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EA Sports NHL 27 Review – New Tricks, Same Ice
EA Sports NHL 27 introduces significant changes to on-ice gameplay, including a revised skating mechanic and team-specific playbooks informed by real-world NHL EDGE data. While these additions offer more discernible team identities and a more purposeful feel to matches, the review notes that much of the game's broader package, including modes like World of Chel and Franchise Mode, remains largely unchanged from previous iterations. The game is praised for its on-ice intelligence and presentation, but ultimately struggles to justify its price as an annual purchase for returning players.
Free Play Days – EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Season Edition, Dustborn, and More
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Borderlands 4, F1 25: 2026 Season Edition, Surviving Mars: Relaunched, and CarX Drift Racing Online for free from September 10-13. Dustborn will have a two-hour trial during the same period. EA Sports Madden NFL 27 is also available as a free trial for all Xbox members.
Master the Ice: The Ultimate NHL 27 Controls Guide
This guide breaks down the control schemes for EA Sports NHL 27, including Total Control, Skill Stick, and Hybrid layouts for offense, defense, goalie, and fighting. It details the button mappings for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to help players master the game's mechanics.
Start Your EA SPORTS NHL 27 Season Now With EA Play
Electronic Arts is offering EA Play subscribers a 10-hour early access trial for EA SPORTS NHL 27, featuring the new Connected Franchise mode and an overhauled broadcast package. Members also receive a 10% discount on digital purchases and monthly in-game rewards for various EA titles.
EA Sports NHL 27 – 15 Big Changes That Could Make This Year’s Game Worth It
EA Sports NHL 27 is set to introduce significant overhauls, including rebuilt arenas with authentic details, team-specific playbooks based on real-world data, and a new Cohesive AI system that makes teams function as a unit. The game will also feature dynamically scaling AI difficulty, more emphasis on goalie fatigue, expanded goal variety, and contextual strategy shifts during gameplay. Presentation is enhanced with 'The Orchestrator' system, and Connor McDavid is the first player to achieve a 99 overall rating. New modes like Connected Franchise with a Commissioner Tool Suite are also included.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, The Royal Writ, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout September, including RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Several games are also leaving the service on September 15th, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells.
EA Sports NHL 27 Drops New Deep Dive Into Its Connected Franchise Mode
EA Sports NHL 27 is set to feature a revamped Connected Franchise Mode, last seen in 2014. The mode offers an intuitive user interface with control over league sizes from three to thirty-two teams, allowing players to act as commissioner or manager. Customization options include season length, playoff formats, scoring, salary caps, and free agency adjustments, promising a blend of nostalgia and modern features for its September 11th release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between August 10 and 14. Titles include EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Sandustry, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and many more across various genres.
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.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout August, including an Early Access Open Beta for Gears of War: E-Day, Beast of Reincarnation, Bounty Star, and Cricket 26. Several games are also leaving the service on August 15, including Atlas Fallen and Firewatch. Additionally, classic original Xbox games are now available on PC and handheld devices.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases across PC and consoles, featuring a diverse lineup of titles. Notable releases include the wholesome electronics repair sim ReStory, the post-apocalyptic adventure Beast of Reincarnation, and the cooperative exploration game Big Walk. The month will also see the release of Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2, and the PS5 early access launch of Grounded 2.
15 New Games of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases, featuring a diverse lineup across multiple genres. Notable titles include Game Freak's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2, and Arc System Works' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The month will also see the 1.0 release of REKA, the expansion Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor, and the launch of The Sinking City 2. Additionally, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, and EA Sports Madden NFL 27 are scheduled for release.
EA Sports NHL 27 Announces Macklin Celebrini As Its Cover Athlete
EA Sports has revealed Macklin Celebrini as the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 27, making him the youngest person to ever receive this honor. Celebrini's selection is attributed to his significant impact on the San Jose Sharks and his performance in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championship and the Olympics. A trailer for the game is set to be released on July 16, 2026.