Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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The Line Drive for April 22
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The biggest issues with MLB The Show 18 gameplay are still being investigated for fixes. ♦New developer video goes over the gameplay mechanics for Super Mega Baseball 2. ♦The first gameplay footage has been allowed out of the beta for Super Mega Baseball 2. ♦More details on the improvements and additions being made for NBA Playgr...
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Press Row Podcast: Indie Party
A summer of indie games is nearly upon us. Among them are Super Mega Baseball 2, NBA Playgrounds 2, and Casey Powell Lacrosse 18 and news on those three are discussed in this episode of the podcast. Also covered is the revelation that Pro Evolution Soccer is losing its exclusive UEFA license and progress in a fantasy draft being held for MLB The Show 18. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS, on Android with the Stitcher app, or with Pocket Casts on iOS, Android, and...
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Pro Evolution Soccer loses Champions and Europa Leagues
The agreement that began in 2008 between Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer series and UEFA has now come to an end and will not be renewed.Ă‚Â Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 and editions to follow will not feature the Champions League or Europa League. Despite no longer having the license for those competitions thankfully no actual club licensing will be affected. Understandably the developers behind the game are trying to put a positive spin on the news where there really is none to be had. Alw...
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Super Mega Baseball 2 gets its release date
One of the most anticipated sports games of the year finally has its official release date set. Super Mega Baseball 2 will arrive May 1st for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam) at a price of $30. Optional DLC with cosmetic customization content will also be made available on that date. The first Super Mega Baseball came out in late 2014 to rave reviews and even earned some Sports Game of the Year honors. The sequel was originally announced to release last September where it would hav...
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NBA Playgrounds 2 officially announced to release this summer
Arcade sports games have been making a comeback in recent years due to the efforts of independent developers and that continues as NBA Playgrounds is getting a sequel sooner than many would have anticipated. The first NBA Playgrounds released last May at an attractive $20 price point. A specific release date and pricing details for NBA Playgrounds 2 will come later but the summer season means it'll be out between June 21st and September 22nd.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Casey Powell Lacrosse 18 is out today
After a delay that stretched on for over a month past its originally announced release date Casey Powell Lacrosse 18 has finally arrived. The game is currently available as a digital download on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam with a price of $50. Casey Powell Lacrosse 18 includes a completely reworked series of faceoff, shot, stick and dodging controls. It also features enhanced AI that responds to the complex 6v6 tactics that you see when watching the sport on the television. New ...
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The Line Drive for April 15
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Check out which teams have an edge in the first round of the Playoffs from NBA 2K18. ♦Details on the latest content update for Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 18. ♦Details on the Southpaw Event in MLB 18 DD that runs through the 23rd. ♦The Show is testing out faster pitch speeds and smaller PCI through Battle Royale. â™...
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NBA 2K18 roster update and playoff predictions
The NBA Playoffs tip-off today and coinciding is the latest roster update for NBA 2K18. Notables on the move include Giannis Antetokounmpo (-1 to 94), DeMar DeRozan (-1 to 89), Andre Drummond (-1 to 87), Bradley Beal (-1 to 87), Al Horford (+1 to 86), Rudy Gobert (-1 to 86), Clint Capela (-1 to 86), Hassan Whiteside (-1 to 86), Ben Simmons (+1 to 85), Blake Griffin (-1 to 85), Donovan Mitchell (+1 to 84) and Carmelo Anthony (-1 to 80). NBA 2K's simulation engine has proven itself adept at...
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