Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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MLB The Show 16 stream on Diamond Dynasty and online gameplay balancing
In a developer stream held today the improvements to Diamond Dynasty detailed earlier this week were examined in greater detail. Those include the new types of cards and the effect of Inside Edge on daily ratings. Additionally, online play in general was discussed, with exploits related to things like quick-pitching, steals, and bunts having been addressed. (more…)...
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A look at Career Mode in EA Sports UFC 2
A new developer video went out today that goes through many of the improvements that have been made for Career Mode in EA Sports UFC 2, before transitioning to a description of the game's Online Championship Mode. Career Mode Having a solid training camp and team to work with can help you win your next fight. Prepare by balancing your regiment to gain the greatest edge without risking injury. For the first time in a UFC game, create a female fighter and guide them to UFC greatness.ÂÂ...
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Madden NFL 16’s biggest ratings risers and fallers for the complete season
Who were the most improved and most disappointing players during the 2015-16 NFL season? Based on the ratings movement in Madden NFL 16, which was updated gradually with weekly attribute changes, those players can be identified by comparing the opening day ratings to the final ones that went out following the Super Bowl. Leading the way in gains were Thomas Rawls and Richie Incognito, followed by the likes of Doug Martin, David Amerson, Carson Palmer, Kawann Short, and Eric Berry. Among t...
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Details on improvements to Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 16
While the refresh of Diamond Dynasty was warmly received last year in MLB 15 - winning the award for Best Team-Building Mode - what quickly became apparent was that everyone eventually reached a point where teams were comprised of all the same players. For the mode in the upcoming MLB The Show 16 new features have been added to provide incentive for rosters to be put together with a wider variety of players. New this year is the ability to play against friends with Diamond Dynasty teams, ...
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Rocket League out now on Xbox One
Arriving a day earlier than expected, the highly-acclaimed Rocket League is now available on Xbox One. The $20 price includes the base game, three downloadable content packs, and all the patches and extra content that has been added since it originally became available last summer on PlayStation 4 and PC. Rocket League can be purchased and downloaded through the Xbox.com website or directly on the console. Additionally there are two exclusive vehicles for those on Xbox One: Gears...
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How should All-Star Weekend be improved in NBA video games?
While the NBA celebrated a sensational All-Star Weekend, the video games that represent the sport have failed to deliver consumers a similar experience. In a piece at Hit The Pass today the integration of All-Star events in NBA 2K16 and NBA Live 16 are evaluated. What hasn't been updated in years and what is missing? How can the Saturday night events and actual All-Star Game be changed to better reflect their real-life counterparts? What would you like to see done with the events that ...
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The latest updates to Rocket League
Including one that just went live today there have been two significant patches for Rocket League to go out within the last week. With the game finally coming to Xbox One on Wednesday, and popularity still extremely high for those on PS4 and PC, the fantastic post-release support remains extremely relevant. A new season for online has begun, new arenas are available, and a number of bugs have been addressed. (more…)...
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The Line Drive for February 14
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Which two teams improved most over the offseason for use in MLB The Show 16? ♦Stephen Curry is reaching historical heights with his ratings in NBA 2K16. ♦As season one ends details on rewards for Draft Champions in Madden NFL 16. ♦Details on the latest patch affecting gameplay and online play for NHL 16. ♦Detai...
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