It is impossible to do this feature without stating that I know absolutely nothing about football. It is a thing. People like the thing. They play video games about the thing. Cool. I may be understating it though. FIFA is a franchise which practically serves EA as a breadbasket. Come the apocalypse or the time when Star Citizen is released, …
Here’s the thing about EA: Even if they have one high profile fail, the live service gains that they’ve made in the last financial year are still bringing in levels of cash that can only be described as obscenely stupid.
This year might be the biggest year yet for FIFA as EA dials the gameplay up to 11. FIFA 20 will see an overhaul in various areas, ranging from sweeping changes in defense that’ll make your AI far more competent on the field while your own manual take on keeping your goal posts free of any scoring action will result in a far more rewarding experience according to EA.
It would seem that nobody is having a good quarter this financial year. Just as Square Enix announced they were struggling to make a profit despite increased game sales, EA meanwhile is financially underperforming. But they may not be taking that lying down, if they follow through on certain “indications”. Despite following a successful launch of new battle royale game …
I do hope there’s more to come from FIFA in the years ahead, but for now it’s more of a fun-to-have rather than a must-have for Nintendo Switch owners.
This year’s FIFA wraps up faux digital footballer Alex Hunter’s three-season story. In this final chapter, players will get to play three complete intertwining stories as Alex, his friend and rival Danny Williams and his half-sister Kim Hunter.
By Jayson ‘Trinoc’ van Kerckhoven. Amongst the myriad of stages and games at the recent Rush event there stood a shining light, a beacon of hope, for the Rush organisers who wanted to create a more inclusive esports environment. Behind it all, with the support of his team, stood one man, often with a pink-haired sidekick. Nick “HoldenZA” Holden, co-founder …
Last month, Konami and UEFA revealed that Konami’s football sim, Pro Evolution Soccer would lose the Champion’s League licence. It looks like it'll soon be headed to EA's FIFA.
A good loot box never feels like a coupon. It feels like a moment. …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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