There are no surprises to be found on the FIFA 22 chemistry styles list – while Ultimate Team does feature some fresh content, this feature is identical to last year. Still, they’re a useful FIFA 22 tool, particularly for FUT newcomers looking to maximise talent without the coins to buy …
Read More »OlliOlli World soundtrack set to debut during Golden Joysticks Awards
OlliOlli World will be getting an exclusive showcase in tomorrow’s Golden Joystick Awards, as snippets of the game’s distinctly vibey soundtrack will be played throughout the show. We’re delighted to be able to give Golden Joystick Awards viewers a chance to hear the swazzy (more on that later) songs that …
Read More »WWE 2K22 to feature purchasable currency – but only in one mode
Upcoming wrestling sim WWE 2K22 will feature virtual currency purchases – but they’ll be limited to a single game mode. The brawler is 2K’s first since the disastrous WWE 2K20, and sees the series launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X in March 2022. A key element is the new …
Read More »Heres how to play Riders Republic for free on PC right now
Here’s how to play Rider’s Republic PC trial for free before it launches in full later this month. Just yesterday, Ubisoft announced that a forthcoming “PC Play Day” would see Rider’s Republic opening its doors for everyone on PC. This 24-hour free play period is actually upon us right now, …
Read More »EA extends partnership with football players union, but completely avoids the word FIFA
EA is continuing its relationship with FIFPRO, but the EA Sports press release announcing it lends further credence to the rumors that it’s dropping the FIFA name. The press release, issued earlier today, confirms that EA has renewed its partnership with FIFPRO, the global representative for professional football players. …
Read More »eFootball 2022 review: A disastrous start to the post-PES era
The eventual successor to Pro Evolution Soccer was always destined to be historic. For three decades, Konami’s football sim happily embraced its plucky underdog status, often surpassing EA-owned big-money rival FIFA in pure gameplay terms. Yet recent sales struggles ultimately saw the Japanese publisher pull the plug on PES, taking …
Read More »FIFA 22 Preview Packs will let you see what youre buying in Ultimate Team
The FIFA 22 version of Ultimate Team will carry forward preview packs, one of the biggest changes EA has made to the structure of microtransactions in the online game mode since it first launched. EA’s FIFA Live team revealed the news in an extensive update (opens in new tab) which …
Read More »Riders Republic is Forza Horizon for extreme sports, and its wild fun
There are few things that can recapture the pure joy of riding your bike at full speed as a kid and feeling totally fearless. I mean yes, I can still hurtle down the side of a mountain on a set of skis, but nowadays I’m also more aware of how …
Read More »Rocket League Season 4 introduces new modes and more later this week
Rocket League Season 4 is arriving later this week for all platforms. Earlier today, developer Psyonix announced the release date for the forthcoming Season 4 of Rocket League through a press release. As ever, there’ll be a brand new Rocket Pass and a Rocket Pass Premium to unlock and progress …
Read More »FIFA 22 cover debuts ahead of reveal trailer this weekend
The FIFA 22 cover has been revealed, and it once again stars French football phenom Kylian Mbappé. EA Sports revealed the cover art for FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition, showing Mbappé from behind as he pops the name on the back of his Paris Saint-Germain kit. Mbappé was also the cover …
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