EA’s problem with a ‘cracked’ game

EA has made a closed playtest, which gives followers a chance to test out an beta version of Skate 4 (currently simply titled Skate) and has proven extremely popular, but within a couple hours of release the build had been cracked and circulated online for anyone to download.

EA has responded to the situation by saying “We’re aware of an earlier version of the game that has been distributed without our authorization. This build is from september 2021 and was never intended for external use”.

Furthermore EA has acknowledged the fans excitement for the game but advise them to be careful in the quote “While we understand you’re excited to get into the game, we encourage you to be careful when downloading files from unknown sources.” EA has also stated that downloading the cracked playtest is in violation of its Terms of Service and can lead to bans across all EA products

What has EA been doing for 11 years?

EA has also created a short video titled “still working on it” in reference to the 11 year gap between the release of skate 3 and to stop the fans from downloading a possibly dangerous version of unreleased skate 4 and give them somewhat a teaser trailer.

What alternatives fans have

EA has also given an alternative to downloading a ‘cracked’ version of skate by stating that for those looking to get their first test of the Skate franchise since the Xbox 360 and PS3 days, the playtest is still ongoing. EA also say more invites to the closed test will be going out soon, and encourages players sign up here. 

What to expect from EA

The development of the new upcoming skate game is now under way and has a lot of justified pressure for the games perfection, however EA CEO Andrew Wilson has said he figures the company can grow the appeal of the Skate series by focusing on industry trends such as user-generated content, open-worlds and community. Which has been the fans favourite news so far and many believe that this will be the best skate game yet.

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After nearly 30 years of partnership, FIFA and Electronic Arts have confirmed they will split. This news comes in the wake of EA’s recent announcement of EA Sports FC, a new football game that is set to rival FIFA. FIFA has since announced it will launch its own rival game, which is sure to cause huge competition in the gaming world. This is definitely an exciting development to watch!

The company has insisted that despite detaching from the FIFA brand, their games will not change dramatically. With over 300 licensing deals behind the games, ‘the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs and athletes’ will all be portrayed in EA Sports FC, they stated.

FIFA also chimed in with a statement claiming the split from EA will allow new football video games to be developed with third-party publishers, which will ultimately ‘provide more choice for football and gaming fans’. The news of the split between the two brands comes in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and will sure to be an exciting time for gaming fans around the world. Stay tuned to see how this story develops!

FIFA’s chief commercial officer, Philippe Le Floc’h, said in a statement: “FIFA has been a key partner of EA for almost three decades and we are proud of what we have achieved together. “However, the FIFA brand has grown significantly in that time and our ambition is to ensure FIFA is one of the biggest sports and entertainment brands in the world. This means giving fans more choice when it comes to how they access FIFA content.”

EA Sports’ vice president and general manager, Cam Weber, said: “We are proud of our long-standing partnership with FIFA and the role we have played in helping to grow FIFA as a global sport. We will continue to deliver extraordinary football experiences for our players, powered by our industry-leading Frostbite engine.”

FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated “I can assure you that the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans,”.

“The FIFA name is the only global, original title. FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25 and FIFA 26, and so on – the constant is the FIFA name and it will remain forever and remain THE BEST.”

Football clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool FC have contributed to the discussions of the split on Twitter, posting a tweet with the caption ‘ We’re In The Club. Learn More July 2023’ #EASPORTSFC

Nous sommes dans Le Club
Plus d’informations en Juillet 2023#EASPORTSFC pic.twitter.com/RbbIHOQWfq

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) May 10, 2022

We’re In The Club.

Learn More July 2023. #EASPORTSFC pic.twitter.com/xtFM21zoPN

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 10, 2022

FIFA’s chief competitors will now be Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), Konami’s football game, as well as EA Sports FC. It is not yet clear how this split will affect the future of the FIFA gaming franchise, but we will be sure to keep you updated with all the latest developments. Stay tuned!

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The basketball team was selling limited Halo bundles for one day only at the weekend

Video games and sports often go hand in hand. There have been plenty of collaborations between video game companies and sports brands this year, and over the weekend, we saw another limited, one-time-only collaboration.

