The first MLB Mondays Powered by GameStop video of the year for MLB The Show 18 shows off several new additions coming to the game including Batting Stance Creator, Rain Delay & Fog, Team & Player Specific Celebrations, and improved pitching animations.

Users will be able to edit batting stances for players should they change their stance during the course of the season. Among the editable aspects: Batting Stance, Hand Offset (X, Y, Z), Hand Rotation, Hand Wiggle Rotation, Back Elbow Offset, and Forward Foot Offset (Z, X) aka Front Foot Placement.

Players will not react accordingly to the impact of their home run, meaning a game-winning homer will lead to a bigger celebration than a home run early in the game. Team and individual specific celebrations and traditions such as the Cubs' dancing pitchers, Aaron Judge's celebration, and the Judge's Chambers in New York will also be added to the game.

Pitching animations have also been improved to show a more fluid throwing animation with more realistic arm slots and releases. Game atmosphere will also be more diverse with the addition of fog, improved rain, and rain delays.

Also, NCAA Football fans might recognize the name of the developer narrating the video, Steve Merka, as he was a designer for the former EA Tiburon title and now works at Sony San Diego on MLB The Show.

Continue on to see the first MLB Mondays video. ...

The February title update is now available for Madden NFL 18.

This update focuses on addressing gameplay issues while also adding in Ultimate League content to Madden Ultimate Team.

Continue on to see the full patch notes courtesy EA SPORTS. ...

The first MLB The Show 18 developer stream is in the books and focused on Gameplay and AI.

During the course of the 81-minute Twitch stream, MLB The Show designers showcased and explained some of the Gameplay and AI improvements coming to the game, including an All New Tagging Engine, improved Catcher Efficiency and Pitcher Fielding Efficiency, Hitting Engine Upgrades, while also providing a quick breakdown of the MLB The Show 18 trailer that was released on Monday. At the conclusion of the livestream, Vladimir Guerrero was revealed as one of the new legends coming to the game.

Continue on to watch an archive of the stream and to check out the TGT recap. ...

The initial wave of gameplay information and details regarding MLB The Show 18 have been released.

Sony San Diego started the release of information with the First Look Gameplay trailer and shortly thereafter the PlayStation Blog released a blog from Community Manager and Developer Ramone Russell with more details.

Also, IGN has posted a 22-minute Let's Play with Russell covering gameplay improvements.

Continue on to see the gameplay trailer, excerpts of the PS Blog, and a link to the IGN video. ...

NBA 2K18 Game Update 1.09 is now available and focuses exclusively on adding support for February's NBA 2K League Combine.

72,000 players qualified for the League Combine after winning 50 games in January. Only 102 will earn a roster spot. During the combine, players must play a minimum of 40 games using their primary position (PG/SG/SF/PF/C).

Continue on to see more details regarding the NBA 2K League Combine. ...

The EA SPORTS Madden NFL 18 Super Bowl LII prediction calls for the New England Patriots to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20 and repeat as Super Bowl champions.

The prediction calls for NE WR Danny Amendola to put the Patriots ahead on a fourth quarter score and for DB Stefon Gilmore to record a pass break-up late to preserve the victory. The simulation also predicts NE QB Tom Brady to win MVP honors.

Continue on to see the Super Bowl LII simulation and prediction courtesy EA SPORTS. ...

Game update 1.08 is now available for EA SPORTS FIFA 18 on PS4, XB1, and PC.

The update addresses issues in gameplay, FIFA Ultimate Team, Weekend League, online modes, and presentation.

Continue on to read the patch notes courtesy EA SPORTS. ...

Today R.B.I. Baseball 18 announced that Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor will be the game's cover athlete when it is released in March of this year.

The game will be available for PS4, XB1, Switch, iOS, and Android. No game details or information were disclosed at this time.

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Game update 1.10 is now available for NBA LIVE 18.

Coming in at 1.5 GB, the patch notes focus on improving online latency, LIVE Run lobbies, as well as bug fixes.

Unlocked as part of the update but not included in the patch notes are the 'City' uniforms for New York and Toronto.

Continue on to see the patch notes courtesy EA SPORTS. ...