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MADDEN

Madden 23 Update 1.14 Patch Notes

Madden 23 Update 1.14 Patch Notes

EA has just put out a new update for Madden23, and we have the complete list of changes and fixes added with the patch.

Update 1.14 includes Ring of Honor 2023 content. Players can expect five of the greatest players to ever grace a football field to be inducted into the Madden NFL Ring of Honor!

Here’s the announcement by EA Sports about today’s title update.

As for the inductees, check out the list below courtesy of EA (via the Madden Ultimate Team Twitter account):

Inductee: Tony Gonzalez

Supporting Cast:

‣ Priest Holmes
‣ Will Shields
‣ Dante Hall
‣ Willie Roaf
‣ Trent Green

Inductee: Deion Sanders

Supporting Cast:

‣ Jerry Rice
‣ Darren Woodson
‣ Rickey Jackson
‣ Chris Hinton
‣ Merton Hanks

Inductee: Barry Sanders

Supporting Cast:

‣ Herman Moore
‣ Kevin Glover
‣ Robert Porcher
‣ Stephen Boyd
‣ Larry Tharpe

Inductee: Lawrence “LT” Taylor

Supporting Cast:

‣ Carl Banks
‣ Perry Williams
‣ Terry Kinard
‣ Mark Bavaro
‣ Joe Morris

Inductee: Randy Moss

Supporting Cast:

‣ Randall Cunningham
‣ Asante Samuel
‣ Vince Wilfork
‣ Thaddeus Moss
‣ Gary Anderson

If there are any gameplay changes and patch notes released, we’ll update the article to reflect it.

 

 

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NBA 2K

NBA 2K23 Roster Update Details

2K has released another NBA 2K23 roster update today, check out all of the changes below.

Atlanta Hawks

  • Dejounte Murray: 84 OVR (-1)
  • John Collins: 80 OVR (-1)

Brooklyn Nets

  • Dorian Finney-Smith: 77 OVR (-1)
  • Cameron Thomas: 77 OVR (-1)

Boston Celtics

  • Jayson Tatum: 94 OVR (-1)
  • Malcolm Brogdon: 82 OVR (-1)

Charlotte Hornets

  • Gordon Hayward: 79 OVR (-1)
  • Nick Richards: 78 OVR (+1)
  • Dennis Smith Jr.: 74 OVR (-1)

Chicago Bulls

  • DeMar DeRozan: 88 OVR (+1)
  • Zach LaVine: 87 OVR (+1)
  • Coby White: 75 OVR (+1)

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Caris LeVert: 77 OVR (+1)
  • Cedi Osman: 75 OVR (+1)

Dallas Mavericks

  • Reggie Bullock: 78 OVR (+1)
  • Jaden Hardy: 76 OVR (+3)
  • Maxi Kleber: 75 OVR (+1)

Denver Nuggets

  • Jamal Murray: 84 OVR (-1)
  • Bruce Brown: 76 OVR (-1)
  • Thomas Bryant: 76 OVR (-1)

Detroit Pistons

  • Jaden Ivey: 80 OVR (-1)
  • James Wiseman: 80 OVR (+3)
  • R.J. Hampton: 74 OVR (-1)
  • Isaiah Livers: 74 OVR (+1)
  • Cory Joseph: 74 OVR (+1)
  • Eugene Omoruyi: 74 OVR (+1)
  • Rodney McGruder: 73 OVR (+2)

Golden State Warriors

  • Jonathan Kuminga: 77 OVR (+1)
  • JaMychal Green: 77 OVR (+1)

Houston Rockets

  • Jabari Smith Jr.: 79 OVR (+3)
  • Usman Garuba: 74 OVR (-1)

Indiana Pacers

  • Aaron Nesmith: 77 OVR (+1)
  • Andrew Nembhard: 76 OVR (+1)
  • Jordan Nwora: 76 OVR (+1)

Los Angeles Clippers

  • Ivica Zubac: 81 OVR (+2)
  • Nicolas Batum: 74 OVR (-1)

Los Angeles Lakers

  • Austin Reaves: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Lonnie Walker IV: 76 OVR (-1)

