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PC and console revenue charts led by new releases in August | Newzoo charts
New releases like EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and Big Walk led August's revenue charts, while established titles like Fortnite and Helldivers 2 saw significant growth in monthly active users. Collaborations and cross-media tie-ins, such as those in Fortnite and Marvel's Spider-Man 2, were key drivers for audience expansion.
Nintendo Download – October 1, 2026 (Europe)
The European Nintendo Download for the week of October 1, 2026, features a variety of retail and digital releases for the Nintendo Switch. Notable retail titles include EA Sports FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and Octopath Traveler 2. The digital lineup includes numerous indie titles and remasters.
F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and More Join PlayStation Plus Essential on October 6th
Sony has announced that F1 25, Hunt: Showdown, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 will be available for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers starting October 6th. F1 25 features the latest racing simulation, while Hunt: Showdown offers a PvEvP bounty hunting experience. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a spin-off with a voxel art style, playable on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Could Manchester City’s Sanction Shenanigans Hit Popular Xbox Titles?
Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 out of 115 financial rule breaches, though sanctions have yet to be decided. This news raises questions about potential impacts on EA Sports titles like FC 28, particularly concerning player contracts and game updates if the club faces relegation or other significant penalties.
Steam Week in Review: Great, haystack slop is a thing now
The Steam storefront is experiencing a surge of "haystack slop" games, with numerous titles focused on finding a needle in a haystack, often with repetitive gameplay loops. While some developers claim coincidence, the trend highlights the ease with which viral concepts can spawn unoriginal clones seeking profit. This phenomenon is contrasted with the success of games like Wardogs and EA Sports FC 27, and the surprising performance of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
Games Inbox: Is the next Super Mario game open world?
Readers discuss the potential for the next 3D Super Mario game to be open world, drawing parallels to Zelda and Bowser's Fury. Other topics include the 30th anniversary of Super Mario 64, the gameplay of Marvel's Wolverine, criticism of Xbox executives, the viability of a Ganondorf game, Sony's potential U-turn on game discs, the decline of Rare, the unchanging nature of EA Sports FC, and performance issues in Star Wars Zero Company.
EA SPORTS FC 27 Review | TheXboxHub
EA SPORTS FC 27 offers a step forward in gameplay, with improved defensive and attacking fluidity, and more impactful tactical changes. The new "The Grounds" mode, featuring street football and minigames, is a promising addition, though it feels underdeveloped currently. Career Mode's reworked transfer market and dynamic player ratings enhance realism, while Ultimate Team sees minor revamps.
EA Sports FC 27 Review
EA Sports FC 27 introduces a new open-world hub, which the review suggests is a shaky addition. However, the game's realistic and intuitive Tactics system shows promise.
EA Sports FC 27 is out today but here’s 4 features EA still need to fix
EA Sports FC 27 has been released, but players are already expressing dissatisfaction with several core gameplay mechanics. Issues include a new, poorly received corner system, problematic player switching, and the effectiveness of through balls, alongside various visual glitches.
EA Sports NHL 27 Interview – Connected Franchise, Player Feedback, Post-Launch Plans, And More
EA Sports discusses NHL 27's Connected Franchise mode, acknowledging player feedback regarding the absence of CPU-controlled teams and outlining plans for future updates. The developers also detail the team AI, goalie tuning, and presentation enhancements, while confirming target resolutions and frame rates for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
FC 27 Tactics – Best Formations and Codes
This guide for EA Sports FC 27's Ultimate Team provides detailed tactical setups and formation codes to improve gameplay. It covers popular formations like 4-4-1-1, 4-2-1-3, 4-2-3-1 Wide, and 4-4-2, offering insights into their strengths and weaknesses both in and out of possession. Instructions are also included on how to import these tactics using codes.
EA Sports FC 27 Review – Breaking New Ground (Or Trying To)
EA Sports FC 27 introduces meaningful changes to its career mode, particularly with an overhauled transfer system that makes negotiations more deliberate and engaging. On-pitch gameplay also sees improvements, offering both arcadey and more simulation-focused styles, with the latter providing greater control and tactical depth. However, the new social hub, The Grounds, feels underdeveloped and lacks content, with stiff movement and awkward cutscenes, making it the game's most disappointing addition.
Bizarre EA Sports FC 27 bug is putting players in bikinis
Players of EA Sports FC 27, currently in early access, are encountering a bizarre bug where female characters appear in bikinis among male players. This glitch has sparked humorous comparisons to Grand Theft Auto 6 and discussions about the game's age rating, which was recently updated to 16 due to loot box inclusion. Other reported issues include an unplayable career mode.
EA Sports FC 27 Review So Far
EA Sports FC 27 is showing promise with its realistic and intuitive Tactics system, despite some concerns regarding a new open-world hub. The game's core mechanics appear to be a strong point.
Cole Palmer mistakenly livestreams EA Sports FC 27 on Twitch early and gets temporarily banned — ‘I was only…
Chelsea and England midfielder Cole Palmer received a temporary ban from Twitch after mistakenly livestreaming EA Sports FC 27 before its official embargo. Palmer, who also expressed dissatisfaction with his in-game rating, had his account reinstated shortly after the incident.
Madden NFL 27 September Title Update: Gameplay, Franchise & Superstar Fixes Live Now
Madden NFL 27 has received its September Title Update, which is now live and addresses numerous player-requested fixes. The update includes improvements to gameplay mechanics like passing and coverage, restores Franchise mode's CPU salary cap logic, and revamps player progression in Superstar mode. Additional enhancements cover presentation, stability, and Ultimate Team features.
FC 27 Best Budget Attackers: Cheap Starter Squad Wingers & Strikers
This guide for FC 27 Ultimate Team focuses on identifying the best budget-friendly wingers and strikers for the early game. It emphasizes prioritizing raw pace and agility for wingers, and high finishing stats and specific PlayStyles for strikers, to remain competitive with limited in-game currency.
FC 27 Team of the Week 1: All Leaked Players, Card Stats & Release Time
EA Sports FC 27's first Team of the Week has been leaked, featuring players like Lamine Yamal, Melchie Dumornay, and David Raya. The article details their leaked card stats and confirms the usual Wednesday release time for these in-game upgrades, even before the game's early access launch.
FC 27 Starter Squad: Best Affordable CDMs, CMs, and CAMs
This guide for FC 27 focuses on affordable midfielders, including CDMs, CMs, and CAMs, for the early game. It highlights players like Morten Hjulmand, Amadou Onana, and Christian Pulisic, emphasizing attributes like height, pace, and key PlayStyles for defensive cover, transitions, and secondary scoring.
FC 27 Promo Calendar: Confirmed & Expected Dates for Every Ultimate Team Campaign
EA Sports has outlined the promotional calendar for EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team, confirming a reduction of five campaign weeks compared to previous titles. These will be replaced by themed 'Series' that do not introduce new special items to packs, aiming for a tighter power curve. Promos are expected to continue launching on Fridays at 6:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM PT.
