EA Sports FC 26
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Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for JuneMicrosoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service on June 30th.
Three New Games Hit Game Pass This Week – Including Two Huge NamesXbox Game Pass is adding three new games this week: Junkster on June 16th, Call of Duty: Vanguard on June 17th, and EA Sports FC 26 on June 18th. Junkster is a Day One indie title, while Vanguard expands the Call of Duty presence on the service, and EA Sports FC 26 brings the latest EA football simulation. Additional titles like Abyssus, RV There Yet?, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination are also slated for release on Game Pass in the coming weeks.
Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Round Of New Games In JuneXbox has announced the second wave of games coming to Game Pass in June, including Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, Abyssus, and RV There Yet?. Additionally, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 and Winds of Arcana: Ruination are confirmed for July. Several titles, including Tomb Raider games and Unpacking, will be leaving the service on June 30.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early JulyMicrosoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
Xbox Game Pass lineup for late June 2026 announcedMicrosoft has revealed the upcoming games for Xbox Game Pass in late June 2026, including day-one releases like Junkster and Abyssus. Notable additions include Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service at the end of June.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and MoreXbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout June and July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. The service will also see the addition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, Abyssus, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games are also leaving the Game Pass library at the end of June.
The World Cup Is On – But Do You Really Know About Soccer?Afil Games has released "Do You Really Know About Soccer?", a new trivia game focused on football knowledge, available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game challenges players to climb a virtual tower by answering increasingly difficult football-related questions, serving as a companion to the ongoing World Cup and other football titles like EA Sports FC 26 and eFootball.
Call of Duty: Vanguard and EA Sports FC 26 Joining Game Pass This WeekXbox Game Pass is adding several titles throughout June and July, including Call of Duty: Vanguard on June 17th and EA Sports FC 26 on June 18th. New additions also feature Abyssus, RV There Yet?, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games will depart the service on June 30th, such as Mecha BREAK and Slay the Spire.
EA announces new way to bring advertisements "directly into gameplay"Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform focused on integrating advertisements directly into its games, particularly within the EA Sports portfolio. The company aims to leverage its large player base for targeted ad placements, utilizing a proprietary ad server and measurement standards. Examples include branded jerseys in EA Sports FC 26 and product placements in games like Skate and The Sims.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top SpotThe latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia back in the top fiveEA Sports FC 26 has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026, driven by World Cup interest. Nintendo's Pokemon Pokopia also re-entered the top five, leading other Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.- FC 26 World Cup Day 5 Simulation: Major Upsets on the Cards?EA Sports FC 26 simulations for the 2026 World Cup Day 5 predict close matches for Spain, Belgium, and Uruguay. The simulations suggest Spain will narrowly defeat Cape Verde 2-1, Belgium will beat Egypt 3-1, and Uruguay will overcome Saudi Arabia 2-1. The article also offers the author's personal predictions for these matches.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – June 14, 2026 – Xenoblade makes a run at Pokemon PokopiaThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 14, 2026, show Xenoblade Chronicles making a strong showing, with its upgrade pack at second place and the full game at sixth. Pokemon Pokopia remains at the top spot. New entries in the top ten include The Adventures of Elliot and Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant runThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet FestThis weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 12: PlayStation Mid-Year DealsPlayStation is offering mid-year deals on titles like ARC Raiders and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, with additional free games for PlayStation Plus members. Xbox features Capcom publisher sales, including Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, while the Nintendo eShop also has Capcom discounts. Various other publishers like Atari and RGG Studio also have sales across platforms.
Fight Your Fight in UFC 6 With EA PlayEA Play members can now access a 10-hour early access trial for EA Sports UFC 6, with progress carrying over to the full game. Subscribers also receive a 10% discount on EA digital purchases and various in-game rewards for titles like Apex Legends, EA Sports FC 26, Madden NFL 26, NHL 26, and Battlefield 6.- SCORE A BARGAIN WITH THE FOOTBALL FIESTA SALE ON STEAM!The Steam Football Fiesta sale is offering discounts of up to 90% on over 60 football-related games. The sale, presented by independent publisher Secret Mode, includes titles like EA Sports FC 26 and Football Manager 2026. It began on June 11th and will run for two weeks.
- The EAFC 26 World Cup Update Is DepressingThe 'The World's Game' update for EA Sports FC 26 is a disappointing and lazy rendition of past, content-rich World Cup modes. While it includes licenses for many national teams and some stadiums, it lacks significant new features and polish, focusing primarily on Ultimate Team content. The update is seen as a consequence of EA Sports sidelining single-player content in favor of its card-game mode.
2026’s autumn release schedules are pure insanity but it’s not GTA 6’s faultThe upcoming autumn release schedules for 2026 are exceptionally crowded, largely due to the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto 6. This has created an "exclusion zone" around the highly anticipated title, forcing many other major game releases to compete for attention in a condensed period. This intense competition, coupled with the high cost of game development, poses a significant risk to publishers and could lead to underperformance for many titles.