Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
  • The Line Drive for November 1
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    Posted November 1st, 2015 at 11:45 am 4 Comments »
    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:      •The best players of all-time by attribute based on NBA 2K16's ratings      •Cavs vs Thunder to meet in finals as predicted by NBA 2K16      •Need for Speed 10 hour trial available to EA Access subscribers     ÂÂ...
  • Press Row Podcast: Will there ever again be competition in football gaming?
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    Posted October 31st, 2015 at 11:15 am 16 Comments »
    The latest Press Row Podcast features panel discussion on one of the most sensitive topics in the sports gaming realm. Outside of just a few unsuccessful unlicensed attempts, Madden has had the professional football category all to itself for a decade now. Is there any scenario in the future under which a competitor could rise in the market? Or will Madden be the "NFL's product" that goes unchallenged for the next decade as well? Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Andr...
  • First of new uniforms added to NBA 2K16
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    Posted October 30th, 2015 at 1:30 pm 5 Comments »
    Throughout the season new uniforms will be making their way into NBA 2K16. There are a bunch that teams have revealed already - some yet to make it into the game - and others that are known about but have not been made official by the teams which has to happen first. Those are in addition to the Christmas jerseys which will come later also. The first batch of new unis were recently added to NBA 2K16. They include the Spurs "Stretch" alternate, Nuggets "Pride" WHITEGOLD alternate, an...
  • Madden NFL 16 Week Seven Roster Update Details
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    Posted October 29th, 2015 at 3:00 pm 21 Comments »
    The roster update following week seven of the season is available now for Madden NFL 16 on all platforms. No changes to the group of 99 Overall players this week but Calais Campbell, Tyron Smith, and Khalil Mack have crept closer to joining them having each gained a point to 98. Check out the details on all the changes made in the update with the spreadsheet here. Other players on the rise include Aaron Donald (+1 to 97), Calvin Johnson (+1 to 97), Marshawn Lynch (+1 to 97), Michael Benne...
  • 10 hour trial for Need for Speed now available through EA Access on Xbox One
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    Posted October 28th, 2015 at 5:00 pm 25 Comments »
    The new Need for Speed is out now to download as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is running regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. So make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The 10 hours are there to play w...
  • New ways to play Rocket League coming for free in November and December
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    Posted October 28th, 2015 at 9:15 am 5 Comments »
    One of the best games of the year just keeps on getting better as now there are some big new additions to look forward to through the holiday season. Rocket League will be getting free updates to add new twists on how the game can be played. In November new alternate forms will include "Moonball" along with the classic Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars game modes "Cubic" and "Time Warp". In December Rocket League will have one that mutates the soccer base into a hockey one! ...
  • Driveclub Bikes now available as either expansion or standalone
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    Posted October 27th, 2015 at 5:30 pm 4 Comments »
    Driveclub is known for having by far the roughest launch in recent gaming history - one that took practically nine months to finally iron out. However it has emerged as a beautiful racing game appreciated by those who stuck with it or jumped in once fully featured and operational. Today Driveclub Bikes launched on PlayStation 4 as a digital download in the store. It's an expansion of the original game that does not require its ownership although there is a discount for those that do. D...
  • New fantasy course and golfer added today to Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
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    Posted October 27th, 2015 at 12:30 pm 6 Comments »
    Support for Rory McIlroy PGA Tour, which released without nearly enough content to justify its price, hasn't been all that inspiring. Until today one real-world course had been added since mid-July, and a promise has been made to deliver a few new courses, golfers, and play now modes by the end of March. Now though the first of that upcoming content has arrived. Treasure Island, a new fantasy course, and Dustin Johnson have been added in a free update today on both PlayStation 4 and...