Memphis Grizzlies

  • Desmond Bane: 84 OVR (-1)
  • Tyus Jones: 80 OVR (+1)
  • Dillon Brooks: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Xavier Tillman: 78 OVR (+1)
  • John Konchar: 72 OVR (-2)

Miami Heat

  • Jimmy Butler: 93 OVR (+1)
  • Kyle Lowry: 76 OVR (-1)

Milwaukee Bucks

  • Brook Lopez: 85 OVR (+1)
  • Jae Crowder: 78 OVR (+2)
  • Grayson Allen: 75 OVR (-1)

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Jaden McDaniels: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 75 OVR (-1)
  • Taurean Prince: 75 OVR (+1)

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Trey Murphy: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Josh Richardson: 76 OVR (-1)

New York Knicks

  • Immanuel Quickley: 82 OVR (+1)
  • Mitchell Robinson: 80 OVR (-2)
  • Josh Hart: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Miles McBride: 73 OVR (+2)

Orlando Magic

  • Markelle Fultz: 82 OVR (+1)
  • Wendell Carter Jr.: 82 OVR (+1)

Philadelphia 76ers

  • De’Anthony Melton: 78 OVR (+1)
  • Shake Milton: 77 OVR (+1)
  • Georges Niang: 73 OVR (-1)

Phoenix Suns

  • Devin Booker: 92 OVR (+1)
  • T.J. Warren: 77 OVR (-1)
  • Cameron Payne: 77 OVR (+1)

Portland Trail Blazers

  • Jusuf Nurkić: 81 OVR (-1)
  • Nassir Little: 75 OVR (-2)
  • Cameron Reddish: 75 OVR (-1)

San Antonio Spurs

  • Devin Vassell: 81 OVR (-1)
  • Zach Collins: 79 OVR (+2)
  • Jeremy Sochan: 78 OVR (+1)
  • Gorgui Dieng: 73 OVR (-1)
  • Sandro Mamukelashvili: 73 OVR (+2)
  • Blake Wesley: 72 OVR (+1)

Sacramento Kings

  • Malik Monk: 80 OVR (+1)
  • Harrison Barnes: 79 OVR (-1)

Toronto Raptors

  • Pascal Siakam: 86 OVR (-1)
  • OG Anunoby: 82 OVR (+1)
  • Jakob Poeltl: 81 OVR (+1)

Utah Jazz

  • Walker Kessler: 83 OVR (+2)
  • Talen Horton-Tucker: 78 OVR (+2)
  • Ochai Agbaji: 77 OVR (+2)
  • Kris Dunn: 75 OVR (+1)
  • Simone Fontecchio: 74 OVR (+1)

Washington Wizards

  • Daniel Gafford: 77 OVR (-1)
  • Delon Wright: 77 OVR (-1)
  • Corey Kispert: 77 OVR (+1)
  • Deni Avdija: 76 OVR (-1)

 

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NBA 2K

Lil Durk Joins J. Cole, Lil Wayne & Jack Harlow As Playable Character In NBA 2K23

Lil Durk NBA 2K23

Lil Durk has been tapped as the latest rapper to be added to NBA 2K23 as a playable character.

Smurk’s addition to the video game series’ MyTEAM mode went live on Thursday March 9th, with 2K Sports also releasing a behind-the-scenes look at the process of how the OTF rapper earned his impressive 89 overall rating.

Fans will have to complete Lil Durk’s spotlight challenge to unlock his MyTEAM player card, which is only available for a limited time.

Footage of Durk in NBA 2K23 finds him rocking a No. 3 jersey and a pair of Air Jordan 3 “Black Cement” kicks, with his jumper mimicking his real-life shooting motion.

2K Sports’ Digital Marketing Director “Ronnie 2K” Singh solicited fans’ opinions on who should be the next rapper to make their 2K debut, and they flooded the comments section with the likes of NBA YoungBoy, Playboi Carti, Lil Baby and more.

Lil Durk follows in the footsteps of Jack Harlow, J. Cole and most recently Lil Wayne, all of whom were also given 89 ratings. Cole was also unveiled as the cover star for the DREAMER Edition of NBA 2K23 last year.

