Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Leads Free Games with Gold for Month of July

Solid deal, Microsoft! Kudos.

For the month of July, Xbox Live Gold members will receive four new free games – two on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360 – as part of the Games with Gold program.

This July represents two full years since we began giving Gold members access to amazing games, completely free. As a special thank you to our Xbox fans, we’re announcing that starting in July, Games with Gold will offer two new games on Xbox One every month.

On Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold members can download Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag ($29.99 ERP) for free during the month of July. So Many Me ($14.99 ERP) will be available as a free download from July 16th to August 15th.

On Xbox 360, starting Wednesday, July 1st, Plants vs. Zombies ($14.99 ERP) will be free for Xbox Live Gold members through July 15th. Then on July 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download Gears of War 3 ($19.99 ERP) for free through July 31st.

*Titles are available as free downloads for qualifying Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.

Episode 3: Fantasy Football - Top Running Backs, Bounce Backs and More!

We know it's June, but DURNIT, August will be here before you know it and you will have no idea what to do in your draft! Well, get a head start, prep early by listening to Episode 3 of AfterHours! In this episode we talk about potential 1st round RBs that will be taken in drafts and if you can really trust them as 1st rounders. We also go over the surprise players from 2014 and if we think they will play at a similar level in 2015. What about the players that didn't play up to expectations? We talk about them too and if they will bounce back this season!

However, the best part of this episode is an awesome game that Ian put together that included some rapping and 12 year old NFL trivia for one of the most forgotten about players this season. Listen in and get in the game!




Show Notes:
- Introductions
- News and Injuries
- Top RBs in 2015 - Trust or Bust in 1st round?

• Adrian Peterson
• LeVeon Bell
• Jamaal Charles
• Arian Foster
• Eddie Lacy
• Marshawn Lynch
• Matt Forte
• DeMarco Murray

- Pleasant Surprises in 2015
- Bounce Back Candidates for 2015
- Ian's Game Show

- Matthew Berry's 100 Facts for 2015 - We reference this several times throughout the podcast. A very insightful listing of stats compiled by Mr. Roto himself.
- AfterHours' Fantasy Football Rankings - Mike references his rankings, view them here.
- All music heard on this podcast is credited to either Bensound.com or Incompetech - Kevin MacLeod

Fantasy Football: Mike's 2015 TE Rankings

Look for Travis Kelce to jump into Elite TE categories

Last, but certainly not least, are the Tight Ends. This group has an elite 4, then really drops off into a huge abyss of question marks. Is it worth paying the price to not have a question mark? Probably not. But if they fall, you better get 'em!

Check it out:
rankings last updated June 26, 2015

Rank	Tier	Player	Steal Status	$$$
1	1	Rob Gronkowski	Round 2	-
2	1	Jimmy Graham	Round 4	-
3	2	Greg Olsen	Round 5	-
4	2	Travis Kelce	Round 7	-
5	3	Zach Ertz	Round 9	-
6	3	Delanie Walker	Round 9	-
7	3	Dwayne Allen	Round 9	-
8	3	Martellus Bennett	Round 10	-
9	3	Julius Thomas	Round 10	-
10	3	Jason Witten	Round 10	-
11	4	Josh Hill	Round 10	-
12	4	Tyler Eifert	Round 13	-
13	4	Owen Daniels	Round 14	-
14	4	Austin Seferian-Jenkins	Round 14	-
15	4	Antonio Gates	Round 14	-
16	5	Vernon Davis	Round 14	-
17	5	Jordan Cameron	Round 12	-
18	5	Kyle Rudolf	Round 12	-
19	5	Larry Donnell	Round 14	-
20	5	Jordan Reed	Round 13	-
21	5	Cody Fleener	Round 11	-
22	5	Mychal Rivera	Round 14	-
23	5	Niles Paul	Round 15	-
24	5	Eric Ebron	Round 15	-
25	5	Ladarius Green	Round 15	-

Fantasy Football: Mike's 2015 WR Rankings

I find it hard to believe that Brown will repeat 2014, but he will still be a beast!

