Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Free-to-play model on consoles for sports games getting closer to reality
While Ultimate Team modes have saved sports games in some regards, what they have also done is bought publishers some time to evaluate the best course of action when it comes to future distribution methods. Whether that be a subscription plan, something that could be done with EA Sports and they've already started down that road with EA Access, or the free-to-play model, smaller franchises and those which have been struggling have to consider a way in which they will be able to survive and p...
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Rocket League Chaos Run DLC available now plus first free unusual arena debuts
The latest update adding content to the fantastic Rocket League arrived today. For free to everyone is a new unique arena called Wasteland. For $4 the Chaos Run DLC pack includes: ♦2 New Battle-Cars, Ripper and Grog ♦12 New Decals (six for each new Battle-Car) ♦2 New Paint Types (Camo and Sun-Damaged) ♦2 New Wheels (Ripper and Grog) ♦2 New Rocket Trails (Sandstorm, Nuts and Bolts) ♦3 New Toppers (Boombox, Cow Skull, Mohawk) ♦3 New Antenna...
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First alternate court makes it into NBA 2K16
2K Sports has done an admirable job of updating NBA 2K16, with not just the expected consistent roster updates and patches but also content additions that include new uniforms. A few are still missing, with many more including the Christmas jerseys anticipated sometime soon, but the majority of those that have debuted this season are in the game. Today the post-release support extended even beyond that with the addition of an alternate court. The Golden State Warriors alternate cour...
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Details on a third patch for FIFA 16
Out now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC is the third post-release patch for FIFA 16. Earlier updates for the game have addressed various issues and made changes based on community feedback. This latest patch is limited to a few gameplay improvements and a couple adjustments to Ultimate Team. Gameplay ♦Improved through ball accuracy when close to the sideline. ♦Improved pass receiver selection. ♦Improvements made to balance sprinting dribble turns. Ultimate Team â™Â...
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What will be your sports game of December?
Though there are fewer sports games released on a yearly basis than ever before, 2015 was one of the strongest in terms of the crop consisting of high quality products. There's been the stellar NBA 2K and MLB: The Show, improving Madden, two good competing soccer titles, and even the breakthrough hit Rocket League. What sports game do you anticipate you'll be playing the most in December? Vote in the poll below and leave any thoughts in the comments! Sports game of December...
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The Line Drive for November 29
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Check out the latest content created for Sporting News and Hit The Pass:    •Holiday gift guide for the sports gaming fan    •Many of the Black Friday deals continue to be available    •Stephen Curry takes the throne as highest rated player in NBA 2K16    •The top candidate...
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Free-to-play edition of Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 coming next month to PlayStation 4
Konami has announced that an "entry level" free-to-play edition of PES 2016 will release on Tuesday, December 8. The new version splinters off features from the complete game and will only be available on PS4 and PS3. The free-to-play edition includes seven teams in exhibition mode, Training mode, and the full myClub experience (the Ultimate Team equivalent in PES). Those with this version of the game will also receive all previous and future patches, updates made to MyClub, and - shou...
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Madden NFL 16 Roster Update – Week 11
The roster update following week 11 of the season is now available to download in Madden NFL 16. Check out all the changes made in the latest update with the spreadsheet here. Notable players on the rise include Luke Kuechly (+1 to 98), Andrew Whitworth (+1 to 97), Mike Daniels (+1 to 97), Carson Palmer (+1 to 96), Cliff Avril (+1 to 96), Jurrell Casey (+1 to 96), Reshad Jones (+1 to 96), Earl Thomas (+1 to 95), DeAndre Hopkins (+1 to 95), Cam Newton (+1 to 94), Devin McCourty (+1 to 94),...
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