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EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Early Access Trial Available Now With EA Play
An early access trial for EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 is now available for EA Play subscribers, offering up to 10 hours of gameplay featuring the new Persona Engine. Progress from the trial carries over to the full game, which can be played on PC and via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Additional EA Play benefits include discounts on digital purchases and monthly in-game rewards for various EA Sports titles.
FC 27 FUT Gallery Explained: How Collection Sets and Rewards Work
EA Sports FC 27 is introducing FUT Gallery, a new collection-book feature for Ultimate Team. This system passively logs player items into thematic sets, allowing players to earn grades, level up their gallery rank, and unlock exclusive rewards even after selling or discarding the players.
EA Sports FC 27 Closed Beta is Live, Deep Dive Into New Feedback System Revealed
Electronic Arts has launched the closed beta for EA Sports FC 27, running from August 5th to 25th, and revealed details about its new player feedback system. The game is set to release on September 25th for multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
The Best Game & Software Key Deals on G2A.COM – August 2026
G2A.COM is highlighting significant discounts on various digital products in August 2026, including popular games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Gothic 1 Remake, and EA Sports FC 27. The marketplace also features deals on software such as Tinder Gold subscriptions and Autodesk applications, alongside automation tools like N8n.
EA Sports FC 27 to bring back feature last seen in FIFA 16 says leak
A leak suggests that EA Sports FC 27 will reintroduce the PhotoFit feature, allowing players to scan their faces into the game for avatar creation, a technology last seen in FIFA 16. The feature is expected to be implemented in modes like Player Career. EA Sports FC 27 is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026, for multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
FC 26 FUTTIES Team 3: Full Squad Leaked & Release Time
A leak has revealed the full 50-player squad for FUTTIES Team 3 in EA Sports FC 26, scheduled for release on August 7, 2026. The squad includes 99-rated cards, ICONs, and Heroes, with prominent players like William Saliba, Michael Olise, Zinedine Zidane, and Johan Cruyff headlining the release.
Nintendo announces Gamescom 2026 lineup
Nintendo has revealed its lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring titles like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Splatoon Raiders, and Pokemon Pokopia. Third-party games such as 007 First Light and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will also be playable. The company will be showcasing these games at their Hall 9 booth from August 26 to August 30.
FC 27 The Grounds: AMPs Consumables & Permanent Masteries Explained
EA Sports FC 27's The Grounds mode introduces AMPs, consumable items that offer temporary attribute boosts and Signature PlayStyles+ for a limited number of matches. Masteries, on the other hand, provide permanent attribute increases across all builds by achieving specific in-game milestones, offering players more ways to customize their created pros.
EA Sports FC 27 Drops In-Depth Look at The Grounds, Modes and Features Showcased
EA Sports FC 27 is set to introduce "The Grounds," a new social hub featuring three distinct districts inspired by global football culture: Monclair, Zeiza, and Parkside. Players can engage in various activities with mentors like Alex Hunter, Kylian Mbappé, Chloe Kelly, and Paulo Dybala, including club leagues, live tournaments, and small-sided games.
007 First Light, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and More Playable on Switch 2 at Gamescom
Nintendo, Sega, and Xbox will be present at Gamescom, showcasing titles like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Splatoon Raiders, and Pokémon Pokopia’s Expansion Pass. Attendees can also expect to play third-party games such as 007 First Light, Minecraft Dungeons 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, EA Sports FC 27, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the latter being the first Call of Duty title for the Nintendo Switch. Other potential reveals include a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and FromSoftware's The Duskbloods.
FC 27 The Grounds Deep Dive: Open-World Clubs, Districts, Mentors & Modes
EA Sports FC 27 introduces "The Grounds," a new open-world social hub that overhauls the Pro Clubs mode. This feature includes distinct districts inspired by global football cultures, mentors like Kylian Mbappé and Alex Hunter, and a variety of competitive and casual game modes. The Grounds will also receive post-launch updates and live events, similar to Ultimate Team.
FC 27 Streamlined SBCs: Point System, Duplicates & Partial Progress Explained
EA Sports is revamping Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) for EA Sports FC 27 with a new Streamlined SBC format. This system replaces traditional chemistry and rating requirements with a point-based system, allowing for duplicate submissions and partial progress. The change aims to simplify the SBC completion process for players.
There's no single-player video games in the top 20 most played PS5 games in July
Live service and sports games continue to dominate the most played lists on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with single-player titles absent from the top 20 in July. Fortnite remains the most popular game, with titles like Roblox, Minecraft, and annual sports sequels filling out the charts. Data from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella indicates a strong preference for ongoing multiplayer experiences over traditional offline games.
PlayStation and Xbox's most played games are, once again, exactly what you expect them to be
Analyst Mat Piscatella revealed that the most played games on PlayStation and Xbox remain dominated by long-running live service titles and annual sports games, with minimal changes year-over-year. Fortnite leads both platforms, followed by a familiar lineup including Roblox, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto 5, with minor variations between the console ecosystems.
EA Sports FC 27 hands-on first look - a more beautiful game
EA Sports FC 27 is set to introduce significant improvements over its predecessor, including a new social hub called The Grounds and revamped gameplay mechanics. The Grounds offers a customizable space inspired by global football culture, while gameplay enhancements focus on more realistic interceptions, improved player AI, and a refined crossing system. Career Mode also sees major updates with dynamic player ratings and a more realistic transfer system, alongside new unexpected events and press conferences.
FC 27 Early Promo Leaks: Slower Power Curve & Season 1-4 Roadmap
Leaked details for EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team reveal a slower power curve with a cap of 3 PlayStyles+ and reduced promo content. The first four seasonal roadmap promotions have also been leaked, including Future Stars, Ultimate Scream, Winter Wildcards, and Team of the Year.
Roadmaps and Plans
This article provides updates on several games, including map reworks for Overwatch in the OWCS MSC 2026 season, a Q&A with the director and producer of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and planned changes for EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team. It covers various aspects of game development roadmaps and future plans.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders holds on strong, physical Xenoblade 1 for Nintendo Switch 2 debuts
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026, shows Splatoon Raiders holding strong at number two. The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition debuted at number sixteen.
FC 26 Wind-Up Merchant Evolution: Best Players & Review
The Wind-Up Merchant Evolution in EA Sports FC 26 is a valuable 175k coin upgrade designed to create powerful defensive midfielders with maxed-out physical and defensive attributes. The guide highlights top player choices like Alexia Putellas, Mario Götze, and Djibril Sow, and confirms the upgrade is worthwhile due to the endgame-tier card and the fact that coins do not carry over to FC 27.
FC 27 Free Trial Guide: EA Play 10-Hour Trial & FC 27 Lite Details
EA Sports FC 27 will offer a 10-hour trial starting September 18, 2026, accessible through EA Play or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with progress carrying over. Additionally, a free-to-download version called FC 27 Lite will be available at the full game's launch on September 25, 2026, featuring limited modes like Kick-Off.