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    NBA 2K20 - MyTeam Developer Blog 

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    NBA 2K20 continues their game reveal by detailing the numerous changes and improvements coming to MyTEAM.

    Among the improvements: Card Evolution (special cards that can be upgraded), redesigned Triple Threat, daily login prizes, prize wheel, Today in MyTEAM (Limited Time Events & The Agenda), new Ball Drop Prizing, Community Hub, Positional Restrictions, and more. The blog also gives the first info on some of the collections coming to MyTEAM in 2K20.

    Continue on to read the developer blog and see the MyTEAM trailer. ...
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    NBA 2K20 to Feature WNBA Play Now & Season Mode 

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    NBA 2K20 will include the WNBA as both Play Now and Season Mode options.

    Among the players mo-capped for 2K20 were Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart, Amaya Valdemoro Madariaga, and Maite Cazorla. The development team focused on specific AI, playbooks, and defensive schemes for each WNBA team as well as player specific details such as tattoos, shorts length, shoes, hairstyles, faces, and more.

    One year ago, Parker was a member of the 'NBA LIVE Squad,' presumably paid to help market LIVE 19's female create-a-player feature. Now it would seem she is part of 2K's marketing efforts. After adding the WNBA as part of Play Now in NBA LIVE 18 and female CAP in 19, it is worth watching to see if or how the WNBA expands in NBA LIVE 20 or if 2K20 will surpass EA's efforts in just one edition.

    Continue on to see the WNBA reveal trailer and excerpts of the developer blog. ...
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    NBA 2K20 - MyGM 2.0 & MyLEAGUE Developer Blog 

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    The NBA 2K development team has posted a lengthy Facebook blog detailing MyGM 2.0 and MyLEAGUE improvements coming to NBA 2K20.

    This year, MyGM focuses on increasing the number of meaningful decisions made by the user, a score and leaderboard system, a new landing menu, a revamped leveling system, a new skill tree, revamped relationships, revamped goals and tasks, and more.

    Additional MyLEAGUE-level features include: staff card, revised morale and team chemistry, new personality badges for max players, history and records, improved draft class authenticity, improved player DNA, option to force winners, using LT/RT to quickly scroll through menus, and more.

    Continue on to read an excerpt of the blog and click here to read the entire entry. ...
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    EA Access Coming to PS4 This July 

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    Nearly five years after launching, EA Access will be coming to the PlayStation 4 this July. The service allows users to play up to ten hours of most newly launched EA titles, play from a growing library of EA games in The Vault, and discounts on most EA-related digital purchases.

    The service will cost $4.99 per month or $29.99 a year, the same as it does for Xbox One. Existing accounts/subscriptions on Xbox One will not carry over to PlayStation 4, so users will need a separate account per console.

    EA Access launched on August 11, 2014 exclusively on. Xbox One. At the time, Sony balked at the potential of offering the service, claiming it did "not bring the kind of value PlayStation customers have come to expect" in "asking our fans to pay an additional $5 a month for this EA-specific program represents good value to the PlayStation gamer." ...
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    NBA 2K19 - Gameplay Blog 

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    As is normally the case, NBA 2K19 will once again feature a bevy of gameplay improvements.

    In an blog authored by Nino Samuel, known in the community as Da Czar, the AI Producer breaks down new features and improvements such as upgraded play art, streamlined OFTC coaching menu, player specific dynamic plays, improved AI play distribution, pick and roll smart switching, improved transition flow and switching, rebuilt double team reactions, attack and retreat pressure relief module, additional freelance sets, new procedure based AI system, as well as series and series AI.

    An additional gameplay blog from Scott O'Gallagher will be coming soon detailing improvements such as penalties for dribbling into a crowd and more.

    Check out the lengthy blog on the NBA 2K Facebook page. ...
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    After Six Years, Rex Dickson Steps Down as Madden NFL Creative Director 

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    Via his Twitter account, Rex Dickson has announced he has left his role of Creative Director on the Madden NFL franchise.

    In his statement, Dickson stated his decision was made after many discussions with other leaders on the team and it provided the franchise a chance to go "in a new direction." In addition he will not be ...
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    NBA LIVE 18 - Game Update 1.08 Adds Player Editing 

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    Perhaps the most requested community request for NBA LIVE dating back to the previous console generation, roster editing has been added to NBA LIVE 18 as part of game update 1.08.

    Available in the front-end menu, users can edit ratings, accessories, bio, contract info and more for each existing player. Users can also create up to 135 created players, edit players in the free agent pool, make roster moves such as trading and cutting players, and import a roster file into Franchise Mode.

    Some limitations of the feature include an inability to share roster files with others, edit player names, have rosters larger than 15 players, along with no roster editing once within Franchise Mode.

    Several new modes and features have been added to NBA LIVE 18 post-release. Previous game update 1.07 added a 3v3 mode within Live Run.

    Continue on to check out the roster editing blog and video from EA SPORTS. ...
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    NBA LIVE 18 - Latest In-Game Update Adds Some Classic Uniforms 

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    The latest NBA LIVE 18 in-game update adds updated rosters & data, as well as Classic uniforms for the following eight teams: Milwaukee (1968-73), Atlanta (1972-76) , Miami (1988-89), Charlotte (1989-96), Los Angeles Lakers (1947-52), Indiana (Hickory Hoosiers), Phoenix (1968-73), and Golden State (1971-75).

