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Regular Season Week Two Roster Update for MLB 13: The Show
The second in-season roster update for MLB 13: The Show arrived this morning. The usual Monday release was delayed due to PSN maintenance that extended through the entire day. Notable changes include the injuries to Jered Weaver and Zack Greinke. Continue on for the summary of the moves made in the latest update. Read more
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Out of the Park Baseball 2014 Now Available
The latest edition of the highly-regarded team management sim Out of the Park Baseball released wide today for the PC and Mac after going out to those who pre-ordered on Friday.
Out of the Park Baseball 2014 goes for $40 and features updated rosters, a new player origin and development engine, a re-coded scouting system, improved AI, and new real-time simulation features. OOTP ’14 can be purchased through the game’s official website and the mobile version is also out for iOS (check out the review posted last week).
If you missed it Brad Cook from OOTP was on the most recent Press Row Hangout show to discuss the game. I’ve been playing it for a while now and though certainly intimidating at first due to the breadth of screens, options, and actions to decipher it has been thoroughly satisfying and enjoyable. Look for some overall impressions to be posted in the near future.
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Court Extends Claims Period for EA Football Pricing Settlement
Notice today was sent out that the claims period for the class action settlement in regards to the pricing of football products has now been extended to May 15. The original cut-off was March 5 but is now being pushed out due to a lower than anticipated number of claims having been made. Those who have already filed do not need to do anything new because of this. The difference will be a much higher dollar amount in return than was previously documented. Read more
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First Trailer and Features List for NHL 14
News on the upcoming NHL title has come especially early this year – about six weeks before the marketing blitz typically has begun in the past – and it isn’t just some superficial details regarding NHL 14. The game will include improved collision physics, a new “Enforcer Engine” for fights, off-the-ice elements being added to Be a Pro mode, and more. Continue on to check out the trailer and the initial list of features! Read more
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The Line Drive for April 14
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
•The PS3 version of Tiger Woods 14 is $40 for standard version and $60 for Historic edition.
•Check out the first screenshot for NHL 14 with first news on the game coming Monday.
•Blog from EA detailing the improvements demonstrated in the first NCAA 14 trailer.
•A few new screenshots have been added to the FB Album for NCAA Football 14.
•Mobile game in development, Pocket Dynasty Football, is holding a team-naming contest.
•Related to player likeness lawsuit: Bob Stoops thinks student-athletes get enough already.
•A new set of transfers has been completed in FIFA 13’s Ultimate Team mode.
•A new patch has been released for Forza Horizon.
•A free expansion pack will be coming on Tuesday to Forza Horizon.
•A petition has gone up urging EA Sports to add women to the FIFA series.
•Virgin Gaming has launched a new competition app on the Xbox 360.
•Here’s a look at the jerseys that will be worn in next year’s NHL Winter Classic.
•Great article from Kotaku detailing the problems with Metacritic and impact on the industry.
•The Verge reports that the next Xbox will take over your TV and interact with the cable box.
•The Verge also with news on launch titles for the Xbox with another Forza among them.
•Amazon is offering a $10 promotional credit with pre-orders of Batman Arkham Origins.News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.
•Trailer for Elysium. Neill Blomkamp’s follow-up to District 9 stars Matt Damon.
•AMC Considering Breaking Bad Spinoff. Would feature the Saul Goodman character.
•Trailer for The Hangover Part III. The movie is due out on May 24.
•The only major DVD/Blu-ray release this week is Django Unchained. -
Checking Back In With The Show Live
After profiling The Show Live in MLB 13: The Show following opening day it was clear that later attention would have to be paid to the new mode in order to ascertain whether the features would be fully delivered. Rosters were somewhat of a mess – with random free agents filling the spots of those who were not in the rosters yet – and the enhanced commentary had nothing yet to go on. Two weeks now into the season the mode can be better evaluated. Read more
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NBA 2K13 Week 24 Roster Update
The regular season has been winding down and so has been the work put towards the roster updates for NBA 2K13. The latest released today is limited to injury adjustments. Only one update since mid-March (released on April 3)Â has affected any player ratings.
Among the players taking a hit due to injuries suffered recently are Bradley Beal, Danilo Gallinari, Enes Kanter, and Kenyon Martin. Returning from injured status are Metta World Peace, Kevin Garnett, and Dion Waiters. Dwyane Wade and Anthony Davis have remained active.
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Press Row Hangout: Episode 6
The latest edition of the Press Row Hangout features myself, Richard Grisham from GamesRadar, and Owen Good from Kotaku. Joining us is Brad Cook from Out of the Park Baseball 14 to discuss the game which releases today for those who pre-ordered and goes wide Monday. Other topics include our progress in Tiger Woods 14, the Madden NFL 25 cover vote, the possibility of another NBA game from EA Sports, and answering viewer questions related to college basketball gaming and the player likeness lawsuit. As always leave any feedback on the show or suggestions for future discussions in the comments!
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