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After split with EA, FIFA is returning to games with Netflix as a partner

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:24:01 +0000

It has been a few years since FIFA and EA parted ways, ending the FIFA-branded series of soccer games. Now, the organization has partnered with Netflix Games for a new title. Read more...

EA Sports FC 24 first trailer released; Ultimate Edition features 31 cover stars

Omer Dursun — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:28:01 +0000

EA has announced the first trailer of EA Sports FC 24 and also Ultimate Edition's cover art. The cover features more than 30 superstar, including Pirlo and Ronaldinho. Here's the detail. Read more...

Starting in 2023, EA Sports FIFA will become EA Sports FC

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 May 2022 17:08:09 +0000

EA has announced it is officially dropping the FIFA name from its massively popular football/soccer game series. Starting with the entry in 2023, the series will sport the name EA Sports FC. Read more...

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, PUBG, and more are coming to Stadia

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:18:01 +0000

During today's Stadia Connect, Google announced that EA is bringing over some of its biggest franchises to Stadia. A number of other games were also announced to be coming to the service. Read more...

Four children emptied their parents' bank account playing FIFA 19

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:20:01 +0000

Spending money in FIFA 19 to buy player cards is a common practice. However, four kids took it a (giant) step too far, emptying their parents' bank account in the process of purchasing more cards. Read more...

FIFA 19 demo is now available to download on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:46:01 +0000

Prior to the official release of FIFA 19 later this year, EA Sports has launched a demo version of the game which is now up for grabs from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Origin. Read more...

EA announces FIFA 19, contains UEFA Champions League

Usama Jawad — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 18:37:25 +0000

EA has announced FIFA 19 at its Play conference during E3. The game features Cristiano Ronaldo as the cover star, and includes UEFA Champions League mode. The title will be available on September 28. Read more...

Here's everything that you need to know about FIFA 18 on the Nintendo Switch

Usama Jawad — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 06:14:02 +0000

EA has revealed more details about the Nintendo Switch version of FIFA 18. The edition packs numerous game modes and delivers an "immersive and authentic experience", according to the company. Read more...

The Journey makes a return in FIFA 18, continuing Alex Hunter's saga

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 22:36:01 +0000

EA unveiled FIFA 18 at its EA Play event today, announcing the return of Alex Hunter in The Journey single-player mode. The game is once again being developed on the Frostbite engine. Read more...

FIFA 18 revealed in new trailer, Nintendo Switch getting an inferior version

Usama Jawad — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:06:01 +0000

EA has officially announced FIFA 18 for consoles and the PC. However, it does note that the Nintendo Switch version won't be powered by the Frostbite engine, and will not feature a major game mode. Read more...

FIFA 17 is now available for Origin and EA Access subscribers

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:02:01 +0000

The Frostbite-powered FIFA 17 is now available for everyone subscribed to EA Access and Origin Access. This is the first title in the FIFA series to arrive with an added single-player campaign. Read more...

Aussie A-League looking to test out video referee technology

Boyd Chan — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 11:24:01 +0000

In a decision that will drag association football into the 21st century, FIFA and IFAB jointly announced a two year trial of video technology in a bid to help referees in live games. Read more...

Microsoft refunds dad over $8,000 for 17-year-old son's Xbox binge

Paul Hill — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 06:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has refunded a father after his son went on a wild spending spree on a FIFA football (soccer) game. The bill totalled over $8,000, highlighting the need for more controls. Read more...

World Bank director wants class-action lawsuit against Microsoft after son's $4500 Xbox bill

Andy Weir — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:42:01 +0000

The communications director for the World Bank has accused Microsoft of "appalling" behavior after it refused to provide a refund when his son racked up $4500 of in-game purchases on his Xbox. Read more...

EA Sports reveals Lionel Messi for 'FIFA 15' cover

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:33:52 +0000

Lionel Messi has been announced for the cover of EA Sports' upcoming title FIFA 15. This will make Messi's fourth appearance for the franchise, that will see a release towards the end of September. Read more...

