Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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MLB 15: The Show week 12 roster update
Max Scherzer has been on an incredible tear as of late, which included a no-hitter (hit batsman away from a Perfect Game), and a stretch of 23 1/3 innings where he surrendered just a single hit. That has resulted in a much-deserved ratings boost in the latest roster update for MLB 15: The Show that arrived today. Scherzer has risen 3 points to 97 Overall. Other players on the rise include Albert Pujols (+3 to 89), Dallas Keuchel (+3 to 89), and Brett Gardner (+3 to 86). Those headed downw...
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The Line Drive for June 28
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Check out articles written and videos recorded for Sporting News and Hit The Pass:    •What do E3 trailer views say about upcoming EA Sports games?    •Michael Jordan featured on cover of NBA 2K16 special edition    •The biggest movers in NBA 2K15 player ratings    •Jordan Speith...
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EA Access offering 10 hours of early Rory McIlroy PGA Tour playtime
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour is officially out on July 14 but those with an EA Access subscription on Xbox One will get the opportunity to play it starting July 9. That's not anything new, as ever since the service rolled out all EA games have been made available five days prior to their launch for a limited number of hours. What's interesting is that the number of hours being offered has expanded. EA Access subscribers will get 10 hours with McIlroy to use over that five day period - or a...
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Breaking down some of the Madden NFL 16 footage out of E3 (Part Two)
Earlier this week I took a closer look at some gameplay footage of Madden NFL 16, pulling out relevant clips and attempting to identify what the game has added or improved upon and what might still need some work at this stage of development. There were a number of videos captured from E3 however, and certainly there's much more to learn from them - so here's part two which features a breakdown of another original video! (more…)...
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Second episode of The Film Room
Produced for Hit The Pass, The Film Room returns with T.J. Lauerman and I breaking down some footage and examining the thinking that took place as it was being played. Before moving on to other sports games we tackle another situation in MLB 15: The Show. This time it's a tense 9th inning with the game on the line and a number of strategical decisions to be made. ...
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NBA 2K15’s biggest ratings movers
The NBA Draft is tonight signalling a quick turn from the Finals to the unofficial start of the next season. Even of more impact is free agency which will open on July 1 though players can't officially sign until July 10. With that in mind I put together one more look back on the 2014-15 season in NBA 2K15. What players had their ratings rise the most, and who took the most significant hits? Flip through the full list of players with details on Sporting News. The biggest winne...
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Pre-Order Bonuses and Special Editions for FIFA 16, NHL 16, and NBA Live 16
Over the course of E3 week, in addition to trailers and feature news, EA Sports rolled out the pre-order incentives and special editions for FIFA 16, NHL 16, and NBA Live 16. Similar to Madden NFL 16, which had it's info go out earlier, the games outside of Live are essentially being offered in different tiers now. That, of course, is related to the amount of up-front Ultimate Team content desired by consumers. (more…)...
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NBA 2K16 Special Edition Announced; The Return of Michael Jordan to the Cover
2K Sports today announced a special edition of NBA 2K16 that sees a return to the cover for Michael Jordan. The special edition will go for $80 and is already available for pre-order on Amazon and includes some Jordan items and digital content. ♦Jordan NBA 2K16 Poster ♦Jordan Fathead Wall Cling ♦Digital Jordan shoes for your MyPLAYER ♦Digital Jordan T-shirt for your MyPLAYER ♦Digital Jordan jersey for your MyPLAYER ♦30,000 Virtual Currency (T...
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