November2018
Random Here's Why One Of The World's Best National Teams Isn't In FIFA 19
Must be the money?
FIFA 19 is one of the most authentic representations of the world's favourite sport that money can buy, boasting thousands of real-life players and hundreds of clubs. However, it's not entirely faithful to The Beautiful Game, because there are some odd omissions. Our friends over at Eurogamer have pointed out that Croatia -...
News EA Has More Than 1,000 Employees And "Dozens Of Studios" Working On A Cloud-Based Future
"We're calling this Project Atlas and we believe in it so much"
Big-name video game companies are beginning to experiment with cloud-based gaming on a regular basis. Although the required technology and infrastructure might not be available in every location, that hasn't stopped publishers like Ubisoft from testing the waters with special Japan-only...
October2018
News EA Will Add Usain Bolt To FIFA 19 If He Can Secure A Professional Contract
The fastest footballer
You may or may not have heard the 32-year old Jamaican Olympic champion Usain Bolt is currently trialling with the Australian club side Central Coast Mariners, who play in the nation’s top flight competition known as the A-League. After training up at multiple clubs around the world - including German powerhouse Dortmund -...
August2018
Rumour This Year's FIFA Release Will Include Chinese League For First Time Ever
The complete experience
Part of the allure of the FIFA video games is the licensing of real-world clubs and leagues. As EA has already publicised, this season's game will include the UEFA Champions League - the most prestigious club competition in European football. Now, the latest news to emerge is in regards to a new league that will be...
July2018
News FIFA 19 Improvements Will Be Immediately Noticeable In Switch Version
Reworked AI, animations and more
EA has already made it clear on several occasions that FIFA 19 on the Nintendo Switch won’t just be a quick rehash of the previous year’s iteration of the game. We know it will include enhanced graphics, the Champions League license and will also allow you to play against your friends online this time around...
News EA Sports Vice President Says FIFA 19 Will Be Upfront About FUT Card Pack Odds
A better tomorrow
With governments worldwide now cracking down on loot boxes and other forms of micro-transactions within video games, various companies have been required to make adjustments to key franchises in order to pass the new rules and regulations. Speaking to Eurogamer at the Gamelab conference in Barcelona, EA Sports vice president and...
June2018
News Play Online With Your Friends In The Switch Version Of FIFA 19
New and improved
With FIFA 19 officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch, you might be wondering how exactly the new iteration has been improved upon. Apart from EA’s acquisition of the Champions League license, the Switch version will now allow you to play with your friends online. “Enjoy new ways to play on Switch including Online...
April2018
News FIFA 18's Free World Cup Mode Arrives On May 29th
What, no "Road to the World Cup" edition?
Those of you with long memories will no doubt recall that, once upon a time, EA never missed a trick when it came to milking the lucrative FIFA licence. As well as the yearly FIFA updates we'd also get special editions, such as FIFA: Road to World Cup '98 (which took the place of the yearly entry for...
February2018
News EA Has "Nothing To Announce" As Far As Burnout Paradise On Switch Is Concerned
Car crash
A short time ago, tongues were set wagging by the rumour that Burnout Paradise was getting remastered and would - apparently - be coming to Switch. EA confirmed one part of that rumour yesterday with the announcement of Burnout Paradise Remastered on PS4 and Xbox One, but there's currently no sign of a Nintendo version - and the publisher...
January2018
Rumour Get That Pinch Of Salt Ready, Apparently Microsoft Is Preparing To Buy Electronic Arts
Keep a straight face
While the Switch and PlayStation 4 continue to sell robustly, over in the land of Xbox things aren't looking quite as rosy. Even the most ardent supporter of Microsoft's console hardware would admit that there's a serious shortage of quality first-party exclusive games on the machine right now and that's only going to hold the...
News Nintendo's French Boss Says We Should Expect More Switch Announcements From EA
Console will be a key platform for FIFA during this World Cup year
Nintendo France's Managing Director Philippe Lavoué has taken part in an extensive interview with Les Numériques regarding topics such as the console's performance in that region and the degree of third-party support for the machine. On the latter topic, Lavoué reveals...
News Burnout Paradise HD Remaster Confirmed For PS4, But Where Does That Leave Switch?
Could we see it confirmed at the next Nintendo Direct?
Following speculation that it would be remastering one of the best open-world driving games ever made, EA has confirmed that Burnout Paradise HD Remaster (that's a tentative title currently) will hit PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 16th, costing 4,104 Yen. Given the Xbox One's dire...
