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FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer’s new rivalry
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LONDON (AP) — The name “FIFA” can bring to mind images of the World Cup and soccer’s greatest players, like Pele, Zinedine Zidane or Lionel Messi. The acronym for the sport’s governing body may also remind some of shameless bribery and corruption.
For many, though, it’s the video game that is synonymous with FIFA.
For three decades, the Switzerland-based soccer body has enjoyed a flourishing, mutually beneficial relationship with EA Sports. The annual edition of the video game, alongside related products, has raked in billions of dollars and has proven to be so lucrative that FIFA thinks it can be making even more on its own.
FIFA severed the licensing deal partnership with Electronic Arts Inc. on Tuesday, making FIFA23 the last new EA game with the involvement of both sides.
They are now becoming opponents.
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Weekly Time Waster - ‘Hell Let Loose’ – Console update
Back in October, I touched upon a World War II shooter called “Hell Let Loose.” When I wrote about it last fall, the new console release was very much behind the PC version in terms of both content and development. That all changed May 16 with a massive content update.
For a quick refresher, “HLL” is a realistic World War II first-person shooter featuring 100 players on massive, meticulously recreated maps from WWII. Infantry, tanks, artillery and more battle in all-out warfare. Each team either attacks or defends, which leads to a constantly-shifting frontline.
Initially, the console version of the game only featured the European Front of WWII, with American and German factions fighting on maps in France, but with this new update, the Eastern Front arrives, along with new maps, tanks, weapons and factions.
In this new update to “HLL,” you will be able to fight in Stalingrad, one of the primary battles in the Eastern Front, as well as in Kursk, another major battle with a large emphasis on armored warfare. The update also features a few revisions to maps already in the game – a nice addition. Lots of new weapons – including the PPSh-41, SVT-40 and M97 Trench Gun – join the armory, as well as iconic tanks such as the T34 and IS-1.
“HLL” is an incredible WW2 simulation and if you haven’t tried it out yet, it’s absolutely worth the purchase. I know, I know – I usually focus on free, but this game goes on sale all the time. The developers have worked extremely hard to give everything a historically accurate treatment; it’s great fun to play and you might even meet some incredible people from all around the world and do battle with or against them.
Sure, this space is for a “Weekly Time Waster,” but if this kind of game is your thing, it might wind up becoming become a daily time waster.
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Ms. Pac-Man clears path to World Video Game Hall of Fame
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — More than 40 years after blazing a trail for female video game characters, Ms. Pac-Man was inducted Thursday into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, along with Dance Dance Revolution, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Sid Meier’s Civilization.
The Hall of Fame considers electronic games of all types each year — arcade, console, computer, handheld and mobile. Inductees are recognized for their popularity and influence on the video game industry or pop culture over time.
The Ms. Pac-Man arcade game was released in 1981 as Midway’s follow-up to Pac-Man, which entered the hall as part of the inaugural class in 2015. The Pac-Man sequel reimagined the main character to acknowledge the original game’s female fans, according to the hall. After selling 125,000 cabinets within the first five years, it became one of the best-selling arcade games of all time.
There was nothing inherently gendered about early video games, said Julia Novakovic, senior archivist at the hall. But “by offering the first widely recognized female video game character,” she said, “Ms. Pac-Man represented a turn in the cultural conversation about women’s place in the arcade, as well as in society at large.”
The Class of 2022 was chosen from a field of finalists that also included Assassin’s Creed, Candy Crush Saga, Minesweeper, NBA Jam, PaRappa the Rapper, Resident Evil, Rogue, and Words with Friends. It is the eighth class to be inducted since the World Video Game Hall of Fame was established at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.
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Weekly Time Waster - ‘Dead by Daylight Mobile’
If you are a fan of horror movies or games, then this week’s time waster is for you.
“Dead by Daylight Mobile” takes the popular horror survival game from console/pc and brings it to your handheld device. Four people play as survivors trying to escape from a killer, who is played by yet another person. The survivors are tasked with banding together to complete a series of tasks to escape, while the killer hunts them all down.
The gameplay loops are simple. The killer must search for, find and eliminate the survivors; they must also shut off the generators that the survivors are trying to power on. The survivors, on the other hand, have a lot more to do. The survivors must repair the aforementioned generators, which open an exit to leave. They’re forced to do this with communication and planning, all while trying to avoid the killer; they hide when necessary.
When a survivor is spotted by the killer, they need to escape and hide; that said, when playing as a survivor, it’s best to crouch and move slowly so the killer does not see you. The game is essentially a large game of cat and mouse, except the cat is chasing four mice, so it is best that the survivors split up to escape.
“Dead by Daylight” has lots of different survivor and killer characters that players can use, each with their own unique stats and traits. The killers are all greatly inspired by assorted horror entertainments, including a few that are based on iconic Hollywood killers such as Scream and Michael Myers. This game is sure to bring the essence of old Hollywood slasher movies to the palm of your hand. You should feel free to play with the lights off … if you dare.
“Dead by Daylight Mobile” is free to download on the Android and IOS stores.
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Weekly Time Waster - ‘Fishing Planet’
Fishing season is upon us, but there might be some rainy days when you don’t want to venture out. So why not fish from the comfort of your couch?
“Fishing Planet” is a solo/multiplayer fishing experience that blends video gaming with simulation. The simulation aspect comes from the fact that the fish in the game use artificial intelligence that program them to act, fight and feed realistically based on the species. Certain tackles won’t work on certain fish. Fishing at certain times of day or weather patterns won’t yield good results.
“Fishing Planet” is a good simulator of fishing, and it has a steep learning curve, but it’s great fun. You might be an avid fisherman or you might not have gone fishing for years. Heck, if you’re the latter, this game might rekindle that love of fishing for you.
With over 170 species of fish to catch, and over a few dozen fishing locations, there are many different ways to experience the joy of fishing in “Fishing Planet.” You can fish offshore on docks or land; you can even venture out in a boat to try your luck in deeper waters. The game also lets you experiment with different types of fishing, like using bobbers on the surface, lure fishing, or bottom fishing/jigging. “Fishing Planet” has an incredible graphics engine as well; the water acts and ripples in a realistic manner and the fish themselves look pretty close to their true-to-life counterparts.
“Fishing Planet” is free to play, so of course there are many things locked behind a paywall; you’ll have to cough up if you want to get the most out of the game, but as far as what it offers for free, it’s a great way to virtually fish on a rainy day. In addition, you can play this game with friends and fish together, as well as compete in online tournaments with people from around the world. There is something for everyone in “Fishing Planet.”
“Fishing Planet” is free to download on the Xbox, PlayStation and Stream stores. Grab your rod, cast your line and feel the enjoyment of virtual fishing to its fullest.
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