Music, Film, and Gaming
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet officially released globally on November 18th, and Nintendo has now announced that they’ve set a new Nintendo record, surpassing 10 million sales within just three days of their release.
These are the first mainline games in the Pokémon series since Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield in 2019, and Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are both available now for the Nintendo Switch
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The top 10 highest rated players in FIFA 23 have now been revealed, and although both Messi and Ronaldo still feature; both players have been downgraded this year as we move ever closer to the end of their era of absolute domination.
Cover star Kylian Mbappe has the joint highest overall in the game at a 91 rating, whilst Karim Benzema is one of several other players to have been handed a 91 overall (the highest overall rating that he’s ever held in the series).
FIFA 23 will officially be released on September 30th.
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The release date for Football Manager 2023 has officially now been confirmed, with the game also available from day one with Xbox Game Pass.
There’s also good news for those on PlayStation, as for the first time in history, Football Manager will be playable on a home PlayStation console (although it has previously been available on handheld PlayStation devices).
This year’s game will feature newly-licensed competitions including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League, and Football Manager 2023 will officially be released on November 8th.
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EA Sports recently released an official reveal trailer for FIFA 23, complete with news of multiple new features, including updates to both Ultimate Team and Career Mode.
There will be a new set-piece system, women’s club teams will feature in the game for the first time, and cross-play will also be available for players on the same platform generation.
FIFA 23 be officially be released on September 30th 2022 for the following platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Google Stadia, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
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The full roster for WWE 2K22 has now been officially confirmed, complete with the official ratings for every wrestler (albeit minus additional DLC characters such as Machine Gun Kelly, recently confirmed to be a playable character in the game as well as being the executive producer of the games soundtrack).
Roman Reigns is the highest rated male wrestler in the game with a 95 overall, Becky Lynch the highest rated female wrestler with a 92 overall, and the full roster reads as follows:
WWE 2k22 is officially set for release on March 11th, with those that pick up either the Deluxe or nWo 4-Life editions able to gain early access to the game from March 8th.
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For all those that have digitally pre-purchased Football Manager 2022 from participating digital retailers; the beta is now available and can be downloaded immediately via the Epic Games Store and Steam.
If you’re hoping to play the game via Xbox Game Pass, however? You’ll have to wait for the full release on November 9th.
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If you’re a fan of American football/sports games, the newly released NFL Clash may well be right up your street.
Available now for both iOS and Android; NFL Clash allows you to draft your ultimate football dream team from a lineup of the NFL’s most acclaimed players, playing head-to-head matches with others as you look to improve, progress and climb up the ladder of the leaderboard.
It’s officially licensed through the NFL and the NFLPA, and with its quick and fast action battles, NFL Clash provides the perfect opportunity to satisfy your American football gaming needs as you’re out and about on the go.
NFL Clash is completely free to download and you can pick it up right now.
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In the studio with Sports Interactive, key figures at the company that helped create the new game (including studio director Miles Jacobson, amongst others) go into great detail about the new headline features that will be present in Football Manager 2022 and the importance of these new features for the future of the series.
Football Manager 2022 will officially be released on November 9th 2021, and will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC.
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Football Manager 2022 has now been confirmed, with the next football management sim from Sports Interactive officially set to drop on November 9th.
There’s some fantastic news for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, too, with both FM22 and FM22 Xbox available with Xbox Game Pass from November 9th for both console and PC.
New features are all set to be announced in late September and if you haven’t already done so then you can watch the official Football Manager 2022 announcement trailer below:
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An all new City is coming to NBA 2K22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bigger and better, providing new ways to explore and new quests to conquer that’ll enable players to experiment with their careers off the court. You can perhaps choose to forge a career as a fashion mogul, or alternatively embrace your inner Dame D.O.L.L.A. in a bid to become a rap icon.
New buildings are also being added to The City, including a matchmaking building and Club 2K (where players will be able to access the new music dropping in the game every season), The City will be more densely populated, and there will even be new ways to get around it such as go-karts and inline skates.
For PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC players, meanwhile, The Neighborhood is once again returning, set upon the Cancha del Mar, a new nautical themed Neighborhood, whilst Seasons will provide the opportunity for exciting new excursions taking place in tropical and recognisable locations.
NBA 2K22 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles will be released on September 10th.
You can watch the official trailer for NBA 2K22 The City below:
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