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San Diego Studio has announced the Collector's Editions of MLB The Show 21 featuring Jackie Robinson. This will mean that the title is available via four different product SKUs across PlayStation and Microsoft consoles, leading consumers to do their homework before purchasing.

Each of the three Collector's Editions (Jackie Robinson Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition) will give players four days early access to the game on April 16. The editions also all come with different combinations of in-game perks, with the Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition including two physical items, a New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition Cap and a Limited Edition Steel Book.

For every Collector's Edition sold in the United States, PlayStation will donate $1 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation to establish the JRF MLB The Show Scholars supported by PlayStation Pathways program. Continue on to learn about each of the MLB The Show 21's Collector's Editions. ...

EA SPORTS has officially announced that EA SPORTS College Football is in development, marking the studio's return to college football gaming after the NCAA Football franchise's cancellation in 2013.

ESPN has some of the first information regarding the franchise's eventual return: "[EA Sports vice president and general manager Daryl] Holt said there is not a date on when the game will return or even a date when the return will be announced other than it won't be coming back for this year."

The company has been working with the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) to attain rights to the FBS schools, traditions, uniforms, and playbooks. As of the article's publishing, over 100 schools are planned for inclusion in the game. Until name, image, and likeness (NIL) licensing is resolved by the NCAA, the game will go ahead without real player rosters. Holt added that the current focus for the title will be on the "FBS Division I schools and the road to the College Football Playoff and college football championship." ...

Featuring cover athlete Fernando Tatis Jr., MLB The Show 21 will launch on April 20 on PS4, PS5 and - for the first time - Xbox One and Xbox Series X. With the expansion to the Xbox family of consoles also comes cross-platform play.

Some of the known feature set and improvements include RTTS players being playable in other game modes, Franchise and March to October mode updates, gameplay styles and onboarding for new players, all-new legends, and cross-platform play.


Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 versions of the game will retail for $69.99 while the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions will retail for $59.99.

Continue on to see the first game and feature info courtesy the product listing at GameStop (GME). ...

Arriving this month will be the second of three major Franchise Mode updates for all console versions of Madden NFL 21.

One of the major additions is improved CPU QB draft logic. Now, CPU teams will have improved logic when considering drafting a quarterback in the first round. CPU teams will evaluate their roster and draft picks of the previous two years to prevent them from replacing players too soon.

New commissioner control features include the ability to undo Free Agent signings (offseason only), the ability to assign autopilot during the draft, Play Cool-Down and Repeat Play Limits, and X-Factor Customization Restrictions. Other areas of focus include Trade Logic Improvement (more details coming in a future blog) and Franchise League History, which will allow users to review Super Bowl and award winners from each year in the franchise.


The third update will arrive in March. Continue on to see the full details of the upcoming Franchise Mode improvements. ...

A significant update to 'CFB Revamped' has brought updated UI, scorebug, menus, playcall screen, and loading screens to NCAA Football 14 that match this season's ESPN branding.

CFB Revamped helps keep NCAA Football 14 as current as possible with "updated jerseys, helmets, pants, fields, gloves, logos," and even teams as it has added Appalachian State and Coastal Carolina.

What is CFB Revamped? CFB Revamped is an update to NCAA Football ...

Join the 2020 TGT College Pick 'Em group on ESPN.com!

Group Name: The Gaming Tailgate

Here's how the game works: Every week throughout the college football season, we select 10 evenly matched games. It's then up to you to do your research (or go with your gut) and select the winners of these games while also ranking them from 1-10 based on your confidence level.

For example, if you correctly pick the winner of your most confident game, you receive 10 points. On the other hand, winning the game you feel least confident about is only worth one point. Any time you lose a game, no points are awarded - so be careful which ones you declare as your most confident. Good luck on all your picks this fall.

Get in the action now!

The winner (who must be in good standing at TGT to claim their prize) will receive a game of their choosing (MSRP $60 or less). It is free to enter, so feel welcome to invite family and friends. ...

The Madden NFL 21 development team has laid out details of the first of three planned Franchise Mode updates coming to the game. The dev blog states that the team aims to ensure all of the Franchise Mode updates do not require users to restart their Franchise in order to benefit from the update.

The first update is tentatively scheduled for release in mid-November and aims to include X-Factor/Superstar Ability Customization, Player Card Career Stats UI, Dev Trait Regression Tuning, and a visual Playoff Bracket.

Continue on to see the full blog entry from EA SPORTS. ...

Details of the first two game updates for Madden NFL 21 are now available.

The first game update became available on August 28 and focused primarily on stability updates, bug fixes, and correcting team details for Buffalo and Washington.

The second update will go live around the start of the NFL season on September 10. This update begins to address meatier issues such as gameplay aspects including pass rush, defensive coverage, tackling, throwing out of sacks, and blocking. There are also updates to the game's mode of focus, Ultimate Team, as well as The Yard and Superstar KO.

Also around September 10, the Madden NFL dev team will publish a blog detailing their current plans and timing for the first of three planned Franchise mode updates.

Continue on to see the entire details of the first two Madden NFL 21 game updates. ...

Madden NFL 21 will feature 'The Yard,' which is similar to modes in other EA SPORTS franchises including LIVE Run (NBA LIVE), Chel (NHL), and VOLTA (FIFA). 'The Yard' features 6v6 ironman football with over the top gameplay including double passes, laterals, multi-snap, 'one-timer,' and a special scoring system. Users can create their custom player and develop their own set Prototype (play style), X-Factor, Abilities, and Skills. The mode can be played solo or as part of squads.

The Yard: Underground is currently available in Madden NFL 21 Mobile to give users a headstart with Rep & Madden Rank, Earned Currency (Cred), Avatar, and Gear Collection being shared between mobile and console once the account is linked. To begin the year, there will be over 2,000 individual pieces of gear for users to acquire.


At launch, there will be four different venues for users to select from: Miami Port, Lambeau Tailgate, F.O.B. Nico, and Brandenburg Football Festival. The developer blog stated that throughout the year, EA will be updating 'The Yard' with new Prototypes, new venues, new players (teammates), and more gear.

Click here to read the entire blog entry from EA SPORTS. ...