December2017
News FIFA 18 Nets A Sizeable Update On Switch
Back of the net
Electronic Arts has just pushed out a large update for FIFA 18 which fixes a wide range of issues and bugs present in the title. Here's a comprehensive list of everything that's changed: Addressed the following issues in Gameplay: + The FIFA Trainer Shot Elevation arrow was resetting its extension after shooting the ball. + The...
November2017
News EA Says It's Still Too Early To Judge Demand For More Games On Switch
We might have to wait until March before we see more EA titles
EA's company finance chief Black Jorgensen has told the Wall Street Journal that it's too early to accurately judge the demand for the company's games on the Nintendo Switch. EA has released FIFA 18 on the console so far, one of its biggest franchises, but reports suggest that the...
October2017
News EA Won't Entirely Rule Out Star Wars Battlefront II Coming To Switch
"This is something we'll explore if we see opportunities there"
With Star Wars: The Last Jedi just around the corner the release of Star Wars Battlefront II is well-timed, and we can expect the FPS title to gain plenty of attention, not just for its connection to the wider Star Wars universe but because it's shaping up to be a very impressive title...
September2017
Video Here's How FIFA 18 On Switch Compares To The PlayStation 4 Version
The little details
FIFA 18 is finally with us, and if you've already consulted our exhaustive review then you'll know that, despite missing some key features, it's the best football (soccer if you're in North America) game we've seen on a Nintendo system in years. While it was always clear that the Switch version wouldn't be a match for its...
Video Here's What FIFA 18 Looks Like On Nintendo Switch
Jumpers for goalposts
FIFA 18 launches today, but EA has been curiously reluctant to show off very much of the Switch version; aside from off-screen footage recorded at events like this year's Gamescom, we've been unable to pick apart the Nintendo version's visuals to see just how favourably they compares to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One editions...
News You'll Be Able To Unlock An Exclusive Nintendo Switch Kit In FIFA 18
Which is nice
FIFA 18 launches this week, and while the Switch version lacks some of the key features of its console counterparts, it does have at least one exclusive item which your Sony and Microsoft-owning chums won't be getting. A screenshot has emerged which shows an exclusive Switch kit which can be unlocked in the game. The red shirt comes...
News FIFA 18 Will Cost Less On The Nintendo Switch In Australia
Bucking the "Switch Tax" trend
The year is 2017 and Nintendo Switch owners are paying more for their games than people are on rival platforms. The unfortunate term “Switch Tax” has been coined to explain why certain developers and publishers are upping their prices for games released on Nintendo’s latest system. The whole issue as we’ve...
News We Could See More FIFAs On Switch Beyond FIFA 18
Producer also explains the limitations of single-console Joy-Con play
EA's yearly line of sports titles have been a common feature of PlayStation and Xbox release lists for decades, but on Nintendo consoles things are bit more sporadic; while the Wii was well-served with FIFAs some of them were simply re-skins with new kits, while on Wii U EA...
August2017
News FIFA 18 On Switch Runs At 60fps In Both Docked And Handheld Modes
1080p when docked, 720p handheld
There's been plenty of speculation regarding the upcoming FIFA 18 on Switch. We already know that it's not using the Frostbite Engine like the PS4 and Xbox One versions, but a custom engine designed specifically for Nintendo's console.
Video Gamescom 2017 Gives Us Our Best Look At Switch FIFA 18 Yet
Digital kickabout
EA has shown off some footage of FIFA 18 running on the Nintendo Switch at Gamescom 2017. The popular football title marks a return of sorts for the series on Nintendo systems, but the gulf in power between the Switch and other home systems has led some to ponder just how good it can possibly look. During the demonstration, it is...
News Electronic Arts Is Bringing Zoink's Fe To Switch In 2018
Fe Fi Fo Fun?
Electronic Arts has confirmed at Gamescom that it is bringing Zoink! Games' intriguing adventure title Fe to the Nintendo Switch in early 2018. Part of the publisher's "Originals" indie programme, Fe allows you to "climb, glide and dig your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with...
Video FIFA 18's Gamescom Trailer Shoots And Scores, But Can It Look This Slick On Switch?
Back of the net
EA has released a new trailer for FIFA 18 at Gamescom, and even if you have no interest in football (or soccer, if you're in America), you have to admit that it's pretty impressive. The clip - which is set to a rather mangled version of New Order's classic Blue Monday - showcases the stunning animation present in the title, with...
News FIFA 18 Sales Are Important for Future EA Support of Nintendo Switch
"I hope we get there, that would be my personal ambition."
The Nintendo Switch has got off to a great start so far, with a growing install base, quality first party games and solid indie support on the eShop. Nevertheless the third-party retail line-up has been rather thin; while SEGA's Puyo Puyo Tetris and Capcom's Ultra Street Fighter...
