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EA Sports FC 24 Team of the Group Stage: Leaked Players, Start Date

EA Sports FC 24 Team of the Group Stage: Leaked Players, Start Date

With the group stage for each of the major European tournaments ending, EA Sports FC 24 is on the verge of dropping its next big Ultimate Team promo. The TOTGS promo always has a few massive players that users are looking to pack. Below, you’ll find the leaked team as it currently stands and insight on when the promo will hit Ultimate Team.

These leaks come from FUT Police Leaks on Twitter.

TOTGS Pack Players
  • Kylian Mbappe – PSG
  • Jamal Musiala – Bayern Munich
  • Antonie Griezemann – Atletico Madrid
  • Joao Cancelo – Barcelona
  • Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
  • Nicolo Barella – Inter
  • Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
  • Rodrygo – Real Madrid
  • Julian Alvarez – Manchester City
  • Nick Pope – Newcastle United
  • Rafael Leao – AC Milan
  • Mats Hummels – Dortmund
  • Phil Foden – Manchester city
  • Mehdi Taremi – Porto
  • David Raum – RB Leipzig
  • Achraf Hakimi – PSG
  • Jerdy Schouten – PSV
  • Jonathan Clauss – OM
  • Victor Boniface – Bayer Leverkusen
  • Ryan Gravenberch – Liverpool
  • Luca Ranieri – Fiorentina

It’s strange that teams like Copenhagen, Napoli, and Lazio aren’t getting any players despite advancing, though EA doesn’t have the rights to at least two of those teams.

Here are the leaked SBC and Objective players:

TOTGS SBC, Objective, and Women’s tournament players
  • Vincenzo Grifo – Freiburg
  • Giovanni Di Lorenzo – Napoli
  • Patri Guijarro – Barcelona (Women’s RTTK)
  • Tabitha Chawinga – PSG (Women’s RTTK)
  • Magdalena Eriksson – Bayern (Women’s RTTK)
  • Julie Dufour – Paris FC (Women’s RTTK)
  • Laura Freigang – Frankfurt (Women’s RTTK)
  • Luis Alberto – Lazio
  • Harry Kane – Bayern

UCL/UWCL Heroes cards are also coming to packs with the event, so you can expect to see upgraded versions of some of the top Heroes on the market (and hopefully in your packs) as well.

EA Sports FC 24 TOTGS Leaked Start Date

Electronic Arts has given players a heads-up on when to expect the Team of the Groups Stage promo. It will begin on December 15 at 12:01 PM CT. It’s also important to note that EA usually likes to hold back a few players for a mini-release on Sundays, so some of the leaked players likely won’t be available until December 17.

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NBA 2K

Take-Two Sued Over NBA 2K Microtransactions

Take-Two sued over NBA 2K microtransactions

Game publisher Take-Two Interactive is being accused of “theft” in a new class-action complaint over microtransactions in NBA 2K and the rest of the company’s popular sports games.

The suit was filed in federal court in California on Nov. 17 by a minor, J.A., who is represented by their mother.

  • It focuses on Take-Two’s sale of “virtual currency” to buy in-game items in NBA 2K and the inability to transfer that currency to newer versions of the game.
  • The suit alleges that Take-Two’s approach is “unfair, illegal and greedy,” especially when coupled with the claim that it deactivates the servers for its older annual sports games relatively rapidly after new editions are released. Once the servers of a game are turned off, leftover virtual currency is inaccessible.
  • The suit accuses Take-Two of unfair business practices and violating California’s civil theft statutes, stating in part: “By removing Plaintiff and the Class members’ VC, Defendants took and stole their personal property, or fraudulently appropriated property that had been entrusted to Defendant.”

A rep for Take-Two declined to comment about the allegations to Axios. The publisher’s lawyers have not responded in court.

Microtransactions in games are lucrative for publishers and a focus for Take-Two, which bases part of its CEO’s compensation on customers’ purchase of them. They have been particularly controversial when tied to randomized rewards, or loot boxes, which have drawn scrutiny from regulators in governments around the world.

Take-Two was sued over loot boxes in NBA 2K by another minor and her guardian in Illinois last year. But in October 2022, a judge ruled the matter should be settled through arbitration.

Based on recent history, this won’t be the last time we hear about something like this.

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MADDEN

Update 6 Released For Madden 24

Update 6 Released For Madden 24

EA has releases a new game update for Madden NFL 24, fixing a number of persistent gameplay issues and updating a some players’ appearances.

The patch addressed a number of bugs with Madden’s gameplay and some of its most-played game modes.

The most important changes that Title Update 6 brought were fixes to the on-field gameplay, along with a variety of improvements to the game’s general stability.

The game’s different modes; Franchise Mode, Superstar Mode, and Madden Ultimate Team also received some general fixes across a variety of issues.

