EA Sports is in a class of its own, and that message comes through loud and clear with EA Sports FC 24. The FIFA series, which has been one of the crown jewels in gaming, has rebranded and is now EA Sports FC. The rebrand has brought about a fresh start to the franchise, and the end result is a masterful product worthy of the beautiful game. Every aspect of EA Sports FC 24 captures the most powerful and important parts of
There is a lot to like about FIFA 23, the latest offering from EA Sports. It’s the last FIFA branded game in the famed series as the move to EA Sports FC (thanks to the loss of the FIFA license) takes place next year. FIFA 23 feels fresh and exciting, raising hopes for future offerings. We have heard some complaints regarding Ultimate Team microtransactions and the Switch version of
Christmas came a bit early this year with the release of Football Manager 2022 on November 8th. It’s everyone’s favorite, real-life players and managers included. We’ve been reviewing the Football Manager series since 2008 and the so-called competition as well so we feel that we can offer a solid opinion. Soccer Manager, Lords of Football, Global Soccer, Club Manager, Top Eleven, Player’s Eleven….everyone has tried to beat Football Manager but all have failed miserably. The franchise continues to
EA Sports’ latest offering, FIFA 22, is truly a beautiful game. A number of improvements across every area of FIFA 22 make this one of the best soccer games of all-time. This is not the status quo, but rather a massive reset. This is a game that looks and feels different. HyperMotion increases the realism and fluidity of all gameplay. Whether it is a corner kick, key pass, or a shot in extra time, HyperMotion makes the user experience that much
Tim Hankinson, an American soccer coach with over 40 years of experience, has released his first children’s book in collaboration with CrossLink Publishing. The Adventures of Plato shares important lessons about soccer, sportsmanship, and international competition. “The Adventures of Plato shares with youth soccer players lessons of how to become a great young player,” Hankinson said. “It goes beyond the youth field and captures moments with the USA and Mexican National Teams as they learn about international rivalries.” Hankinson’s collegiate career encompassed five
We had the pleasure of reading two Y Lolfa titles during a recent holiday. The experience was quite enlightening as Hard Men of Rugby by Luke Upton and Saving Rugby Union: The Price of Professionalism by Ross Reyburn provided different perspectives on the game of rugby. Upton’s work focused on the strength and toughness of 20 rugby standouts, while Reyburn focuses on a number of crises facing rugby union. Reading them in tandem offered some unique, often conflicting, views. Upton profiles
Hard work pays off. That is certainly the case when it comes to the Football Manager series. This year’s edition, Football Manager 2021, is the product of countless hours from Sports Interactive and SEGA staff from all over the world. And it is the most authentic, realistic, and intelligent football game every made. With all that being said, Football Manager 2020 was an amazing game, one that was trendsetting and enormously successful in its own regard. However, Sports Interactive has a knack
First and foremost, we have always enjoyed the good work done by Cork University Press. We have reviewed their titles in the past and a recent offering, Conor Curran’s Irish Soccer Migrants: A Social and Cultural History, gained rave reviews from ISN and a number of others. Media and sport have long been connected, but no one really looked at the effects of those connections. Until now. Today we take a look at Sport, the Media and Ireland: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, a
Cover Art Courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing Esports are on the rise and it isn’t because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s because esports are incredibly entertaining, engaging, and easily adapt to our technological and virtual world. One of the biggest names in esports has to be Paul “Redeye” Chaloner and his recent book This is esports: (and How to Spell it): An Insider’s Guide to the World of Pro Gaming is absolutely brilliant. Chaloner’s conversational style and ability to share incredible stories easily
