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Football Manager 27: Release Window, Platforms, and First Feature Details
Football Manager 27 is set to launch in November 2026, returning to its traditional release window. Sports Interactive is focusing on overhauling the user interface to be more intuitive and reintroducing key community features to rebuild player trust after the reception of Football Manager 26. The game will be available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026 – Onimusha, Orbitals debut
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026, shows Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuting at #2 with 87% of sales on PlayStation 5. The Nintendo Switch exclusive Orbitals launched at #3. The Blood of Dawnwalker took the top spot.
Football Manager 27: Release Window, UI Overhaul, and Development Updates Confirmed
Sports Interactive has confirmed that Football Manager 27 will adhere to its traditional November release window, with detailed updates and gameplay previews scheduled to begin in September. The studio is prioritizing a significant overhaul of the user interface and the reintroduction of fan-favorite legacy features to address criticisms from the previous installment, Football Manager 26.
Football Manager 27 will restore ideas players loved from older games when it launches this November
Sports Interactive has confirmed that Football Manager 27 is in the final stages of development and is scheduled for a November 2026 release. The studio plans to restore popular features from previous iterations of the game, addressing player feedback following the controversial overhaul in Football Manager 26. More details on gameplay and features will be revealed starting in September.
Dev creates an experience that lets your Football Manager manager live his life outside your game
A German developer has created 'Beyond the Tunnel,' an unofficial companion app for Football Manager that simulates the virtual manager's personal life, including finances, property, and life events. The app syncs with the player's active Football Manager career, using in-game salary to manage simulated personal assets. While primarily in English, the app costs €3.89 and requires an occasional online check for verification.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026 – physical Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuts
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026, shows Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuting at #7. The physical version's sales were primarily on PlayStation 5, followed by Nintendo Switch. Nintendo titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Mario Kart World also performed well, appearing high on the chart.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts in the top 5, Star Fox still going strong
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026, shows Rhythm Heaven Groove debuting at number 5 and Star Fox holding strong at number 4. EA SPORTS FC 26 leads the chart, with a variety of other titles from Nintendo, Capcom, and Electronic Arts filling out the top 20.
UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The Podium
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuted at sixth place in the UK physical game charts, with the majority of sales on Nintendo Switch. EA Sports UFC 6 and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also saw strong debuts, while EA SPORTS FC 26 and 007 First Light held the top three positions.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 – The Adventures of Elliot debuts, Tomodachi Life back in the top 5
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026, shows The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuting at #6. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream climbed to #3, while EA Sports FC 26 remained at #2. The chart includes sales data for numerous titles across various publishers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top Spot
The 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 five
EA 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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This 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.
GOALS Has Launched With KSI As One Of The Playable Athletes
GOALS, a new free-to-play and cross-platform football game, has launched with influencer KSI as its first playable real-world "Original" athlete. The game aims to provide a pure football experience with unique player generation and advanced netcode technology called SENTEC for lag-free gameplay. GOALS is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PC, with a companion app on iOS and Android.
Football Manager 26: Everything About the New FIFA World Cup 2026 Mode
Football Manager 26 has received a free update introducing a fully licensed FIFA World Cup 2026 game mode. This mode allows players to manage national teams directly, featuring official graphics, reworked scouting, and improved player conditioning. The update integrates seamlessly with existing saves, allowing for continued play after the tournament.
Chase FIFA World Cup 2026™ Glory: International Management arrives in FM26
Sports Interactive has released a major update for Football Manager 26 across all platforms, introducing the 'International Management' feature ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This update includes enhanced squad-building, match preparation training, and for the first time, management of women's national teams. The game also features authentic FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcast graphics and branding through a new licensing agreement with FIFA.
FM 26 Scouting Guide - Create The Ideal Scouting Network
This guide provides a comprehensive scouting strategy for Football Manager 26, focusing on building both immediate veteran squads and long-term wonderkid networks. It emphasizes using targeted recruitment focuses across global regions and performance-based analytics over attribute ratings alone.
Football Manager 26: International Management & FIFA World Cup Mode Revealed
Sports Interactive has announced that Football Manager 26 will receive a free update on May 26th, introducing a fully licensed FIFA World Cup 2026 mode and an overhauled international management system. This update will be seamlessly integrated into both current and new saves, allowing players to manage national teams and participate in the World Cup with new features like provisional squad selection and improved player discovery.
Football Manager 26 gets international management ahead of FIFA World Cup
Sports Interactive has announced that international management will be added to Football Manager 26 via an update on May 26th, in time for the FIFA World Cup 26. The update will allow players to manage 47 of the 48 qualified international teams, with new features like Provisional Squad selection and improved match preparation. Players will also be able to import saves from Football Manager 23 and Football Manager 24 for international teams.
Sega reports $31.6m net loss during FY26, cancels 'Super Game' project amid strategic pivot
Sega Sammy reported a net loss of $31.6 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, impacted by significant impairment losses from its acquisitions of Rovio and Stakelogic. The company is pivoting its strategy, reducing the priority of free-to-play games and reassigning over 100 developers to full game development. The ambitious 'Super Game' project has also been cancelled.
