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A bit Lionel Messy, innit
It's EA FC's second season filling a FIFA-shaped hole in our hearts wallets and, after a strong debut that we scored 8/10 last year, we've been feeling pretty optimistic about how this new series could look to cement itself in 2025. As it turns out, it's a new tactical depth, in the form of FC IQ, that EA FC 25 is choosing...
All the right moves
If, like us, you're the sort of Gridiron gaming fan who loves to run the offense, but hasn't got a clue what all those silly pictures mean on defence, we reckon EA Sports College Football 25 might just actually, finally, teach you something...even if it's just a little...about what on earth is going on during those parts when you...
Review NHL 24 (Xbox) - Hopefully The Start Of A New Era For EA's Hockey Games
A meaningful stride forward?
When it comes to EA Sports' NHL series, last year's NHL 23 was one of the biggest disappointments we've experienced thus far. It wasn't a bad game (which is why we gave it a 6/10 here at Pure Xbox), but it still felt like it barely made any strides forward whatsoever, and we ultimately grew tired of it very quickly. NHL...
Review EA Sports FC 24 (Xbox) - A New Era Begins With An Impressive Result
The next chapter has kicked off
This year marks a major milestone for EA Sports and what used to be known as the FIFA series, now adopting the new name of "EA Sports FC" and embarking on a new era in the process. In the case of EA Sports FC 24 though, we're not looking at a massive overhaul compared to last year - instead, it's a subtle but...
Review EA Sports PGA Tour - EA Returns To The Fairways With A Slick Golf Sim
It's in the game
Well, we may be a tad late with our review of EA’s first foray into the world of golf in eight years but, as it turns out, our delay has rather worked in the game’s favour. Indeed, our biggest issue thus far with EA Sports PGA Tour, its rather demanding analogue shot system, has now had a classic three-click option added via a...
Review NHL 23 - A Fine Hockey Game, But A Disappointing Lack Of Ambition
A "not bad" follow-up to last year's effort
When we reviewed NHL 22 last year, we noted how the transition to EA's Frostbite engine had been a success, so we were happy to forgive the lack of major changes to its game modes. That said, we also mentioned that we were hoping for "some ambitious new modes and features in NHL 23", and unfortunately that...
Review FIFA 23 - EA's FIFA Franchise Hits The Showers On A High
The final whistle
Yes, after 30 years of EA's all-conquering FIFA franchise, it's finally time to bid farewell to a series that's been a constant companion to footie-loving gamers since all the way back in 1993 (as of next year, EA has confirmed its football games will be known as "EA Sports FC"). It hasn't always been top-flight stuff, there's been...
Review NHL 22 - EA's Hockey Series Finally Makes The Jump To Frostbite
It's an important year for virtual hockey
In many ways, the latest iteration of EA's long-running hockey series in NHL 22 marks a fresh and crucial new beginning for the franchise. For the first time ever, the game is now running on the company's standard Frostbite engine as opposed to the dated Ignite engine of years past, and the result is a game...
Review FIFA 22 (XSX) - FIFA's Best Outing On The Pitch In Years
An impressive year for the footie behemoth
Last year's FIFA 21 was the series' first outing on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and while it proved a sizeable jump up from the Xbox One version in the visual department, there weren't too many comparisons to make from a gameplay perspective. FIFA 22, however, is marketing its next-gen version...
Review FIFA 21 - The Slightly More Beautiful Game
Heading in the right direction
It's that time of year again, as EA's never-ending FIFA franchise dribbles down the tunnel and out onto the pitch for another brand new season. It's an incremental update for the most part this time around, there are no really big marquee additions or modes to speak of here, beyond Volta's new story "Debut", but the...
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News FIFA 23's EA Play Trial Is Currently Having Some Serious Problems On Xbox
Players unable to access their ten hour trial
If you're anything like us, you've probably been limbering up for a brand new season - the very last season, in fact - of EA's FIFA footballing franchise in the form of the upcoming FIFA 23 and, if you've got Game Pass Ultimate, you'll likely also have been looking to dive into the game's free ten hour...
News FIFA 23 Will Be EA's Final FIFA Game
They think it's all over...
Update: The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has issued a pretty damning response to today's news, claiming that "the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans." In addition, it's been confirmed that FIFA still plans to release games under the "FIFA"...
