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Madden NFL Mobile has received a new January update including updating the digital cover athlete to Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown after previously highlighting Rob Gronkowski and then Von Miller in previous updates.

The primary focus of this update includes changes to Defensive Gameplans to help alleviate the severity and harshness of some counters. Other additions within this update include social media sharing, quick selling coin collectibles from the pack opening screen (ala NBA LIVE Mobile), as well as stability fixes.

Continue on to read the blog from developer Danny Doeberling. ...

With the Nintendo Switch now publicly detailed and heading towards its March 3 release date, for those in the sports gaming community the focus has shifted towards game options, both short & long-term.

During the Nintendo Switch Presentation and subsequent release of console and game information, only two sports titles for the console were announced: EA SPORTS FIFA and NBA 2K18. Both are scheduled for a fall 2017 release with 2K18 detailed for a September release.

During the life-cycle of both the Nintendo Wii and Wii U, 3rd party titles were lacking, specifically in the sports realm. While EA SPORTS began making titles for the Wii, they were often considered lacking features, if not watered down ports of the console version(s).

While there is some speculation that EA SPORTS FIFA on the Switch will be built off of the PS3/360 versions of the title (speculation EA denies, by the way), NBA 2K18 will reportedly include many of the same features as the PS4/XB1 version: MyPLAYER, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyLEAGUE, and MyGM. ...

EA SPORTS FIFA 17 Title Update #4 is set for release on PC, with the PS4 & XB1 versions in the near future.

The update includes fixes/improvements across gameplay, FIFA Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and Visuals/Presentation.

Continue on to see the update notes. ...

NBA 2K has announced that the second installment of Park After Dark will take place Friday, December 30 at 11 PM ET featuring the rapper Future.

Park After Dark consists of MyPark, Slam Dunk Contest, and Three Point Contest in a new, specific venue with a special in-game soundtrack featuring a DJ/host.

The inaugural Park After Dark on November 26 featured Snoop Dogg as the musical host, however the event was plagued by issues in playing MyPark games. On the PS4 side, it took nearly an hour and a half before users could play the 3-on-3 mode. While being billed as a "live set" from Snoop Dogg, the audio was clearly pre-recorded as Snoop gave shout-outs to players on courts where no games were being played.

A future Park After Dark (date not disclosed) will feature DJ Premier as the musical host. ...

In the latest MLB The Show 17 video, Community Manager and Developer Ramone Russell sheds light on the improvements and features coming to the game that were teased in the gameplay reveal trailer from earlier this month.

Some of the more significant improvements include improved spin of the ball off the bat increasing hit types (such as balls down the foul line), updated face scans, new legends, and four new historical stadiums including the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

Continue on to see the Playback trailer and the reveal/confirmation on some of what's new in MLB The Show 17. ...

The newest Madden NFL 17 game update is small in size (just 88.81 MB on PS4), but alleviates issues that arose during the game's most recent eSports event, the Madden NFL 17 Classic.

This update also prepares Madden Ultimate Team for the upcoming Holiday Freeze event.

Continue on to read the full list of announced patch improvements. ...

Yet another game update is now available for NBA 2K17.

According to patch notes released by 2K Sports, this update adds support for the upcoming NBA 2K17 All-Star Tournament, performance increases for users in certain MyPark venues, and reduced shooting effectiveness after excessive dribbling.

Given the large update size, there some speculation within the community that there may be more to this update than officially announced.

Continue on to see the short list of patch notes from 2K. ...

Think you know how bowl season will shake out? Prove it and join The Gaming Tailgate's Capital One Bowl Mania group on ESPN.com.

This game challenges you to select the winners of each of the NCAA college football bowl games with a Confidence scoring system (assign confidence points to your picks). Best of all, the game is FREE to play!

Get in the action now!

Group: The Gaming Tailgate

The winner will receive their choice of a $20 PSN or XBL card. It is free to enter, so feel welcome to invite family and friends.

Continue on to see the 2016-17 college football bowl schedule and to discuss the post-season match-ups & action. ...

Sony San Diego has released the first gameplay reveal trailer for MLB The Show 17 at PSX 2016.

The opening scene of the video teases improvements to Road to the Show, such as players determining responses to their coach, similarly to NBA 2K's MyCareer mode.

The trailer showcases cover athlete Ken Griffey Jr. along with numerous team and individual player celebrations, all while set to DJ Kool's "Let Me Clear My Throat."

The end of the video reveals "Retro Mode," a new game mode meant to emulate old school baseball games, including one Griffey was also a cover athlete of, Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball.

Continue on to see the reveal trailer and then share your thoughts with the community. ...