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The September Madden NFL 19 update is now available and comes in at just over 1 GB in size with updates and improvements coming to nearly every game mode.

According to EA, here are the key highlights of the game update:

GAMEPLAY
- Added Signature Celebration by Douglas Veney, the Touchdown Dance Challenge winner from EA Play
- Updated formula for defenders' ability to play the ball in the air
- Followed new NFL Rules Point of Emphasis – Dives by the ball carrier will be considered as giving himself up on the play, and will be ruled the same as QB slides

FRANCHISE
- Added new To Do items for Weekly and Yearly Awards, Pro Bowl, and Upgrading Players
- Added new filter options to the Roster and Draft Recap menus, so you can see the best players in the league at a glance

Continue on to read the lengthy details of the Madden NFL 19 September update. ...

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. ...

EA SPORTS has released a new blog detailing the one-on-one off-ball controls in NBA LIVE 19. These moves can beneficial when playing off-ball in modes such as The One and LIVE Run to help you to be a better off-ball defender and offensively get open for a wide-open shot or to attack the rim.

NBA LIVE 19 is now available on EA Access and will be officially released on Friday.

Continue on to see the moves explained the blog in a convenient table to help you learn and utilize them in-game. ...

The 2018-19 college football season is here and with it, our annual tradition continues - the TGT College Pick 'Em group on ESPN.com.

Pick the winners of ten games each week in a confidence scoring system. The winner at the end of the season will win a free video game (MSRP $60 or less) or their choosing.

The group is free to play, so feel free to invite friends and family. Continue on to read full details on how to join. ...

The MyNBA2K19 App is now available, letting users scan their face for The Prelude and NBA 2K19. In addition, the app also includes the popular card collecting game and chances to earn in-game Virtual Currency.

Download the app to your device directly with these links: Android - iOS

Continue on to read the official press release and full details on what is new with the MyNBA2K19 app. ...

At the NBA LIVE 19 Launch Party, EA SPORTS revealed the big new feature coming to the title this year, Court Battles.

In Court Battles, users will take their created court and build one squad to defend it and another attacking unit they will play with to try and 'claim' other courts. Users can set their own rules and handicap for their court in an effort to make it more difficult for others to win there and 'claim' it.

Continue on to see the reveal trailer and excerpts of the official blog detailing the mode. ...

Friday night, EA SPORTS will be hosting an invite only Launch Party for NBA LIVE 19 from Goya Studios in Hollywood, CA. During this event there will be a Celebrity 3v3 Tournament and Dunk Contest. However, the highlight of the night will be the reveal of a new game feature, Court Battles.

Hosted by Devin Booker and featuring musical guests Nipsey Hussle and Nav, the party will take place from 6-11 PM PT with at least some of the event livestreamed. The Court Battles reveal will take place at 9 PM PT. ...

NBA 2K19 has released a new 'Broadcast Trailer' announcing the addition of Bill Simmons to the bevy of in-game commentators as well as a look at Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett recording additional commentary.

Continue on to see the trailer as well as some screenshots of NBA 2K19 in-action. ...

The NBA LIVE Companion App has now been updated for NBA LIVE 19. This means GameFace HD scans taken with the app will import into the demo (available Friday) and retail versions of NBA LIVE 19.

Click the proper link to get the app: Google Play - Apple Store

Users can scan their face, including the ability to rotate and view results, along with editing basic player info such as name, hometown, and desired NBA team.

Continue on to see a quick video on how to get the best facescan possible. ...