As far as his real-life hoop skills go, Lil Durk is confident he could beat J. Cole or Drake on the hardwood.

“[Drake’s] my dog, but he ain’t gon’ play us, though,” he told TMZ last summer after seeing Drake win back-to-back titles in his SBL league. “[LeBron] knows I’m the best ever. Tell your fucking children.”

“I know I can, I just told you that I’m the best ever,” he confidently added. “[That’s] my boy, but I’d dunk that shit on [J. Cole].”

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FIFA

FIFA Planning To Take On EA In The Video Game Space

FIFA Plans to Take on EA

FIFA is planning to take on EA Sports with its own football game by launching a rival soccer series.

With FIFA 23 marking the end of the the football confederation’s partnership with EA, FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the organization will take on EA Sports in the football game world by launching a rival soccer series.

After a long-standing creative partnership, in May 2022, EA Sports announced that it was separating from FIFA. FIFA 23 will be the final game made in cooperation between the two organizations, with future football games from EA to be called ‘EA Sports FC.’

FIFA now apparently plans to launch its own rival football game, with Gianni Infantino stating “The new FIFA game – the FIFA 25, 26, 27 and so on – will always be the best e-game for any girl or boy,” Infantino says. “We will have news on this very soon.”

With Pro Evolution Soccer – PES eFootball as it’s now known – seemingly well behind its one-time rival, it will be good to see some different competitors on the football game field in the near future.

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MADDEN

EA Claim Big Changes Are Coming To Madden 23

Madden 24

Despite Madden 23 being the third-best-selling game of 2022 in the United States, it sounds like major changes are coming.

The game doesn’t work on a technical level and has devolved into a poor simulation-style game. The people at EA have admitted there is a problem, now the question is “What changes will Madden make?” Here are a few suggestions.

Solve the awareness issues

What are some solutions to these awareness issues? Limiting pre-snap options would be an obvious start. There should be some motion and audible options, but not to the extent that Madden has allowed. The vast array of options have lead to most of the handful of plays every year that no one cans top.

If my opponent only runs one or two plays out of the pistol, I should get that information before I play them. If I knew what plays were their go-to’s, I could pick a defense to counter. This would incentivize diversifying your offense, and punish running the same plays repeatedly.

Show me what people are actually running in game. When playing someone online, after every play, the game shows you what they just ran, but not really. The game shows you the base play they ran, but doesn’t show you all the adjustments they made at the line. Show people what beat them so they can adjust.

Cosmetics

Give EVERY player a realistic character model. There is no reason the in game models do not have a clear resemblance to the real life players they depict.

Above all else though, make sure the game works. People are tired of seeing highlights where the ball just magically appears at the fifty-yard line for no reason. People are tired of seeing clips where a player gets tackled only for them to get back up and keep running after going through their end-of-play animation.

All players really require is EA address some of the low hanging fruit issues that have plagued the game for years. Do that and the tone towards the franchise will start to shift.

 

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FIFA

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT Update & Leaks

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT Leaks

After making its debut in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, the Fantasy FUT promo is set to make a return to FIFA 23.

The Fantasy FUT promo is expected to launch soon. And based on all the leaks we’ve seen so far, Fantasy FUT looks set to make up for last week’s absence of Ultimate Team promotions.

In FIFA 22, the Fantasy FUT promo consisted of two teams featuring boosted dynamic player items that could upgrade even higher based on real-life individual and team performances, in some cases upgrading by plus three overall ratings. Upgrades are going to be even bigger this time around, with FUT Heroes also part of the promo.

Here’s a round-up of the latest FUT Fantasy leaks, confirmed release date and the new upgrade system.

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT release date

One of the three Fantasy FUT-themed loading screens contains a countdown to the promo’s release in FUT, confirming that the Fantasy FUT promo will begin on Friday, March 3 at 1pm ET.

We expect that the promo will have two squads released over a two-week period, with the promotion concluding on Friday, March 17 at 1pm ET. The loading screen also showed two different Fantasy FUT card designs, potentially hinting at a new type of player item being included.

