News Articles
Wednesday4th Oct 2017
News Nintendo Switch Surges in Japanese Charts as Fire Emblem Warriors Makes Debut
FIFA 18 sales are relatively modest, however
The Media Create results are in for the Japanese charts, and last week was relatively busy - it's was also another solid seven days for Nintendo. Every title missed out to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III on PS4 in first place, but it was a mixed debut for Fire Emblem Warriors; on...
Monday2nd Oct 2017
News FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch Accounts for a Tiny Percentage of UK Launch Sales
Other increasingly 'evergreen' Switch titles hold on in top 40
FIFA 18 has been a notable release on Nintendo hardware in the past week, a first for a number of years. Plenty of focus has been on assessing whether the Switch audience will back the game and, as a result, encourage EA to continue support. Based on initial UK launch results we'll...
Random Odd FIFA 18 Glitch Leaves Players With No Face on Nintendo Switch
Go on, make your faceless corporation jokes
FIFA 18 launched on Switch last week, and plenty of eyes will be on the performance of the 'custom' version on Nintendo's portable powerhouse. We liked it in our review, with yer man Scullion awarding it 8/10. However it appears that the game has a rather quirky glitch on some occasions, as you will see...
Friday29th Sep 2017
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...
Thursday28th Sep 2017
Nintendo Download 28th September (Europe)
FIFA! Arcade Archives Mario Bros.! Golf Story! Loads of games!
It's time for another European Nintendo Download Update, and it's a big one. There's a lot on offer on the Switch, ranging from notable retail titles to a number of intriguing downloads. The 3DS and Wii U also have some new arrivals, while there are discounts across all three stores;...
Nintendo Download 28th September (North America)
FIFA! Golf Story! Yo-kai Watch 2! Picross S! One Piece! Over 20 games!
Well, this week's North American Nintendo Download Update is a bit of a beast. It's absolutely jam packed with games, especially on the Nintendo Switch; there's a mix of notable retail releases and some rather promising download titles. The 3DS and Wii U don't entirely miss out,...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
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...
Friday15th Sep 2017
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...
Tuesday5th Sep 2017
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...
Tuesday29th Aug 2017
News EA Talks Up the Positives of FIFA 18 on Switch Not Using the Frostbite Engine
"This is a full FIFA that players players will enjoy.”
When FIFA 18 was first announced for Switch some expected a lazy port from EA Sports (perhaps justifiably based on previous Wii efforts). However, early reports are that the Switch version runs at a rock solid 60FPS in both docked and handheld modes. However, there is still one element
Friday25th Aug 2017
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.
Tuesday22nd Aug 2017
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...
Monday21st Aug 2017
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...
Monday14th Aug 2017
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...
Wednesday21st Jun 2017
News EA is Focused on Nintendo Switch Portability and "Exploring Other Products"
"We love the mobility of the Switch"
The nature of the Switch hardware means it'll be approached in different ways by various developers; as far as EA is concerned, the system is primarily a portable. That's been the pitch for FIFA 18 on the system, a bespoke iteration that'll supposedly be the most 'advanced' portable entry in the series. To a...
Monday12th Jun 2017
News FIFA 18 Producer Explains Why You Should Care About The Game On Switch
"It's the best portable FIFA we ever did"
FIFA 18 is EA's first title for the Nintendo Switch, and as you might imagine, it's getting a lot of attention as a result. FIFA is one of gaming's biggest global brands and by bringing the series to Switch, the publisher is certainly making a statement. However, there are already doubts regarding how the...
Saturday10th Jun 2017
News FIFA 18 on Switch to Include Ultimate Team, EA Boasts of Most 'Advanced' Portable Version
Will include something called "Switch Kick Off", too
We've known for a few days that FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch won't use the Frostbite engine or include the Alex Hunter story mode, but now a new official page shows us what the game will include. The big pitch is that it'll be the leading 'portable' version of the game, and it will include FIFA...
Live Blog Watch the EA Play 2017 Press Conference - Live!
Sports! Shooting stuff! More sports!
For a number of years EA press conferences have carried little interest for Nintendo fans, but this year there might be something to see. FIFA 18 is the only current EA game confirmed for Switch, and it'll be interesting to see whether it's shown in any form, and whether any other games (perhaps...
Monday5th Jun 2017
News FIFA 18 Gets Reveal Trailer That Suggests Missing Features for Nintendo Switch
At least the name is settled
EA has carried out a promotional blitz for FIFA 18, unveiling Cristiano Ronaldo as its cover star along with a glitzy trailer. Details are thin, but when you look at small print and listings you can cut through the fluff and learn a little about how the game will shape up. First of all, it'll be FIFA 18 on Switch,...
Friday26th May 2017
News FIFA 18 is Back to Being 'EA Sports FIFA' for Nintendo Switch
Just call it Switch Soccerball and be done with it
It was pleasing back in January when EA appeared on stage at the major reveal of the Nintendo Switch and offered its backing to the system with a release of FIFA later in the year. There was speculation over whether it'd be a full entry in the series or an alternative, however, when it was listed...
Wednesday10th May 2017
News EA Is Considering Bringing More Games to Nintendo Switch
Wouldn't that be something?
At least for the time being, it seems that Nintendo has got a really good thing going with the Switch. The hybrid console has been posting some impressive numbers lately, and reception around it has been quite positive, from both a consumer and developer standpoint. Still, it seems like major third party companies are...
Wednesday15th Feb 2017
Video FIFA 18 Gets Shown Off In Japanese Nintendo Switch Commercial
He shoots, he scores
EA's forthcoming FIFA 18 for the Nintendo Switch has been shown off for the first time in a Japanese commercial for the console. The clip - which also showcases Dragon Quest Heroes - gives FIFA 18 some generous screen-time, and things are looking pretty decent. There were rumours that the game would be based on the PS3 and Xbox...
Monday6th Feb 2017
News EA Confirms Vancouver Team Will Produce FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch
Reiterates that it's a "custom built version"
When EA popped up at the Nintendo Switch Presentation in Tokyo to announce FIFA for the system, it was suitably vague in how it pitched the upcoming release. It didn't take long for rumours to swirl that it'd be based on the last-gen iterations that are still produced, though Peter Moore somewhat slapped...
Wednesday18th Jan 2017
News Nintendo Forces Us To Think Differently, Says EA's Patrick Söderlund
"We've been with Nintendo for a very long time"
EA is opening its Nintendo Switch account with a FIFA title, but the company's executive vice president Patrick Söderlund says that owners can expect more games in the future. Speaking to IGN, Söderlund outlined EA's decision to support to the console at launch, and why working with the Japanese...
Monday16th Jan 2017
News EA's Peter Moore Insists FIFA Switch Is "Custom Built" Following Last-Gen Engine Rumour
Based on the PS3 and 360 versions, or a new deal entirely?
While EA didn't have anything to show at the Nintendo Switch presentation, the fact that Vice President of EA Worldwide Studios Patrick Söderlund was on-stage showed that it considers the platform to be of some importance. It's also bringing one of its biggest brands - FIFA - to the machine...
Friday13th Jan 2017
News The Massively Popular FIFA Franchise Is Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2017
The world's biggest game is back on Nintendo
Electronic Arts is bringing its popular FIFA franchise to the Nintendo Switch this year. The news was revealed during the Nintendo Switch Presentation, and while no footage was shown, the strength of the concept is clear. You'll be able to challenge friends in local co-op matches or play online with...
