Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
  • The Line Drive for March 27
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    Posted March 27th, 2016 at 1:15 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. ♦MLB The Show 16 can still be ordered at a 20% discount by Amazon Prime members. ♦EA Sports UFC 2 on sale for Amazon Prime members now $42 standard and $52 Deluxe. ♦A look at the six classic stadiums that have returned with MLB The Show 16. ♦Make sure to subscribe to the Hit The Pass Youtube for the latest MLB The Show 16 vids. Ã...
  • Both editions of EA Sports UFC 2 already available at a big discount
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    Posted March 26th, 2016 at 1:15 pm 5 Comments »
    Though it hasn't even been out for two weeks multiple retailers have already held promotions in which they've dropped the price of EA Sports UFC 2 considerably. Last weekend Best Buy offered the standard edition of the game for $40. Amazon is now matching that same deal and also have the Deluxe Edition for $50. Both are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. These deals represent $20 off the regular price for both editions of the game and are available only for a limited time. Best Buy also n...
  • MLB Manager 2016 out now for mobile devices
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    Posted March 25th, 2016 at 2:30 pm 4 Comments »
    The mobile version of Out of the Park Baseball has arrived for this year just in time for the start of the season! MLB Manager 2016 is now available to download for both iOS through iTunes and Android from Google Play. The game has an upfront price of $5 rather than going with the free-to-play model, however historical seasons are offered for an additional cost. MLB Manager 2016 features rosters updated for the new season, the same simulation engine found in the Out of the Park Base...
  • First day MLB The Show 16 videos
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    Posted March 24th, 2016 at 4:00 pm 9 Comments »
    MLB The Show 16 is only a matter of days from release, and with a a copy of the game in-hand I've been live streaming, posting details and screenshots to Twitter, and putting out some gameplay and informational videos. Check out all of those videos so far below. Online servers will not be turned on until Monday so Diamond Dynasty and other online-connected features can not be accessed until then. Look for a full review of the game to post next Tuesday afternoon or early Wednesday. (more&...
  • UEFA Euro 2016 content now available in Pro Evolution Soccer 2016
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    Posted March 24th, 2016 at 8:30 am 1 Comment »
    After four releases over a 12 year span with EA Sports, the latest UEFA Euro game comes courtesy of Konami who announced the acquisition of the license last year. Rather than a standalone game, or even paid downloadable content, UEFA Euro 2016 content has been added to Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 as a free update. Unfortunately only 15 of the nations involved in the tournament are officially licensed for the add-on. They are Albania, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Icelan...
  • NBA 2K community upset after company fails to live up to promise made on social media
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    Posted March 24th, 2016 at 5:00 am 11 Comments »
    NBA 2K's social media accounts have always toyed with the emotions of the community, whether ignoring legitimate concerns about the products, taking shots at competitors, or pushing promotions that cost them nothing but force engagement ending with only a select few being rewarded. The latest controversy though relates to the a failure to live up to a promise and many are expressing frustration with the treatment they've received on social media.  (more…)...
  • Only one new rule for next season will affect Madden NFL 17
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    Posted March 23rd, 2016 at 1:15 pm 23 Comments »
    Last year the NFL instituted a new rule that moved the extra point kicks back to the 15 yard line. It should have made the most boring waste-of-time play in Madden something more interesting and strategic. Unfortunately it wasn't the case as kicking from that distance remained practically automatic in Madden NFL 16. Throughout the NFL season the impact of the change proved significant. Extra points were successful 94% of the time down from 99% the season prior. 71 were missed in the 20...
  • NHL 16 going into the EA Access Vault on Xbox One next week
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    Posted March 22nd, 2016 at 1:15 pm 5 Comments »
    The value of the EA Access subscription service will continuously build as the "Vault" gains more games from the publisher. However for sports fans there's an ebb and flow to the worth of EA Access. From February through August the sports games are available during a stretch that they are still very relevant, providing the opportunity to "own" them without having to buy them or even sell off any retail copies that had been purchased prior to then. Madden NFL 16 was added to the Vaul...