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- EA SPORTS FC Tactical is a mobile game that offers a turn-based system for making strategic decisions during key moments of a football match.
- The game combines realistic player models with stylized animations and a rock-paper-scissors-style attribute system to determine the outcome of encounters.
- The game features a unique approach to traditional football elements and offers a cinematic experience with dynamic music and visual effects.
A recent report from Newzoo indicates that 67% of total hours spent playing PC games last year were dedicated to titles six years old or more, with notable games including Counter Strike 2 and GO (7.1%), League of Legends (6.4%), Roblox (6.2%), DOTA 2 (5.8%), and Fortnite (5.4%). Additionally, 25% of playtime was on games aged two to five years, while only 8% was allocated to 2024 releases. On consoles, 44% of PlayStation and 49% of Xbox playtime was for games over six years old, with 2024 releases accounting for 15% of total playtime. Key 2024 titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, NBA 2K25, and EA Sports FC 25 made up about half of the playtime for new releases on console. The report notes a trend of players engaging with fewer games, averaging 10 on Steam and PlayStation and 9 on Xbox, with a requirement of at least two hours of play for a game to be counted. Financially, yearly console revenues from full-price games reached approximately billion, a 14% decline from 2023, attributed to the weaker release slate in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Monster Hunter Wilds is the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending March 4th, having launched on February 28th and achieving a peak of 1.4 million concurrent players. It has sold over eight million copies. The Steam Top Ten for the week includes:
1. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve
3. Steam Deck, Valve
4. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton
5. REPO, Semiwork
6. Marvel Rivals, NetEase
7. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Plaion
8. Apex Legends, EA
9. PGA Tour 2K25, 2K Games
10. EA Sports FC 25, EA
The Pan European Game Information (PEGI) organization has reclassified the indie card game Balatro from PEGI 18 to PEGI 12 after an appeal by its publisher, Sold Out Sales and Marketing. The change was based on the game's fantastical elements that mitigate its connection to gambling. Initially, Balatro was scrutinized for teaching skills related to poker, but the developer LocalThunk criticized the inconsistency in ratings compared to other games with actual gambling mechanics. In addition to the new rating, Balatro has launched a free crossover pack called Friends of Jimbo and is now available on Xbox Game Pass without in-game purchases. LocalThunk expressed optimism about PEGI's decision, hoping it would lead to more nuanced ratings in the future.
EA Sports FC 25 is the new standard in soccer simulation, featuring advanced HyperMotionV technology and a revamped Career mode. Madden NFL 25 offers realistic gameplay with all 32 NFL teams and modes like Face of the Franchise. NBA 2K25 immerses players in the NBA with MyCareer and MyTeam modes. WWE 2K24 enhances wrestling gameplay with improved match physics and various modes. TopSpin 2K25 revives tennis gaming with realistic gameplay and a Career mode. Rocket League combines soccer and racing with customizable cars and addictive gameplay. Super Mega Baseball 4 features arcade-style baseball with a Franchise mode. Forza Horizon 5 offers an open-world racing experience in Mexico with over 500 cars. Tour de France 2023 provides a realistic cycling simulator with a career mode. Cricket 24 delivers an immersive cricket experience with various modes. Olympics Go! Paris 2024 allows players to compete in Olympic events with realistic graphics and online multiplayer.
The Epic Games Store has over 295 million users on PC, with an increase of 25 million accounts from the previous year. Epic Games reported a total of 898 million cross-platform accounts, a rise of 94 million year-on-year. PC players spent .09 billion on the store, a 15 percent increase from the prior year, although spending on third-party titles declined by 18 percent, totaling 5 million. The store averages 67 million monthly active users and 32 million daily active users. The highest-performing games of 2024 include Genshin Impact, Rocket League, Honkai Star Rail, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Fortnite Battle Royale. The next tier of successful titles includes EA Sports FC 24, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Alan Wake 2, Fall Guys, and Wuthering Waves.
The Epic Games Store's total user base reached 295 million in 2024, an increase of 25 million from the previous year. The Epic ecosystem expanded to 898 million cross-platform accounts, a rise of 94 million from 2023. In 2024, 1,100 new games were released, bringing the total number of titles to over 4,000. Users claimed more than 595 million free games, averaging a total value of 9 per player. The Epic Games Store launcher improved loading times to a third of what they were in early 2023 for 95% of users. Upcoming features include a download manager, gifting options, preloading capabilities, and enhanced social features.
Electronic Arts reported a year-on-year decline in revenue and net bookings for the quarter ending December 2024. The company generated .88 billion in revenue, a three percent decrease compared to the previous year, while net bookings fell six percent to .22 billion. CEO Andrew Wilson expressed disappointment over the financial outcomes, citing underwhelming performances from key titles like EA Sports FC 25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. He acknowledged that the results did not meet the company's aspirations.
Red Dead Redemption 2 reclaimed the top position in the Australian gaming charts for the week ending January 26, 2025. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is in second place, followed by Grand Theft Auto V in third and EA Sports FC 25 in fourth. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 dropped to fifth place. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege rose from tenth to sixth place, while Donkey Kong Country Returns HD fell from second to eighth. Minecraft (NS) and Halo: The Master Chief Collection re-entered the top ten at seventh and tenth places, respectively. Super Mario Party Jamboree declined to ninth place. The top 10 best-selling titles in Australia for the week are:
1. Red Dead Redemption 2
2. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
3. Grand Theft Auto V
4. EA Sports FC 25
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
7. Minecraft (NS)
8. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
9. Super Mario Party Jamboree
10. Halo: The Master Chief Collection