Easy to find a fill-in but hard to snag a stud, Wide Receivers can help in bringing the championship gold home. These rankings are based off of PPR (seems to be the popular choice now-a-days) and hopefully will help you decide when to take that dream wide-out. I've included "Steal Status" as the round that you just can't pass that player up and the $$$ will be filled in soon for Auction league players!


rankings last updated July 15, 2015

Rank	Tier	Player	Steal Status	$$$
1	1	Julio Jones	Round 1	-
2	1	Dez Bryant	Round 1	-
3	1	Calvin Johnson	Round 1	-
4	1	Antonio Brown	Round 2	-
5	1	AJ Green	Round 2	-
6	1	Demaryius Thomas	Round 2	-
7	1	Jordy Nelson	Round 2	-
8	2	TY Hilton	Round 3	-
9	2	Randall Cobb	Round 2	-
10	2	Odell Beckham Jr.	Round 2	-
11	2	Alshon Jeffery	Round 3	-
12	2	Emmanuel Sanders	Round 4	-
13	3	Mike Evans	Round 4	-
14	3	Andre Johnson	Round 4	-
15	3	Kelvin Benjamin	Round 4	-
16	3	Jordan Matthews	Round 5	-
17	3	Brandon Cooks	Round 5	-
18	3	Brandon Marshall	Round 5	-
19	3	DeAndre Hopkins	Round 5	-
20	3	Julian Edelman	Round 5	-
21	3	Vincent Jackson	Round 6	-
22	4	Sammy Watkins	Round 6	-
23	4	Keenan Allen	Round 6	-
24	4	DeSean Jackson	Round 6	-
25	4	Golden Tate	Round 6	-
26	4	Michael Floyd	Round 7	-
27	4	Jeremy Maclin	Round 7	-
28	4	Roddy White	Round 7	-
29	4	Jarvis Landry	Round 7	-
30	4	Kevin White	Round 8	-
31	4	Amari Cooper	Round 8	-
32	4	Allen Robinson	Round 8	-
33	4	Pierre Garcon	Round 11	-
34	4	Breshad Perriman	Round 11	-
35	5	Mike Wallace	Round 9	-
36	5	Nelson Agholor	Round 10	-
37	5	Brandon LaFell	Round 10	-
38	5	Larry Fitzgerald	Round 10	-
39	5	Rueben Randle	Round 14	-
40	5	Percy Harvin	Round 12	-
41	5	Kendall Wright	Round 13	-
42	5	Charles Johnson	Round 12	-
43	5	Martavis Bryant	Round 12	-
44	5	Torrey Smith	Round 13	-
45	5	Marques Colston	Round 13	-
46	5	Steve Smith	Round 13	-
47	5	Anquan Bolden	Round 13	-
48	5	Kenny Stills	Round 13	-
49	5	Victor Cruz	Round 14	-
50	5	Michael Crabtree	Round 14	-

Fantasy Football: Mike's 2015 RB Rankings

Eddie is holding strong at the top of my rankings...but AP is slowly sneaking up...

The bell cows of your fantasy squad. Drafting the right tandem of RBs is probably the MOST important part of your draft day. With this position being so hit-and-miss, I hope these rankings help make your decision easier! I've included "Steal Status" as the round that you just can't pass that player up and the $$$ will be filled in soon for Auction league players!

Check it out!

*Avg, Rank is determined by FantasyPros.com who combines the rankings of each player from Yahoo, ESPN, CBS and FFC.

rankings last updated July 30, 2015

Rank	Tier	Player	Avg. Rank*	$$$
1	1	Eddie Lacy	2.3	-
2	1	Adrian Peterson	2	-
3	1	Le'Veon Bell	4.8	-
4	1	Jamaal Charles	1.8	-
5	1	Marshawn Lynch	4.3	-
6	1	Arian Foster	7	-
7	1	LeSean McCoy	8.8	-
8	2	Justin Forsett	13	-
9	2	Jeremy Hill	10.5	-
10	2	Alfred Morris	14	-
11	2	CJ Anderson	8.5	-
12	2	DeMarco Murray	8.8	-
13	2	Frank Gore	15.8	-
14	2	Matt Forte	7.5	-
15	2	LeGarrette Blount	28	-
16	2	Lamar Miller	17.5	-
17	2	Mark Ingram	15.5	-
18	2	Jonathan Stewart	21.3	-
19	3	Andre Ellington	22	-
20	3	Latavius Murray	18.5	-
21	3	CJ Spiller	25.8	-
22	3	Melvin Gordon	14.5	-
23	3	Carlos Hyde	16.5	-
24	3	TJ Yeldon	23.3	-
25	3	Ameer Abdullah	32.8	-
26	3	Rashad Jennings	29.5	-
27	3	Joseph Randle	22	-
28	4	Doug Martin	35.3	-
29	4	Todd Gurley	22.3	-
30	4	Giovani Bernard	28.3	-
31	4	Chris Ivory	36.5	-
32	4	Ryan Mathews	39.5	-
33	4	Reggie Bush	45.8	-
34	4	Shane Vereen	35.8	-
35	4	Joique Bell	24.3	-
36	4	Isaiah Crowell	32.5	-
37	4	Tre Mason	37.5	-
38	5	Darren McFadden	31.8	-
39	5	Tevin Coleman	27.5	-
40	5	DaVante Freeman	40	-
41	5	David Cobb	46.7	-
42	5	Jay Ajayi	50.3	-
43	5	David Johnson	47.3	-

Fantasy Football: Mike's 2015 QB Rankings

Peyton is still Peyton and remains in the top 3.

