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First Roster Update Available Now for Next-Gen NBA 2K14
The Xbox One and PS4 versions of NBA 2K14 suffered through a stretch in which they utilized a roster that was nearly two months old. That has finally come to an end as the first roster update has arrived for the new systems. A new update has also been released for 360 and PS3.
Changes include injuries being reflected for players such as Derrick Rose and Rajon Rondo (plus Kobe Bryant who wasn’t injured in the base roster), Chris Paul moving up a point to 94 overall, Kevin Garnett going up a point to 83 despite averaging a dismal 6ppg, Paul George for some reason being lowered a point to 90, and Carmelo Anthony moving up while a number of other Knicks go down. The trades of Derrick Williams to the Kings and Marcin Gortat to the Wizards have been completed. A number of players have been added however the visual likenesses of other individuals in the game are being copied over for the new ones.
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How Have The Next-Gen Sports Games Lived Up To Your Expectations?
The arrival of the new generation of systems has been accompanied by a strong lineup of sports games. While Madden NFL 25 and FIFA 14 have attempted to transfer over complete feature sets while enhancing gameplay and atmosphere, NBA 2K14 went the route of revamping its franchise and career modes while impressing even more with its visuals. Read more
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Madden NFL 25 CoachGlass Still Not Functioning and Causes Game to Freeze
One of the new features being introduced in Madden NFL 25 – exclusive to the Xbox One this year – is the Microsoft SmartGlass functionality known as CoachGlass. It was marketed as such a big deal that EA Sports even held an event with games and tech media to show it off.
As mentioned in the earlier article on differences between the One and PS4 versions of the game however the feature was broken at release and now nearly two weeks later it still remains so and should be completely avoided until fixed. Â Read more
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Severe Issues Continue to Plague Next-Gen NBA 2K14 Even After First Patch
The instances of NBA 2K14 crashing on PS4 and Xbox One reported originally last week have continued, and seemingly even amplified, following the patch that released yesterday.
While consumers have experienced crashes when playing games and in a variety of modes where the majority seem to be occurring are within MyCareer mode. For many the mode – which is often cited by 2K Sports as being the most played and arguably represents the biggest selling point of the product – flat out does not work right now. Read more
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Xbox One Release Special Press Row Hangout Now in Podcast Form
The recent Press Row Hangout discussing first day experiences with the system, along with a segment from this week’s show reflecting on the console’s release after the passing of over a week, have been combined and made available as a podcast! In addition to all the thoughts on the Xbox One are impressions on how the sports games differ vs the PS4.
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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Next-Gen NBA 2K14 Patch Out Now on PS4 and Soon for Xbox One
The first post-release patch for NBA 2K14 has arrived on the PS4 and is expected out on the Xbox One within the next few days. 2K Sports will only say it addresses issues with MyCareer save files and connectivity problems in the online mode The Park. Nothing on whether it will help with the crashing many are experiencing or other server-related troubles that have plagued 2K14’s otherwise impressive release on the new systems.
Considering the 2.3GB size of the update it would seem likely there are more fixes and gameplay adjustments contained in the patch but no further details have been provided.
To date there has still been no patch released for the Xbox 360 and PS3 version of 2K14. The next-gen version of 2K14 meanwhile is still waiting on its first roster update which stands now nearly two months outdated.
[Update 12/5] The Xbox One has received the patch.
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Madden NFL 25 Week 13 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Week 13 of the NFL season featured some huge performances from wide receivers Josh Gordon, Alshon Jeffery, and Eric Decker. In the case of Gordon and Jeffery it represented the second time this year they’ve put up eye-popping numbers.
Other players that can be expected to rise in the next Madden NFL 25 roster update are Russell Wilson, Reggie Bush, Justin Tucker, Barry Cofield, Trent Cole, K.J. Wright, and Byron Maxwell. Those to anticipate dropping include Geno Smith, Ray Rice, Trent Richardson, Pierre Garcon, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Bradley Sowell, Ike Taylor, Dee Milliner, Marcus Cooper, Duke Ihenacho, and Corey White.
As always leave any thoughts on players that should get boosted or take a hit with the next Madden NFL 25 roster update!
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NBA Live 14: Hits and Misses
When EA Sports cancelled NBA Elite 11 and NBA Live 13 the company attempted to capitalize as best they could on the failures by framing the decisions as if they had done consumers a favor. That of course was not the primary consideration behind the moves to cancel them – however in the end it has to be recognized that no one felt ripped off over the four years since their last sim NBA game released.
That was a big reason that many remained open to the return of NBA Live along with the new generation of hardware. NBA Live 14 should not have released then when evaluating the company’s previous declarations. Admirable vision was not realized and seemingly achievable goals were not met. Now the series faces an even more uncertain future. Read more
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