Xbox One advertisement hits the mark, builds the hype

Shreyas Gandhe — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:52:23 +0000

Microsoft has posted a new promotional video for the Xbox One which features England football captain Steven Gerrard and Star Trek's Zachary "Spock" Quinto showcasing games on the platform. Read more...

EA confirms FIFA 14 to be shown during next Xbox reveal

John Callaham — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:35 +0000

Electronic Arts has confirmed it will show FIFA 14, the next version of its FIFA pro soccer game series, during Microsoft's next Xbox reveal event on Tuesday, May 21st. Read more...

Report: Some Xbox Live accounts hacked

John Callaham — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:54:24 +0000

A new report claims that a number of Xbox Live accounts have been hacked with the purpose of purchasing items related to Electronic Arts' FIFA pro soccer game series. Read more...

FIFA 09 tops UK Christmas games charts

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:22:15 +0000

Football game Fifa 09 has knocked Call of Duty: World at War off the top of the video game chart to become the best-selling computer game this Christmas. Call of Duty, which had occupied... Read more...

Fifa '07 Holds on at the Top

Joe Cashman — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:09:47 +0000

Despite an abysmal performance from England at the weekend FIFA fans weren't put off and continued to buy FIFA 07 making it number 1 in the UK charts this week. Sales of the title did... Read more...

New FIFA Soccer 07 trailer

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:16:12 +0000

From the first whistle of the season to heartbreak of cup failure, FIFA 07 throws you into the rollercoaster ride of a football season, has your team got what it takes to win the league... Read more...

Fifa 07 Announced

Joe Cashman — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:00:27 +0000

It was only a few weeks ago that EA bought us Fifa World Cup, and a couple of months before that, Fifa 06. Well now, guess what, the cash cow has announced... you guessed it,... Read more...

2006 FIFA World Cup demo

Marcel Klum — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:54:46 +0000

EA Sports has released a playable demo for 2006 FIFA World Cup, offering the first opportunity to try out the imminent tournament-oriented soccer sports sequel by EA Canada. This demo allows you to play a... Read more...

EA Announce FIFA Street 2

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:03:29 +0000

EA is promising more of the same arcade style four-on-four action that made FIFA Street such a hit with gamers. FIFA Street 2 will include a new trick stick beat system, all new gamebreakers, new... Read more...

Xbox Live to host FIFA World Cup tournament

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 14:24:08 +0000

Microsoft and Electronic Arts are planning a FIFA Interactive World Cup tournament - sanctioned by the sport's governing body - to be held between October and December of this year on Xbox Live and at... Read more...

FIFA 2004 Demo

Marcel Klum — Mon, 13 Oct 2003 18:08:54 +0000

Electronic Arts has released a playable demo for Fifa 2004, allowing you to try out this imminet sequel developed by EA Canada. The demo lets you play 4 minutes with the Juventus vs AC Milan.... Read more...

The PC Demo of FIFA Football 2003 has arrived.

Marcel Klum — Sat, 05 Oct 2002 07:59:49 +0000

Get in training now and put yourself ahead of the competition. Download your exclusive FIFA Football 2003 demo. News source: EA Sports Download: FIFA Football... Read more...

2002 FIFA World Cup (GCN)

Marcel Klum — Fri, 14 Jun 2002 10:12:44 +0000

For folks who want to experience the thrill and insanity of the FIFA World Cup but can't afford to make the trip, EA Sports has a lower-cost alternative -- 2002 FIFA World Cup for the... Read more...

2002 FIFA World Cup

Marcel Klum — Sun, 17 Feb 2002 20:48:54 +0000

Before 37 billion people worldwide come to a standstill to follow the 2002 FIFA World Cup™ competition, EA SPORTS™ offers soccer fans the opportunity to determine for themselves who will win the world's most coveted... Read more...

Fifa 2002 Demo available

Steven Parker — Sun, 21 Oct 2001 20:23:57 +0000

Thankyou Asaf Doron who sent me this news via email: Experience the highs and lows of qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2002. Select from international teams and begin your journey to... Read more...