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Hands-on review: EA Sports FC 24
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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EA Sports announced it would be continuing its popular football franchise under a new title, and it feels strange to say that 'EA Sports FC 24' is finally here.
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Microsoft reveals growing cyber risk to high-profile entertainment events
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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Microsoft has released its fifth edition of Cyber Signals, warning of the cyber risks posed by large sporting and entertainment events.
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Game review: FIFA 23
Thu, 20th Oct 2022
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The FIFA franchise is coming to an end after 30 years of EA Sports releases, with FIFA 23 providing a fitting swansong.
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Game review: FIFA 22
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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FIFA 22 perfectly demonstrates what we can expect from the next generation consoles - invigorating gameplay with outstanding visuals.
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Game review: FIFA 21
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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EA Sports has released its latest addition to the FIFA franchise, FIFA 21, with some welcomed additions and tweaks.
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Game review: FIFA 20
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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New “FIFA 20” drops amid fan critiques, yet faithful queue up for annual gaming ritual.
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Hands-on review: FIFA 19 - the winning formula is back
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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25 years since EA Sports’ inaugural FIFA game, they’re still doing what they do best - producing a game that’s loved by football fans all around the world.
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Kiwi gamer snaps up top spot in FIFA eSports World Cup final
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Harry Blackmore, an Arts and Commerce student at the University of Auckland, entered a competition alongside more than 20 million gamers.
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FIFA 18 shoots and scores!
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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FIFA 18 kicks off with a dazzling new story campaign and refined gameplay, despite commentary woes.
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FIFA 17 shoots and scores - it's truly the best until last
Sat, 8th Oct 2016
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FIFA 17 dazzles with Frostbite engine, delivering unprecedented visuals and a gripping single-player campaign in 'The Journey'.
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EA Sports FIFA 17 kicks off
Sat, 1st Oct 2016
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EA Sports unleashes FIFA 17, powered by cutting-edge Frostbite Engine, featuring a gripping narrative campaign for the first time.
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EA Sports FIFA 17 demo now available
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Get a kickstart on the pitch with the EA Sports FIFA 17 demo, featuring top teams and The Journey mode, now out for major consoles and PC.
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Fans to decide FIFA 17 cover star
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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EA SPORTS lets fans crown the FIFA 17 cover star, choosing from Rodriguez, Martial, Hazard, or Reus in a global vote.
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She shoots, she scores! FIFA 16 PlayStation 4 review
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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FIFA 16 scores with women's teams debut, elevating the game closer to pitch perfection despite needing a visual kick.
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FIFA 16 to include female players for the first time
Fri, 29th May 2015
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FIFA 16 makes historic move by featuring female players, with 12 women's national teams joining the virtual pitch.
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The beautiful game: FIFA 15
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Is EA Sports’ top-selling football franchise still on form? Game Console’s Darren Price takes a look at the PlayStation 4 version of the game.
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FIFA boost as EA and EPL tie the knot until 2019...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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EA Sports solidifies its bond with the Premier League until 2019, enhancing FIFA 15's realism with exclusive access and technology.
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And Facebook says 'Me too!'
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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According to Facebook’s data team 88 million people had more than 280 million Facebook interactions – posts, comments and likes – related to the final.
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EA celebrates five years of FIFA ultimate team...
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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EA marks 5 years of FIFA Ultimate Team, boasting over 21M players and revolutionizing football gaming with 542,000 transfers per hour.
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Why Xbox One soccer fans need to own FIFA 14
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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Xbox One's FIFA 14 offers a transformative experience with enhanced graphics and smarter gameplay, enticing 360 gamers to switch.
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FIFA 14 ANZ midnight launch confirmed...
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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EA sports have invited FIFA’s biggest fans to attend the official midnight launch of the world’s greatest sports video game at Hoyts Wetherill Park, Australia.
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Want to play FIFA 2014...?
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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EA has released the demo version of its upcoming release FIFA 14, allowing users to download the demo on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
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No console nations set for free FIFA spin-off
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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EA SPORTS launches FIFA World in Brazil and Russia, a free-to-play PC game aimed at fans without consoles.
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Fit for champions... EA strikes Barca deal
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Big news coming out of EA today as they have announced a new three year deal with footballing giants FC Barcelona.