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The NBA season is over, but the roster updates continue for NBA Live 15.

Series MVP Andre Iguodala averaged 16.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 4.0 APG versus the Cavs and for his efforts received nine points in total rating boosts.

Following a strong playoff run up until the NBA Finals, Cleveland guard JR Smith went cold in the series leading to a seven point drop in his Clutch rating.

(This update is through game five of the NBA Finals, so next week's update is expected to be the last of the year for the title. The screenshot above of Iguodala is from NBA Live 16.) ...

To help kick off E3 2015, NHL 16 has released a new game trailer. As part of the event, producers and developers also engaged in interviews with media outlets and other attendees.

In addition to the trailer and interviews, fans can find significant game info and details in the Ask NHL portal and this game features blog from GM Dean Richards.

Continue on to see the NHL 16 trailer from E3 2015 as well as more from E3. ...

Following months of speculation and rumors, CEO of Superstar Games Damon Grow revealed in an interview with Unreal Engine's Dana Cowley that Joe Montana Football will be a mobile game, coming first to iOS in Q1 or Q2 of 2016.

The news came as a disappointment to some following alleged 'confirmation via sources' - both public and anonymously - that the game might be a AAA console title that would be a direct competitor to EA SPORTS' Madden NFL franchise. Grow stated that following the iOS release, the game will be developed for Android, eventually PC and if successful, then perhaps major consoles.

The Unreal interview provided a brief look at the game, which will be using Unreal's Metal Rendering API. An interview with 1080Players' Eric Webster provided the best insight into the game thus far, though the majority of details will not be released until a later time. ...

Coming to Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR is a new feature taking advantage of the game's fantasy elements, the Night Club Challenge.

Set at night, the mode features hundreds of challenges that will test the user's skill while also unlocking fantasy golfers, courses, and rare apparel. The mode appears to borrow some basic elements from the Tiger Challenge in previous versions of the franchise, but have been amplified with adding arcade and fun elements.

Players will earn points for everything they do and will need to rack up a big score in order to achieve the maximum three stars for each particular challenge. One star is necessary to advance past the challenge to the next. Three courses host the Night Club Challenge: Wolf Creek, Paracel Storm, and Coyote Falls. Boosts can also be unlocked to help complete the challenges.

Continue on to see the official trailer for the Night Club Challenge. ...

WWE 2K16 has begun their roster reveal as they claim that this year's title will be the largest ever.

The six wrestlers announced thus far: Seth Rollins, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, Bad News Barrett, Paige, and
Finn Bálor.

This will be Bálor's first time as part of the franchise, while Paige was only available in 2K15 as part of their Season Pass.

The game hits store shelves on October 27, 2015. ...

During Monday's EA E3 press conference, Madden NFL Producer Seann Graddy (with the help of ESPN's Robert Flores) revealed a new feature coming to Madden NFL 16: Draft Champions.

Designed to be Madden NFL's answer to Fantasy Football, the mode allows users to quickly draft a team of players to improve their low-rated base roster that they can then compete with online or solo (offline). If they can win the necessary number of games (four online, three solo), they will be considered a Draft Champion. This brief length is designed to allow the entire mode to be completed in one sitting.

Early community feedback on the mode has centered on how Draft Champions will co-exist (if not compete) with Madden Ultimate Team. With some similarities, will users be able to placate their desire to play MUT with the (presumably) 'free' Draft Champions? Perhaps this mode is not meant to compete with MUT, but rather (as Graddy alludes to the opening) be a mode to entice Madden Mobile fans to make the move to console.

Continue on to see the Draft Champions reveal by Graddy and Flores at E3 2015. ...

EA SPORTS has released the first trailer for NBA Live 16 during E3 today.

The trailer showcased what appears to be new pre-game intros, player emotions, and a bevy of new gameplay improvements and animations. At the end of the video was a quick look at what appears to be Brooklyn's Tobacco Factory courts.

During EA's on-stage presentation, it was revealed that NBA Live 16 will have a mobile app that will allow users to scan their face for use within the game and in various modes. The app (showcased by 'ThaHoopGawd') will be available just before launch of the game, which was confirmed for September 29. Along with EA Access, this allows users (minus those on PS4) to play Live 16 'early,' matching competitor NBA 2K16.

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

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) takes place this week from Los Angeles and will feature reveals, coverage, and interviews surrounding all of the latest and upcoming video game titles.

Among some of the top sports gaming headlines we expect to emerge from E3 2015:

• The anticipated confirmation (and details) of Joe Montana Football 16. After months of speculation and rumors, E3 should finally shine a light on this much-discussed, but little-known title. Is it a console, mobile, or VR title? Does it even have a publisher?
• The return of NBA Live. Seemingly hid in the marketing shadows the last two years, it is expected that NBA Live 16 will be shown on-stage in a serious fashion during EA's press conference Monday afternoon with gameplay information disclosed. (Competitor NBA 2K16 is not expected to be at the show.)
• Feature news on NHL 16 & Madden 16. Both have fall release dates so complete feature sets may not be revealed this week, but fans will still likely be clamoring to learn if NHL offers a more complete feature set at launch and what the improved WR/DB & passing interactions mean for Madden.
• The return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5. A once-proud franchise looks to return from the ash bed of history. Early screenshots were not impressive, but perhaps gameplay and feature set information can change the attitude surrounding this title.

Other major titles with significant coverage at E3 include: Uncharted 4, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Star Wars Battlefront, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Halo 5: Guardians, LEGO Dimensions, Assassin's Creed Sydicate, as well as surprise reveals expected to occur.

The Gaming Tailgate has all the links you need to keep up with E3 2015. Continue on to see a schedule and links to E3 coverage from around the web that will be updated throughout the event. ...

Konami has announced that Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 will be avaialble September 15, one week ahead of competitor EA SPORTS' FIFA Soccer 16. Along with this announcement came the reveal of the PES cover athlete - Neymar Jr. - and the game's feature set.

Pro Evo 2016 will feature numerous gameplay improvements including an advanced collision system, improved player control, and user-controlled celebrations following goals, among other items. In terms of presentation and in-game atmosphere, the franchise will be adding dynamic weather that can effect player performance; a feature highly requested in almost all outdoor sports games.

Continue on to see the official game trailer and press release detailing the feature set. ...