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Madden NFL 20‘s release is coming up soon, and one of the most exciting parts of “Madden Season” is the reveal of player ratings. EA started things off with ratings for rookies and later the four 99-rated players, and now the company has revealed the ratings for every player in the entire game.

We’ll break down the Top 10 players at some high-profile positions below, but you can go to EA’s website to see a full breakdown of every player rating.

As far as overall team ratings go, the Philadelphia Eagles are the highest-rated overall at 89, while the Miami Dolphins are the lowest-rated at 74. The New Orleans Saints have the highest-rated overall offense at 92, while the Chicago Bears have the best defense rating at 88.

Highest Rated Teams

1. Philadelphia Eagles — 89
2. Dallas Cowboys — 88
3. New Orleans Saints — 87
4. New England Patriots — 87
5. Green Bay Packers — 87
6. Atlanta Falcons — 86
7. Indianapolis Colts — 86
8. Los Angeles Rams — 85
9. San Diego Chargers — 85
10. Pittsburgh Steelers — 84

Highest Rated QBs

1. Patrick Mahomes — 97
2. Tom Brady — 96
3. Philip Rivers — 94
4. Drew Brees — 92
5. Andrew Luck — 92
6. Russell Wilson — 91
7. Aaron Rodgers — 90
8. Matt Ryan — 89
9. Ben Roethlisberger — 85
10. Cam Newton — 84

Highest Rated WRs

1. Odell Beckham J. — 96
2. Michael Thomas — 95
3. Tyreek Hill — 94
4. Adam Thielen — 94
5. Stefon Diggs — 93
6. Davante Adams — 92
7. Mike Evans — 91
8. T.Y. Hilton — 91
9. A.J. Green — 90
10. Keenan Allen — 89

Highest Rated TEs

1. Zach Ertz — 93
2. Delanie Walker — 92
3. George Kittle — 90
4. Greg Olsen — 89
5. Tyler Eifert — 88
6. Jordan Reed — 88
7. Trey Burton — 87
8. Jared Cook — 87
9. Eric Ebron — 86
10. Hunter Henry — 86

Highest Rating Running Backs

1. Todd Gurley II — 97
2. Ezekiel Elliott — 94
3. Le’Veon Bell — 92
4. Melvin Gordon III — 92
5. Saquon Barkley — 91
6. Christian McCaffrey — 91
7. Kareem Hunt — 90
8. Alvin Kamara — 90
9. Devonta Freeman — 89
10. Joe Nixon — 88

The Madden 20 ratings are decided by EA’s Andre Weingarten and Dustin Smith. You can learn a lot more about the process of how they come up with player ratings in this fascinating ESPN feature.

The Madden NFL ratings were for a long time formulated by ratings czar Donny Moore until he retired in 2015. Madden NFL 20’s player ratings will change as the season progresses based on how players perform on the field.

Something new for Madden 20 are the new X-Factor abilities that give the highest-rated players unique special skills that can be used in certain circumstances. This will theoretically boost a player’s OVR even further, though it remains to be seen how it will all shake out.

Madden 20 launches on August 2 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. EA Access members will get a limited amount of time to play the game early, as usual.

The 50th anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner and to commemorate the occasion we are giving away a grand prize package that includes a Furreal Mighty Roar Simba; a Captain Marvel collection set that comes with the Captain Marvel Photon Power figurine, Photon Power FX Glove, Captain Marvel with Marvel’s Goose set and a Captain Marvel (Starforce) figurine. The winner will also take home the Star Wars Retro Collection, (featuring the 1977 designs of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, Chewbacca and Princess Leia).

The first runner up wins a Transformers exclusive from SDCC 2018, Throne of Primes and other Transformer goodies like Retro Rock Garage: Bumblebee figurine, two decks and three starter packs for the Transformers Trading Card Game. But it’s not all about Autobots and Decepticons, this package comes with Stranger Things items like a Stranger Things Walkie Talkie phone case, Dungeons & Dragons Starter Game, an electronic arcade game and Trivial Pursuit – 80’s Edition, all inspired by the Netflix show.

The second runner up prize pack is an Overwatch Ultimates collection with figures of Sombra, Tracer, Rienhardt, Mercy & Pharah, Lucio, Ana & Soldier: 76, and Reaper.

The third runner up prize is Nerf blasters and soakers inspired by Fortnite. The bundle includes an HC-E Blaster, Micro Llama Blaster, Micro RL Blaster, Micro TS Blaster, AR-L Blaster, and TS-R Super Soaker.

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Head to the comment section and tell us what prize calling you or what other prizes you would like to see in our giveaways. Good luck!

There’s been a lot of deals to keep track of now that Amazon Prime Day 2019 is in full swing, and we’re already seeing a number of changes in pricing to keep up with some competitors like Target and Walmart. While the majority of these deals are for games and hardware that have already been released, such as Resident Evil 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, and some Switch bundles, Amazon has also put some yet to be released games at a discount as well. Along with Final Fantasy VII Remake, Prime Day also has other games like Doom Eternal, Cyberpunk 2077, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, and other upcoming games at a discount.

