Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Another patch on the way for FIFA 18
Out now on PC and coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the days/weeks ahead is a new patch for FIFA 18. An earlier update to the game addressed a number of areas, the most notable of which was improving the effectiveness of goalies. It's unclear what kind of support FIFA on Nintendo Switch will be receiving as EA Sports has yet to detail any patches for that version of the game or what their plans are for it post-release. This latest update again hits on several areas of FIFA 18 but pr...
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NBA 2K18 tops sales in absurdly competitive sports gaming month
Sales results for September in North America are out via NPD and the sports games made their presence felt as they do every year. In a month with ridiculous competition within the genre NBA 2K18 finished second, Madden NFL 18 right behind it in third, FIFA 18 came in fourth, and NHL 18 was eighth. NBA Live 18 also made an appearance at #17.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Which franchise will come out on top in an NBA 2K18 all-time tournament?
There isn't much debate over the best NBA team in history, and even the NBA 2K franchise has consistently confirmed that team as the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. What about the best team that every franchise could field from their past though? I'll be determining that with the 30 all-time teams for each current franchise in NBA 2K18 over the coming weeks with a tournament made up of seven game series.Ă‚Â Check out the first piece that went up today at Sporting News that sets the stage! The L...
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The Line Drive for October 22
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Details on the popular Most Feared program for MUT in Madden NFL 18. ♦Mutant Football League has adjusted game speed and added keyboard support. ♦Details on the Ultimate Scream program for FUT active now in FIFA 18. ♦The Los Angeles Lakers "classic" uniforms have been added to NBA Live 18. ♦Shooting and layup adjustments h...
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Press Row Podcast: Loot boxes and an industry at a crossroads
Whether it’s the VC in NBA 2K18 or the increased presence of “loot boxes” in other high-profile games, the influence on development directly related to monetization efforts is at the forefront of discussion right now amongst gaming press and consumers. In this episode of the Press Row Podcast the panel covers why it has taken until now for such immense backlash to formulate, the necessity of publishers/developers to find ways to generate digital revenue post-release, wh...
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Sociable Soccer now available on PC through Steam Early Access
Independent developers have helped to bring back unique takes on various sports in recent years and now soccer is next in line to get a much-needed injection of arcade-style fun. The fast-paced game Sociable Soccer acts as the “spiritual successor” to the 1992 game Sensible Soccer from the same lead designer Jon Hare. Sociable Soccer has taken a path similar to some other indie sports games, first falling short on a crowdfunding campaign only to continue on with a more traditiona...
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Madden NFL 18 roster update details following week six of the season
The roster update reflecting performances through the sixth week of the season is now available to download in Madden NFL 18. Once again there's little movement at the top of the rankings, though with the number of injuries that have affected highly-rated players that's not much of a surprise given that many of them are simply not on the field. Le'Veon Bell is the top player to change by going up just a single point to 95 Overall after rushing for 179 yards in the Steelers win over the pr...
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First NHL 18 digital deal is found on PS4
Both Madden NFL 18 and NBA Live 18 have already had deals offered through a variety of retailers and now NHL 18 joins them in being available at a discount - but only on PlayStation 4 for now. Surprisingly this is a digital deal on the game and can be had through the PlayStation Store or by purchasing a code through Amazon for $40. This particular deal is worth considering given that NHL doesn't tend to get the deep discounts that other annual sports titles do for Black Friday which is no...
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