EA’s yearly football franchise may have changed its name from FIFA to EA Sports FC this year, though as expected, it has had little impact on the game’s sales. As per data for weekly physical sales in the UK released by the Gfk (shared by GamesIndustry’s Christopher Dring on Twitter), EA Sports FC 24 is the UK’s second-biggest physical launch of the year, behind only The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and ahead of Hogwarts Legacy.
The Sims 5 Will Be ‘Free to Download,’ EA Confirms
12.09.2023 - 23:03 / ign.com / Alex Stedman / Ea / Will
In some big Sims news today, EA has confirmed that The Sims 5, codenamed Project Rene, will be “free to download when it's ready."
“This means that when Project Rene is ready and fully open to players, you will be able to join, play and explore it without a subscription, core game purchase or energy mechanics,” EA elaborated in a blog post today during a new Behind the Sims presentation. “We want playing to be super easy for you to invite or join friends and experience new features, stories and challenges.”
The blog post went on to say that the next Sims game won’t replace The Sims 4, but that the two will exist “side by side": "We will continue to support both at the same time and will plan to bring more exciting content to The Sims 4 community for the foreseeable future,” it added.
EA further clarified that Project Rene “won’t begin with everything you have in The Sims 4," but they "plan to add new experiences and content to Project Rene over time.” Unsurprisingly, EA still plans to sell DLC for Project Rene, but promises to switch it up a bit.
“For example, basic weather may be added to the core game for free, for everybody,” EA continued. “And in the future, a pack for purchase may be focused on winter sports with activities like ice dancing or a snowman building competition.”
The news doesn’t come as a huge shocker, as EA previously posted a job listing that called Project Rene “free-to-enter.” Still, it is the company’s first official confirmation that it’ll be free at launch, along with the fact that it won’t replace The Sims 4. And while The Sims 4 wasn’t free to play at its 2014 launch, it has been since October 2022, which is also when EA first teased the next generation of Sims.
We still don’t have a release date for The Sims 5 – or Project Rene, whichever you prefer – but EA said today it’s still in the “early stages” of development.
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26.09.2023 / 14:25
Star Wars Jedi 3 Is in Development at Respawn Entertainment, Actor Cameron Monaghan Confirms
Actor Cameron Monaghan casually confirmed that a sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is in development. During the Ocala Comic Con event, the voice and motion capture artist behind the protagonist Cal Kestis said, “We're working on the third. We're in the process of doing it right now.” The news comes as a surprise, considering the series director Stig Asmussen, who rebuilt and instilled faith in single-player Star Wars games, recently left EA/ Respawn Entertainment. However, he always expressed interest in furthering and concluding Cal's arc through a trilogy, with discussions of a sequel dating back even before 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was out.
radiotimes.com
22.09.2023 / 13:25
EA FC 24 cheap players: Bargain free agents to sign in Career Mode
You'll be pleased to know that EA Sports FC 24 continues a lot of FIFA's traditions, including the free agents in single-player Career Mode.
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22.09.2023 / 13:25
Best kits in EA FC 24: The 11 coolest kits to wear
Whether you're after the coolest looking team to guide to champion status in Career Mode or want to make your squad shine in Ultimate Team, the best kits in EA Sports FC 24 will prove a treat for sore eyes.
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22.09.2023 / 11:17
EA FC 24 TOTW: Team of the Week 1 cards revealed
If you were once worried that EA FC 24 would be a drastic change to previous FIFA titles, we imagine you're feeling relieved right now: FC 24 looks to continue the best traditions of the FIFA franchise, and — hopefully — improve on them.
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21.09.2023 / 03:47
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation 5 Console – EA Sports FC 24 Bundle coming September 29
Football season is in full swing and we are pleased to announce the new PS5 Console – EA Sports FC 24 Bundle. Perfect for all fans of The World’s Game, the bundle will be available beginning Friday, September 29 – the day the new game releases – and will open for pre-orders beginning Monday, September 25.
gamedeveloper.com
20.09.2023 / 21:23
EA enlists Criterion to work on the Battlefield series
Developer Criterion Games is being added to the EA Entertainment (EAE) division. In a blog post from EAE's general manager Vince Zampella, he explained that the Burnout studio has been brought on to help with the development of DICE's Battlefield franchise.
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20.09.2023 / 19:03
EA SPORTS CELEBRATES A NEW ERA FOR THE WORLD’S GAME WITH EPIC EA SPORTS FC 24 SOUNDTRACK
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed the official soundtrack of EA SPORTS FC™ 24, defining a new era with the sounds of The World’s Game. The soundtrack features songs from a global list of artists, both beloved and upcoming, that will inspire players throughout EA SPORTS FC 24.
videogameschronicle.com
19.09.2023 / 19:21
Here’s the first look at Celtic Park in EA Sports FC 24
Here’s the very first look at Celtic Park in EA Sports FC 24.
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18.09.2023 / 12:41
Mason Greenwood will be included in EA Sports FC 24 to reflect “the real world of football”, EA says
It’s been confirmed that Mason Greenwood will be included in EA Sports FC 24, but won’t be present in Ultimate Team at launch due to him not being part of an active roster before the game’s cut-off date for player and team data.
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16.09.2023 / 16:41
Mason Greenwood will feature in EA Sports FC 24, EA confirms
Mason Greenwood will feature in EA Sports FC 24, EA has confirmed.
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15.09.2023 / 11:29
EA FC 24 Man Utd ratings: The best Manchester United players revealed
EA Sports FC 24 ratings always make for interesting conversation. One of the most talked about this year surrounds the best Manchester United players and how their ratings rank against other Premier League clubs and the biggest teams around the world.