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Sony Announces PS4 Release Date
Sony today officially announced the release date for the PlayStation 4 at their Gamescom press conference. The new console will release on Friday, November 15. Read more
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Demo for NHL 14 Now Available
The demo for NHL 14 has arrived on the Xbox 360 (can be queued up for download here) and will make it to the PS3 when the store updates this afternoon.
Featured in the demo are three modes to play. A standard game with a Stanley Cup rematch limited to the third period, NHL 94 mode with the same two teams, and Hockey Ultimate Team.
A bonus HUT pack will be provided in the retail version for those who complete a game and win the HUT tournament against the four teams (Halifax Mooseheads, Grand Rapids Griffins, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks) included within the demo.
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Better Understanding Your Turn Football: Design and Strategies
Since its release almost two months ago now Your Turn Football has been exceedingly well received. Check out my initial impressions if you missed them. It has become the only game I play on my phone (have 28 active games at the moment to attend to). It’s highly recommended and arguably the best sports mobile game since New Star Soccer.
With that in mind I turned to Pick6 Studios developer Michael Saperstein for insight on various areas of the game that users may have questions about and tips on how to improve performance on the field and best put a team together. In this piece you’ll find out more on the general construction of the game and how to utilize the various strategies. Later in the week another article will go into how the player ratings work and more on the team “upgrades” that affect defense, special teams, and play calling. Read more
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Amazon Matches Gamestop Upgrade Deal for 360 to Xbox One Games
Earlier this month Gamestop announced a program which will give consumers who buy Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, Battlefield 4, Assassin’s Creed IV, and Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Xbox 360 the opportunity to trade those games in for $50 in credit to put towards the same game on the Xbox One once released. Now Amazon is offering essentially the same deal but for a total of eight games.
Trade in the current-gen copy by December 31 and receive a $50 promo credit with Amazon to put towards the Xbox One game. Check out full details on the program here.
Gamestop’s offer does not feature NBA 2K14 but Amazon’s does. It also includes Watch Dogs and Need for Speed Rivals.
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Crew News for NBA 2K14 Fails to Appease Fans of the Mode
For two years fans of Crew mode have hounded 2K Sports with their desire for it to return. The company announced it was coming back last week but why hasn’t that calmed the waters and brought that vocal group back on board?
Those fans will tell you it’s not actually Crew mode. Read more
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The Line Drive for August 18
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 Madden NFL 25 giveaway that ends Thursday!
♦Though sales are down from last year NCAA Football 14 was July’s biggest seller.
♦Season Ticket subscriptions won’t extend to games releasing on next-gen systems.
♦If you’re looking for a free online league system check out Madden Online Football.
♦Bleacher Report has an interview with Donny Moore on the Madden ratings process.
♦New blogs explain the ratings behind quarterbacks and receivers in Madden NFL 25.
♦New blog for NHL 14 goes over goalie and incidental contact reflected in collision physics.
♦One person who has played NBA 2K14 is very concerned over the new “flashy passes”.
♦Konami has posted a number of tutorial videos for PES 2014 on Youtube.
♦The list of achievements for PES 2014 have emerged.
♦EA Sports talks about the challenge facing the FIFA series with next-gen transition.
♦Franchise Hockey Manager, from makers of Out of the Park Baseball, has a pre-order deal running through Monday that includes cheaper price and beta access.
♦2K Sports announced 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode for WWE 2K14.
♦2K Sports has updated the current roster of announced wrestlers for WWE 2K14.
♦EA Sports with some insight on where UFC stands heading into Gamescom.
♦Everton’s Goodison Park will be included in FIFA 14.
♦Robert Lewandowski shares the cover of FIFA 14 with Lionel Messi in Poland.
♦The new uniforms for the Phoenix Suns include a sleeved jersey.
♦The Tennessee Volunteers have showed off new alternate gray uniforms.
♦If passed MLB will introduce manager replay challenges next season.
♦NFL Sunday Ticket won’t be available on any console this season.
♦A few spots remain to get 10% discount on NFL Game Rewind Season Plus subscriptions.News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.
♦DVD/Blu-ray Releases This Week. Headlined by Epic and a bunch of TV shows.
♦Homeland Season Three Trailer. New season premieres September 29 on Showtime.
♦Vin Diesel May Be Groot. Hints suggest he’ll voice the Guardians of the Galaxy character. -
Your Thoughts on the Madden NFL 25 Demo
With sufficient time to evaluate the Madden NFL 25 demo since releasing last Tuesday here again is a chance to get a feel for reaction towards the game and whether the opportunity to play it has influenced any purchase decisions. Recently NCAA Football 14 got some really positive momentum following its demo and it’ll be interesting to see how things compare with Madden.
Hampered by a single camera angle that can’t be changed in the demo (four others are available in the full game) ample opportunity is present to judge the gameplay thanks to the full four quarters at five minutes a piece and the ability to adjust sliders. The Skills Trainer also provides a chance to get a feel for how new mechanics and particular play types work.
Vote in the poll below and leave any additional thoughts in the comments!
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Press Row Podcast: Episode 36
One of the best episodes of the Press Row Podcast yet features extensive discussion on the latest developments relating to college video games as conferences withdraw their licensing and support and whether EA Sports college football series can survive these losses and more that are eventually to come. Also on the docket is the first substantial news about NBA 2K14, thoughts on the Road to Wrestlemania mode for WWE 2K14, and the panel sharing impressions of the Madden NFL 25 demo and the outlook for the game this year.
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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