The collab was between LA Lakers and Microsoft as the basketball was offering out limited edition Halo bundles at its home game, to celebrate the release of Halo Infinite this week.

LA Lakers Halo Bundle

For one day only, LA Lakers and Microsoft were selling Halo Infinite bundles at the Lakers’ home, the Staples Center, during the team’s home game against the LA Clippers.

The Lakers ended up losing the game with 119-115 being the final score, but the fans won by being offered the Halo bundle, which consisted of a Lakers Swingman-style jersey, a Lakers Custom Xbox Controller, and a Master Chief figure. The Lakers jersey has the name “Master Chief” and the number “117” embroidered on the back, which is incredibly rare since NBA rules stipulate players can only choose numbers between 0-99 for their jersey (although no one goes for the number 69, unsurprisingly).

Become Master Chief from #HaloInfinite with the Lakers 117 Master Chief Jersey Bundle including a custom Lakers Xbox controller. Available today starting at 1:17pm only at the Team LA store at STAPLES Center.#LakeShow x @Xbox x @Halo pic.twitter.com/P8pA1uPPOs

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 3, 2021

There are some mixed reviews regarding the collab as not much makes it related to Halo Infinite apart from the jersey’s custom design. The controller doesn’t have anything Halo-related on it and while it is a cool design, it could be for any Xbox franchise.

Yet fans and resellers snapped up the bundles almost immediately and with the price for the bundle being only $20 more than the regular price of a Swingman-style jersey, Microsoft was offering a pretty good deal by throwing in the controller and figure too.

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Capcom to reveal more on their MMA-fighting newcomer in special livestream

Luke had been announced as the final DLC character to enter the ring of Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition back in August; he is set to be released on November 23.

Capcom are hosting a livestream will showcase the next wave of updates for the latest installment of Capcom’s signature brawler.

Here’s the announcement of the fall update and the link to the Twitch channel of Capcom Fighters for the event this coming Tuesday.

The #SFVFallUpdate is coming your way!

Join us for the final #SFV digital event with a behind-the-scenes look at Season 5’s final character, Luke! ⭐

🔔 https://t.co/Go1l4a4TKF pic.twitter.com/DgjqCpizij

— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) November 17, 2021

Luke is a brand new character who is described as a look into the future of the Street Fighter series by the developers themselves. He is a cocky and confident fighter, shouting that he’ll “never lose to anyone” in his teaser trailer.

He uses a mixed martial arts fighting style and has an emphasis on powerful punches in a similar nature to Ed, though he’s also shown to throw out some special kicks and shoulders as well. He also tosses projectiles with his punches too, which is a good bit different than we’ve seen from most characters. His story is still shrouded in mystery, other than the fact that he aspired to become like as of yet unidentified male fighter who could be any one of the characters in the game if not the entire Street Fighter universe.

If you haven’t seen Luke’s reveal trailer for Street Fighter 5, check it out here:

The Street Fighter 5 Fall Update is scheduled for November 23 at 3PM PST (11PM GMT)

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Your choice will impact your early badge points…

We are all used to the MyCareer prequels by now; most of us just play through it on auto-pilot these days just to get some much-needed badge points. However, in NBA 2K22, we are presented with options that we haven’t previously. This year, the first thing you are going to do is choose between College Basketball or the G League, which can significantly impact your badge points. So which should you choose? We will break it down for you, so you feel fully comfortable with your choice.

NBA 2K22 MyCareer: College or G League?

Before we start, it is worth noting that no matter what you choose, you will always make it to the NBA regardless.

Choosing between the two options is more about gaining some passive skills and having the bigger opportunity for boosting certain parameters of your MyPlayer.

College Benefits:

• You will jump directly into a single-elimination tournament and earn additional badge points by winning the national championship.
• Gain more fans by playing on a national stage and proving you are a top prospect.
• Earn attribute boosts for the tournament by attending practices that teach you key skills for your build.
• Maintain Amateur status, allowing you to sign with G League after College.

G League Benefits:

• Earn permanent 5% MyPoints accelerator to speed up the process of upgrading your MyPlayer.
• Pursue endorsement opportunities on off days to earn VC and start building your Personal Brand.
• Prepare yourself for the league by playing against NBA-caliber players.
• Meet the press to take control of your narrative and practice your interviewing skills.

