Sports
15 storiesSome releases prioritise authentic leagues, while others focus on fictional tournaments, career development, party play or online competition. This tag supports reviews, mode and roster analysis, control guides, performance testing, version comparisons and retrospective work on peripherals and availability.
Umamusume Pretty Derby becomes official MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix partner
Cygames has confirmed Umamusume Pretty Derby as the first video game to partner officially with the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix in 2026, bringing a 155-metre display and in-person event appearances to Mobility Resort Motegi
NHL 27 delivers minor upgrades but fails to escape franchise stagnation
EA Vancouver's NHL 27 arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with a handful of tweaks and updated arenas but leaves core gameplay and visuals largely unchanged from previous years, raising questions about the series' direction and value for returning players
FreeStyle Football 2 Prime Open Beta Trailer Reveals New Features and PAX West Demo
JOYCITY has released a new Prime Open Beta trailer for FreeStyle Football 2, confirming cross-play, new content, and a playable demo at PAX West 2026. Pre-download is now live ahead of the final public test on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation
NASCAR 26 Reveals Overhauled Career and The Chase Mode for September Launch
NASCAR 26, developed by iRacing Studios, has unveiled a new developer diary trailer detailing its revamped career mode, The Chase standalone mode, and technical upgrades ahead of its 18 September release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
NBA 2K27's New Features Highlight Persistent Microtransaction Issues
NBA 2K27 introduces gameplay tweaks and new modes, but early impressions suggest that longstanding concerns around microtransactions and progression remain unresolved, raising questions about the direction of the series
Madden NFL 27 Preview: Persona Engine and Passing Overhaul Impress Early
EA Sports has released early impressions of Madden NFL 27, highlighting a reworked passing system and the new Persona Engine for Franchise mode, with initial feedback suggesting meaningful improvements over last year's entry
EA Sports FC 27 Reveals The Grounds Open World Football Hub
EA Sports has detailed The Grounds, a new open world online hub for FC 27, aiming to blend football culture, social features and multiple game modes. Here's what's confirmed for launch and what remains to be seen
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! brings Summer Cup to consoles and PC
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! has been officially announced for Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, with a new carriage-driving mode and a September release window
Whistle1 update adds country editor and Brazil as new playable nation
Digitale Manufaktur Rudolstadt has released Whistle1 version 2.1.0, introducing a country editor, Brazil as a playable nation, and a reworked in-game economy. The update is free on Android, Steam, itch.io and browser, with iOS to follow
Superkid X1 brings arcade street football demo to Retrocon 2026
Fogo Games will showcase a playable demo of Superkid X1, an arcade football game inspired by Brazilian street matches, at Retrocon 2026 in São Paulo, with a focus on fast-paced action and a vibrant urban style
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Brings Wuhu Island Back for 2026
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort reintroduces Wuhu Island with 12 sports, including archery, bowling and power cruising, as shown in a recent hands-on demo at San Diego Comic Con. Here's what's confirmed and what remains to be seen
Warhammer Blood Bowl Announced as Free Upgrade for Blood Bowl 3 Owners
Slitherine has officially revealed Warhammer Blood Bowl, a major overhaul of Blood Bowl 3, launching as a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, Xbox and PlayStation this autumn, with new teams and updated rules confirmed
Kick's Steam Release Moves to November 2026 After Showcase Reveal
Kick, the side-scrolling football adventure from nospacelost and Shoreline Games, has shifted its Steam launch to November 2026 following a new release window announcement at the Convergence Showcase
Backyard Baseball Reboot Struggles With Unbalanced Gameplay Systems
Mega Cat Studios' reboot of Backyard Baseball brings back the classic cast and visual charm, but its reworked mechanics have led to a lopsided experience, with offence dominating and defensive play left underdeveloped
College Football 27 Delivers Smart On-Field Tweaks but Off-Field Grind Persists
EA's College Football 27 introduces refined gameplay and new features for Dynasty and Road to Glory, but players will spend even more time managing menus and numbers off the pitch than before