Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
  • Trailer and more details on the Draft Champions mode for NHL 17
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    Posted August 30th, 2016 at 1:00 pm 5 Comments »
    EA Sports introduced competitive draft-style modes last year in Madden and FIFA. Draft Champions now will be making its debut in the NHL series and today the publisher went into further details on what to expect along with a trailer showcasing the mode. The NHL version of Draft Champions involves 12 rounds with 4 players to choose from in each, followed by a series of games played against either the CPU or online opponents. (more…)...
  • Infinite Air gets release date and new trailer
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    Posted August 30th, 2016 at 12:30 pm No Comments »
    There are two mountain sports games coming out this year with Steep in December and Infinite Air which now has a release date of October 25. The latter comes from HB Studios which most recently developed The Golf Club and it'll be available on Xbox One, PS4, and PC for $50. Cover athlete Mark McMorris is joined by his brother Craig, Silje Norendal, Torstein Horgmo, Danny Davis, and Ulrik Badertscher as playable snowboarders in the game. (more…)...
  • All-Pro Pack openings in Madden NFL 17 Ultimate Team
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    Posted August 29th, 2016 at 4:30 pm 18 Comments »
    All-Pro Packs have been introduced to Madden NFL 17 for the first time. They're available only until Wednesday morning and feature three guaranteed Gold or better cards with there being a limit on how many can be purchased. I opened up five of the packs for the video above. ...
  • Tuning update adjusts fumble rate from strip attempts in Madden NFL 17
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    Posted August 29th, 2016 at 2:00 pm 12 Comments »
    While the wait for the first Madden NFL 17 patch continues (it should be out very soon) one area where EA Sports received feedback has already been acted upon with a tuning update today. Today's tuning update: A reduction in the effectiveness of the strip ball mechanic. Should be less fumbles. Let us know what you think.— Rex Dickson (@RexDEAFootball) August 29, 2016 The frequency of fumbles has been a topic of discussion ever since Madden went live through EA Access. Thoug...
  • The Line Drive for August 28
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    Posted August 28th, 2016 at 9:00 am 3 Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Press Row Podcast review roundtable for Madden NFL 17 now also found on Youtube. ♦If you missed either check out the written review and video review for Madden NFL 17. ♦Giving away a MUT Mountain Dew Pack w/80 rated Von Miller through Twitter. ♦The role of colleges will expand with MyCareer story and paid DLC in NBA 2K17. ââ...
  • Get a one week jump start on your NBA 2K17 MyCareer with The Prelude
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    Posted August 26th, 2016 at 5:45 am 12 Comments »
    2K Sports today announced "The Prelude" which will be a free downloadable experience for NBA 2K17 that involves creating your MyPlayer character and playing through the college portion of MyCareer Mode. The Prelude will go out on Friday, September 9 - that's one full week before the game releases on the 16th. It'll also have the new tutorial mode while the mobile companion app that will allow for face-scanning to apply to MyPlayers will be available on the 8th. 10 licensed colleges are in...
  • Edwin Diaz has finally been added to MLB The Show 16 with latest roster update
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    Posted August 26th, 2016 at 5:00 am No Comments »
    The long-awaited debut of Edwin Diaz in MLB The Show 16 is finally here. The rookie phenom of the Mariners who has set records in strikeouts to begin a career and is now 10-for-10 in saves with a strikeout rate over 16 per 9 has been added to the game in today's roster update. It took almost 3 full months for that to happen. He's been given only 90 in K/9 and 89 in Velocity. Notable ratings changes in this week's update include Corey Seager (+2 to 91), Jean Segura (+3 to 87), Seunghwan...
  • Press Row Podcast: Madden NFL 17 Review Roundtable
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    Posted August 25th, 2016 at 4:30 pm 1 Comment »
    One of the most anticipated Press Row Podcast episodes on an annual basis is here with the Madden NFL 17 Review Roundtable! The panel discusses various themes of this year's game, examine where it excels, and identify the areas that need the most work going forward. 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 also now be found on the recently launched Google Play Music for po...