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E3 2018 and accompanying developer conferences are upon us. Once a three-day event, studios have spaced announcements over a week+ span to get what they believe is a proper share of the limelight and avoid being lost in the shuffle. However, one could argue that due to the sheer volume of announcements, game information could still get overlooked despite attempts to stand out.

To help keep you up-to-date with all the happenings at and surrounding E3, TGT has put together a guide to all of the press conferences by companies and studios such as Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and others.

Continue on to see TGT’s guide to E3. Check back often as we update this article with the latest links, information, recaps, discussion, and more. Threads devoted to new games announced will likely be added to our Other Games Forum. ...

Following store signage revealing the news, today 2K Sports has officially announced LeBron James as the cover athlete for the 20th Anniversary Edition of NBA 2K19.

The special 20th Anniversary Edition will come with a combination of digital and physical items. It is also currently available to pre-order on Amazon for $99.99. The 20th Anniversary Edition will be available on September 7 and the standard edition on September 11. NBA 2K19: The Prelude will be available on August 31.

Continue on to see the announcement trailer and official press release from 2K Sports. ...

The first look at Madden Ultimate Team improvements in M19 has been released via a blog written by Associate Producer Jake Stein.

This year MUT focuses on streamlining the player upgrade process by in part improving the UI, allowing the user to select player Chemistry, and added Solo Battles and Squads Challenges, among other changes including the long desired removal of the the contract system.

A noteworthy addition that will be found in gameplay throughout all modes are the additions of seven new specialist positions. These are: Rush Right/Left Defensive End, Rush Defensive Tackle, Slot Cornerback, Sub Linebacker, Power Half Back, and Slot Wide Receiver,

Continue on to read the blog entry from Jake Stein. ...

Just ahead of EA Play on June 9, EA SPORTS has begun the news release and marketing campaign for Madden NFL 19 today by releasing the first game info, the Hall of Fame Cover, and release dates.

Gracing the cover of the Hall of Fame Edition of the game will be Terrell Owens, a 2018 HOF inductee. Despite spending most of his career as a 49er, Owens will grace the HOF edition as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. The cover athlete for the standard edition will be announced at a later date.

This year the game will release in early August. More specifically, August 2 for EA Access members, HOF Edition on August 7, and the Standard Edition on August 10. The move extends Madden away from a busy fall release calendar and titles such as NBA 2K19, Red Dead Redemption 2, Battlefield V, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

The official press release from EA SPORTS and the Madden NFL 19 website provide the first M19 game details. Among the noted features: Real Player Motion Technology, selection of schemes and the ability to create Custom Draft Classes in Franchise Mode, and Player Upgrades and MUT Solo Battles in Madden Ultimate Team.

The next release of M19 game info will come on Monday, May 28 with information on improvements coming to Madden Ultimate Team. Continue on to read the official press release from EA SPORTS. ...

Today, HB Studios has announced that The Golf Club 2019 will include the PGA TOUR license.

As part of the license, TGC 2019's Career Mode will include Q-School, the Web.com Tour, and a 32-tournament season. The six licensed TPC courses coming to the game are Summerlin, Scottsdale, Sawgrass, Southwind, Deere Run, and Boston. The announcement video and press release do not include the mention of any licensed PGA TOUR golfers. Additional authentic courses will be added to the game while the remainder of the Career Mode will be fleshed out with some of the 'most well-crafted user designed courses.' The press release also includes some additional details on Career Mode including Rivalries and Sponsor Goals.

It is worth noting that nowhere in the press release or video does the word 'exclusive' appear in regards to HB Studios and the license. However, given that EA SPORTS pulled Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR from digital storefronts and EA Access on the same day as this announcement, it would seem EA SPORTS has dropped or lost some, if not all, of the PGA TOUR license.

Continue on to read the press release and to see the official PGA TOUR announcement. ...

Another game update (1.09) is now available for MLB The Show 18.

This update focuses on the frequency of hard choppers, dribbles, and pop-ups in online and local two-player games; logic adjustments for fielding in the infield, and adjustment to correct fair/foul ball detection on hits near foul poles in several stadiums, among other improvements.

Continue on to see the patch notes. ...

In a story originally by pastapadre.com, EA SPORTS will be removing Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR from digital storefronts and EA Access on May 22. His belief is that the game is being removed three years following release due to licensing issues. (UPDATE: As of 5/21, the game is no longer available to purchase via PSN or XBL.)

Considered by many to be one of the best in the series, the final version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf finished with a Metacritic score in the mid-70s, while Rory McIlroy PGA Tour scored a 60. After exceeding internal sales expectations, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR became an 'evergreen' title and featured several game updates that added new courses. However, it lacked the staying power of its predecessor and was considered disappointing by many as the game failed to resonate with the community due to a lacking feature set. ...

The latest trailer for NBA Playgrounds 2 highlights the gameplay improvements coming to the game as well as disclosing new game features.

Among the highlighted improvements showcased in the video are new player models, animation system, season mode, and lottery pick power-ups. Also mentioned are redesigned AI, dedicated servers, 4-player online gameplay, and new playground venues.

Continue on to watch the gameplay trailer. NBA Playgrounds will be available on May 22, 2018. ...

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 ...