So far, Prime Day has offered a lot of interesting deals across all platforms. There’s a whole lot to cover and we’ve pulled together a solid batch of games for our roundup and another from CNET focusing on some interesting tech. One game, in particular, releasing soon is Wolfenstein: Youngblood, which will launch on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Another game of note is Marvel’s Avengers. Though it’s still a long time out from its May 2020 release, we can expect to hear more from the game this week from San Diego Comic Con. So with that, here’s a roundup of some deals for some of late 2019 and early 2020 for Amazon Prime Day.

More Amazon Prime Day 2019 coverage:

Best Prime Day Deals

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is already underway and several other online retailers and stores have responded with their own limited-time sales to compete. Walmart has a great deal on Red Dead Redemption 2, for example, and Rightstuf is offering steep discounts on anime Blu-rays and collectibles. Ebay is getting in on the action too with its Hot Days deals, and the website is currently promoting a great discount for anyone looking for a new Nintendo Switch console.

The Nintendo Switch typically has a retail price of $300. Right now, on Ebay, there’s a brand-new Nintendo Switch selling for $265. Of course, the final price will fluctuate depending on where you live in the US, as each state has different tax policies. Regardless, that’s a pretty steep discount, especially considering the rarity that Switch consoles go on sale.

See Nintendo Switch deal at Ebay

This isn’t the first discounted Nintendo Switch to become available on Ebay during Prime Day–the previous deal, which featured the neon red/blue Joy-Con edition, offered the console for $351 and sold out incredibly fast. So don’t wait long to grab this deal, as there’s no knowing when the Switch will be marked down again. So far, Amazon and other major retailers haven’t discounted the console on its own, only offered it in various bundles with different perks. You check out those deals and more in our Prime Day Nintendo Switch roundup.

The aforementioned Switch console discount brings the price of a normal Switch closer to that of a Switch Lite, a completely handheld version of Nintendo’s current generation console. The Switch Lite comes in three colors–grey, blue, and yellow–and features an actual D-pad. However, the handheld device is smaller than the traditional Switch, can’t be docked, and is unable to play certain Switch game (like Super Mario Party).

If you’re also looking for games to play on your new Switch, Amazon’s Prime Day 2019, Ebay’s Hot Days Sale, and GameStop’s Summer Sale are all offering discounts on dozens of titles. In terms of exclusives, some of the best options are The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for $50 and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee for $30. There are third-party titles on sale as well. You can grab Tales of Vesperia – Definitive Edition for $30, for instance, and the pre-order price for Wolfenstein: Youngblood – Deluxe Edition has been cut down to $32.84.

We’re compiling all of the best deals going on right now, from anime Blu-rays to tabletop games and Funko Pops to PC accessories. If you’re in the market for something new, look below to see if you might be able to buy it at a discount.

More Amazon Prime Day 2019 Coverage

Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption parent company Take-Two made headlines in 2017 when it announced an all-new publishing label devoted to indie games. The company, Private Division, announced publishing deals with four different games, all of which come from big names in gaming. Now, one of those games won’t be coming from Private Division after all.

The first of the four games included is Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Desilets; another title was Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto’s sci-fi FPS Disintegration. A third was The Outer Worlds, the role-playing game from Obsidian Entertainment, with original Fallout developers Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky at the helm. The fourth title announced for Private Division was Project Wight, an action-fantasy game from Battlefield 3 lead designer and Payday 2 director David Goldfarb and his new studio The Outsiders.

The game, which was re-revealed as Darkborn in April this year, is now moving ahead with a different publisher. Private Division confirmed to GameSpot that it ended its publishing arrangement with The Outsiders in 2018.

“Private Division ended our publishing agreement with The Outsiders at the end of last year,” reads a line from Private Division’s statement. “We supported the studio financially for several months after ending the deal, and we wish David Goldfarb and the rest of the talented team the very best with the game and their future endeavors.”

It is not immediately clear why Private Division and The Outsiders split up, or what financial considerations might have been in place related to the business separation. Private Division declined to share further insight on the matter, while The Outsiders CEO Anders Pettersson tells GameSpot that the Swedish studio plans to share more details “after the summer.” Also unknown is if The Outsiders will or already is seeking a new publishing arrangement, or if the studio will self-publish Darkborn.

The Outsiders’ website is currently down, but Petterson said that’s only coincidental, as the team is working on a “rebranding.” The Outsiders has also changed its Twitter handle to “Monstery Games,” but whether or not the studio is planning a name change is unknown. What has definitely changed at the studio is its top leadership, as Pettersson took over that role from Ben Cousins. Cousins, a former DICE developer, said in a blog post that he remains a “major” shareholder in the company, though he has exited to become the CEO of Isbit Games in Sweden.

Private Division’s website has been scrubbed of references to The Outsiders and Project Wight/Darkborn. However, the label’s announcement video is still there, featuring Goldfarb and Cousins talking about their new studio and its ambitions.

In Darkborn, you play as a menacing beast, but the usual power fantasy is reversed. The monster you play, a Darkborn, is hunted by a horrible faction called The Pale Enemy that torture Darkborn and perform blood rituals with their corpses, according to a Game Informer preview. “Be the monster in Darkborn. Experience life on the other side of the sword,” reads the game’s official description. You can watch 16 minutes of gameplay in the video above. No release date or platforms have been announced for Darkborn.

