Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
  • Set custom audibles right from the play call screen with latest update to Madden NFL 18
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    Posted December 12th, 2017 at 8:00 am 14 Comments »
    The latest patch for Madden NFL 18 has not just delivered some improvements and fixes but added a brand new useful feature to the game. Known as "Audibles on the Fly" the feature allows for custom audibles to be set right from the play call screen by formation and can be utilized in every mode and on both offense and defense. Additionally the update affects gameplay and Franchise Mode where the play call screen lag has been fixed and the ability to turn on injuries with Competitive play s...
  • End of Year Community Awards: Best Gameplay of 2017
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    Posted December 11th, 2017 at 11:00 am 11 Comments »
    With 2017 coming to a close it’s time to start looking back on the developments that have taken place and acknowledge the various efforts in sports gaming. To start is the first category in the annual Community Awards. You can check out the winners from previous years here. The categories to look forward to include Sports Game of the Year, Best New or Non-Yearly Sports Game, Best Mobile Game, Best Racing Game, Best Online Play, Best Presentation, Best Franchise Mode, Best Career...
  • The Line Drive for December 10
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    Posted December 10th, 2017 at 10:15 am 5 Comments »
    The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦The Yankees lineup will be high on Power low on Vision in MLB The Show 18. ♦Gameplay video of Tennis World Tour has emerged out of PS Experience. ♦New patch has added 4K for XB1 X and more features and fixes for NHL 18. ♦Everybody's Golf is currently on sale for $20 through Amazon. ♦Initial qualifying for NBA 2K League ...
  • Press Row Podcast: Entering Awards Season
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    Posted December 9th, 2017 at 9:30 am No Comments »
    Two of the biggest annual gaming events have just taken place between the PlayStation Experience and The Game Awards. Both were sure disappointments for anyone hoping to see sports games represented. This episode of the Press Row Podcast features discussion on the events and why, despite their place dominating sales charts and high cultural relevance, sports games continue to go without recognition. Also in this episode a look ahead at possible features for NHL 19, the announcement of a s...
  • Policing of user-created content in NBA 2K18 was an inevitability
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    Posted December 8th, 2017 at 9:45 am 5 Comments »
    When publishers provide the ability for consumers to customize elements in their video games and share it with others they become vulnerable to legal action should they not closely monitor it for any inappropriate content or trademark violations and respond to takedown requests from rights holders. That makes what is happening right now in NBA 2K18 a predictable outcome, as Kotaku reports that players of the game are expressing frustration over the removal of user-created t-shirts that featu...
  • Madden NFL 18 roster update details following week 13 of the season
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    Posted December 7th, 2017 at 3:00 pm 2 Comments »
    The roster update reflecting performances through the 13th week of the season is now available to download in Madden NFL 18. Julio Jones ended up spending just a single week up at 99 Overall given that he has dropped a point in the update. The big winner is Russell Wilson who has shot up 3 points to 92 Overall after making a case in primetime for league MVP honors by defeating the previously league-leading Eagles. The other top MVP candidates find themselves rated 98 (Tom Brady) and 87 (Cars...
  • Player editing added to NBA Live 18
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    Posted December 7th, 2017 at 7:45 am 9 Comments »
    The NBA Live series has lacked the ability to edit players going all the way back to the reboot that was NBA Live 14. Despite being one of the most requested features by the basketball gaming community EA Sports failed to provide player editing abilities in the titles that have since followed including this year's NBA Live 18. Now though, with a post-release patch that released today, player editing has returned to the Live franchise.  (more…)...
  • Details on latest patch to go out for FIFA 18
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    Posted December 7th, 2017 at 7:15 am No Comments »
    A new patch has gone live on PS4, Xbox One, and PC for FIFA 18 that delivers adjustments to both gameplay and Ultimate Team. This is just the latest in a line of updates including most notably a significant one improving gameplay and adding Guest Mode that went out back in late October. (more…)...