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Play WWE 2K25 Through the Weekend with Xbox Free Play Days
Play WWE 2K25 Through the Weekend with Xbox Free Play Days
Operation SportsJul 31
NBA Bounce Releases on September 26 - Trailer, Screenshots and More
NBA Bounce Releases on September 26 - Trailer, Screenshots and More
Operation SportsJul 31
EA FC 26 Makes Radical Changes to its Archetypes System in Clubs
EA FC 26 Makes Radical Changes to its Archetypes System in ClubsClubs might look a bit different next year.
Operation SportsJul 31
College Football 26: Manual Progression and XP Penalty Explainer Guide
College Football 26: Manual Progression and XP Penalty Explainer GuideWhat is the XP cap?
Operation SportsJul 31
All EA FC 25 Futties Team 4 Players (Leaks, Predictions, and Release Date)
All EA FC 25 Futties Team 4 Players (Leaks, Predictions, and Release Date)Are two meta picks getting a caffeine infusion?
Operation SportsJul 31
NBA 2K26 gameplay overhaul – Better rhythm shooting, custom layups, and more
NBA 2K26 gameplay overhaul – Better rhythm shooting, custom layups, and more The first gameplay reveal of NBA 2K26 had plenty to unpack in terms of changes coming to this year's game, and there are widespread refinements across multiple areas. ProPLAY, which was introduced to current-gen versions previously, will be the backbone of all actions on the court. However, the technology has evolved from what we were used to a couple of years back. This guide will provide you with all the highlights of the reveal. Table of contents NBA 2K26 ProPLAY Motion Engine explained NBA 2K26 Enhanced Rhythm Shooting Offense Defense Control NBA 2K26 AI enhancements NBA 2K26 ProPLAY Motion Engine explained The new and evolved ProPLAY will promote dynamic motion in the game, which will be directly influenced by real-world NBA footage. The new game engine is said to be the biggest change since NBA 2K21 , and will focus on utmost realism. There will be machine-learning technology in the background, which will reportedly be the biggest difference as far as general gameplay is concerned. Thanks to the evolution of the feature, expect realistic on-and-off-ball movements from the NBA stars on the virtual court. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1950949581446906137 NBA 2K26 Enhanced Rhythm Shooting NBA 2K25 's Rhythm Shooting is back and better this time around. You'll have complete control over every shot without any significant changes in the controls. However, your Shot Timing and Tempo will manipulate how a throw looks visually. There will be a noticeable difference when you manage to time a shot and when you fail. While this allows you more freedom when it comes to making shots, it also lets you counter a defender unexpectedly. Offense Green or Miss Shot Timing will be universal across all NBA 2K26 modes. Greened shots with excellent timing will have the highest odds of being a basket, but shot timing windows will scale by difficulty and will be less forgiving in competitive modes. New signature go-to post shots. Mix and match layup styles from various signature packages with greater layup customizations. Defense More reliable player-to-player collisions compared to the older system. Redesigned interior defense to get easier body pumps in the air while contesting finishers at the rim. New rebound timing feedback to help you time your rebound attempts better. Control Initiate Quick Protect using the left trigger to evade attempted steals. The rate of success will depend on your timing. Hold the left trigger while receiving the ball to square up and catch the ball high, and then seamlessly transition into your shooting motion. Both slow-motion Euro-Steps and Signature Size-Ups have been revamped for better control during ball movement. NBA 2K26 AI enhancements The enhanced AI will adapt to every move you make and react accordingly. Offensive AI will be more proactive when trying to find scoring opportunities. Help defense intelligence will dynamically adapt movements based on on-ball and off-ball defensive pressure applicable to the assigned instructions. AI teammates will consider your position on the court when playing as MyPlayer, even if you don't have the ball. There are plenty of finer changes noted on the patch notes, and they should translate into better gameplay in NBA 2K26 . The post NBA 2K26 gameplay overhaul – Better rhythm shooting, custom layups, and more appeared first on Destructoid .
Sports Archives – DestructoidJul 31
NBA 2K26 Gameplay Reveal Shows Off New Motion System, Improved Graphics, and More
NBA 2K26 Gameplay Reveal Shows Off New Motion System, Improved Graphics, and MoreMoving different!
Operation SportsJul 31
Best players for EA FC 25 Who is the MVP Evolution
Best players for EA FC 25 Who is the MVP Evolution The Who is the MVP Evolution is a free upgrade option available to all EA FC 25 players for improving a lower-rated item in Ultimate Team. The latest evolution aims to boost a card with new roles, playstyles, and stat upgrades. You can include cards rated up to 95, and they will receive an overall boost of +2 once all upgrades are complete. Table of contents EA FC 25 Who is the MVP Evolution requirements EA FC 25 Who is the MVP Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Who is the MVP Evolution EA FC 25 Who is the MVP Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Who is the MVP Evolution in  EA FC 25 . Overall: Max 95 PlayStyles: Max 10 PlayStyles+: Max 4 EA FC 25 Who is the MVP Evolution upgrades Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|97 Positioning: +8|95 Reactions: +4|96 Stamina: +10|95 Composure: +4|96 PlayStyles: Technical|8 Level 2 upgrades Overall: +2|97 Penalties: +8 Shot Power: +16|96 Strength: +8|95 Vision: +8|95 PlayStyles: Finesse Shot|8 Level 3 upgrades Ball control: +8|95 Dribbling: +8|95 Jumping: +8|92 Short Passing: +10|97 PlayStyles+: Tiki Taka|4 PlayStyles: Incisive Pass Level 4 upgrades Curve: +4|95 Finishing: +16|96 Long Shots: +11|94 Short Passing: +10|97 PlayStyles+: Low Driven Shot|4 Level 1 upgrade conditions Play one match in any mode using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade conditions Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 3 upgrade conditions Win two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 4 upgrade conditions Win two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Score at least one goal with your active EVO player in 3 separate matches in any mode. Best players to use in Who is the MVP Evolution Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic Flashback Valenti Shapeshifters Ciro Immobile Shapeshifters Alvero FUTTIES Blaise Matuidi Fantasy FC Sam Kerr FUTTIES Marcus Rashford Shapeshifters Heung Min-Son Fantasy FC Hato FUTTIES Sergej Milinkovic-Savic TOTS Your club’s evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad. The post Best players for EA FC 25 Who is the MVP Evolution appeared first on Destructoid .
Sports Archives – DestructoidJul 31
Why College Basketball Might Return for NBA 2K26 and Beyond
Why College Basketball Might Return for NBA 2K26 and Beyond
Operation SportsJul 31
Best Stats in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 Remake
Best Stats in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 RemakeWhich stats are more integral to success?
Operation SportsJul 31