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EA Sports FC 27 drops first gameplay video with Bellingham and a surprise cameo
EA Sports FC 27 has released its first gameplay trailer, showcasing new modes like 'The Grounds' and 'community driven' gameplay improvements. The game will launch on September 25 for multiple platforms, with early access available through the Ultimate Edition and a limited-time Ultimate Plus Edition.
FC 27 Reveal Trailer Spotlights New Open-World Mode 'The Grounds' and Key Features
EA Sports has officially revealed the EA Sports FC 27 trailer, showcasing the new open-world mode 'The Grounds' alongside gameplay enhancements like Authentic Gameplay 2.0 and improvements to Career Mode. Pre-orders for the game are now live.
EA Sports FC 27 coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Electronic Arts has officially announced EA Sports FC 27, set to release on September 25, 2026, for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham on its cover editions and introduces new modes like 'The Grounds' social playground, a rebuilt Career Transfer Market, and the Ultimate Team Gallery. Gameplay improvements focus on enhanced control and fluidity, with community feedback driving updates to corners, attacking awareness, and AI defending.
Amazon Luna cloud gaming platform now added to Prime Video in the US and UK
Amazon has integrated its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, into Prime Video for subscribers in the US and UK. This integration allows Prime members to access a library of over 100 games, including titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Hogwarts Legacy, directly through the Prime Video app on Fire TV devices. Amazon aims to make game discovery more natural and accessible for its Prime subscriber base.
EA Sports FC 27 cover features Ted Lasso easter eggs and The Grounds social spaces
EA Sports FC 27 will feature Kylian Mbappe on its cover, alongside teasers for new content including the fictional AFC Richmond team from Ted Lasso and a new social hub called 'The Grounds'. The game will also introduce 'Dynamic OVR' to reflect real-time player performance changes.
EA Sports FC 27 Standard Edition Cover Revealed: Kylian Mbappé, Easter Eggs & Diogo Jota Tribute
EA Sports has revealed the cover for the EA Sports FC 27 Standard Edition, featuring Kylian Mbappé. The artwork includes numerous easter eggs referencing game modes and stadiums, as well as a tribute to the late Diogo Jota. This cover marks a departure from previous minimalist designs, aiming for a more vibrant and detailed presentation.
FC 26 Futties Team 1: All SBC, Objective, & Token Players Leaked
Leaks suggest the first FUTTIES promo team for EA Sports FC 26 will feature customizable PlayStyles and 99-rated attributes. Players like Thomas Müller and Antoine Griezmann are expected to be available through the Token system, while others such as Phil Foden and Marco Reus will be part of Squad Building Challenges and Objectives.
South of Midnight and Consume Me win big at the 2026 Games for Change Awards
The 2026 Games for Change Awards celebrated games with social impact, with South of Midnight and Consume Me taking home multiple awards including Game/Experience of the Year and Indie Breakout, respectively. The ceremony, held during the Games for Change Festival in New York City, highlighted titles from 42 countries, recognizing achievements in narrative, gameplay, community empowerment, environmental impact, health, learning, and emerging media.
Kylian Mbappé is the Face of EA Sports FC 27’s Ultimate Edition; Gameplay Reveal Coming July 24th
Kylian Mbappé will be featured on the Ultimate Edition cover of EA Sports FC 27, marking his return to the franchise. A gameplay reveal for the upcoming title is scheduled for July 24th. The article expresses hope that the new installment will revitalize the series.
Kylian Mbappé Announced as EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Edition Cover Star | Invision Game Community
Electronic Arts has announced Kylian Mbappé as the cover star for the EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Edition and EA SPORTS FC Mobile. This marks Mbappé's return to the franchise cover after four years. The cover reveal precedes the first gameplay trailer for EA SPORTS FC 27, scheduled for July 23.
EA Sports FC 27 confirms one of its cover stars ahead of gameplay reveal
Electronic Arts has revealed Kylian Mbappé as the Ultimate Edition cover star for EA Sports FC 27, ahead of a gameplay trailer debut. Mbappé expressed his excitement for the "special moment" and his continued partnership with the franchise. The article also mentions potential cover stars for the standard edition, including Jude Bellingham and Ousmane Dembélé, and highlights EA's accurate World Cup predictions using the game's simulations.
Kylian Mbappe Revealed as the EA Sports FC 27 Cover Star
Kylian Mbappé has been revealed as the cover star for EA Sports FC 27, marking his fourth appearance on an EA FC cover. Despite the announcement, fans are expressing more concern over needed gameplay fixes and improvements for the upcoming title, which is seen as crucial for the franchise's future.
Just seven games: the shrinking state of physical PlayStation sales in 2026
Physical sales of PlayStation games in the US have drastically declined, with only seven titles selling over 100,000 copies since the start of 2026. This trend is exacerbated by the increasing prevalence of digital-only consoles like the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S. Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to cease production of new disc-based titles by January 2028, signaling a significant shift away from physical media.
EA SPORTS FC 27 Puts Kylian Mbappé Back On The Cover After A World Cup To Remember
Kylian Mbappé has been revealed as the cover star for the Ultimate Edition of EA SPORTS FC 27, marking his return to the franchise's cover after a four-year absence. Electronic Arts announced the decision following Mbappé's recent successes on the international stage. This reveal kicks off a week of marketing for the game, with the first gameplay trailer set to premiere on July 23rd.
Analytiker: 7 Playstation-spel har sålts i över 100 000 fysiska ex under 2026 i USA
Industry analyst Mat Piscatella shared data indicating that only seven PlayStation games sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US during 2026. This trend, despite fan outcry, likely influences Sony's decision to cease physical releases after 2027, especially considering varying digital access globally.
Industry analyst reports only 7 PlayStation games 'have sold more than 100,000 physical units year-to-date' in the US, as fans demand Sony kill its plan to end the production of discs
Industry analyst Mat Piscatella reports that only seven PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical units in the US year-to-date, with only two selling over 10,000 in a single week. This data emerges as fans protest Sony's planned discontinuation of physical disc production in January 2028, though analysts suggest the company will not reverse its decision due to the profitability of digital sales.
Only 7 PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, says analyst, as commenters demand…
Industry analyst Mat Piscatella reports that only seven PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, suggesting a decline in physical media sales. Despite fan outcry for physical discs, data indicates that digital sales are dominant, with over half of Xbox Series consoles and a quarter of PlayStation 5 consoles lacking physical drives.
EA Sports FC simulations correctly predicted the FIFA World Cup winner would be Spain, and it's not the first time it has happened
Electronic Arts' EA Sports FC 26 simulations correctly predicted Spain's victory in the FIFA World Cup, marking the fifth consecutive accurate prediction for the series. The game's simulations showed Spain winning the tournament, which became a reality as they defeated Argentina 1-0. This prediction was made on June 6th, and the game has simulated over 11 million wins for Spain across its latest iterations.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Pokopia lead for Nintendo
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top five. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced leads the chart, followed by EA Sports FC 26 and 007 First Light. New releases are quiet, with Splatoon Raiders anticipated soon.
FIFA World Cup winner predicted by EA Sports FC for fifth time in a row
EA Sports has successfully predicted the winner of the FIFA World Cup for the fifth consecutive time, with their simulation of EA Sports FC 26 correctly forecasting Spain's victory. This streak began in 2010 and continues despite the franchise's rebranding from FIFA to EA Sports FC, which resulted in the loss of official World Cup naming rights.
