• A look at the new features for Super Mega Baseball 3
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    Posted April 10th, 2020 at 8:00 am No Comments »
    The third entry in the highly-regarded Super Mega Baseball franchise is nearing release and today brings a new developer video that goes over the top features that will debut in game. Those features include a deep dive into the new Franchise Mode, an import tool for rosters from SMB2, a number of upgrades to modes that are carrying over and additional customization options. Originally slated for release this month it's possible complications from COVID-19 will cause a delay however if th...
  • The Line Drive for April 5
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    Posted April 5th, 2020 at 3:00 pm No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦All the fall sports games are looking increasingly likely to face release date delays. ♦Small server update has made some changes for online games in MLB The Show 20. ♦Details on some changes and additions in new roster update for MLB The Show 20. ♦Another patch has made some adjustments and fixes to MLB The Show 20. ♦Minor follow-up patch has fix...
  • Third patch details for MLB The Show 20
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    Posted March 28th, 2020 at 9:45 am No Comments »
    A series of patches have already rolled out in these very early days of MLB The Show 20. The first ones addressed a number of issues that had been identified and adjusted hitting difficulty. A third post-release patch just arrived and affects pitching and hitting in online play and makes a change to throw meter accuracy. (more…)...
  • The Line Drive for March 22
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    Posted March 22nd, 2020 at 3:30 pm No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The fall sports games especially NBA 2K21 will quite possibly end up delayed. ♦First roster update for MLB The Show 20 fixes options and adds a top prospect. ♦Details on first post-release patch making some fixes for MLB The Show 20. ♦Details on second post-release patch with gameplay changes for MLB The Show 20. ♦Details on a minor server update ...
  • Press Row Podcast: 2K is back with the NFL – plus Super Mega Baseball 3
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    Posted March 11th, 2020 at 9:00 pm No Comments »
    2K shocks the world with their announcement that they are back in business with the NFL. What does this all mean? Plus Super Mega Baseball 3 is announced! We also discuss the cornonavirus at a time of great concern for all that is now dramatically disrupting all of sports and gaming. Check out the podcast through Apple Podcasts 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 th...
  • Super Mega Baseball 3 coming next month
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    Posted March 11th, 2020 at 6:00 am No Comments »
    Metalhead Software today officially announced Super Mega Baseball 3. The game will feature cross-platform play across Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam with release set for April at a price of $45. (more…)...
  • 2K and NFL partner for future non-sim games
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    Posted March 10th, 2020 at 7:45 am No Comments »
    The NFL and 2K Sports have announced their first partnership since 2004 when their last one came to an end with NFL 2K5. Football is coming back to 2K but it won't be a return of that NFL 2K franchise. Instead they will be "non-simulation games" across multiple platforms with the first title releasing sometime in 2021. EA Sports continues to retain exclusive rights to produce simulation NFL games with Madden. [Update] 2K has league licensing for non-sim games but do not have a deal at lea...
  • The Line Drive for March 8
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    Posted March 8th, 2020 at 7:00 pm No Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Retailer leak may have revealed Lamar Jackson as cover athlete of Madden NFL 21. ♦Archived developer live stream on Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 20. ♦Break down of the improvements with March to October for MLB The Show 20. ♦Archived developer live stream on March to October for MLB The Show 20. ♦All the ratings changes made with a new roster ...