The Thursday Inbox discusses the best ever console revamps and remodels, as another reader recommends Metroid Dread. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] FIFA 2K23So here’s an idea. We all know Konami are in no position to take advantage of EA changing the FIFA name, but what about other publishers? Weirdly, I’m […]
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FIFA to be renamed EA Sports FC according to new trademarks
Amidst rumblings that FIFA is undergoing a name change, newly discovered trademarks may reveal EA’s plans. EA has been using the FIFA name and brand for its football games since 1993, so it’s shocking to hear that it’s considering dropping the name. This isn’t hearsay or a rumour; EA itself recently said that it is […]
EA may end FIFA video game series as they threaten to ditch name
In shock news, EA says it is ‘reviewing its naming rights agreement with FIFA’, implying the series could be renamed as something else. Ever since EA started making football games, with 1993 Mega Drive game FIFA International Soccer, they’ve used the name of governing body the Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Given how successful the […]
FIFA 22 to cheer up England fans after Euros final
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5video EA promises that FIFA 22 will be the most realistic and immersive entry yet thanks to what it calls HyperMotion technology. Football may not be coming home following last night’s Euros final between England and Italy. But at least there’s […]
How I cleared my video game backlog in 2021 – Reader’s Feature
A reader offers a diary of the first half for the first half of the year and which games he’s managed to complete and which are still in his backlog… Last Year I set myself a challenge of completing a game or DLC a month, after barely finishing any games in 2019. This year I […]
FIFA 22 cover star is still Mbappé – full reveal due on Sunday before Euros
EA is promising a FIFA 22 reveal for this weekend and has already confirmed who will be on the game’s cover. It’s that time of year again. While EA Play Live isn’t happening until the end of July, EA intends on formally announcing this year’s FIFA game, unsurprisingly titled FIFA 22, this weekend. The announcement […]
FIFA 21 loot boxes now tell you what’s inside them – but there is a catch
EA has made a major change to how loot boxes work in FIFA, with the introduction of the new Ultimate Team preview packs. As several governments around the world threaten to impose their own restrictions, EA has made the sensible decision to try and pre-empt legislation against loot boxes by making major changes to how […]