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The Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Millions of TV owners getting irresistible sports freebie – exact brand of television you'll need to claim footie perk
MILLIONS of football fans across the UK can now score big without even owning a games console. EA Sports FC 25, the latest footie game sensation, is now available to play directly on Samsung TVs and smart monitors, thanks to a game-changing deal with Xbox Cloud Gaming. 2 The offer is rolling out via Samsung Gaming Hub, which is available on newer Samsung TVs and smart monitors. That means fans from London to Leeds can dive into the virtual pitch using nothing more than their telly, a controller, and a Game Pass subscription. Gamers will need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership to get in on the action, but there's a huge bonus for those who haven't signed up before. Samsung is offering two months completely free. Just head to the Samsung Promotions app on your TV, tap the Xbox promotion banner, or scan the QR cod e shown on screen using your mobile. Once inside the game, fans can take control of over 19,000 real-life players, representing more than 700 clubs from across 30 leagues. Whether you fancy running a team in career mode, teaming up with mates in 5v5 Rush, or managing every aspect of your club with the new FC IQ system, the options are endless. It's the most immersive version of the game yet, and thanks to Samsung's deal with Microsoft and Electronic Arts, it's all available instantly via the cloud – no downloads, discs or consoles required. It also means you can go from watching the big match live on TV to jumping straight into one of your own, all on the same screen. Samsung's Gaming Hub is also home to other major streaming platforms including Amazon Luna and Nvidia GeForce Now, giving even more reason for gamers to stay glued to their smart screens. Hun Lee, executive vice president of Samsung's Visual Display Business, said: 'We are delighted to bring EA SPORTS FC 25 to Samsung TVs and monitors through cloud gaming on Samsung Gaming Hub. Virgin Media Launches Two Free Rakuten TV Channels As the world's leading TV manufacturer, one of our goals is to immerse soccer fans around the world in the exciting game of soccer, whether they are playing the game or watching a match live on a Samsung TV.' The promotion is expected to drive a wave of interest from casual fans and hardcore gamers alike, especially with the current buzz surrounding the EA FC franchise. Just last week, Real Madrid and England ace J ude Bellingham made headlines at the EA FC 25 launch in Madrid, where he rolled his eyes at an overly dramatic intro calling him 'the main man from Madrid'. He's also just been unveiled as the cover star for the EA FC 25 Ultimate Edition, appearing alongside football legends David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Gianluigi Buffon. With the Euros in full swing and football fever gripping the nation, Samsung's latest perk is perfectly timed. If you've got a compatible Samsung screen at home, this is your moment to take to the pitch without spending a penny more. All you need is the telly, a controller, and a few taps to get started. 2
The Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
'GTA VI' delay weighs on global videogame market growth, data shows
A smartphone with the Electronic Arts logo is seen in front of a displayed "Battlefield 2042" logo in this illustration taken September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo (Reuters) -The global videogame market's growth rate is expected to improve marginally in 2025 from the previous year, according to a report from research firm Newzoo, seen exclusively by Reuters on Tuesday. Analysts and industry experts had projected a surge in industry growth this year due to the expected blockbuster launch of Take-Two's "Grand Theft Auto VI" and new consoles. However, the delay of the long-awaited title to next year and price hikes to videogame hardware, arising from tariffs, have made consumer spending uncertain. The global videogame market is projected to grow 3.4% to $188.9 billion in 2025, compared with last year's growth of 3.2%, according to the report. "This forecast reflects concrete changes, hardware cycles, pricing trends, install base growth, and title pipelines," said Michiel Buijsman, principle analyst at Newzoo. Compounded annually, Newzoo expects the market to grow 3.3% till 2027, compared with its earlier forecast of 3.7%. As "GTA VI" is scheduled to launch in 2026, the industry will most likely see the boost from sales next year along with the release of other premium titles such as Capcom's "Resident Evil Requiem." The launch of "GTA VI" on PC is also expected to carry growth through 2027, the report said. Price increases to Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation devices have sparked fears of slower hardware sales as consumers globally grapple with market uncertainty, even as Nintendo's Switch 2 became the company's fastest-selling console. Xbox also unveiled its own handheld console, the Xbox Ally, earlier this month, developed in partnership with ASUS and set to launch in holidays 2025. (Reporting by Zaheer Kachwala in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
After Yearslong Wait, ‘The Sims 4' to Finally Add Fairies in Expansion Pack Set for July Release
One of 'The Sims 4' fans' biggest wishes has finally been granted: fairies are coming to the life-simulation game this July. While werewolves, vampires, aliens, plant-human hybrids, mermaids, witches and wizards and more supernatural-esque characters have all been added as playable options throughout the the decade that 'The Sims 4' has been available, fairies have long been at the top of the list of demands players have had for new updates. More from Variety 'The Sims 4' Revives Franchise's Iconic Burglar (EXCLUSIVE) EA Says 'The Sims 4' Added 15 Million Players in 2024, 'Madden NFL' and 'College Football' to Cross $1 Billion in Sales by Next Spring 'The Sims 4' to Launch 'Life and Death' Expansion Pack Featuring Grim Reaper Career, Funerals, Afterlife and Reincarnation (EXCLUSIVE) Per 'The Sims 4' developer Electronic Arts (EA), 'In The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack, players can become one with the natural world, with Mother Nature calling them into the beautifully lush and wonderful land of Innisgreen. Whether players are experiencing a fairy new time, are interested in achieving balance with the all-new Apothecary table or experiencing an ailment—it's just the beginning of their fairytale, full of new adventures, skills and traits.' The 'Enchanted by Nature' expansion pack will be released on July 10 across the EA app, Epic Games Store and Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S and Xbox One systems. The current retail price for 'The Sims 4' expansion packs is $39.99. Watch the trailer for the new expansion pack, 'Enchanted by Nature,' in the video below. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Bloomberg
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Inside the ‘Dragon Age' Debacle That Gutted EA's BioWare Studio
In early November, on the eve of the crucial holiday shopping season, staffers at the video-game studio BioWare were feeling optimistic. After an excruciating development cycle, they had finally released their latest game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and the early reception was largely positive. The role-playing game was topping sales charts on Steam, and solid, if not spectacular, reviews were rolling in. But in the weeks that followed, the early buzz cooled as players delved deeper into the fantasy world, and some BioWare employees grew anxious. For months, everyone at the subsidiary of the video-game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. had been under intense pressure. The studio's previous two games, Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, had flopped, and there were rumors that if Dragon Age underperformed, BioWare might become another of EA's many casualties.
Wall Street Journal
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Striking Actors Reach Tentative Deal With Video Game Makers
SAG-Aftra members who work in the video gaming industry have reached a tentative deal with top game makers that would end their months-long strike. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists said Tuesday that a tentative labor agreement for performers working on video games has been signed by companies including Activision Productions, Disney Character Voices and Electronic Arts Productions.