    This update also appears to correct the issue with socks/leg items not appearing correctly on the pre-game Jersey Select screen for Statement uniforms.

    Continue on for a quick look at the Classic uniforms added to the game. ...
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    Madden NFL 17 - Title Update #2 Now Available 

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    Game update 1.05 is now available for Madden NFL 17.

    This significant update - considered title update #2 - includes a number of improvements and fixes to gameplay, Franchise Mode, and Ultimate Team. Among the gameplay changes are: wide open passes will no longer be dropped by WRs as frequently, auto-broken tackles will be less frequent, defensive tuning v. stretch/outside zone runs, and kick-meter Accuracy Range increased on All-Pro & All-Madden difficulties.

    Continue on to read the full list of announced improvements in game update 1.05. ...
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    Madden NFL 17 - Game Update 1.03 Now Available 

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    The first post-release game update (1.03) is now available for Madden NFL 17 for both PlayStation 4 and X-Box One.

    The most significant fix includes elimination of an exploit that allowed the user on defense to determine if their opponent would run or pass the ball. In Franchise Mode, users are no longer able to see the ratings of the upcoming draft class prior to the NFL Draft, however in doing so this has removed the ability to edit the draft class, prior to the draft.

    Continue on to read the published list of items addressed, fixed, and included in this update. ...
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    Game Informer: Madden NFL 17 Dev Q&A, Confirms Addition of Formation Subs 

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    Game Informer's Q&A with Madden NFL 17 developers Rex Dickson, John White, and Michael Hoag answered questions from the community.

    Perhaps the most noteworthy is the formal announcement of formation subs returning to the game (specifically Franchise Mode) in a day one patch.

    Continue on to see the 46 minute Q&A video. ...
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    NBA Live 16: The Mid-Range Game 

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    Through NBA LIVE 14, 15, & 16, one of the most repeated gameplay concerns has been the lack of a mid-range game.

    Community member Rudy has taken a closer look at this request versus real-life NBA statistics and shot charts. How much of an issue is the lack of a mid-range game?

    From Rudy: There has been quite a bit of criticism of NBA Live 16 for not having much of a mid-range game and a lack of team tendencies. When looking at the team stats there are usually an excessive amount of points in the paint. Why it that and can we do anything to help reduce this?

    Continue on to read Rudy's takeway on the mid-range issue as well as some suggestions he has for sliders and settings that he has found to improve NBA LIVE 16 gameplay and his experience. ...
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    Opinion: Madden is Too Generic 

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    TGT community member Rudy has penned an opinion piece on the gameplay of Madden NFL 16.

    I had quite a bit of fun with Madden 16 after getting it initially. I believe it is the best Madden on next gen consoles to date. But the game was full of bugs, particularly in franchise mode and I waited awhile to really get into my Dolphins franchise. In the mean time I’ve been playing NBA Live 16 and I popped Madden back into my PS4 and found myself bored. Madden is simply far too generic in gameplay.

    Continue on to read the entire column from Rudy and then share your thoughts. Is Madden too generic? What should the franchise do to help alleviate this issue? ...
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    Community Review of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 

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    Are you looking for a new game to buy/play? TGT community member rudyjuly2 has put together a review of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Developed by Monolith Productions and published by WB Games, the title has been extremely well-received by critics and fans alike. Despite the last of marketing and fanfare we see other titles receive, word of mouth and positive reviews have helped the title become a hit and one of the best titles of 2014.

    Continue on to see Rudy's review and if you have played the title, share your thoughts as well. ...
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    Sony Announces 'Holiday Thank You' & Discount 

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    Following last week's PlayStation Network outage, Sony has announced that all PlayStation Plus members that had an active membership or free trial on December 25th will receive an automatic membership extension of five days. The extension will be automatically applied.

    Also, later this month the company will hold a limited time 10% discount code for a total cart purchase from the PlayStation Network store. ...
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    Madden NFL 15 - Player Ratings 

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    After a slow tease to start, EA SPORTS has released all player ratings for Madden NFL 15.

    Cover athlete Richard Sherman, Calvin Johnson, and JJ Watt are the highest rated players in the game, clocking in at 99 overall. The Seahawks are the highest rated team with an overall rating of 91.

    Continue on to see the top players at each position and also download an Excel spreadsheet that lists ratings for every team roster. ...
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    NCAA Football 11 Game Update #2 Now Available 

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    The second game update for NCAA Football 11 is now available for PlayStation 3 & X-Box 360 users. Players will be prompted to download the update upon starting the game provided they are connected to PSN/XBL.

    For the full list of fixes, visit this post. Designer Russ Kiniry calls this the biggest update in the history of the NCAA Football franchise.

    After playing the game with the update, share your thoughts and other noticeable fixes with the community. When EA SPORTS details more fixes in this update, we will update this story.

    UPDATE - A new Live Tuning Package is also available and corrects the progression issue that 360 users were reporting post-update this morning. Full patch details available here. ...
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