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Roster for NBA Live 14 Now Hasn’t Been Updated in a Month
Roster updates that would process within an hour after the conclusion of every game represented one of the very first features announced for NBA Live 14. That happened last June during EA’s press conference at E3.
As pointed out first by Operation Sports the promises have not been kept as the updates have lapsed with the latest stretch now a month and counting. Read more
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Press Row Podcast: NBA 2K14’s Struggles and Currency Concerns for The Show
The first Press Row Podcast of 2014 brings together a full panel to discuss the disastrous NBA 2K14 post-release developments, how much worry there should be over MLB 14: The Show’s new “Universal Currency” given the elevated consumer sensitivity to how in-game economies affect the user experience, and impressions of the Xbox One exclusive Powerstar Golf.
Check out the podcast through iTunes, on Android with the Stitcher app, or in the streaming player below. As always leave any feedback on the show or topics to discuss for future podcasts and hangouts in the comments!
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Madden NFL 25 Roster Update #18 Details
Following two weeks in which there were no roster updates for Madden NFL 25 due to the holidays a big one released today for the Xbox One, 360, PS4, and PS3. Typically that would leave three more to be completed with the final one coming shortly after the Super Bowl. Check out all the details on the latest update in spreadsheet form here.
Notable names rising include Aldon Smith (+1 to 97), NaVorro Bowman (+2 to 96), Robert Quinn (+1 to 96), Kyle Williams (+1 to 95), Eric Weddle (+1 to 95), Joe Haden (+1 to 95), Earl Thomas (+2 to 94), Jason Witten (+1 to 94), Vontae Davis (+2 to 93), Luke Kuechly (+1 to 93), Josh Gordon (+1 to 93), Robert Mathis (+3 to 92), Greg Hardy (+2 to 92), Cameron Jordan (+2 to 92), Antonio Brown (+1 to 92), Cam Newton (+1 to 92), Demaryius Thomas (+1 to 92), Brandon Mebane (+2 to 91), Philip Rivers (+1 to 91), Eric Decker (+1 to 91), Andrew Luck (+1 to 90), Alshon Jeffery (+1 to 90), Knowshon Moreno (+1 to 89), Nick Foles (+3 to 87), Keenan Lewis (+2 to 87), T.Y. Hilton (+3 to 86), Giovani Bernard (+2 to 84), and Cordarrelle Patterson (+2 to 81).
Among those to slide late in the season are Aaron Rodgers (-1 to 97), Von Miller (-1 to 97), Patrick Willis (-2 to 96), Brandon Marshall (-1 to 96), Haloti Ngata (-1 to 95), Mario Williams (-2 to 92), Vincent Jackson (-1 to 92), Ben Roethlisberger (-1 to 92), Lance Briggs (-2 to 91), Eric Berry (-1 to 90), Wes Welker (-1 to 90), Champ Bailey (-1 to 90), Julius Peppers (-2 to 89), Joe Flacco (-1 to 88), Fletcher Cox (-2 to 83), DeMeco Ryans (-2 to 81), B.J. Raji (-2 to 81), Kyle Orton (-2 to 75), and Logan Paulsen (-3 to 72).
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Concern Now Heightened Over Universal Currency System in MLB 14: The Show
The exclusive pre-order bonus at Gamestop for MLB 14: The Show was initially disconcerting but given the controversy over next-gen NBA 2K14’s damaging Virtual Currency implementation it has become more of a concern on the minds of consumers. Those who pre-order from the retailer will get $20 of the new “Universal In-Game Currency”. Read more
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Press Row Hangout Awards Special Now Available in Podcast Form
The most recent hangout can now be listened to as a Press Row Podcast! The show features myself, Rich Grisham, and Chris Sanner discussing the 2013 Pastapadre Community Awards and Operation Sports Games of the Year and Editor’s Choice Awards.
Check out the 90 minute podcast through iTunes or for Android devices with the Stitcher app. Anyone who’d like to watch the show as it original aired can still do so here. The usual Press Row Podcast returns from a holiday break late this week with discussion on the NBA 2K14 problems and the official cancellation of MLB 2K.
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End of Year Community Awards: Most Disappointing Game of 2013
Only two categories remain in the Community Choice Awards and they are the big ones. Best Sports Game of the Year will go up later this week but attention turns now to the one award no series wants – Most Disappointing Game of the Year. The NCAA Football franchise “won” the category two straight years which set up a make-or-break release for it this year. It bounced back strong only to be cancelled due to legalities and feasibility.
The three titles nominated this year are unique in their standing. NBA 2K14 entered the new generation with the highest of expectations but design decisions have wrecked its perception and further damaged its brand. Madden NFL 25 on the previous generation failed to advance enough and in some ways regressed in gameplay and presentation. NBA Live 14 has been unable to capitalize on the window that has been opened by 2K14 as it failed to even reach even the lowest of consumer standards. Continue on for summaries of each, to vote in the poll, and leave any thoughts in the comments! Read more
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2K Sports Scrubs Any Sign of Connection to MLB From Existence
It’s been evident for a long while now that there would be no further extension to the MLB license with 2K Sports. The MLB 2K series was actually cancelled in 2012 only to return due to a last-minute one year extension that resulted in a shameless carbon copy of the previous title. SCEA even recently touted how MLB 14: The Show would be the only baseball game on next-gen consoles. As unlikely as the scenario seemed that still left at least an opening for 2K to continue on the 360 and PS3 for another year.
Recent actions taken by the company suggest the absolute end to their run producing MLB licensed video games. The 2K Sports website no longer lists any MLB games and even searching for MLB produces zero results. The 2K forums no longer house any sections for MLB. Even more startlingly the Facebook page for the MLB 2K franchise has been deleted – pages with hundreds of thousands of “fans” don’t just disappear unless there is explicit reason for them to be closed.
Also noted by readers is that MLB 2K12, 11, and 10 have all been removed from Steam and the MLB 2K13 website has been deleted. Everything has taken place since the turn of the new year which would seem then directly related to the expiration of the deal.
While the MLB 2K franchise has been heavily criticized – and rightfully so especially considering the 2K9 and 2K13 debacles – it’s another loss of a sport that at least feigned competition. There does not appear to be anyone willing or able to step in right now and fill the void which will leave Xbox One and 360 owners without a yearly baseball game.
[Update]Â Following this report Polygon was able to get a statement from 2K Sports confirming they are done with baseball.
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The Line Drive for January 5
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Continue to get your votes in for the Community Choice Awards!
♦Kotaku has posted a great article on the major issues affecting NBA 2K14.
♦Petition circulating to encourage response/compensation from 2K regarding NBA 2K14.
♦Most recent NBA 2K14 roster update deactivated Russell Westbrook and Andrew Bynum.
♦Expect new Madden NFL 25 roster updates through playoffs beginning late this week.
♦MyMaddenPad has posted an article on where celebrations should go in Madden.
♦Here’s the Tecmo Bowl version of the Aaron Rodgers’ TD pass to win the NFC North.
♦EA Sports posted an infographic with stats from NHL 14.
♦This year you’ll be able to draft a fantasy team for the Puppy Bowl!News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.
♦Only One Major BD/DVD Release This Week. That is the thriller Runner Runner.
♦Deal on The West Wing Complete Series Collection. Just $63 which is 79% off.
♦Trailer for The Raid 2. Headed for release on March 28.
♦Trailer for Veronica Mars. The follow-up to the TV series arrives March 14.
♦Guardians of the Galaxy Synopsis. Along with character photo for the Marvel film.
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