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MLB 2K13 Perfect Game Challenge Will Split $1 Million Between 30 Winners
Expectations for MLB 2K13 are lower than ever for the much maligned series after getting a one year reprieve. With three weeks to go until release no information on any potential improvements have been detailed and all that has been seen is a single sub-par screenshot. The one thing 2K Sports is willing to discuss though is the Perfect Game Challenge.
Instead of just a single $1 million winner 2K13 will split the cash between 30 people (one perfect game for every MLB team) with each receiving $25K. The “top” 4 qualifying games, presumably measured by a method of scoring due to difficulty of achievement, will then have a chance at winning an additional $250K in a live battle.
Though it was mired in controversy due to cheating the actual format of 2K12’s competition was a big improvement over the prior two years. With 2K13 providing more hope for winning a significant prize it could expand any interest in taking part even further.
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The Line Drive for February 10
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
•Details on Facebook for another chance to win a copy of MLB 13: The Show.
•Xbox Live 12 month subscription, instant code or physical card, back down to $40.
•The Madden NFL 13 simulation nailed the outcome, margin of victory, and MVP.
•CBS’ new score bug for the Super Bowl looked even more like Madden NFL 13’s.
•A look at three of the seven new minor league stadiums in MLB 13: The Show.
•Details on the winter transfers made in Match Day for FIFA 13.
•Developer blog with more details on Legends of the Majors mode in Tiger Woods 14.
•A new set of screenshots from Legends of the Majors mode in Tiger 14 are in the FB album.
•A new NHL Moments Live will reward with HUT “pucks” for completion in NHL 13.
•A Kickstarter campaign for a supposed college football game was an attempted scam.
•A new vehicle, the 1966 Ford Country Squire, is a free download for Forza Horizon.
•The Jacksonville Jaguars revealed a new logo – new jerseys will be shown at a later date.News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.
•DVD/Blu-ray Releases This Week. Headlined by Skyfall and The Man With The Iron Fists.
•Lead Role in Guardians of the Galaxy Cast. Chris Pratt to star as Peter Quinn/Star-Lord.
•Disney Planning Star Wars Spin-offs. Branching off to focus on individual characters.
•Super Bowl Spot for Fast & Furious 6. First look at the latest entry in the franchise.
•Super Bowl Spot for Star Trek Into Darkness. Quick look at the upcoming sequel.
•Super Bowl Spot for World War Z. Brad Pitt in the adaptation of the zombie novel.
•Super Bowl Spots for Iron Man 3. The May 3 release is only a few months away now.
•The Bond 50 Collection on Blu-ray, with the first 22 James Bond films, is down to $130. -
Press Row Podcast: Episode 12
Discussion in the latest edition of the Press Row Podcast focuses on the prospects for MLB 2K13 as release nears, the outlook for sports games on the Wii U now that third parties are already starting to abandon it, a long-awaited segment on what works for mobile sports gaming, and responding to some listener questions. It’s a full house with a panel of six on board.
Check it out through iTunes or with the embedded player at Operation Sports. Feel free to leave any feedback and suggestions on topics for future podcasts as well as the second show of the Press Row Hangout which will be next week!
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Evaluating the Potential of Used Games Being Blocked on New Consoles
Rumors of technology being implemented in consoles to block used games are nothing new. In the lead-up to the Xbox 360 and PS3 there were rumblings that were unsubstantiated and now they’ve surfaced again. The latest unverified reports, which focus on the next Xbox though similar news earlier related to the PS4, are harder to ignore given the push towards a digital future and the restrictiveness that has been escalating throughout the current generation. Read more
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Details on Improvements to Franchise Mode in MLB 13: The Show
SCEA today released a new developer video going over some of the enhancements that have been made to Franchise mode for MLB 13: The Show. The mode was voted as the most anticipated for improvements but until now not much in the way of details on what to expect had been disseminated besides a few brief mentions about team budgets being based on performance and team-specific player valuations made in the features list.
The video provides a look at some of the redesigned menus while going over other changes like the return of organizational depth charts, the ability to see the upcoming class of free agents, individualized training assignments, an overhaul to scouting, and a franchise ticker to display news from around the league. It’s also worth noting that the series is finally introducing numbered player ratings rather than relying solely on “bars”. Continue on to check it out and leave any thoughts in the comments! Read more
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Madden NFL 13 Roster Update #22 Details
The roster update following the Super Bowl for Madden NFL 13 is expected to release by Saturday for the Xbox 360 and PS3. In what is likely to be the last of the year this update focuses of course on the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers with just a couple other transactions including the release of Titus Young from the Lions. The Rams were the only team to place a waiver claim in for him but that is probably going to be considered an off-season move that won’t be reflected in Madden 13 as with any cuts that have happened since.
The Ravens come away +7 and 49ers -3 in net gain players up vs down. The most notable ratings changes include Joe Flacco jumping to 93 after his stellar playoff run and Jacoby Jones moving up to 81 after exploding in the Super Bowl. Colin Kaepernick ends the season at 89 and Ray Lewis drops again after another sub-par performance to finish his career at 90. Continue on for all the changes in the next Madden NFL 13 roster update! Read more
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Another Patch for FIFA 13 Nearing Release
A new patch for FIFA 13, which is out now in the PC, is slated to release on the Xbox 360 and PS3 next week. The update includes the return of “Guest Play” in Ultimate Team mode after having been removed shortly over two months ago in an effort to avoid an associated exploit.
•Guest Play back as an option in FIFA 13: Ultimate Team.
•Addresses error when trying to access Pro Clubs.
•Reduction in disconnects to EA Servers and Football Club while in menus or gameplay.
•Addresses issue in Creation Centre where some licensed kits were displayed incorrectly.
•Addresses disconnects while viewing FUT Auction House search results.
•Snow will again be a random weather option in Pro Clubs. -
Tiger Woods 14 Returning to Traditional DLC Model for Acquiring Extra Courses
Last year in Tiger Woods 13 EA Sports introduced a system where courses available as DLC could be earned without paying for them. In theory through the normal course of play “coins” would be earned that could then be used instead to get them. At the time it sounded as though it would be appealing for consumers. The choice would be to put in the work necessary to be granted enough “coins” to obtain a new course or pay outright and not have to go through all that trouble and the time investment doing so would require. Read more
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