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LOADED AND FUTBIN LAUNCH NEW FC 26 TWITCH TOURNAMENT WITH GAME VOUCHERS AND POINTS UP FOR GRABS
Digital game store Loaded and FC database FUTBIN have launched a new EA Sports FC 26 tournament called 'Wicked Wednesdays'. The five-week competition features 16 creators and pros, with weekly streams on Twitch offering prizes like Loaded vouchers and FC Points. The tournament aims to bring the community together and reward fans, marking the start of a new partnership between the two companies.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For May 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog in May, available starting May 20. Titles include Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Enotria: The Last Song, among others. Additionally, all PS Plus members can claim EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols until June 1.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Pokemon Pokopia in the top three
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top three. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains at the number one spot, with Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Mario Kart World rounding out the top five.
UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Stands Strong As Pragmata Falls Off A Cliff
EA SPORTS FC 26 has reclaimed the number 1 spot in the UK boxed charts, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains strong at number 2. Pragmata and PlayStation 5 exclusive Saros have seen significant drops in their chart positions this week.
Share of the Week: Celebrate
This week's PlayStation Share highlights user-submitted celebration moments from various games including Horizon Zero Dawn, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The upcoming theme for submissions is EA Sports FC 26, with players encouraged to share goal-worthy shots.
Amazon Prime Members Can Get These 17 Games For Free In May
Amazon Prime members can claim 17 free games in May through Amazon Luna, including titles like Mafia 2: Definitive Edition, Alien: Isolation, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. These claimed games are kept permanently, even if the subscription expires. Other services like Humble Choice, PS Plus, and Xbox Game Pass also offer new games this month.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
Sony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.
Battlefield 6 is the Series’ Best-Performing Game in a Fiscal Year Setting, Says EA
Electronic Arts announced that Battlefield 6 achieved record-breaking fiscal year performance, becoming the series' best-performing game in that period. Despite this financial success, the game has faced criticism for bugs, monetization, and post-launch issues, though upcoming updates like Season 3 aim to address player concerns.
EA closes FY26 with "record" performance thanks to Battlefield 6 and Apex Legends
Electronic Arts reported a record fiscal year performance, driven by the successful launch of Battlefield 6 and growth in its live services portfolio, including Apex Legends and EA Sports FC titles. Despite a year-on-year decrease in net income for the full year, the company saw significant growth in net income and revenue for the fourth quarter.
Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data Emerges
Sony's new PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, has had a slow start according to its first sales data. The game ranked 11th in North America and 17th in Europe on the PS Store charts for April, and third in the UK physical sales chart. While it is the number one new release on Amazon for PS5 games, its debut is considered weak for a high-profile release.
EA boasts record year thanks to Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC
Electronic Arts reported record net bookings of $8 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, driven by the successful launches of Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC 26. Despite the record financial performance, the company also conducted layoffs affecting Battlefield developers. EA is currently undergoing a pending acquisition by an investor consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
PS Plus Users Urged to Claim Free DLC for May 2026 Game
PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5 and PS4 can claim a free "PlayStation Plus Icons Pack" DLC for EA Sports FC 26. This exclusive pack, which includes player items for Ultimate Team, is available until June 1 and will remain in the library permanently once claimed.
Xbox scraps Microsoft Copilot in yet another win for new CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced the discontinuation of Microsoft Copilot development for consoles and mobile, prioritizing community connection and addressing player and developer friction. This decision marks a significant shift away from AI integration for Xbox, contrasting with Microsoft's broader AI initiatives and the continued embrace of the technology by other industry figures and companies.
The May 2026 PS Plus Monthly Games are now live – Wuchang, Nine Sols & football
The May 2026 PlayStation Plus monthly games are now available, featuring EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. EA Sports FC 26 and Nine Sols are available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, while Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is exclusive to PlayStation 5. The April games, including Lords of the Fallen, are no longer available.
PS Plus Essential May 2026 Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now
The PlayStation Plus Essential monthly free games for May 2026 are now available, starting in Japan and Asia. Subscribers can claim Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PS5), EA Sports FC 26 (PS5, PS4), and Nine Sols (PS5, PS4). This lineup offers a mix of new releases and popular titles, with two games available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026 – Tomodachi Life rises top the top
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has claimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026. The chart features a variety of titles from major publishers like Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Electronic Arts, with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and EA Sports FC 26 also appearing in the top rankings.
UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Beats Saros To Reclaim Number One
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has reclaimed the number one spot on the UK physical charts, pushing Capcom's Pragmata down to tenth place. Saros, a new PS5 exclusive, also failed to reach the top, debuting in third. Other notable entries include EA SPORTS FC 26 climbing to fourth and Invincible VS entering the charts at seventh.
EA SPORTS FC Locks In Major Brazil Deal As Seleção Returns
Electronic Arts has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Brazilian Football Confederation, bringing the national team, Seleção, back into EA SPORTS FC 26 and EA SPORTS FC Mobile. This deal aims to enhance authenticity and deepen the connection with Brazilian football fans through joint marketing and collaborative content creation.
Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2026?
The PlayStation Plus Essential games for May 2026 include EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. While EA Sports FC 26 may see many subscribers already owning it, the article highlights Nine Sols as a standout Metroidvania title. The author invites readers to share their opinions on the selection.