Private Division’s three other publishing arrangements appear to continue to be in place. In fact, V1 Interactive, the developer of Disintegration, just announced it will show more of the game at Gamescom in August with the support of Private Division.

One thing that has changed is that, following the formation of Private Division, The Outer Worlds developer Obsidian was purchased by Microsoft. Private Division remains the publisher of the game, and it is still scheduled to release on PS4 despite the fact that its studio owner is Microsoft.

Private Division is also the publisher of Kerbal Space Program from Mexico City-based developer Squad. In fact, Take-Two owns the studio and the game. Private Division is based in New York City and has offices in Seattle and Munich. It is Take-Two’s third label, joining Rockstar Games and 2K Games.

Private Division Games Lineup

• Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey (Panahce Digital Games)
• The Outer Worlds (Obsidian Entertainment)
• Disintegration (V1 Interactive)
• Kerbal Space Program (Squad)

It’s not quite clear what will become of DC Universe after the HBO Max streaming service launches. Chances are we’ll get some answers at the DC Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con, but that’s not all the service has set for the convention–which is already jam-packed with panels, exclusive goodies, and so much else.

A series of four SDCC-exclusive posters will be available at the DC/Warner Bros. booth, each spotlighting a different DCU original program. The new art comes courtesy of pop culture artists Doaly, Cliff Cramp, Chris Thornley, and Ruiz Burgos.

According to a press release from DC Universe, each day of the convention, Thursday-Sunday, will see the debut of a new poster. The shows getting unique art for the convention are Titans, Doom Patrol, Young Justice, and Swamp Thing. You can see all of the posters above.

The inclusion of Swamp Thing is interesting, given that the show was canceled by DCU after its first episode aired. The full first season is being streamed by the service. Also notable is the inclusion of Doom Patrol, which has still not been renewed for a second season. Of course, it’s promising that the show was not canceled outright and was recently featured in a promotional video for the HBO Max streaming service.

Posters aren’t the only DC Universe representation you’ll find at the DC/Warner Bros. booth. To promote the upcoming Harley Quinn animated series, there will be an “interactive tour” of Arkham Asylum. Additionally, those who sign up for the service at SDCC will get a set of four limited-edition comic books with new variant covers.

As you plan our your SDCC, make sure to set aside time to grab these posters before they run out. Also, make sure to spend some time studying our look at the panels and activations you aren’t going to want to miss.

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It’s not just Madden NFL 20 that’s revealing its player ratings. Another one of this year’s big sports games, NBA 2K20, has now begun to announce its own player ratings.

LeBron James is the highest-rated with a 97 overall rating, while Kawahi Leonard is No. 2 also with a 97 rating. Giannis Antetokounmpo follows at No. 3 with a 96 rating, while Kevin Durant and James Harden round out the Top 5 with 96 overall ratings. There are no surprises in the Top 5.

You can see the full 1-20 list below.

NBA 2K20 launches in September for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Anthony Davis is on the cover of the standard edition, while Dwayne Wade graces the cover of the Legend edition.

NBA 2K20 Player Ratings (1-20)

1. LeBron James — 97
2. Kawahi Leonard — 97
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo — 96
4. Kevin Durant — 96
5. James Harden — 96
6. Steph Curry — 95
7. Anthony Davis — 94
8. Paul George — 93
9. Damian Lillard — 92
10. Joel Embid — 91
11. Kyrie Irving — 91
12. Nikola Jokic — 90
13. Russell Westbrook — 90
14. Klay Thompson — 89
15. Karl-Anthony Towns — 89
16. Jimmy Butler — 88
17. Kemba Walker — 88
18. Donovan Mitchell — 88
19. Rudy Gobert — 88
20. Blake Griffin — 88

Watch out, Amazon Prime Day—Humble Monthly, the subscription service that delivers a group of PC games to your gaming account every month, has Kingdom Come: Deliverance as one of its titles for August 2019.

Deliverance is a no-fantasy RPG from Mafia creator Daniel Vavra’s studio, Warhorse. The game was originally released in 2018 for PC, as well as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

GameSpot’s review of Kingdom Come scored the game an 8/10. “This is one of those rare, memorable games that stays with you long after you stop playing,” reviewer Brett Todd said.

Other outlets praised the game as well, but if that’s not enough to get you to consider picking it up on Humble Monthly, you should know that there is a chicken in every cutscene in the game.

“In every single [cutscene], appropriate or not, there’s a hen somewhere in some form. And let me tell you, sometimes it was very challenging to find a spot for it and we had to be very creative,” Warhorse said on Reddit.

Another one of the Humble Monthly games for August is Surviving Mars, the highly acclaimed 2018 city-building game from Tropico developer Haemimont Games.

The rest of August 2019’s Humble Monthly titles will be announced later. You must subscribe by August 2 to get the bundle. Memberships are available starting at $12 USD/month.

Go to Humble Monthly’s FAQ page here to learn more.