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Madden NFL 19 roster update details following week 10 of the season
The roster update for Madden NFL 19 featuring ratings changes based on regular season performance through 10 weeks has gone live to download all systems. Bobby Wagner has joined the elite class of 99 Overall rated players in the update. He climbed from 97 to begin the year to 99 with two upgrades over the last two weeks.
Notables on the move in ratings this week include Luke Kuechly (-2 to 97), Tom Brady (-1 to 97), Todd Gurley (+1 to 96), Le’Veon Bell (-1 to 94), Drew Brees (+1 to 93), Tyreek Hill (+1 to 93), Christian McCaffrey (+1 to 92), A.J. Green (-1 to 92), Ezekiel Elliott (+1 to 91), Philip Rivers (-1 to 91), Matt Ryan (-1 to 90), George Kittle (+1 to 88), Andrew Luck (+1 to 87), Jaire Alexander (+1 to 85), Quenton Nelson (+1 to 84), and Leighton Vander Esch (+1 to 83).
Check out full details on current ratings and any changes in this week’s update through the form on the official Madden NFL 19 website.
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Early Black Friday digital deals have gone live from Microsoft
Black Friday is still a week away but some early opportunities on deals are already being offered on Xbox for those with XBL Gold. Included among the many games in the promotion that will run through next week for digital copies:
Burnout Paradise Remastered for $8
Rocket League for $10
Need for Speed Payback for $12
DiRT 4 for $15
NBA Live 19 for $16
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 for $20 (Also from Amazon)
EA Sports UFC 3 Deluxe for $20
The Golf Club 2019 for $25
NHL 19 for $30 (Also from Amazon)
Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 for $30
FIFA 19 for $30 (Also from Amazon)
Madden NFL 19 for $30 (Also from Amazon)
NBA 2K19 for $30
WWE 2K19 for $30
Steep X Games Gold Edition for $30
F1 2018 for $30
Forza Horizon 4 for $39
FIFA 19 Champions Edition for $40
NBA 2K19 Anniversary Edition for $50These deals are likely close to the lows that will be seen on Black Friday, in some cases maybe just a few dollars more than the cheapest they’ll be found so it could possibly be worth skipping any stress to come and picking them up now. Check out the full list of games on sale here.
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Details on the latest patch for FIFA 19
The third major patch for FIFA 19 has gone live on all platforms. The previous updates to the game have focused on gameplay improvements and dealing with issues discovered in the early days of release. This new patch makes critical changes to shots along with the effect of defensive pressure, and delivers updated likenesses for over 50 individuals. Read more
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The Line Drive for November 11
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦The NFL and Epic Games struck a deal for licensed uniforms to appear in Fortnite.
♦76ers now have league’s 3rd best “big 3” w/ Jimmy Butler based on NBA 2K19.
♦Amazon has a deal on NBA 2K19 for $40 on Xbox One, PS4 and Switch.
♦The new season of FIFA Mobile has launched and features an updated engine.
♦Details on an upcoming patch that will be out soon for FIFA 19.
♦An update has been made to the companion app for FIFA 19.
♦Special jersey designs for the original 6 teams have debuted in NHL 19 HUT.
♦Details on the latest patch that recently went out for NBA Live 19.
♦Details on the latest patch that recently went out for Super Mega Baseball 2.
♦Details on the latest content for Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 18.
♦The Perfect Team mode beta is still open to participate in with OOTP 19.
♦An update has already been made to Perfect Team in Out of the Park Baseball 19.
♦Details on an upcoming patch that will be out soon for NASCAR Heat 3.
♦New Hot Wheels cars will be making their way into Forza Horizon 7 and Forza 7.
♦Details on a significant update that has gone out in Forza Motorsport 7.
♦The Press Row Podcast can now be found among the featured podcasts on Spotify.
♦Blu-ray releases this week include The Meg and instant video The Equalizer 2. -
Press Row Podcast: Sellers and Survivors
This week Bryan and Rich discuss how the various sports games are faring in the ultra-competitive marketplace that now also includes different forms of distribution, the NFL and Fortnite partnership, more Forza Horizon 4 and FIFA 19.
Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Android with the Stitcher app, or with Pocket Casts on iOS, Android, and Windows. The show can now also be found on Spotify! Subscribe and give the podcast five star reviews to help support the show. You can also listen with the streaming player found below.
