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Madden NFL Overdrive available now
The latest update to the free-to-play mobile Madden game arrived today, completely changing the experience and also the name to Madden NFL Overdrive. Download it from iTunes for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices. Those that already have Madden Mobile will just need to update the app. Overdrive features a brand new engine, real-time action against live opponents, a new points scoring system, and the removal of the stamina barrier. Read more
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Customize your court in NBA Live 19
For years now NBA 2K has offered the ability to customize courts (and surrounding elements) for expansion teams and use in its online Pro-Am Mode. NBA Live 19 will introduce its own court customization, and though impressive will find the creations restricted to usage in private online games and practices in The One mode.
With just over three weeks to go until release, and 11 days until the demo, EA Sports continues revealing more features for NBA Live 19’s Career Mode which was unquestionably the strength of last year’s game. Still absent though is almost anything to do with the actual NBA side of things for Live 19 including the Franchise Mode which was in dire need of attention. Read more
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The Line Drive for August 12
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Madden NFL 19 Review: Valuable improvements should help with longevity.
♦NBA 2K19 can now be pre-ordered Xbox One – PS4 for $48 with Amazon Prime.
♦NBA 2K Developer posted poll on Twitter regarding openness vs timing for shot success.
♦NBA 2K19 will finally change the way pausing is handled in online games.
♦New trailer for NBA 2K19 features first look at LeBron James with the Lakers.
♦Console bundles announced with NBA 2K19: Xbox One X and Xbox One S.
♦NBA Live 19 Top Player Ratings: PG – SG – SF – PF – C – Rookies
♦Details on the transition to the coming new season in NBA Live Mobile.
♦Details on how the progression system will work in Madden NFL Overdrive.
♦Alex Hunter returns for the third season of The Journey story mode with FIFA 19.
♦Konami has laid out all the various licenses featured in Pro Evolution Soccer 2019.
♦Infographic reveals all the numbers behind the recent beta held for NHL 19.
♦Developer video goes through the details on Career Mode for NASCAR Heat 3.
♦First trailer for Football Manager 2019 which releases on November 2nd.
♦Details on the latest gameplay tuner changes made in EA Sports UFC 3.
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Press Row Podcast: Madden NFL 19 Review Roundtable
The multi-tiered release of Madden NFL 19 is now complete and the game is fully in the wild! After last week’s 90 minutes of first impressions, this review roundtable episode of the Press Row Podcast features a full panel of experts discussing everything to do with Madden NFL 19 – going through areas such as gameplay, Franchise, Ultimate Team, and Longshot.
Panelists
@pastapadre
@richgrisham
@the_katbot
@owengood
@danielbaesel
@thatsportsgamerFull written reviews for Madden NFL 19: Sporting News – USgamer – Polygon
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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PES 2019 Demo Available Now
The demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 can now be downloaded for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and this year for PC as well on Steam (sometime later today).
Featured in the demo are 12 clubs to be played through online Quick Match, 3v3 co-op, or offline exhibition: Barcelona, Schalke 04, Liverpool, Internazionale, Milan, Monaco, Sao Paulo, Flamengo, Palmeiras, Colo-Colo, Argentina, France.
PES 2019 will release Tuesday, August 28 which is several weeks earlier than its traditional landing dates which have fallen in mid-September. The series has lost the Champions League license but picked up seven new leagues and introduces 11 skill traits to help differentiate player abilities along with new shooting mechanics.
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FIFA 19 features new ways to play Kick-Off
Over the years the traditional Play Now/Kick-Off type modes have seen their audience shift to the more expansive modes that offer something in return for the time being committed to playing. If it’s not the Franchise, Story, or Ultimate Team modes then maybe it’s even the Play Now type games that follow along with the real sports seasons.
FIFA 19 is offering something brand new for Kick-Off however, and the several unique new ways in which it can be played could make it a destination mode once again. Read more
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The Line Drive for August 5
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Madden NFL 19 Review: Valuable improvements should help with longevity.
♦Amazon finally has Madden NFL 19 copies up with 20% discount for Prime applied.
♦EA Sports has begun displaying pack odds in Madden NFL 19 Ultimate Team.
♦EA Sports revealed the new features for Ultimate Team coming in FIFA 19.
♦Details on the latest patch to have gone out for FIFA 18.
♦New legends have been revealed for MyClub mode in Pro Evolution Soccer 2019.
♦Konami announced the Turkish Super Lig will be fully licensed in PES 2019.
♦The minimum requirements have been detailed for the PC version of PES 2019.
♦EA Sports on all that they they learned from the NHL 19 beta and changes made.
♦Details on the gameplay tuner update that went out during the beta for NHL 19.
♦What’s new for EA Sports Hockey League in the upcoming NHL 19.
♦Discount with Prime takes the price to $40 for Fire Pro Wrestling World PS4.
♦New patch made changes to commentary and presentation in MLB The Show 18.
♦Details on the latest content released for Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 18.
♦NBA 2K18 sold over 10 million copies to retailers setting a new record for the series.
♦Details on the latest patch and content additions to go out for Rocket League.
♦Deadpool 2 is the big movie release through digital platforms this week. -
Details on the Madden NFL 19 Day One Patch
The first patch for Madden NFL 19 has arrived in the final preparation ahead of the game’s official launch, with those playing through EA and Origin Access getting to benefit already. The patch reflects a number of improvements and fixes but most notably it makes multiple changes based on the feedback that came out of Madden’s first ever beta that was held in June.
The changes primarily benefit gameplay and Franchise Mode, while the visuals have also been improved with updated likenesses for some players. The track that had been edited to remove a reference to Colin Kaepernick has been addressed as well. Read more
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