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New Madden NFL 25 Videos Show More From Owner Mode and Extended Gameplay
Additional videos have come out of the earlier event held for Madden NFL 25 that produced a wide variety of them last week. One focuses on Owner mode by showing aspects such as owner selection, popularity levels, building of new stadiums, and media questions. It also has a chunk of gameplay footage with the Colts at Panthers in a new stadium. The other video is an entire head-to-head game (four minute quarters) with the Packers at 49ers. Read more
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The Line Drive for August 4
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦NCAA Football 14 can be had for $44 on Xbox 360.
♦Continue to get any entries in for the first giveaway of Madden NFL 25.
♦A new developer blog for NHL 14 details improvements to stick skills.
♦Don’t expect Madden NFL 25 to feature the dramatic change in format to the Pro Bowl.
♦One current college player entered as a plaintiff has dropped out of the likeness lawsuit.
♦The defendants want 4 of the 5 remaining current players to be removed as plaintiffs.
♦Like EA the NCAA now wants a hearing on being dismissed from the lawsuit.
♦There is concern in other media about what rulings in the likeness lawsuit could mean.
♦The earlier article on Madden’s All-25 team is being updated as players are announced.
♦The NCAA Football 14 Online Dynasty website can now be accessed through mobile devices.
♦The Gaming Tailgate lists the NCAA 14 Ultimate Team solo challenges until Tuesday.
♦That Sports Gamer has put together a listing of the current collections in NCAA 14 UT.
♦EA Sports struck marketing partnerships with Barcelona and Liverpool for the FIFA series.
♦PES 2014 will feature 20 Argentinian teams and several home stadiums.
♦Real Boxing for PS Vita has set a release date of August 27 as digital download for $10.
♦MLS is looking to expand to 24 teams by 2020.
♦MLS is taking another huge step with Clint Dempsey going to the Sounders.
♦Subscriptions to the NFL Game Rewind service are now available to purchase for the upcoming season – there are a few slots left to get 10% off Season Plus through the link.News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.
♦DVD/Blu-ray Releases This Week. Headlined by Oblivion and Mud.
♦Netflix Launches User Profiles. Up to five independent profiles per account.
♦Trailer for Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa. Now with a story and bystander reactions.
♦New Beverly Hills Cop Movie in Development. Following death of the TV show.
♦Ellen DeGeneres Hosting The Oscars. The Academy Awards airing March 2, 2014.
♦Trailer for Rush. Based on lives of Formula One racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
♦New Trailer for Riddick. The Vin Diesel action film is out on September 6.
♦Trailer for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Directed by and starring Ben Stiller. -
What Are Your Purchase Plans for The Sports Games Releasing Twice This Year?
For those who plan on buying the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One besides having that decision to make another issue presents itself in the transition from the current generation to the next. A number of franchises are releasing their latest title for the Xbox 360 and PS3 only to deliver them again on the PS4 and One within months or even a few short weeks. Read more
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Online Seasons Coming to EASHL in NHL 14
In a blog post this week EA Sports revealed online improvements being made for NHL 14. New will be the Online Seasons mode that has been successful in other titles and will be integrated here in EA Sports Hockey League.
Just like the real NHL, teams will get points for playing through each game. At the end of a Seasons game, the Seasons Progress Report screen shows goals needed for the club to reach the next level. The ultimate goal is to work up through the divisions, winning Playoff Cups, earning Division Titles and finally claiming the coveted League Title Trophy.
There will also be the ability to make ranked challenges if teams are within two divisions, changes to the Hockey Shop, attribute caps, and a streamlined process to select positions.
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Press Row Podcast: Episode 34
The latest Press Row Podcast tackles online gaming and the problems that comes with it, what’s being anticipated from Madden NFL 25, and the latest legal developments affecting EA Sports.
Check out the podcast through iTunes and now 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 ones in the comments!
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Update Adds New Features to OOTP 14
A new update has been released for Out of the Park Baseball 14 that adds a numbers of features and fixes some issues for the PC management sim. In order to receive the changes the new setup file has to be downloaded and installed over the current installation. Read more
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New Orleans Pelicans Jerseys in NBA 2K14
Considering the general reaction to the Pelicans name when first rumored and then announced, the jerseys revealed for New Orleans today are probably more understated than most would have anticipated. “Pelicans” doesn’t even appear on either the home or road jersey. Check them out in their team store. 2K Sports capitalized on the moment by releasing an image of Anthony Davis wearing the jerseys from the 360/PS3 version of NBA 2K14.
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WWE 2K14 Collector’s Edition Set Honors Undertaker
Details have now rolled out on what will make up the special edition of WWE 2K14. Known as Undertaker: Phenom Edition the set will include unique coffin packaging, copy of WWE 2K14, “The Streak” DVD, controller skin, autographed art card, and exclusive DLC code for the “American Badass” entrance and gear. Read more
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