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NBA 2K21 next-gen gameplay improvements
Of the sports games launching alongside the new consoles next month NBA 2K21 appears to be doing far and away the most to capitalize on the hardware capabilities provided by the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. 2K Sports has started going into those improvements centered first on gameplay following the release of the first trailer last week. (more…)...
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Deal on Madden NFL 21 will get you next-gen for cheap
Thanks to the dual-entitlement offered by EA Sports those making the move from current-to-next gen with Madden or FIFA can get the game on the new systems for free. Those who own the game on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One can upgrade without charge, though it can be a little confusing as to how that works. PlayStation 4 copies only upgrade to PlayStation 5. Xbox One copies only upgrade to Xbox Series X or Series S. Digital will upgrade to digital. Physical copies will need to be inserted i...
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10 hour trial for NHL 21 now available through EA Play
NHL 21 can now be downloaded as a timed trial with EA Play on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The EA Access subscription service was rebranded as EA Play back in August. Subscribers to the base service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire requiring a second EA Play account to get 10 more hours or the game to be purchased come release. The timer ticks down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being actively played, menus navigated, or if there is any acti...
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First look at next-gen NBA 2K21
2K Sports today unveiled the first trailer for the next-gen (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X) versions of NBA 2K21. It's just a little over a month now until those consoles release and promotion for the upcoming games will now be picking up. While expectations for the sports games are generally low in the transition - some visual improvements and elimination of load times - 2K21 has the most potential for a significant leap and have promised more from it than EA. Specific improvements to...
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The Line Drive for September 27
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Latest big issue for NBA 2K21 are modded controllers guaranteeing green releases. ♦Patch that affects gameplay and adds new abilities went out for Madden NFL 21. ♦That introduced a pass-catching bug that had to be fixed in a follow-up patch. ♦Details on roster update following week two with ratings changes in Madden NFL 21. ♦Changes that have bee...
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Cross-Platform Online Leagues coming to Super Mega Baseball 3
Among the best sports games of 2020 is Super Mega Baseball 3 and it's about to get a new feature with immense potential. A free update on September 29 will introduce Online Leagues which notably can involve users from all different platforms. That means it won't matter whether someone owns the game on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch or PC as everyone will be able to play together in a league. (more…)...
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NBA 2K21 patch addresses shooting and more
2K Sports has just rolled out a major patch for NBA 2K21 that addresses community feedback across various modes in the game as well as gameplay. Most notable are the dramatic changes made to shooting which have been roundly rejected by consumers and a fix to 2K Share which had not worked at all since release. Putting in a mechanic that changes maybe the most fundamental element of a basketball game without actually telling players about it or how to use it was a huge unforced error on the...
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The Line Drive for September 13
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Patch details with some minor fixes and content adds for Madden NFL 21. ♦Patch details fixing some uniform and stat issues for Madden NFL 21. ♦First roster update primarily handling transactions went live in Madden 21. ♦Amazon selling the deluxe edition of Madden NFL 21 for $17 off launch price. ♦Gameplay patch addressing community feedback in the...
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