After a cracked build of Skate 4 – or simply ‘skate.’ as EA desperately wants us to call it – appeared in the wild, the developers are asking players not to download it, effectively confirming that the leak is real. “We’re aware of an earlier version of the game that …
Read More »NBA 2K23 guide and everything we know so far
NBA 2K23 pre-orders are open, with four different athletes fronting this year’s game. That means we also know the NBA 2K23 release date at last: it’s Friday, September 9. What other key intel makes the scouting report? Lots, actually – all of which will be covered here between now and …
Read More »Riders Republic and Skull and Bones will have in-game events aimed at tackling climate change
Riders Republic and Skull and Bones will have in-game events aimed at tackling climate change. Ubisoft is using two of its virtual offerings to highlight some very real issues. In collaboration with Playing for the Planet (opens in new tab), the company will host in-game events in Riders Republic and …
Read More »Madden 23 cover vote predictions revisited
John Madden is the Madden 23 cover star. Did we call it? Not quite, but almost. Coach was our third-placed pick in GR’s annual predictions feature, narrowly behind Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp, and Kansas City yards machine Travis Kelce. Below you can revisit all the other Madden 23 box-art …
Read More »Madden 23 preview: FieldSense, dynamic gameday and franchise tweaks
Even annual sports games need a hook. ‘It’s a bit better than 12 months ago’ isn’t sufficient to entice potential buyers into shedding their cash, so you understand developers looking for the next catchy name or buzzword. Sometimes emboldened. Sometimes with capital letters. Sometimes in italics. For Madden 23, EA …
Read More »How to make the most of FIFA 22 PS Plus access
FIFA 22 PS Plus. Yep, those four magic words confirm that for a limited time, FIFA 22 is free for subscribers to Sony’s monthly gaming service. It’s available for download from May 3, and there are two other titles to nab for nada too: Curse of the Dead Gods, and …
Read More »FIFA 22 best teams guide sees Bayern Munich claim top spot
The FIFA 22 best teams list evolves on a weekly basis due to live ratings updates. So, for consistency’s sake, this particular FIFA 22 scouting report is based on the game’s default roster. FC Bayern top the list despite missing on Champions League glory in 2020-21, while the eventual kings …
Read More »Switch Sports is more iteration than innovation, but thats not a bad thing
How do you top one of the most played video games of all time? Apparently, for Nintendo the answer was simple – you stick to the script. While the world has changed dramatically since 2006, based on our hands-on, Nintendo’s approach to sports hasn’t. Enter the slick but familiar-feeling, Switch …
Read More »Turbo Golf Racing is basically Rocket League, but with golf
Turbo Golf Racing is pretty much the golfing equivalent of Rocket League, swapping out Psyonix’s focus on football and cars, with golf and also cars. The game, which looks just as fun as you’d expect, was revealed as part of the Future Games Show Spring Showcase earlier today. In development …
Read More »EA removes Russian teams from FIFA 22 and NHL 22
EA is removing Russian teams from FIFA 22, NHL 22, and several other sports games. EA voiced its support of Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia last week and is still under attack, in a statement posted (opens in new tab) to the FIFA Twitter account earlier today. Calling for …
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