News EA Acknowledges FIFA 22 Issues On Xbox Series S, Calls Them A 'Priority'
"We'll get this handled as soon as we can"
FIFA 22 opened its early access doors recently ahead of its full release on October 1, and while we've had a positive experience on Xbox Series X, it appears Xbox Series S players are suffering an assortment of issues. Concerns surfaced on the day the EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 10-hour trial...
News Pro Madden Player Scoops $65,000 Championship Win Without Throwing A Single Pass
Didn't even have a QB in his squad, in fact
Professional Madden NFL 20 player Raidel ‘Joke’ Brito secured the prestigious Madden Bowl 2020 Championship this weekend, but the manner in which he secured that victory has left fans of the game feeling a little short-changed. The Madden Bowl tournament enforces a salary cap when it comes to building...
News Child Spends $4.5K in Microtransactions, Parent Wants to Sue Microsoft
A very expensive transfer...
An enraged parent is looking to start a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft in order to change their purchasing policy and receive compensation, after his son spent $4,500 in microtransactions on an unspecified version of EA's FIFA soccer franchise. Writing in a post on Medium, Jeremy Hillman - Director of Corporate...
Gamescom FIFA 13 Demo Dated, New Mode Detailed
EA attempts to blur the lines.
At EA's Gamescom press conference today, FIFA 13 information was up for grabs. Executive Producer David Rutter outlined a whole new mode in the form of "Match Day", which draws on real life data in order to attempt to replicate some of the experiences that will occur throughout the course of the real football season...
News FIFA 13 Voice Commands Detailed
Come on, Ref!
We found out about FIFA 13 getting Kinect voice support back at E3, but details were a little bit sparse. EA have today confirmed a few more pieces of information about the new functionality, with voice commands promising to provide a surprising new layer of depth to the game. As well as being able to call for substitutions and change...
News FIFA 23's EA Play Trial Is Currently Having Some Serious Problems On Xbox
Players unable to access their ten hour trial
If you're anything like us, you've probably been limbering up for a brand new season - the very last season, in fact - of EA's FIFA footballing franchise in the form of the upcoming FIFA 23 and, if you've got Game Pass Ultimate, you'll likely also have been looking to dive into the game's free ten hour...
News FIFA 23 Will Be EA's Final FIFA Game
They think it's all over...
Update: The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has issued a pretty damning response to today's news, claiming that "the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans." In addition, it's been confirmed that FIFA still plans to release games under the "FIFA"...
News EA Acknowledges FIFA 22 Issues On Xbox Series S, Calls Them A 'Priority'
"We'll get this handled as soon as we can"
FIFA 22 opened its early access doors recently ahead of its full release on October 1, and while we've had a positive experience on Xbox Series X, it appears Xbox Series S players are suffering an assortment of issues. Concerns surfaced on the day the EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 10-hour trial...
News Pro Madden Player Scoops $65,000 Championship Win Without Throwing A Single Pass
Didn't even have a QB in his squad, in fact
Professional Madden NFL 20 player Raidel ‘Joke’ Brito secured the prestigious Madden Bowl 2020 Championship this weekend, but the manner in which he secured that victory has left fans of the game feeling a little short-changed. The Madden Bowl tournament enforces a salary cap when it comes to building...
News Child Spends $4.5K in Microtransactions, Parent Wants to Sue Microsoft
A very expensive transfer...
An enraged parent is looking to start a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft in order to change their purchasing policy and receive compensation, after his son spent $4,500 in microtransactions on an unspecified version of EA's FIFA soccer franchise. Writing in a post on Medium, Jeremy Hillman - Director of Corporate...
Gamescom FIFA 13 Demo Dated, New Mode Detailed
EA attempts to blur the lines.
At EA's Gamescom press conference today, FIFA 13 information was up for grabs. Executive Producer David Rutter outlined a whole new mode in the form of "Match Day", which draws on real life data in order to attempt to replicate some of the experiences that will occur throughout the course of the real football season...
News FIFA 13 Voice Commands Detailed
Come on, Ref!
We found out about FIFA 13 getting Kinect voice support back at E3, but details were a little bit sparse. EA have today confirmed a few more pieces of information about the new functionality, with voice commands promising to provide a surprising new layer of depth to the game. As well as being able to call for substitutions and change...