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT upgrades

In FIFA 22, Fantasy FUT players were able to earn up to +3 overall upgrades based on individual and team performances over the five domestic league games following the promotions release. The first +1 OVR upgrade was if they made three appearances in the five domestic league games, the second +1 OVR upgrade was if they make an appearance in a team win in one of the five domestic league games, and the third +1 OVR upgrade was if attackers and midfielders either scored or assisted whilst defenders and goalkeepers keep one clean sheet in the five games.

According to a FUT 23 loading screen, FIFA 23 will have a new and improved upgrade system for Fantasy FUT. According to the loading screen, there are now four upgrade opportunities as well as the ability to earn three new traits.

These are the four ways that Fantasy FUT players can upgrade in FIFA 23 after each player has been released.

  • +1 Upgrade: One win in the next six domestic league games
  • +1 Upgrade: Three appearances in the next six domestic league games
  • +1 Upgrade: Two goals or assists (Attackers/Midfielders) or two clean sheets (Defenders/Goalkeepers) in the next six domestic league games
  • +1 Upgrade and three new traits: Avoid defeat in the next six domestic league games

FUT Heroes will also be included in the promo, receiving Fantasy FUT Heroes player items. The Heroes will only be eligible for two of the four possible upgrades due to them not being able to make appearances or be involved in goals or clean sheets.

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT leaks

The leaks come from reliable leaker @FutSheriff. According to him, Fantasy FUT could be one of the best of FUT 23 with FUT Heroes set to be included in the promo, but with a twist.

Each FUT Hero item included in the Fantasy FUT promo will receive upgrades based on a team they represented in their playing career, though they will not be listed as a player for that club, with the most logical option being a FUT Heroes league. As well as the FUT Heroes, the leaker has revealed a handful of players that are also reportedly set to feature. Here are the latest Fantasy FUT leaks.

  • David Ginola (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Newcastle United
  • Ivan Cordoba (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Inter Milan
  • Abedi Pele (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Marseille
  • Joan Capdevilla (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Villarreal
  • Ledley King (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Tottenham
  • Lars Ricken (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Borussia Dortmund
  • Peter Crouch (FUT Hero) – Upgrades based on Liverpool
  • Sami Al-Jaber (FUT Hero) – Upgrades based on Al-Hilal (SBC)
  • Harry Kewell (FUT Hero) – Upgrades based on Leeds United
  • Alexis Sanchez (Marseille)
  • Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)
  • Fernando (Sevilla)
  • Said Benrhama (West Ham United)
  • Amine Gouiri (Rennes) – Objective
  • Kamal Miller (Impact Montreal)
  • Armand Lauriente (Sassuolo)
  • Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin)
  • Amath Ndiaye (Mallorca)
  • Angelio (Hoffenheim)
  • Milan Skriniar (Inter Milan)
  • Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid) – SBC
  • Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
  • Dele Alli (Besiktas)
  • William Saliba (Arsenal)
  • Fabian (Paris Saint-Germain)

None of these players are yet to be confirmed to feature in the promo by EA, so we won’t know if they are included until the official release. We also don’t know if these players are leaked to come in Team 1 or Team 2 of the promo.

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NBA 2K

NBA 2K23 1.10 Patch Notes

NBA 2K23 1.10 Patch Notes

There’s a new update for NBA 2K23, and we have the complete list of changes and fixes added with the patch. The latest update is pretty extensive and increases the gameplay experience thanks to bug fixes, improvements, and adjustments.

Here are the 1.10 Patch notes.

GENERAL

  • Addressed an issue that could cause an outdated hairstyle to appear when editing a player in the Create Roster menu
  • The shoulder stripe honoring play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely has been added to the Portland Trail Blazers uniforms
  • The Bill Russell “6” logo has been added to the City court floors for the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Corrected some visual issues with the City court floors for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors, and classic court floors for the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors

The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:

  • Paolo Banchero
  • Brandon Ingram (dynamic hair update)
  • Kai Jones (dynamic hair update)
  • The following historic players have received new or updated sculpts:
    • Craig Ehlo (dynamic hair update)
    • Howard Eisley
    • Caldwell Jones
    • Harold Minor
    • Kenny Satterfield

GAMEPLAY

  • Adjusted the shooting model to reduce the frequency of made low percentage shots and missed high percentage shots
  • Fixed an issue with transition take foul logic that caused intentional fouls to not be called when attempted during passing animations
  • When player-locked to a player inbounding the ball, you will now be able to properly call a timeout.

