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Lil Yachty Added As Playable Character In NBA 2K23

Lil Yachty 2K23

Lil Yachty is joining a line of rappers before him who received the honor of becoming a playable character by getting his very own Lil Yachty MyTEAM card.

NBA 2k and Yachty unveiled the card details on Thursday, which will be available in the game’s MyTEAM mode.

“A dream I couldn’t live out in real life is finally happening.. I’m hoopin .. I told dem I play like @shai … no kiippp lol,” the 25-year-old wrote on Instagram.

J. Cole, Polo G, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne and Jack Harlow became playable characters in the MyTeam Crossover series earlier this year, all given 89 ratings.

“I think it’s sick. I mean, obviously, I’m still flexing, but… I think it’s great if I could share this greatness with the world because it’s too much greatness,” the Georgia native said when asked what getting his own MyTEAM card would mean to him.

Yachty’s character shares his iconic beaded braids as he sports Travis Scott Air Jordan 1s and wears the number 21.

Fans will be able to earn Lil Yachty’s 89 overall player card for a limited time by completing his Spotlight Challenge.

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NBA 2K

NBA 2K23 Season 6 Update Released

NBA 2K23 Season 6 Update

With the start of the WNBA season and the NBA Playoffs just around the corner, NBA 2K23 has released some new content.

The NBA 2K23 Season 6 update launched on April 7, 2023, at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST.

MyCAREER offers new rewards you can earn, such as a jetpack, a medieval armor set, a glider, and a GOAT mascot.

MyPLAYER will be expanded in Season 6 with the Core Badge Pattern Package 2, a reward for reaching level 39. Here’s what’s included in the bundle:

  • 2 Finishing, 1 Shooting, 1 Defense
  • 2 Shooting, 1 Finishing, 1 Defense
  • 2 Playmaking, 1 Finishing, 1 Shooting
  • 2 Defense, 1 Shooting, 1 Playmaking

MyTEAM updates will also feature the return of Hero cards in Season 6. Shaquille O’Neal is the level 1 reward in the MyTEAM Season Menu. The card will be Ruby-rated at first, but once you’ve completed its Evolution requirements it will be a Diamond-rated juggernaut. The level 40 reward of the season is a 99 OVR Dark Matter-rated Hakeem Olajuwon.

Level 2 provides you with a Ruby Sue Bird Coach Card, which it sounds like is only the beginning of WNBA Coach Card additions coming in Season 6: Over 25 new Coach Cards from the women’s league will be added.

NBA 2K23 can currently be purchased on Amazon for $24.99.

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MADDEN

Madden 23 Update 1.15 Mostly Focused on MUT – Patch Notes

1.15 Update

Madden NFL 23 update 1.15 arrived earlier today on all platforms, focusing mostly on Ultimate Team.

1.15 Patch Notes
  • Mission activities no longer disappear after completion.
  • Harold Carmichael & Jet Anderson player portraits now appear correctly in MUT.
  • Team Diamond player portraits appear correctly in the depth chart.
  • Fixed an issue where some users were unable to apply filters to Binder items.
  • Fixed an issue in practice mode that required the second controller to be turned off before entering the mode, then turning it back on, once inside the mode to control both sides of the ball.
  • Fixed an issue where BND players were showing up in the list of cards eligible to complete sets.
  • Fixed an issue where some users were getting an “Invalid Line-up” error when entering. challenges even if the line-up was correct.
  • Rank tab removed from MUT Champions.
  • Fixed an issue where upgraded team captains could be added to sets.
  • The “Global Profile” button is now only available in the MUT Hub.

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FIFA

Win An Exclusive EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Ultimate Team Kit

UEFA is giving away a limited number of in-game kits to fans, with the select band of winners also gaining access to a range of UEFA Champions League-branded stadium accessories, creating a unique FUT 23 package for fans.

To enter, fans need to visit the UCL ELITE FUT 23 kit page, select their chosen console and region, and register or log in to UEFA.com to submit their choices. The page will remain open for seven days, from 3 to 9 April.

The campaign is open to participants aged 18 or above from all around the world, with the winners to be contacted via email in April 2023. Winners will receive a unique in-game download code, plus step-by-step instructions as to how to redeem their kit.

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PGA

2K Sports Adds Free John Cena DLC With EA Sports PGA Tour Release Date Looming

John Cena PGA 2K23

EA Sports PGA Tour releases next month on PS5, bringing some competition to the virtual golf space for the first time in decades. In the meantime 2K Sports has added 16-time WWE Superstar John Cena as free DLC.

“The man who will ‘Never Give Up’ steps up to the tee box packing long-driving muscle, but how will he fare on the fairways and greens, where precision and skill outweigh power?” the press release questions. “Decked out in a familiar red, white, and blue attire, Cena takes on an entirely new challenge amongst the top PGA Tour players on several of the most challenging courses.”

2K Sports has been adding meaningful content to its golf sim since launch, including courses like Spyglass Hill. It’ll be interesting to see how EA Sports PGA Tour compares, and whether it steals significant attention away.

EA Sports PGA Tour releases April 7th. You can preorder your copy here.

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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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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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