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NBA 2K has finally started to release NBA 2K17 game media and information beginning with a new 'The Dream Lives On' trailer with the 1992 'Dream Team' facing the 2016 USA Basketball team.

The video of the two teams squaring off begins with them lined up for the National Anthem with the song continuing throughout gameplay. Noticeable in the video is an improvement in graphics and also player models, as evidenced by changes to Kevin Durant. Digital Marketing Manager Ronnie Singh stated in a tweet that "we all thought we were tapped graphically on this gen, but graphics have taken a LARGE leap as you'll see in this & future vids."

More game information is expected to coincide with the 2016 Rio Olympics over the next 10 days and also during Gamescom, which takes place August 17-21. Continue on to see the trailer and then share your thoughts with the community. ...

EA SPORTS has released a video and detailed blog detailing the changes and improvements coming to Franchise Mode in NHL 17.

This year, Be a GM has been rebranded as Franchise Mode and expanded to include complete control of the franchise with the addition of unique team owners that will have their own goals and expectations you must meet as team president. Each owner will be defined by their spending (budget), importance of success, and patience. When beginning a franchise, the owner will also present the user with Primary Goals, Secondary Goals and Stretch Goals. The goals can evolve as the league changes over time. Meet goals to stay employed; disappoint the owner enough and you could even find yourself fired mid-season.

As team president, users can set arena and facility prices, upgrade & maintain facilities, along with arena customization. Various factors (including foe, pricing, and team performance) will result in dynamic attendance throughout the season.

Continue on to see the Franchise Mode trailer and read the blog from EA SPORTS for information on team relocation, promotions, and season ticket drives. ...

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. ...

NASCAR Heat Evolution's third developer diary provides additional insight into game modes.

The most notable feature mentioned is the ability for 40-user online races. Three lobby types are designed to help funnel users into an appropriate race: No Rules (Casual), Normal, and Hosted (host can select level of users who can join along with bevy of race settings).

The developer video also provides a look at the create-a-driver feature and also career mode. Continue on to watch. ...

Following the footsteps of Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z curating prior editions of NBA 2K, 2K Sports has announced that Puff Daddy himself, Sean Combs, will produce the WWE 2K17 soundtrack.

The soundtrack consists of 13 songs including artists such as Black Sabbath, P. Diddy, Twenty One Pilots, and Travis Barker.

Continue on to see a video of Combs discussing the soundtrack along with the full soundtrack listing. ...

EA SPORTS is launching the NHL Rewards program to reward users with rewards such as in-game content (IE: Ultimate Team packs), entry into the NHL Superfan contest, 10% off shop.nhl.com purchases, along with 'surprises.'

Everyone who signs up for the free program will be entered into the NHL Superfan contest. One member will be selected as winner and be flown to EA Vancouver for a head-scan and placement into the crowd for their favorite team as a 'superfan.'

Continue on to read the blogs from EA SPORTS with more information on the NHL Rewards program and Superfan contest.
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Selecting songs for a game soundtrack can be a daunting task as satisfying the musical taste for a large user base can be next to impossible. However, in an attempt to tackle such a challenge, Madden NFL 17 will feature 40 songs across a variety of genres including rap, rock, and country. Some artists featured on the soundtrack include 2 Chainz, 3OH!3, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Fashawn, and Logic.

Continue on to read the full press release and see the entire track listing for the Madden NFL 17 soundtrack which you can listen to on Spotify. ...

The ratings reveal is underway for Madden NFL 17. Four players will begin the year with a 99 overall rating: TE Rob Gronkowski (NE), MLB Luke Kuechly (CAR), LOLB Von Miller (DEN), & RE JJ Watt (HOU). The fifth highest-rated player is DT Aaron Donald (LA).

View and search entire player rating database here.
Continue on to see the top players in Madden NFL 17. ...

NBA 2K17 has released the first in-game screens for this September's upcoming release.

They include a look at the 1992 USA Basketball Dream Team, the 2016 USA Basketball team, and the new look for MyTeam cards in 2K17.

Continue on to see these images as part of the first look at NBA 2K17 and then share your thoughts with the community. ...