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Simulation run in EA Sports FC game, formerly known as FIFA, has an unbroken record of accuracy going back 16 years

2K Games has announced the formation of Small Axe Studios, a new developer that it says will be focused on building a new "blockbuster" sports franchise. While the publisher--which is owned by Take-Two Interactive--has commented which sport will be joining its other franchises, it looks like 2K might be taking on EA's annual soccer series, EA Sports FC. Currently, Small Axe Studios includes several former EA developers, with Aaron McHardy as studio head. McHardy had previously been in charge of EA's FIFA franchise for 15 years, and other notable names include Gary Peterson as Small Axe's

A list of all games in development from people who worked on The Witcher 3, including those still at CD Projekt Red and those who founded new studios.

EA Sports FC 26 arrives just in time for the FIFA Word Cup. Xbox Game Pass is also losing a lot of titles, including Tomb Raider.

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