In addition to the live updates of current players’ in-game ratings, some NFL players’ likenesses were also updated. Former Seattle Seahawks QB Brett Rypien, Los Angeles Chargers QB Easton Stick, and Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham, all received likeness updates.

Meanwhile, EA Sports continues to release steady live content for the game as the current season rolls on. The last Madden 24 in-game season update launched in mid-November, which brought back some familiar in-game events such as The Harvest and Blitz PREM1ERE, while also paying tribute to former Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick’s time as a Madden cover star from the 2004 edition.

Madden NFL 24 Title 6 Update Patch Notes
GAMEPLAY
  • Fixed an issue granting blockers a significant bonus to win-chance on RPO plays vs. defensive sets with 3 or less pass rushers.
  • DEV NOTE: There is exploit-prevention logic that increases the offensive line blocking win-chance when heavy offensive sets are matched up against light sub defensive sets with 3 or less ‘bigs’ rushing the passer; this logic was activating on RPO plays incorrectly.
  • Tuning to reduce catch-penalty on catches where the receiver has to catch the ball behind or use a back-shoulder catch.
  • Fixed an issue in pass-block targeting that was allowing a pass rusher through unblocked when hovering a defender over the A-gap in the Dollar 3-2 DB Fire Press play.
  • Variety of general stability improvements.
FRANCHISE MODE
  • Fixed various Server issues that would cause disconnects.
  • Fixed various stability/crash issues.
MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM
  • Fixed an issue that would cause the user to become softlocked after returning from the new currency screen during the Most Feared event.
  • Resolved an issue where EA Play Pro members were not receiving their monthly points.
  • Fixed an issue where reward reports were missing the source information.
  • Various text and visual improvements.
SUPERSTAR MODE
  • Fixed an issue where Drive goals were not granting XP.
  • Fixed an issue where users were not able to access Showdown mode.
  • Fixed various crash and script loss issues.
NFL AUTHENTICITY
  • Player Likeness Updates: Seahawks QB Brett Rypien, Chargers QB Easton Stick, Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham
UI
  • Fixed issue with missing UI after accessing the Notification Center from the Main Menu.
  • Fixed soft lock when dismissing the Friend Picker in PAF Online H2H.
  • Various stability updates.
AUDIO
  • Fixed a stability issue with audio that would occur after a challenge

Full update information can be seen here.

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MADDEN

Dak Prescott & Amon-Ra St. Brown Headline Madden 24 Ratings Update After Week 12

Madden 24 Ratings Update After Week 12

The Week 13 Madden ratings have dropped, and some big names got a bump.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco and Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III highlight this week’s players who got a ratings jump.

Here’s a look at each player’s current rating:

  • Kansas City ChiefsRB Isiah Pacheco: 83 overall to 84 overall.
  • Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: 89 overall to 90 overall.
  • Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: 90 overall to 91 overall.
  • Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: 90 overall to 91 overall.
  • Atlanta Falcons S Jessie Bates III: 93 overall to 95 overall.

Pacheco is coming off an impressive Week 12 performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. He rushed for 55 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries and also caught five passes for 34 yards in a 31-17 win for the Chiefs.

The 24-year-old, who is in his second NFL season, has rushed for 669 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games. He has also caught 30 passes for 196 yards and one score for the 8-3 Chiefs.

Prescott is also coming off a huge performance in a 45-10 win over the Washington Commanders. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 331 yards and four touchdowns in the win.

It was an impressive bounce-back performance from the veteran after he threw for just 189 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 11 win over the Carolina Panthers.

The 30-year-old also remains in the MVP conversation this season as he has led the Cowboys to an 8-3 record and one of the top spots in the NFC while completing 70 percent of his passes for 2,935 yards and 23 touchdowns against six interceptions, in addition to rushing for 151 yards and two scores.

Hurts is also in the MVP conversation and his Eagles have the best record in the NFL at 10-1. His performance in a comeback overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12 was inspiring.

The 25-year-old completed 18 of 31 passes for 200 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, in addition to rushing for 65 yards and two scores.

Hurts has completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 2,697 yards and 18 touchdowns against 10 interceptions in 11 games, in addition to rushing for 410 yards and 11 scores. If he continues to compete at a high level, he could lock up his first career MVP award.

St. Brown, meanwhile, put together one of the best receiving performances of Week 12 with nine catches for 95 yards on 11 targets in a 29-22 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The 24-year-old has been one of the best wideouts in the NFL the last few seasons, so far catching 82 passes for 993 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games as Jared Goff’s go-to option this year.

Bates saw one of the biggest ratings bumps of the week as he jumped from a 93 to a 95 following a lockdown performance in a 24-15 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. He posted one interception, which was returned for a touchdown, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and 12 tackles in the win.

