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Early Impressions of Next-Gen NBA 2K14, Madden NFL 25, and FIFA 14
While more detailed write-ups will be done in the near future here are brief initial assessments of the three launch day sports games on the PS4 that will also be out for Xbox One this week. Rare is the occasion where several sports games are released on the same day so time with them has been split evenly thus far. It’ll take longer to craft a more complete review for each which they deserve to have. Read more
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Demo for NBA Live 14 on PS4 Out Now; Live Streaming of the Game Today
The demo for NBA Live 14 is now available to download on the PlayStation 4. The first sim basketball title in four years from EA Sports is officially out in stores today – even though some retailers began selling copies late last week – but the demo provides an opportunity to try the game out before deciding whether it’s done enough to earn a purchase. It will also be out on the Xbox One for that console’s release on Friday.
The extensive demo includes the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Golden State Warriors. There are challenges in Ultimate Team with a roster stacked with young stars like Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio, Damian Lillard, and John Wall. Live Season is featured as well with five “BIG Moments” to try and replicate from early this season.
Look for live streams of the full game today through my Twitch account and a special Press Row Hangout late in the evening all about it!
[Update] The archived stream below ran for nearly six hours and included several online games, Rising Star mode, and Ultimate Team.
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Madden NFL 25 Week 11 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Now through 11 weeks of the NFL season and no team remains undefeated as the Broncos knocked off the Chiefs with a rematch coming in two weeks. Percy Harvin made his debut for the Seahawks and had an immediate impact.
Players expected to move upwards in this week’s Madden NFL 25 roster update include Russell Wilson, Cam Newton, Bobby Rainey, Charles Clay, Kendall Wright, Micheal Floyd, Justin Houston, Red Bryant, and Joe Haden. Among those likely to slide are Colin Kaepernick, Geno Smith, Matt Ryan, Roddy White, Eric Fisher, and Troy Polamalu.
As always leave your thoughts in the comments on who should rise or fall in the upcoming Madden NFL 25 roster update!
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Press Row Hangout in Podcast Form: PS4 Release Day Panel Discussion
Due to popular demand the Press Row Hangout will be offered in podcast form going forward soon after airing live every other Friday night! The first episode to get the podcast treatment is the big one from the end of last week where an expanded panel talked about first day experiences with the PlayStation 4 and the three sports games that arrived alongside it. If you find it more convenient to listen to as a podcast this is for you. For those who missed it and would like to watch the show as it was broadcast make sure to check it out here.
Listen to the Press Row (Hangout) Podcast through iTunes for iOS devices, Stitcher app for Android (has not gone live in there yet), or in the streaming player below. As always feel free to leave any comments on the show or suggestions for future recordings.
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Server Issues Plaguing Next-Gen NBA 2K14
NBA 2K14 is arguably the most impressive next-gen game out at launch – and I would wholeheartedly recommend it based on time spent with it so far – but server related issues have made playing the game a difficult task for a significant number of consumers. Read more
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The Line Drive for November 17
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 vote in the final four of the Best of the Generation tournament!
♦Check out the live stream I had yesterday with more PS4 NBA 2K14 MyCareer.
♦MLB 14: The Show is now available to pre-order on Amazon.
♦Two more uniform packs for NCAA Football 14 have released for $1 each.
♦Dr. J has been added to the 1984-85 76ers roster in NBA 2K14.
♦The latest NBA 2K14 roster update added 4 players bringing number missing to 15.
♦Sales of NBA 2K14 on 360/PS3/PC in October were way down from last year.
♦EA Sports released a new developer video blog on Living Worlds for FIFA 14.
♦EA Sports released a new developer video blog on ESPN presentation in NBA Live 14.
♦New blog details how to transfer Ultimate Team from PS3 to PS4 in Madden NFL 25.
♦Special Press Row Podcast welcomes in three members of the NBA Live 14 dev team.
♦The NHL is considering extending overtime periods and even going 3-on-3.
♦The NBA officially unveiled the very different jerseys being worn on Christmas Day.
♦Over one million PS4’s were sold on launch day setting a new console record.
♦The Atlanta Braves plan to move to a new stadium beginning in 2017.
♦Trailer for the film Noah which stars Russell Crowe and is out next March.
♦The huge best of Warner Bros 50 film collection on Blu-ray is 62% off at Amazon.
♦DVD/Blu-ray releases this week include 2 Guns, We’re The Millers, The World’s End. -
First Day PS4 Gameplay Videos and Press Row Hangout
An exciting first day of next-gen has come to a close and from it are several gameplay videos that were recorded followed by the live Press Row Hangout with a lengthy full panel discussion on the system and the sports games. Continue on to check out gameplay videos for Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, and NBA 2K14 along with the hangout! Read more
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PS4 Launch Day Stream Featuring Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, and NBA 2K14
The PS4 is here and so are three high profile sports games! Follow the Pastapadre Twitch account for the live streaming and watch through the web, on mobile with the PS4 app, or from the PS4 itself. The video is embedded in this post as well! For full details on the plans of day check out the earlier article but the current schedule is below.
♦1PT/4ET (ISH): Streaming Madden NFL 25
♦3PT/6ET: Streaming NBA 2K14
♦645PT/945PT: Streaming FIFA 14
♦8PT/11ET: Live Press Row Hangout[UPDATE] Have had to go through UStream rather than Twitch due to server issues with the latter. Some of the streams from Friday have been recorded and will be posted on Youtube by Saturday morning. More streaming sessions will take place on Saturday! Make sure to follow on Twitter and like on Facebook for updates on when gameplay is live.
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