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- Improved gameplay with sharper live stream performance and smoother sprints and shots compared to EA FC 25.
- Enhanced realism in the career mode, featuring unique team options such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic clones or playing with legends like Pelé and Maradona.
- Goalkeepers react quicker, contributing to a more balanced gameplay experience compared to EA FC 25.
- The removal of Volta Football was noted, but the overall playing experience remains engaging for players.
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Enhanced Gameplay and Realistic Career Mode in EA FC 26
By Pedro Zambarda, Chief Editor EA FC 26, released on September 26, 2025, offers a significantly more enjoyable experience than its predecessor, reintroducing positive elements reminiscent of the FIFA era. Live stream performance shows notable improvements, appearing sharper and less laggy. While Volta Football has been removed, both sprints and shots feel smoother and more precise. The career mode now features enhanced realism, alongside unique team options. These include a squad composed entirely of Zlatan Ibrahimovic clones, or the ability to play with legends such as Pelé and Maradona. Gameplay stands out as a major strength, feeling more balanced than FC 25, which was considered a step back from FC 24 after the FIFA name was dropped. Goalkeepers also react quicker, enhancing the overall playing experience. Overall, EA FC 26 delivers a highly engaging experience for players. This message does not represent Portal Uais’ views.
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| Official Name | XCOM: Enemy Unknown |
| Brief Summary | XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle. |
| Platforms | Xbox 360, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 3, Android, Mac |
| Released | October 9, 2012 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Content Rating | 18 |
| Languages | Czech, English, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Genre | Firaxis Games |
| Genre | 2K Games, Feral Interactive |
| Ratings | 86/100 (545 reviews) |