Bates has been one of the best safeties in the NFL this season, posting four interceptions, six pass breakups, three forced fumbles and 85 tackles in 11 games. Because of him, the Falcons have the chance to win the NFC South as they are currently atop the division with a 5-6 record.

Full Madden ratings can be seen at EA.com.

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MADDEN

Micah Parsons & Jalen Ramsey Headline Madden 24 Player Ratings Update

Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons is one step away from joining the elusive 99 Club.

In the latest ratings update for Madden NFL 24, Parsons received a one-point boost to an overall rating of 98. Parsons inclusion in the 99 Club seems inevitable at this point.

Parsons was a wrecking ball in Dallas’s 33-10 victory this weekend, totaling six tackles with 2.5 sacks and two tackles for loss. It was his fourth straight game with a sack as he continues his bid at NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who received a one-point boost up to a 97 overall, is now the top-rated cornerback in the game:

Playing in just his third game of the season after spending the first seven weeks on injured reserve with a knee injury, Ramsey recorded two interceptions against the Las Vegas Raiders, the second of which came in the end zone with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter to seal a 20-13 victory for Miami. In addition to the ratings boost, he also earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

Also included in the ratings updates, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb received a one-point bump to a 95, while Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp lost a point and is down to a 94. New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner is also heading downward, as he’s down one point to a 93.

Week 12 kicks off on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy!

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Michael Vick Announced As Madden 24 Season 3 Cover Athlete

On Aug. 11, 2003, Madden NFL 2004 was released, and with it the most dominant player in the modern history of sports video games was born.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick had a speed rating of 95 in the game following a season where he rushed for a league-leading 6.9 yards per carry. The result was a virtually unstoppable version of Vick whose legend quickly outpaced the quarterback’s on-field talents.

Fast forward 20 years, and Madden is paying tribute as Vick was unveiled Wednesday afternoon as the cover athlete for Season 3 of Madden NFL 2024, which was released on all platforms Wednesday.

The cover depicts the same photo of Vick with Atlanta that was used in Madden 2004. Meeting certain parameters in the game can unlock a special version of Vick, “’04 Vick,” that resembles his classic iteration.

Since the Madden 2004 release, Vick’s story has taken several twists and turns. He spent more than a year in federal prison after pleading guilty to involvement in a dog fighting ring, missing two seasons in his prime. He later played with the Eagles, Jets and Steelers, reaching the Pro Bowl with Philadelphia in 2010.

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NBA 2K

Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry, Joel Embiid Headline 1st NBA 2K24 Ratings Update

Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry, Joel Embiid Headline 1st NBA 2K24 Ratings Update

Nikola Jokić remains the highest-rated player in NBA 2K24, but two other superstars are on approach.

Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry each received one-point ratings bumps Thursday, putting them at 97 overall. Jokić still holds a one-point advantage with a 98 overall rating.

Victor Wembanyama’s impressive first couple weeks of the 2023-24 season also resulted in a two-point bump for the San Antonio Spurs rookie, putting him at 86 overall.

Here is a look at some other notable names to receive an adjustment:

  • Stephen Curry: 97 OVR (+1)
  • Joel Embiid: 97 OVR (+1)
  • Luka Dončić: 96 OVR (+1)
  • Jimmy Butler: 94 OVR (-1)
  • Damian Lillard: 93 OVR (-1)
  • Donovan Mitchell: 93 OVR (+1)
  • Kawhi Leonard: 92 OVR (-2)
  • Tyrese Haliburton: 90 OVR (+2)
  • Anthony Edwards: 90 OVR (+2)
  • Zion Williamson: 89 OVR (-1)
  • Kyrie Irving: 89 OVR (-1)
  • Trae Young: 88 OVR (-1)
  • Tyrese Maxey: 87 OVR (+2)
  • Victor Wembanyama: 86 OVR (+2)
  • Domantas Sabonis: 86 OVR (-1)
  • Scottie Barnes: 86 OVR (+2)

The first ratings adjustment also saw a major boost to Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (82), Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (82) and Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson (82), who each received six-point adjustments. While Jalen Johnson (79), Jalen Duren (83) and Shaedon Sharpe (82) received four-point bumps.

You can view all of the player rating updates here.

 

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Lamar Jackson, Maxx Crosby Headline Madden 24 Week 9 Player Ratings Update

Lamar Jackson, Maxx Crosby Headline Madden 24 Week 9 Player Ratings Update

Maxx Crosby was dominant during the Las Vegas Raiders’ 30-6 win over the New York Giants in Week 9. His performance was enough to boost his Madden 24 rating from a 96 to a 97.

Crosby is currently the highest-rated left end in the game.

Crosby’s speed, acceleration, pursuit, and play recognition all improved by one point. His awareness rating also increased to a 99.

Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson’s overall increased from a 94 to a 95 after completing over 80 percent of his passes during the Baltimore Ravens’ blowout victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Jackson has received a ratings boost in four of the past six weeks.

Fellow AFC North signal-caller Joe Burrow rating improved from a 92 to 94 following the Cincinnati Bengals’ victory. Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James saw his overall rating improve by one point to a 94, as the Chargers’ secondary stifled Zach Wilson.

After returning multiple interceptions for touchdowns during the Indianapolis Colts’ 27-13 victory against the Carolina Panthers, cornerback Kenny Moore II’s overall rating moved from 87 to 88 while his catching improved by four points to a 77.

Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale received an overall increase from a 67 to a 68 after he knocked in a 29-yard field goal in the fourth quarter as the team’s emergency kicker.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones’ rating dropped to a 96 from a 97 while Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson saw his overall rating fall from a 98 to a 96.

You can find all the player rating updates here.

 

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NBA 2K

NBA 2K Helps Save Kobe Bryant Mural

Kobe Bryant Mural

An iconic mural of the late Kobe and Gigi Bryant is saved, after the NBA 2K video game franchise negotiated with the landlord to keep it up.

Located on a building near Crypto.com Arena, the mural was painted by Louie Palsino as a tribute to Bryant and Gianna after they were killed in a helicopter crash in January 2020. It’s become a popular destination for fans, but its existence was in jeopardy after the building’s landlord ordered it to be taken down.

An online petition urging the landlord to preserve the mural garnered more than 90,000 signatures and also received support from Vanessa Bryant.

While appearing on ESPN’s “NBA Today” on Monday, 2K Games head of lifestyle and content marketing Ronnie Singh, better known as Ronnie 2K, announced that the company had reached an agreement with the landlord to save the mural.

“For weeks and months, people have lined up in front of this beautiful mural, taking pictures. For us to be a part of saving this thing is just a celebration of basketball,” Singh said. “This one means a lot to our community. It’s basketball related. It’s Kobe Bryant. Our cover star for NBA 2K24 is Kobe Bryant. It made sense for us to get involved.

“We felt a moral responsibility to jump in and say, ‘We want to make a difference.’ Not words, but actions.”

Singh told reporters at a re-dedication ceremony Thursday that 2K Games made a “philanthropic donation” to the landlord to preserve the mural for one year. He said he hopes the gesture is “inspiring others to take it on,” but that the company will reconsider helping further after the year is over.

Bryant was unveiled as the NBA 2K24 cover athlete in July.

 

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Week 7 Madden 24 Player Ratings Update

Madden 24 Player Ratings Update Week 4

The week 7 Madden 24 Player Ratings adjustments just dropped.

Multiple players saw adjustments their ratings and several other stats over the week. We’ll go over the more notable players, you can check the full Madden 24 ratings page here.

Players On The Rise:
  • Chase Young (Washington Commanders) – 87 OVR (+2)
  • Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) – 94 OVR (+2)
  • Christian Darrisaw (Minnesota Vikings) – 89 OVR (+2)
  • Foyesade Oluokun (Jacksonville Jaguars – 88 OVR (+2)
  • Trent Brown (New England Patriots) – 87 OVR (+2)
  • Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers) – 97 OVR (+1)
  • Chris Jones (Kansas City Chiefs) – 97 OVR (+1)
  • A.J. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) – 95 OVR (+1)
  • Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) – 88 OVR (+1)
  • Darius Slay Jr. (Philadelphia Eagles) – 93 OVR (+1)
  • Jason Kelce (Philadelphia Eagles) – 94 OVR (+1)
  • George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) – 83 OVR (+1)
  • Jordan Mailata (Philadelphia Eagles) – 89 OVR (+1 )
  • Josh Allen (Jacksonville Jaguars) – 88 OVR (+1)
  • Tyson Bagent (Chicago Bears) – 55 OVR (+3)
Players Heading The Wrong Direction:
  • Davante Adams (Las Vegas Raiders) – 94 OVR (-3)
  • Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) – 93 OVR (-1)
  • Austin Ekeler (Austin Ekeler) – 88 OVR (-1)
  • Amari Cooper (Cleveland Browns) – 90 OVR (-1)
  • Johnathan Allen (Washington Commanders) – 91 OVR (-1)
  • Von Miller (Buffalo Bills) – 93 OVR (-1)
  • Derwin James Sr. (L.A. Chargers) – 93 OVR (-1)
  • Josh Uche (New England Patriots) – 75 OVR (-3)
  • Isaiah Likely (Baltimore Ravens) – 71 OVR (-1)
  • Mitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers) – 66 OVR (-1)

That concludes this week’s changes for Madden 24 Player Ratings after Week 6. The player rating updates drop every Thursday before TNF, we will keep you updated.

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