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The faster loading times from Xbox One X may be its most important advantage
While the main selling point of the Xbox One X is the ability to showcase games in native 4K and HDR there are several other benefits that will be seen by playing games on the new more powerful system. Focusing just on the loading time improvements they are significant, given the number of times a game is loaded up and into over the course of its lifespan. Read more
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The four different editions of MLB The Show 18 and what they offer
MLB The Show 18 has been officially unveiled with the announcement of Aaron Judge for the cover and the various pre-order incentives. Though there aren’t any details on the upcoming game’s actual features or improvements pre-orders naturally are getting pushed at this early stage. With four different options and retailer-specific bonuses a breakdown is provided below. Heavy Diamond Dynasty players will want to go for the Digital Deluxe, while the MVP Edition is probably the best option for everyone else. Read more
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Cover of MLB The Show 18 goes to Yankees phenom Aaron Judge
When MLB The Show 18 releases in March the cover of the game will feature a player setting a few firsts for the series. Aaron Judge becomes the first New York Yankees player to appear on the cover. It’s also the first time that the cover athlete is coming off a rookie season.
Judge is an easy choice for MLB The Show 18 given his meteoric rise as a rookie in the nation’s biggest market. He began MLB 17 rated as just a 68 and finished as 88 with power ratings in the 90s. Besides last year’s selection of Ken Griffey Jr. the cover has generally gone to a young player shortly removed from an MVP or Rookie of the Year season.
The release date is advertised as Tuesday, March 27 but those who pre-order from Gamestop or digitally through the PlayStation Store get it on Friday, March 23.
PlayStation Store Incentives: Early Access starting March 23, 10 Standard Packs, 1 Legend Card, 5K Stubs, Instant Reward of Aaron Judge for MLB The Show 17
Gamestop Incentives: Early Access starting March 23, 15 Standard Packs, 1 Legend Card
Retailer-wide Incentives: 10 Standard Packs, 1 Legend Card
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EA Sports UFC 3 beta begins late this month
Announced alongside the cover and feature reveals for EA Sports UFC 3 was that a public beta will also be held for the game. The beta period will run from Monday, November 27 through Friday, December 1 – but it’s possible if not likely that it’ll get extended through the weekend. Register here to receive a code at a later date for the beta on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.
In recent years EA Sports has conducted both open and closed betas for UFC, FIFA, and NHL and offered early online demos for NBA Live. They’ve provided the opportunity to collect and act on feedback to improve the final release products. The play options in the EA Sports UFC 3 beta are very similar to that which went out for EA UFC 2 with both offline and online fights, the ability to try out Ultimate Team, and a Practice Mode. Read more
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The Line Drive for November 5
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦Review of Mutant Football League, the sequel 24 years in the making.
♦Mutant Football League went out for Xbox One through Game Preview.
♦Several teams were big winners at trade deadline through Madden NFL 18.
♦The cover athlete for MLB The Show 18 will be announced on Monday.
♦Recent patch for NBA Live 18 has added support for Xbox One X.
♦Sign up for the EA Sports UFC 3 beta which will begin late this month.
♦EA Sports detailed the new lineups and coaches for NBA Live Mobile.
♦NBA Live Mobile is the most downloaded basketball game in the world.
♦Press Row Podcast goes into all the racing games of 2017 for new episode.
♦Big roster update for NHL 18 has made changes for many leagues.
♦Details on the final roster update and packs out for MLB The Show 17.
♦Details on the improvements still being made for Sociable Soccer.
♦Details on what’s coming soon in a patch for Pro Evolution Soccer 2018.
♦Details on the first patch to go out for the Switch version of FIFA 18.
♦NBA Playgrounds is close to being completely updated for Nintendo Switch.
♦Rocket League will release for Nintendo Switch on Tuesday, November 14.
♦The EA Access trial for Need for Speed Payback is available to subscribers.
♦Get a full year subscription of PlayStation Plus on sale for just $40. -
Madden NFL 18 patch adjusts gameplay, prepares Xbox One X enhancements
With the Xbox One X coming out next week the latest patch for Madden NFL 18 delivers the promised enhancements that will be taken advantage of by the new hardware including true 4K, HDR, and increased character detail. The patch influences other areas of the game as well and applies to both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Read more
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EA Sports UFC 3 feature and release details
The release of the third entry in the EA Sports UFC franchise is nearing and today the first look at the game was provided with its debut trailer, some feature news, and release details. The series comes off the sequel which improved on the weaknesses of its predecessor and delivered more content to be enjoyed along with a focus more on satisfying MMA fans rather than attempting to capture a general audience that would never have any interest in the game.
EA Sports UFC 3 features Conor McGregor on the cover and will release on Tuesday, January 30 (special edition) or Friday, February 2 (standard edition). Besides the earlier release, the $80 “Champions Edition” of the game includes the choice of a permanent Champion Edition Fighter and Move item in Ultimate Team and 20 Premium Packs. Read more
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Madden NFL 18 roster update details following week eight of the season
The roster update reflecting performances through the eighth week of the season is now available to download in Madden NFL 18. This last weekend featured the best game of the year, a shootout between the Seahawks and Texans with Russell Wilson outdueling dazzling rookie Deshaun Watson. Sadly Watson’s season has come to an end with a torn ACL in practice on the same day that he got a two point boost to his Overall Rating for the effort taking him to 81 Overall.
Trades made prior to the deadline have been executed for this roster update. Duane Brown represents a remarkable in-season upgrade for the Seahawks, who go from the worst starting left tackle with a 65 Overall rating to one of the best in the league at the position. Brown did get his rating dropped 5 points however despite playing well in his first game back from a holdout. Kelvin Benjamin is now on the Bills, Jimmy Garoppolo the 49ers, and Jay Ajayi the Eagles.
Notable ratings changes this week include Kam Chancellor (-1 to 93), Ezekiel Elliott (+2 to 92), Richard Sherman (+1 to 91), Lavonte David (+1 to 91), Micah Hyde (+1 to 86), Jack Doyle (+2 to 85), Kareem Hunt (-1 to 85), Joe Haden (+4 to 84), Jadeveon Clowney (+3 to 83), D.J. Reader (+5 to 80), Kenny Vaccaro (+3 to 80), and Tre McBride (+7 to 72).
Check out full details on current ratings and any changes in this week’s update through the form on the official Madden NFL 18 website.
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