What player do you want leading your team to your championship? Some people wait on QBs, some people want the team captain in the 1st round. Check out my rankings for all 32 starting QBs and where I think their "Steal Status" during drafts is this year! And, for you Auction League players, the $$$ is the average I'd pay for each player.

Check it:

*Avg, Rank is determined by FantasyPros.com who combines the rankings of each player from Yahoo, ESPN, CBS and FFC.

rankings last updated July 30, 2015

Rank	Tier	Player	Avg. Rank*	$$$
1	1	Andrew Luck	1.3	-
2	1	Aaron Rodgers	1.8	-
3	2	Peyton Manning	3.5	-
4	2	Russell Wilson	3.5	-
5	2	Drew Brees	5	-
6	3	Matt Ryan	8.8	-
7	3	Cam Newton	7.8	-
8	3	Tony Romo	8	-
9	3	Philip Rivers	14.5	-
10	3	Ryan Tannehill	12.8	-
11	3	Tom Brady	9.5	-
12	3	Matthew Stafford	11.5	-
13	3	Ben Roethisberger	6.3	-
14	3	Teddy Bridgewater	19.5	-
15	3	Carson Palmer	23.8	-
16	4	Sam Bradford	18.8	-
17	4	Eli Manning	11.5	-
18	4	Jay Cutler	22.5	-
19	4	Andy Dalton	22.8	-
20	4	Robert Griffin III	22.7	-
21	4	Derek Carr	20.3	-
22	5	Colin Kaepernick	20.3	-
23	5	Alex Smith	20.3	-
24	5	Jameis Winston	19.5	-
25	5	Joe Flacco	19	-
26	5	Nick Foles	23.3	-
27	5	Marcus Mariotta	20	-
28	5	Blake Bortles	23	-
29	5	Matt Cassel	16	-
30	5	Geno Smith	--	-
31	5	Brian Hoyer	--	-
32	5	Josh McCown	26	-

Episode 2.2: E3 Reactions Part Two: Nintendo and the Rest

Here's the second part of the SUPER long reactions episode of E3's 2015 conferences.

In this episode, we chat about Nintendo's underwhelming announcements and everything from ALL of the rest of the conferences (Bethesda, EA, Square Enix, Ubisoft, etc.). What did Mike and McQ think of Nintendo's very...odd...Nintendo Direct they decided to show at E3?

And, the big question of the day, where is Fallout 4?! Well, never fear folks! We got you covered, give it a listen!

Games discussed in this episode:

• Fallout 4
• Super Mario Maker
• Star Fox Zero
• Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
• Doom
• Mass Effect: Andromeda
• Kingdom Hearts 3
• And Much More!

Episode 2: E3 Reactions Part One: Sony and Microsoft

Ok, you try to talk about a week long conference in the span of an hour long Podcast show!

Yeah...it is pretty difficult isn't it? That's why we've split this into two parts...first, which I know is longer than an hour, we talk about the announcements from the Sony and Microsoft presentations. We all know that Sony has been doing well with the current generation of consoles...did Microsoft gain any ground on their arch-rival? Listen to find out!

McQ and Mike discuss several topics from the Sony and Microsoft stage including:

• Final Fantasy 7 Remake (OMG!)
• Shenmue 3
• Halo 5
• Horizon: Zero Dawn
• Xbox's Backwards Compatibility
• ReCore
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• and Much More!

Give it a listen:

Episode 1 - Game of Thrones Season 5 Finale

Welcome to MnM AfterHours!

In the inaugural episode, Mike, McQ, Ronnie and Ian sit down and discuss the CRAZINESS that was the Game of Thrones Season 5 Finale. But, not before introducing themselves, having some tough ice-breaker questions and discussing which Ninja Turtle each member is of the show. And no, Ian, it isn't JUST because there are four of us.

What happened to some of our favorite characters in the 50th episode of the greatest show on Television? Cersei had an embarrassing walk, Jon gets stabbed in the back...ugh...literally...,Stannis has a no-good-very-bad-day, Brienne MAYBE finally fulfills an oath, Arya plays Ophthalmologist with Meryn, the Boltons are relaxing in Winterfell and Theon and Sansa take a leap of faith.

That's a lot to cover in one episode! But we do it, even though most of the episode we can't hop off the Jon Snow express...choo-choo. What do Mike and Ian really think happened to our beloved Bastard of Winterfell? Find out by listening below:





Bonus Game of Thrones talk (this was recorded before we saw the Finale episode), includes predictions and recaps of Episode 8 and 9, check it out.