OverDog App Launches on iOS
The app that aims to provide gamers an opportunity to take on professional athletes has just launched for iOS devices. OverDog, which is co-founded by former Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer and carries an advisory board that includes Raiders punter Chris Kluwe and Rays pitcher David Price, is operating now in "soft launch" and for the time being is completely free. Though the earlier Kickstarter campaign failed to meet its goal the service was never contingent on that funding beyond the ...
The Line Drive for June 2
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦With E3 just a week away make sure to be following on Twitter and Facebook for the latest.
♦If you missed one or both make sure to check out the most recent Press Row Hangouts.
♦Check out a player edit screen from Madden NFL 25 with the new Jags unis.
♦EA Sports posted a blog about the technology behind M25 Connected Fra...
Your Thoughts on the Changes Coming to Dynasty Mode for NCAA Football 14
Over the course of the week EA Sports unveiled and then expanded on the improvements and additions for Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14. Those include the streamlined recruiting process with other enhancements, introduction of Coach Skills, exporting of draft classes to Madden NFL 25, and some minor enhancements to presentation.
Response to the news appeared mixed initially regarding the recruiting with many heralding the more simplified method yet others disappointed the level of control...
More on the Changes to Recruiting in NCAA Football 14 Dynasty Mode
Yesterday EA Sports fleshed out the "Coach Skills" aspect of Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14 and today they've posted a blog going further into the streamlined recruiting process. The "Power Recruiting" does away with the phone call aspect and instead shifts to a more simple point distribution system.
Weekly feedback will help paint a picture of gains and losses, "Top Interests" will provide programs strong in those areas advantages with prospects who fit well, "Deal Breakers" will becom...
Two Press Row Hangouts: Pre-E3 Edition and Post-Xbox One Reveal
The latest edition of the Press Row Hangout was recorded last night and features myself, Rich Grisham from GamesRadar, and Owen Good from Kotaku. Topics range from where things stand now one week after the Xbox One reveal, reaction to the Dynasty news for NCAA Football 14, Keith the "famous" contributor to the comments section and a subject he raised recently, E3 predictions with the event less than two weeks away, and more!
Also presented now is the show that was recorded last week o...
Breaking Down All The Coach Skills in NCAA Football 14 Dynasty Mode
EA Sports has followed up on the announcement of Coach Skills for Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14 with details on all the different paths that can be taken and the individual skills to be earned. Head coaches have two different skill trees (Game Management and Recruiting) while coordinators just affect the output on the field. Each skill can be upgraded to "Level 3" but EA is only mapping out what the first level provides prior to release.Ă‚Â (more…)...
EA’s Online Passes Are Now Dead
Earlier this month EA announced they would be shutting down the Online Pass programĂ‚Â and that is already taking place for currently released titles.Ă‚Â The company is now removing all Online Pass restrictions and expects to complete the process within the next few weeks.Ă‚Â (more…)...
NBA 2K14 Will Make Some News Next Week
Social media activity from 2K Sports is directing fans interested in NBA 2K14 to pay attention for something coming on June 6. In what is surely not a coincidence that date features game one of the NBA Finals.Ă‚Â (more…)...