New Program in Diamond Dynasty is finally free of online H2H requirements
The latest addition to MLB The Show 17 Diamond Dynasty will be a relief to those who would prefer to avoid playing head-to-head online games. A new Program has launched for Impact Veteran Roy Oswalt. This becomes the only Program that doesn't necessitate playing online opponents to meet specific win and statistical goals. The first six have all had requirements tied to online games in order to reach completion.
The Program leans heavily on performing with Impact Veteran pitchers and matc...
MUT Squads is now official for Madden NFL 18
After a three year absence online cooperative play will return in Madden NFL 18. Teased yesterday in advance of the official announcement, what used to be known as Online Team Play will now be called MUT Squads and be housed within Ultimate Team.
Like OTP in the past MUT Squads is 3-vs-3 but adds the hook of improving and shaping the roster while distributing different responsibilities to each of the people involved. (more…)...
Return on Online Team Play teased for Madden NFL 18 with Ultimate Team spin
When the flow of information opened on Madden NFL 18 with it came some signs that Online Team Play would be making its return with specifications stating the game would support 2-6 online players. The official announcement, which may come prior to the E3/EA Play press briefing Sat. June 10, was teased today in a photo featuring creative director Rex Dickson which seems to suggest it will be reintroduced as a new way to play within Ultimate Team. (more…)...
Danger Zone available now on PS4 and PC
Modeled on the popular 'Crash Mode' from the Burnout series and now having been formed into its own game, Danger Zone released today for $13 on PlayStation 4 and PC through Steam. Danger Zone is all about taking a car and creating the most destruction and monetary damage within 20 different unique set pieces.
The 20 scenarios in which you'll be attempting to improve scores on each run represent the entirety of the game. The only feature to help drive continued interest is the presence ...
Press Row Podcast: May News Roundup
Before the news storm that is E3 and EA Play arrive there’s plenty to cover happening in the world of sports gaming. Impressions of the ARMS beta leads off the topics in this week’s Press Row Podcast, along with the questionable decision made to release Super Mega Baseball 2 in September, a major patch for NBA Playgrounds that has changed the gameplay dramatically, and the launch of another game subscription service on Xbox One.
Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Andro...
The Line Drive for May 28
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦EA Sports revealed the 32 Elite players chosen from w/pre-orders for Madden NFL 18.
♦NHL 18 won't be among the games showcased at the upcoming EA Play event.
♦The free card pack and $20 VC for NBA 2K17 through Prime got extended a month.
♦Early indication is NBA 2K17 won't be PS4 Plus free game for June like last year.
♦CEO of Saber Interactive ...
ARMS beta impressions and gameplay video
Nintendo is holding online beta sessions for its new IP that's set to launch late next month, ARMS, over the course of both this weekend and next. Hype has been building on the game since its original announcement and consumers with the Switch have been looking forward to something new in the months since the system came out. It's evident after playing for an hour that ARMS has the potential to be the next big thing for Nintendo. (more…)...
Memorial Day Weekend roster and Diamond Dynasty content for MLB The Show 17
Along with the weekly roster update MLB The Show 17 also has quite a lot of new content to dig into within Diamond Dynasty mode as we head into Memorial Day Weekend.
There are no players reaching the Diamond tier or dropping out of it though Miguel Cabrera (-2 to 90) has fallen dangerously close to being downgraded to Gold. J.D. Martinez (+2 to 86) is a new Gold. Matt Kemp (+2 to 84) and Michael Fulmer (+3 to 84) are now just a point away from getting there. Ratings continue to trend upwa...