EA Sports is certainly not holding back on its promises for Madden NFL 26, presenting "the biggest Franchise Mode update we've made in over a decade". The changes to this year's iteration are centered around two aspects: Improving the players' immersion in their role as coaches and providing more variety throughout a campaign.

EA is shutting down the servers of a AAA game for good this October, however, the game will remain available for purchase.

Shaun Noguchi expressed disappointment and "deep pain" about Microsoft's recent consolidations and cancellations of game projects.

Electronic Arts is finally shutting down online servers for an acclaimed 2013 PS3, PS4 game after 12 years. Frankly, we’re a bit surprised that Need for Speed: Rivals multiplayer was still alive, but it won’t be by the end of this year.

The Buffaloes have enjoyed gobs of success and publicity as of late. Most of that revolves around their oft-discussed taskmaster, Deion Sanders. The 57-year-old is perhaps college football's most popular figure. Yet, those hoping to mimic his role within Colorado's program will be left sorely disappointed — he's not in the game.

FUT Heroes are the level below Icons in Ultimate Team, with Heroes being legendary footballers from the past, but maybe more known for their cult-hero status rather than as a world-beater. Introduced in FIFA 22, EA has added more Heroes to the game each year, and now, it seems we know the eight new FUT Heroes coming in EA FC 26.