MyCAREER/CITY

  • Continued improvements to performance and stability have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City.
  • Resolved an issue that could cause incorrect VC amounts to be awarded in Rec and Pro-Am games
  • The Phone and 2KTV menus can now be accessed while on Got Next spots
  • Fixed a rare issue that could prevent a playoff game from being started due to an active quest requirement
  • Squads will no longer be blocked by incoming invites when attempting to enter the elevators in the Event Center

MyTEAM

  • Preparations for the $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament elimination rounds on March 4th & 5th, as well as the Finals on March 18th
  • The color for Diamond cards and assets has been updated to make it more visually distinct from Galaxy Opal cards.
  • Additional minor updates to menus and modes throughout MyTEAM

MyNBA/THE W

  • Continued stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
  • Addressed an issue that could cause certain attributes for players in downloaded draft classes to become randomized
  • Team logo and color options for tattoos in The W will now be correctly applied.

NBA 2K23 is currently available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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FIFA

Full patch notes explained for Title Update 8

Fifa 23 Title Update 8

EA Sports has dropped a new update for FIFA 23 with the Title Update 8 being released on February 21st. The update was launched on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. We’ve got the patch notes for you below.

This week’s Title Update 8 is more of a minor update as opposed to a dramatic overhaul. The patch notes detail a handful of bug fixes as well as cosmetic tweaks to some badges, kits and so forth.

Full patch notes for FIFA 23 Title Update 8

This is what has changed in the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game.

FIFA Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issues:

  • Addressed further instances of referees incorrectly wearing the same kit colours as one of the teams involved in the match.
  • [PC Only] Addressed a stability issue that could occur when opening packs.
Pro Clubs x VOLTA FOOTBALL

Addressed the following issue:

  • In rare cases, the camera could have incorrectly followed a CPU AI player in VOLTA ARCADE.
General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following change:

  • Updated some badges, kits, tifos, hair, stadiums, star heads, pre-match scenes, headwear, mascots, stadium themes, tattoos, balls, bundle art, VIP Areas, pitch props, fan flags, and gloves.

Addressed the following issues:

  • When editing a player, sometimes the height and weight values did not display.
    Addressed several stability issues that could occur.

That’s the list! When the next big FIFA 23 update happens, we’ll be sure to let you know.

 

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NBA 2K

Lil Wayne Now A Playable Character In NBA 2K23

Lil Wayne in NBA 2K23Lil Wayne has been revealed as a new playable character in NBA 2K23. 2K Games announced that Weezy would be usable starting Friday February 17th. He will be available as a Crossover Card in MyTEAM mode for a limited time.

Players can unlock the exclusive card by finishing the Lil Wayne Spotlight Challenge. The New Orleans rapper will have an 89 overall rating and he will measure in at 5’5″.

Additionally, 2K Games announced it is planning more updates to the basketball simulator, with various apparel and extra content arriving toward the end of February 2023. These exclusive items will include customizable clothing from Daily Paper, Just Don, Pro Standard and New Era.

The fifth patch for NBA 2K23 was released on Wednesday February 15th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X players as 2K Games prepares for the highly anticipated Season 5.

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MADDEN

Madden 23’s Final Roster Update Is Live

Madden 23 Final Roster Update

The final roster update of the season for Madden NFL 23 arrived today. Inexplicably Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes is not a 99 overall and will not be joining teammate Travis Kelce in the 99 Club. After limping around on a bum ankle for a few weeks, EA did raise his toughness to a 99. One would assume Mahomes will be an overall 99 when the ratings drop for Madden NFL 24.

Jalen Hurts went up to an overall 87, the same rating as Dak Prescott who went down a point. Aaron Rodgers also dropped a point to an overall 86. Other than Patrick Peterson going up a point to an 85 and James Bradberry IV dropping a point to an overall 84, there wasn’t a lot of movement.

Players can now start a new Franchise beginning at the Super Bowl.

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