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    by Published on 06-24-2015 09:00 PM
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    Fresh off a Stanley Cup Championship, Chicago Blackhawk teammates Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have been announced as co-cover athletes for NHL 16.

    The revealed 'cover' image has drawn significant criticism from the community, but it is unknown if it is the final version for retail. Traditionally, EA SPORTS has released a 'placeholder' cover for the initial athlete reveal only to update the cover following a photo shoot. However, their most recent cover reveals (Madden NFL 16, NBA Live 16, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR) featured the final cover.

    Continue on to see part of the press release from EA SPORTS and then share your thoughts with the community. ...
    by Published on 06-24-2015 03:00 PM
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    Michael Jordan is returning to the cover of NBA 2K. Following cover appearances on NBA 2K11 & NBA 2K12, 2K Sports has announced the Michael Jordan Special Edition of NBA 2K16 (PS4/XB1 only). The cover features MJ in various iconic images and much like the standard edition covers includes Jordan in his college (UNC) uniform. However, the school name has been photoshopped off of his jersey. The released Curry/Davis/Harden covers include their respective college names on their uniforms.

    The special edition retails for $79.99 and if pre-ordered will be delivered to customers on September 25, the same date as the previously announced Early Tip-Off Edition.

    The Jordan Edition comes with several physical and digital items. They include: Jordan NBA 2K16 Poster, Jordan Fathead® Wall Cling, Digital Jordan shoes for your MyPLAYER, Digital Jordan T-shirt for your MyPLAYER, Digital Jordan jersey for your MyPLAYER, 30,000 Virtual Currency, MyTEAM VIP+ - 3 Emerald Packs AND a new Special Edition Exclusive Moments Card.

    In sports gaming (and gaming in general), it has seemed that many recent 'special editions' featured primarily or only digital editions. Do you like these special edition perks? Continue on to share your thoughts with the community. ...
    by Published on 06-21-2015 01:00 PM
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    2. EA SPORTS PGA TOUR
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    Via XboxAchievements.com, the Xbox One Achievement list for Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR has been released. The list includes 28 total Achievements including one that is secret. Numerous Achievements center around new game mode, the Night Club Challenge.

    It is expected that the PlayStation Trophy List will be the same. Continue on to view the list, then let us know what you think of the overall difficulty level. ...
    by Published on 06-20-2015 10:00 PM
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    As the series enters its third iteration since returning following a three-year hiatus from 2010-12, NBA Live 16 aims for a strong year and the title was front and center at E3 2015.

    During EA's E3 press conference, Executive Producer Sean O'Brien showcased some of the improvements coming to the game and the title was playable on the show floor.

    Continue on to see the NBA Live 16 segment from the EA presser, the first game trailer, interviews with game developers, and some early gameplay clips. ...
    by Published on 06-18-2015 03:00 PM
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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.) ...
    by Published on 06-18-2015 11:00 AM
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    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. ...
    by Published on 06-17-2015 03:00 PM
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    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. ...
    by Published on 06-16-2015 03:00 PM
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    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. ...
    by Published on 06-16-2015 11:00 AM
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    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
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    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. ...
    by Published on 06-15-2015 04:30 PM
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    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. ...