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"Our job is to listen, learn, and improve": Andreas Thorstensson on Goals' future and the importance of player feedback
Goals CEO Andreas Thorstensson emphasized the importance of listening to player feedback for the continuous improvement of their soccer game. Despite initial technical issues and some controversial updates, the team is committed to refining gameplay, adding new modes, and communicating their vision more clearly to the community.
Football Icon Ronaldinho Joins GOALS as the Latest Original
The free-to-play football game GOALS has added global football legend Ronaldinho as its second "Original" character, following KSI. Ronaldinho is now available in the in-game store for players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. While visually faithful, his in-game attributes will evolve based on his team's progression, allowing for unique player development.
GOALS Unveils Global Esports Circuit: Tournament Formats, Dates, and Grassroots Strategy
GOALS has officially launched its global Esports circuit, featuring a multi-tier tournament structure. The circuit includes online Majors for top-ranked players and elite offline Masters tournaments, with the first event, the GOALS Open, culminating in Stockholm on September 1. GOALS also aims to foster community growth through tools for smaller organizers and support for marginalized groups within gaming.
GOALS Unveils Ambitious Esports Vision With First Global Tournament Series
The free-to-play football game GOALS has announced an ambitious esports vision, including global tournaments and offline championships. The inaugural GOALS Open will kick off this summer with regional qualifiers and a grand final in Stockholm, featuring a $10,000 prize pool. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, emphasizing skill-based gameplay.
Goals is building an exciting esports ecosystem "where everyone can compete"
Goals, a free-to-play soccer game, has announced plans to build an inclusive esports ecosystem allowing anyone to compete. CEO Andreas Thorstensson detailed a system with grassroots qualifiers leading to regional finals and major championships, emphasizing community involvement and accessible tournament creation tools. The game will feature in-game leaderboards, team kits, and cosmetics, with a €10,000 prize pool for official events and plans for player-funded prize pools.
Can GOALS Finally Give Football Fans A Free-To-Play Alternative Worth Playing?
GOALS, a new free-to-play football game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, aiming to offer an alternative to premium titles like EA SPORTS FC 26. It emphasizes skill-based gameplay, esports competition, and a unique, evolving player ecosystem rather than relying on real-world licenses. The game features cross-platform play from day one and promises all modes are accessible without paywalls.
‘GOALS’ Launches today with KSI confirmed as the first “Original” playable in the Ultimate Competitive Football Experience Players Have Been Waiting For
The free-to-play competitive online football game GOALS launched today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC, featuring cross-platform play. The game emphasizes skill-based gameplay with no external mechanics influencing outcomes. Influencer KSI is confirmed as the first "Original" playable character, with more real-life individuals to be added.
‘GOALS’ Launches today with KSI confirmed as the first “Original” playable in the Ultimate Competitive Football Experience Players Have Been Waiting For
The free-to-play competitive online football game GOALS launched today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC, featuring cross-platform play. The game emphasizes skill-based gameplay with no external mechanics influencing outcomes. Influencer KSI is confirmed as the first "Original" playable character, with more real-life individuals to be added.
Sustainable Games Alliance drives game engine energy efficiency with new power-saving plugins
The Sustainable Games Alliance (SGA) has released three new power-saving plugins for Unreal Engine, Unity, and Godot to improve energy efficiency in game development. These plugins dynamically reduce frame rates and rendering resolution during player idle times, potentially extending battery life on handheld devices by up to 15% and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative aims to foster industry-wide collaboration on sustainability.
GOALS ENTERS OPEN BETA
The free-to-play football game GOALS has entered open beta on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Developed by a team led by esports veteran Andreas Thorstensson, the game emphasizes responsive gameplay, advanced netcode, and accessibility. The open beta aims to gather player feedback to shape the future of the game, with a full launch planned before the 2026 World Cup.