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Madden NFL 19 roster update details following week nine of the season
The roster update for Madden NFL 19 featuring ratings changes based on regular season performance through eight weeks has gone live to download all systems. The update includes the just announced signing of Dez Bryant (rated 82 Overall) by the New Orleans Saints. James Conner, who has produced at a comparable level to Le’Veon Bell, remains rated 13 Overall points behind him.
Notables on the move in ratings this week include Bobby Wagner (+1 to 98), Jalen Ramsey (-1 to 96), Fletcher Cox (+1 to 95), Cameron Jordan (+1 to 95), Michael Thomas (+1 to 95), Aaron Rodgers (-1 to 95), Adam Thielen (+2 to 94), Damon Harrison (-1 to 94), Richard Sherman (+2 to 93), Philip Rivers (+2 to 92), Myles Garrett (+2 to 92), Cameron Hayward (+1 to 92), Tyreek Hill (+1 to 92), Drew Brees (-1 to 92), Everson Griffin (-2 to 91), Jordan Reed (-2 to 91), Patrick Mahomes (+2 to 90), Sean Lee (-4 to 90), Shaq Mason (+3 to 88), George Kittle (+3 to 87), Kyle Fuller (+3 to 86), Jaire Alexander (+4 to 84), and Andy Dalton (+3 to 84).
Check out full details on current ratings and any changes in this week’s update through the form on the official Madden NFL 19 website.
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The first group of City Edition jerseys have been added to NBA 2K19
When Nike took over as the official supplier of NBA jerseys and apparel last year they introduced four different sets of uniforms that can be worn at any time. There are the Association (white), Icon (color), Statement and City editions. The City jerseys can change on an annual basis, and ten teams have already officially revealed their new designs for this current season.
Those teams have now also received the new uniforms through an update in NBA 2K19. Some of the favorites from the group include the Timberwolves design inspired by Prince, Thunder honoring Native American heritage, 76ers with the Rocky sweatsuit look, and the Nets incorporating the iconic style of Notorious B.I.G.
See screenshots of the full set of new unis here. The Hornets have revealed theirs but for some unknown reason it has yet to be added. The Suns, Heat, and Jazz also have their City jerseys available for use though they are carryover designs from last season.
Because these uniforms are tied to official rosters they won’t appear in any ongoing MyLeague, MyGM, or MyCareers or previously created custom roster. They can only be utilized if starting a brand new save with the updated roster. It’s unclear whether they will be patched in at a later date to allow for their usage in modes that began prior to their additions.
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The Line Drive for November 4
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Grading all the impactful NFL trade deadline deals through Madden NFL 19.
♦Free agent Bryce Harper has been chosen as the marketing face of MLB The Show 19.
♦Early season standouts & disappointments recognized with NBA 2K19 ratings changes.
♦FIFA 19 is available for just $29 currently through both Amazon and Walmart.
♦Amazon has the Xbox One version of Madden NFL 19 down to $29.
♦Details on a minor patch with fixes that recently went out for NBA 2K19.
♦Some of the recently revealed City Edition jerseys have been added to NBA 2K19.
♦The open beta for the new Perfect Team mode is running now in OOTP Baseball 19.
♦Details on the latest content update including two new fighters for EA Sports UFC 3.
♦Details on the gameplay changes made with a brand new patch for EA Sports UFC 3.
♦Play EA UFC 3 this weekend to earn a free Daniel Cormier Ultimate Team item.
♦Details on the new Series 3 content now live in Madden NFL 19 Ultimate Team.
♦Over 6 months later and finally online has been patched in for Tennis World Tour.
♦Details on the latest Diamond Dynasty content released in MLB The Show 18.
♦X Games DLC is out now for Steep & more content planned for coming months.
♦Details on the latest patch to have gone out for F1 2018 on consoles and PC.
♦Free demo now available on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for NASCAR Heat 3.
♦Disc Jam is on sale for the PS4 version with PS+ bringing the price down to $7.
♦Laser League is now being offered free on PS4 for those with PlayStation Plus.
♦Rocket League’s physical Hot Wheels RC Rivals set is out for a pricey $180.
♦The Press Row Podcast can now be found among the featured podcasts on Spotify.
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