Headlines

A new title update is now available for Madden NFL 17. This update includes numerous improvements across gameplay, presentation, and Madden Ultimate Team.

A bevy of gameplay improvements/changes come just days before the Madden NFL 17 Classic in Burbank, CA. It will be worth monitoring if the competitive eSports event uses this new build or the previous one that competitors had become accustomed in tourney competition and preparation.

This update adds Head-to-Head Season to MUT, which will utilize contracts and not tickets. New commentary has been added for various game scenarios as well as additional names and tuning changes.

Continue on to read the list of changes/improvements included with this update. ...

Fox 13 News' Chris Cato recently visited with Madden Executive Producer Seann Graddy, an Orlando native now leading one of the biggest video game franchises in the world.

At the end of his article, Cato included some information on NBA LIVE in a Q&A with Senior Producer Mike Mahar. While Mahar was unable to give any game specifics at this time, among the noteworthy statements were that LIVE 17 will include new ways to play some modes, gameplay improvements, and a focus on improving animations.

Continue on to read an excerpt of Cato's article and to see the video interview with Mahar. ...

Game update 1.06 is now available for NBA 2K17. This update addresses issues across numerous game areas including bugs/issues in MyCareer, MyGM/MyLeague, MyTeam, and MyPark.

Several recent in-game updates have included updates to the Adaptive Coaching Engine (ACE).

In other 2K news, this weekend gives users Double Rep in MyPark and Saturday night is the inaugural Park After Dark event.

Continue on to read the full list of patch notes. ...

Coming to NBA 2K17 at 9 PM ET on November 26 is the debut of Park After Dark. Featuring a new dunk show-off event and 3-point shootout, the event will also include a live set from DJ Snoopadelic (aka Snoop Dogg).

Continue on to see the reveal trailer for the mode as well as the latest episode of 2KTV which provides additional information and tips regarding the event. ...

Ken Griffey, Jr. will be the cover athlete for MLB The Show 17 releasing March 28, 2017. The former Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago White Sox star will also be included within the game as a playable legend.

MLB The Show 17 will feature four different SKUs: Digital Deluxe ($99.99), Hall of Fame Edition ($99.99), MVP Edition ($69.99), and Standard Edition ($59.99). The details of each version can be currently found on The Show's official website.

Amazon.com currently has the MVP ($55.99) & Standard ($47.99) Editions available for pre-order at reduced price for Amazon Prime members. (Ordering through the Amazon links will provide a slight kickback to TGT for server & maintenance costs.)

This marks the fifth videogame that Griffey has graced the cover of, following Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball (1994), Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run (1996), Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr. (1998), and Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest (1999). The previous four titles were all published by Nintendo of America.

Continue on to see the MLB The Show 17 cover athlete reveal. ...

NASCAR Heat Evolution continues to increase the amount of free and premium DLC available for the title throughout October. This month (10/18) the title will offer new spotter audio, challenge pack, and three paint schemes for purchase. A free 2016 Sprint Cup paint scheme as well as free Toyota paint scheme and challenge packs will also be available.

Continue on to read the full list of October (& updated September) DLC coming to NASCAR Heat Evolution. ...

A third game update is now available for NASCAR Heat Evolution.

The update addresses gameplay, online play, tracks, and more. One of the more noteworthy additions is a screen adjustment feature which will allow users to see all in-game text and menu/controls, something not available until now.

Continue on to read full details on game update 1.03. ...

Game update 1.04 is now available for NBA 2K17.

The patch address/improves gameplay, MyPark/Pro-Am, MyCareer/MyCourt, and other general game areas including circumstances that could cause the game to hang.

Continue on to read the full details on game update 1.04. ...

Game update 1.05 is now available for Madden NFL 17.

This significant update - considered title update #2 - includes a number of improvements and fixes to gameplay, Franchise Mode, and Ultimate Team. Among the gameplay changes are: wide open passes will no longer be dropped by WRs as frequently, auto-broken tackles will be less frequent, defensive tuning v. stretch/outside zone runs, and kick-meter Accuracy Range increased on All-Pro & All-Madden difficulties.

Continue on to read the full list of announced improvements in game update 1.05. ...