-
Differences in Xbox One and PS4 Versions of Madden NFL 25 and NBA 2K14
One of the most common questions out there relating to the Xbox One and PS4 is whether there are any differences in multi-platform games. As far as sports games go on a technical level there shouldn’t be – they are running at the same resolution and framerate – but that doesn’t mean they are exactly the same. Continue on for my observations after having played both Madden NFL 25 and NBA 2K14 on the two consoles. Read more
-
Madden NFL 25 Week 12 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Now that all teams have completed their bye weeks five games remain in the final stretch of the season that looks to determine the sixth playoff spot for both conferences. Meanwhile the Chiefs may have to go up against the Broncos without Tamba Hali and Justin Houston in a game that will either keep them in the division and home field race or ensure they’ll be the five seed.
Players expected to go up following strong performances include Mike Glennon, Knowshon Moreno, Keenan Allen, Josh Gordon, Michael Floyd, Manny Ramirez, Robert Quinn, Calais Campbell, Gerald McCoy, and Von Miller. Among those likely to fall are Geno Smith, Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck, Trent Richardson, B.J. Raji, Manti Te’o, Jermon Bushrod, Antoine Bethea, Sean Smith, and Josh Wilson.
As always leave your thoughts in the comments on who should rise or fall in the upcoming Madden NFL 25 roster update!
-
Next-Gen Madden NFL 25: Hits and Misses
Madden NFL 25 was a disappointment on the Xbox 360 and PS3 but the arrival of the Xbox One and PS4 brings promise of a fully featured product with improved gameplay and atmosphere. That would certainly represent a much better entry situation than how the previous generation was welcomed in and for the most part EA Sports has achieved that goal. It just may not be enough to get consumers excited since the base product it builds on was already lagging so far behind in the minds of many. Read more
-
Xbox One vs PS4 Loading Time Comparison
Despite all the improvements that have been welcomed in with the arrival of the new hardware one hope that hasn’t been realized is that of significantly reduced loading times. With that in mind I tested Madden NFL 25 and NBA 2K14 and how long the process took in booting up the games and getting in and out of the action.
Interestingly despite the increased power capabilities on the PlayStation 4 it is the Xbox One that is proving to have an edge in loading the games faster. Where the PS4 comes out on top is with the initial install. So while day one the PS4 will save the most time it is Xbox One that will prevail in doing so over the life of a game. Read more
-
The Line Drive for November 24
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Make sure to get any entries in for the next-gen game giveaway!
♦Xbox One/PS4 deals for $49: NBA 2K14, FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25
♦Only a few days left to vote in the finals of the Best of the Generation tournament!
♦EA Sports released a blog on understanding the features in NBA Live 14.
♦Military unis for the Spurs and Knicks orange unis were added to 360/PS3 NBA 2K14.
♦The exclusive FIFA Ultimate Team Legends are now available on 360 and Xbox One.
♦EA Sports posted info on Career mode bonuses for those moving to next-gen FIFA 14.
♦EA Sports noted some issues with and upcoming fixes for FIFA 14 on PS4 and Xbox One.
♦The latest roster update for NHL 14 features updated lists of hot and cold streak players.
♦Another uniform update for $1 has released for NCAA Football 14.
♦The mobile version of Madden NFL 25 has received an update adding new features.
♦The popular mobile game Ridiculous Fishing is finally out on Android.
♦Xbox One SmartGlass mobile apps (iOS, Android, Windows) are out now.
♦Microsoft released a list of Kinect voice commands for the Xbox One.
♦New full-length theatrical trailer for the upcoming Need for Speed movie.
♦DVD/Blu-ray releases headlined by Breaking Bad’s final season and complete series. -
More Concerns Over NBA 2K14 Surface As Game Has Started Crashing For Many
In the last few days there have been a large number of reports of NBA 2K14 on both Xbox One and PS4 crashing in the middle of playing games or while making progress in the various modes. No error message or anything of the sort is displayed when this happens. 2K14 just closes out back to the main menu or all the way to the dashboard and everything is lost.
This would appear most likely related to issues with the 2K servers, which have been troublesome from day one becoming one of the few black marks on what is otherwise a terrific product. At times the problems have even prevented consumers from accessing most of the modes contained within the game.
2K Sports has yet to comment on the issues or what they are doing to address them. There is a patch in the works but when it’ll be out and whether it has anything to do with the servers and connectivity troubles remains unclear.
-
Press Row Hangout: Day One of Xbox One
It’s the third Press Row Hangout in a week’s time with this episode centered on first day experiences with the Xbox One, differences between the two next-gen console versions of Madden NFL 25 and NBA 2K14, and brief thoughts on the NBA Live 14 news from Friday. Look for the audio to be offered in podcast form within the next few days as well.
As always feel free to leave any thoughts in the comments along with any suggestions on subjects to cover in future podcasts and hangouts!
-
Madden NFL 25 Roster Update #13 Details
The roster update for Madden NFL 25 following week 11 of the season is out now on the Xbox One, PS4, 360, and PS3.
Players boosted significantly in this update include Josh Sitton (+1 to 97), LeSean McCoy (+1 to 96), Jarius Byrd (+1 to 96), Joe Haden (+1 to 95), Gerald McCoy (+1 to 94), Ben Roethlisberger (+2 to 92), Russell Wilson (+1 to 92), Alterraun Verner (+2 to 89), Michael Floyd (+2 to 81), E.J. Manuel (+3 to 78), Bobby Rainey (+5 to 74), and Matt McGloin (+5 to 73). Among those who have taken a slide are A.J. Green (-1 to 96), Troy Polamalu (-1 to 92), T.J. Ward (-1 to 92), Eric Berry (-1 to 90), Philip Rivers (-1 to 89), Roddy White (-1 to 88), Colin Kaepernick (-1 to 85), Ryan Tannehill (-1 to 84), Andy Dalton (-1 to 84), Eric Fisher (-2 to 78), and Geno Smith (-1 to 74).
Click here to check out the document that details all the changes of the update and as always leave any thoughts in the comments!
by