… So which one is better?

If you want to play at all 3 levels available in the game (i.e. College, G League, and the NBA), you should choose College. This allows you to qualify for the G League post-College and then make your way to the NBA.

On the other hand, G League is more like a shortcut that could lead you to early fame in the game; however, it might take longer to get yourself into the NBA.

Ultimately, if you want to get to the NBA as quickly as possible, you should choose College and skip the G League altogether. However, although you will reach the NBA faster this way, you will have worse stats having played for less time, meaning more standard MyCareer grind.

So if you prefer to get badge points in a version of MyCareer with a bit more of a story and context, you should choose College, G League, and finally, the NBA.

If you still want relatively high stats but don’t have time for the ultimate experience, choose G League. You can see the full ‘The City’ trailer below.

NBA 2K22 is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, and PC.

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In other gaming news, PlayStation had their showcase last night, revealing Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine title, as well as Remedy’s Alan Wake Remastered.

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The game’s release is just around the corner…

NBA 2K22 is officially releasing this week, and here is everything you need to know, including what time the game is set to release around the world.

The official release date on all platforms is Friday, September 10th, 2021. The release time may vary depending on the platform. The official release times for PC, Xbox and PlayStation are as follows:

Microsoft Store

According to the official Microsoft Store Page for NBA 2K22, players can expect the game to release on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S at MIDNIGHT in their local region.

PlayStation Store

The same goes for those looking to play NBA 2K22 on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, as it appears that the game will release at MIDNIGHT in your local region. That’s according to the official PlayStation Store Page for NBA 2K22 anyway.

Steam

An official release time for NBA 2K22 on Steam hasn’t been revealed just yet. But it is not uncommon for new Steam titles to release at 10AM PT / 6PM BST.

Make sure to check out the official Steam Store Page for NBA 2K22 as a countdown until release will begin as the release date gets closer.

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As we are only a few days away, you will want to ensure you have the title pre-ordered. You can do so from our official Go2Games website.

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The successor to PES will release later this month with nine teams to choose from

Konami announced that its yearly football similator franchise, formerly known as the Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), has now been renamed eFootball. This this year’s football entry is set for a free release on September 30; it will be available to play on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Later this autumn, iOS and Android versions are set to arrive later alongside a free and major content update for the game itself.

Announcing #eFootball 2022 – the official title for our platform's first season!

Launching September 30th on consoles and PC 💻🎮 fans can finally experience how we have #SetFootballFree

Find out more right here: https://t.co/XGJAKZFGaV pic.twitter.com/HqQRjjHQuv

— eFootball (@play_eFootball) September 2, 2021

eFootball is set to launch with very limited content in the base game at launch. In offline play, you can choose up to nine clubs to play against an AI or a friend, as well as six stadiums to play matches in. With online play, you can expect to find matches through cross-generation matchmaking (PS5 vs PS4; Xbox Series X/S vs Xbox One).

The teams available to play as at launch are as follows:

• Arsenal
• Barcelona
• Bayern Munich
• Corinthians Paulista
• Flamengo
• Juventus
• Manchester United
• River Plate
• São Paulo

The available stadiums to play in at launch are as follows:

• Camp Nou
• Old Trafford
• Allianz Stadium
• Emirates Stadium
• Allianz Arena
• eFootball Stadium.

The amount of content is set to increase through the game’s first update due in the autumn. This includes the implementation of their monetisation model to ensure fair rebalancing, and a variety of new modes which are set to enrichen the eFootball experience:

• Creative Teams (players create their own squad similar to the myClub feature in previous PES games).
• eFootball Creative League (rise up and get promoted up the league rankings by playing your Creative Team against others)
• Tour Event (earn rewards through playing against AI opponents)
• Challenge Event (successfully complete objectives for rewards through playing against others online)
• Online Quick Match (play a casual online match with over 600 licensed teams)
• Online Match Lobby
• Cross-platform matchmaking (PC and consoles)

“As a digital-only title, Konami will regularly add new content and game modes after launch this Autumn,” a statement from Konami read in July.

