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I don’t think there’s a Football Manager fan who would say the launch of FM26 was a huge success. When the game launched in November, it was missing many key features and was riddled with bugs. Most of these issues stemmed from the development team’s switch to the Unity Engine. Over the last several months, developer Sports Interactive has improved the game’s experience through hotfixes and new features. However, the damage was already done, and many fans lost trust in the British developer.

CFB 27 launches in a few days, but players who purchased the MVP Bundle are already jumping in. If you haven’t heard, fans of the series aren’t happy about the game’s Dynasty Mode microtransactions. Players can spend real money to speed up their coach’s progression, a decision that has sparked backlash across the community. The controversy has also raised concerns about EA Sports FC 27, with some fans wondering if similar monetization could make its way into Career Mode.

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 is the most anticipated game of 2026, and with the game set to go live for pre-orders, we’ve learned a few new things about it. One of the biggest revelations is that GTA 6’s Standard Edition will cost $79.99, a $10 increase from what gamers are used to paying for a new game. With this recent price increase, will sports titles like Madden, EA Sports FC, and NBA 2K follow suit? Will Sports Games Cost $80?