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Details on latest significant patch for NBA 2K18 impacting many areas of the game
The third major patch for NBA 2K18 has released on PlayStation 4 and will be coming to Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch in the coming days. 2K18’s first patch of real substance released at the end of September and addressed a framerate problem following timeouts and made attribute ratings visible when purchasing upgrades in MyCareer. The second patch was more wide-ranging, heavily affecting gameplay and all the various modes.
This new update prepares the game for the Xbox One X with 4K capability ready at launch next week, fixes the foul out bug for MyTeam that was accidentally introduced in the last patch, makes a change to curtail the zig-zag dribbling to shot exploit, and much more. Read more
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Notes on Madden, FIFA, NHL and more from EA’s financial reporting for last quarter
Electronic Arts reported on financials yesterday for Q2 2018, the period that stretched from July through September of 2017. EA Sports games naturally played a big role in the company’s success with the stock currently just under its all-time high. Some interesting news came out of the results related to Madden NFL 18, NHL 18, FIFA Mobile, EA Sports UFC 3, and the EA Access subscription service. Read more
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The new seasons of NBA Live Mobile and FIFA Mobile launch today
The exceedingly popular NBA Live Mobile and FIFA Mobile games today entered their new seasons, which for each essentially acts as a relaunch with new content and improvements rather than EA Sports going about with the release of a whole new app annually. Read more
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Mutant Football League exits Early Access for its official release
Mutant Football League has reached its full official release following a month under Early Access through Steam. That period of time was used to make a number of improvements based on feedback and included the addition of an option for game speed.
MFL is currently available for PC for $25 with planned releases on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 early next year. Interestingly however a note posted by creator Michael Mendheim today hints at some news later in the week for those waiting for the console versions by stating “your time is coming… for some of you, sooner than you think.” That now looks to be a release on Xbox One through the Xbox Game Preview Program. Read more
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First teaser trailer for Tennis World Tour
Not much has been heard on Tennis World Tour since the original announcement of its existence back in May but that changed today with the debut of its first trailer out of Paris Games Week. A release window of spring has now been revealed for the simulation game, pinning it between late March and late June.
The trailer provides the very first look at the game but doesn’t offer much of substance besides the inclusion of Roger Federer and Gaël Monfils, who were among the names already known to be on the roster which is said to contain over 30 licensed stars of the sport.
This will be the first tennis game to release on the current generation of consoles. The last ones made were Grand Slam Tennis 2 in 2012 and both Top Spin 4 and Virtua Tennis 4 in 2011. The cost of development, and especially the licensing of individual athletes, venues, and tournaments, caused those companies to abandon their franchises.
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Another Pro Evolution Soccer game on mobile has just released
Games on mobile like Madden, FIFA, NBA Live, and WWE SuperCard have proven to be incredibly successful and PES Mobile has joined that group since its release in May.
Though Pro Evolution Soccer Mobile is already largely based on its MyClub team-building mode model, Konami released today a spinoff called PES Card Collection available via iTunes for iOS and Google Play for Android. The game is more heavily focused on that card collecting element and card battling but still includes gameplay utilizing the same engine as found in the console version and even the ability for matches with all 22 players user controlled. Read more
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The Line Drive for October 29
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦There were just two mild upsets in the NBA 2K18 all-time tournament first round.
♦Digital copy of FIFA 18 on PS4 is on sale for just $40 to PS Plus members.
♦Details on a new addition to the Most Feared program in Madden NFL 18 MUT.
♦EA Sports announced details on the FIFA 18 Global Series worldwide eSports event.
♦Details on a new Diamond Dynasty Player Epic and card pack in MLB The Show 17.
♦Details on the latest patch to have gone out for Sociable Soccer in Early Access.
♦Full feature details are revealed for soon-to-be-released Football Manager 2018.
♦There is now a beta made available to play early for Football Manager 2018.
♦Trailer for Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018 which is due out soon.
♦New video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Ashes Cricket.
♦Out of the Park Baseball 18 is still on sale for just $13.60 until Wednesday Nov. 1.
♦Just a week away from release pre-orders open again for the Xbox One X. -
Press Row Podcast: Team Builders
The Ultimate Team style modes in sports games are more popular with consumers than ever before, and they’re also leaned on more than ever by publishers for the revenues they provide. What is it about these team building, card collecting modes that have proven to be so compelling and successful? What challenges do they face right now and into the future? A panel of experts on the various modes throughout the genre discuss the phenomenon on this episode.
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