The Line Drive for May 7
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The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.
♦If you haven’t already get your free VC and pack for NBA 2K17 through Amazon Prime.
♦Here are the 17 teams participating in the first season of the NBA 2K eLeague.
♦The first Madden 18 news (cover/teaser trailer) may drop this week or next.
♦Reviews coming this week for NBA Playgrounds and FH3 Hot Wheels expansion.
♦This week’s podcast focused on Diamond Dynasty can also now be found on Youtube.
♦Jim Rice is the latest player to be reviewed for Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 17.
♦Check out my gameplay video featuring a big comeback with NBA Playgrounds.
♦Online play won’t be ready for launch with Nintendo Switch version of NBA Playgrounds.
♦Green releases were made easier in the latest of the shooting changes for NBA 2K17.
♦Ultimate Tickets have been introduced to Ultimate Team mode in Madden NFL 17.
♦Achievements were revealed for this week’s Hot Wheels expansion to Forza Horizon 3.
♦Creator of Sociable Soccer answered questions submitted on Twitter in a new video.
♦The Winterfest DLC that costs $12 is now available for mountain sports game Steep.