey Manager 5.
♦Konami reported financial success driven by mobile and esports efforts.
♦Details on the new season update out now in NASCAR Heat 3.
♦Blu-ray releases this week headlined by Overlord and A Star is Born.
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