“In the future, certain game modes will be sold as optional DLC, giving players the freedom to build an experience that follows their interests.”

Despite the lack of content at launch that Konami have admitted to themselves, the upcoming updates will hopefully secure longterm PES fans to the franchise’s rebrand, and welcome newcomers to the eFootball scene.

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It seems this year’s gameplay might actually be significantly different…

From what we know so far, it seems Fifa 22 features quality of life changes that franchise fans have been screaming out for. The on-pitch game improvements have been heavily reported on, the focal point being EA’s new utilisation of HyperMotion technology for a live-action football match instead of individual players, which is expected to give the game a much more realistic and immersive feel. However, alongside this, there are also several significant changes happening to the game’s biggest modes. Two recently released EA Sports trailers go into detail on these changes.

Career Mode will allow players to create their own club, Player Career will feature revamped progression mechanics, while Ultimate Team also features new progression and customization features. All of these and more are highlighted in the trailers, which you can check out below.

FIFA 22 launches on October 1 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia, and as a cloud-exclusive release for the Nintendo Switch. These editions (except Switch) will be available at our Go2Games shop for pre-order or standard purchase.

The official gameplay trailer can be seen below:

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Our first look at the game is just around the corner.

Riders Republic was announced at E3, 2021, with many unknowns around it compared to some of the other titles also revealed. It is a massively online multiplayer extreme sports game which covers a lot of bases. When first revealed, I was sceptical of a game like this trying to do too much at once, but I had to wait for further details to see if that prediction carries any weight. Well, we are set to receive our first look at the game with the title’s beta just around the corner.

The Riders Republic beta will give players a first glimpse of the game’s careers, including Bike Races, Snow Tricks and Air Sports. Check out the beta announcement trailer from Ubisoft below. The beta will come to Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Store.

You can now sign up for the Riders Republic Beta, available worldwide from August 23 to August 25. Riders Republic launches on October 28 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Stadia, Amazon Luna, and PC (on the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store), and is included with a Ubisoft+ subscription.

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Here’s everything you can expect…

Last month Konami announced it had renamed PES to eFootball and made it free-to-play and digital-only.

Konami has now come out and instructed us to treat the upcoming launch of the newly transformed eFootball as “a demo”.

Addressing questions about the game in a Twitter thread, Konami asked itself: “is early autumn launch basically a demo?”

“In many ways, yes,” Konami said. “We want people to get hands-on with eFootball as soon as possible, so we will launch with a limited number of teams and modes. Exact details to follow.”

At launch, only local matches featuring the likes of Barcelona, Juventus, Bayern, and Manchester United will be available, alongside cross-generation matchmaking (PS5 vs PS4, and Xbox Series X and S vs Xbox One). You’ll be able to play against CPU teams via local matches. Initially, eFootball won’t have microtransactions, Konami clarified, which means everything will be free-to-play.

Then, later in the autumn, cross-play between all consoles and PC goes live, alongside a team-building mode (Ultimate Team-esque) and online leagues, where you “take your original team and compete in a global, competitive league”.

In the winter, Konami will add mobile controller support, full cross-play matchmaking across all platforms, including mobile when using a controller, alongside pro and amateur esports tournaments. The full road map can be seen below:

Konami had said it plans to sell individual game modes as optional DLC, “giving players the freedom to build an experience that follows their interests.” One of these DLC game modes is Master League, perhaps Pro Evolution Soccer’s most famous game mode. Konami has not said how much it will cost.

There also seems to be a Battle Pass mechanic called Match Pass. Konami said Match Pass lets you “nominate and acquire your favourite players”. It’s all pretty vague at this point, but Konami described Match Pass as “a system to receive items based on matches played”. A free and paid version of Match Passes will be available.

There was some uncertainty regarding graphics being downscaled so that the game can function on all devices (i.e. iOS and Android), but Konami has addressed this, saying: “The game will take full advantage of the hardware capabilities of each supported device…We will make graphical adjustments to the mobile version, but the next-generation graphics on consoles and PC will not be downgraded”.

eFootball launches worldwide first on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 and PC via Steam early autumn, with iOS and Android to follow soon after.

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