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NBA 2K20 dominates competition by setting an impressive milestone for the franchise

2K Sports' basketball simulation NBA 2K20 is the best selling game in September 2019, immediately becoming the best selling game of 2019. The game also set a record for best US launch month sales of any sports game ever .

Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 18

FIFA 20 amasses 10 million players already, EA reveal

EA's football simulator FIFA 20 has launched two weeks ago and the developer is already boasting record numbers. While it may not have sold as many physical copies as its predecessor, it sure looks like digital more than made up for it.

OCTOBER 10

eFootball PES 2020 getting Serie BKT, Serie A's little brother

Konami have done quite a bit of marketing work since they renamed their popular football simulator to eFootball PES 2020 and it seems to be working as the game will now be the only one to feature Italian Serie BKT, a.k.a. Serie B.

OCTOBER 10

Rocket League Halloween event Haunted Hallows features Stranger Things

Rocket League is getting a crossover event with Netflix's TV series Stranger Things. The Halloween event will bring a revamped arena and Stranger Things-themed cosmetics.

Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 10

Rocket League update to introduce post-match grouping

Ever felt like you really clicked with your team but couldn't keep playing with them after a Rocket League match? The update slated for 14 October 2019 will rectify that and add more quality of life improvements.

OCTOBER 7

FIFA 20 still dominates in UK physical sales charts

EA Sports' FIFA 20 is still number one on UK physical sales charts for the week ending on 05 October 2019. Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint managed to climb to second in its launch week.

Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 7

Rocket League to introduce blueprints instead of loot boxes

Psyonix already announced they would ditch loot boxes in Rocket League for a system more in line with Fortnite's shop. Now they revealed what the new blueprints will look like and how they will function.

OCTOBER 2

Free PlayStation Plus games for October announced

The Last of Us Remastered and MLB The Show 19 are the next two freebies on PlayStation 4 in October 2019. The games will be available to everyone who own PlayStation Plus.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 25

PES 2020 set for gameplay changes in its first big patch

Konami are set to introduce some big changes to PES 2020 gameplay after many players criticised the game for being faster and less responsive when compared to the earlier demo version.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 18

PES 2020 players get free myClub coins

Konami's eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020 had some incorrect team lineups at launch which caused the company to apologise to players and hand out free myClub coins as compensation for the inconvenience. Might as well claim them.

SEPTEMBER 11

FIFA 20 Demo is now available to download

FIFA 20 Demo can now be downloaded on all platforms. The demo offers some Champions League action with six teams: Liverpool, PSG, Tottenham, Chelsea, Dortmund and Real Madrid. A new 3v3 mode Volta is also available with Amsterdam location.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 11

EA launch game streaming service Atlas

EA launched their game streaming service named Atlas in a closed beta test. Those who got the invites will get to play FIFA 19, Need for Speed Rivals, Titanfall 2 and Unravel. The goal of the beta is to test lag, jitter and other obstacles.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 10

NBA 2K20 takes the top spot on UK charts

2K Sports' basketball simulation NBA 2K20 has topped the UK physical sales charts for the week ending on 07 September 2019. NBA 2K20 managed to take the crown despite weaker sales which are almost a third lower when compared to NBA 2K19.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 9

August's best selling digital PS4 games

Sony revealed the list of top 20 best selling digital games on PlayStation 4 in the month of August 2019. EA Sport's Madden NFL 20 is leading the pack while Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition and GTA V are in second and third respectively.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 7

Interview: Erick Boenisch of 2K Sports

AltChar had the pleasure of meeting Erick Boenisch, senior producer at NBA 2K, at a 2K Sports event in London. We spoke about numerous topics that fans have been eager to learn more about, including WNBA, VC, historic teams and more.

AUGUST 31

2K tease new features in new NBA 2K20 trailer

With the launch of NBA 2K20 fast approaching, excitement is running high and 2K Games now rolled out the latest trailer, showcasing the new MyTeam features. Additionally, the game's senior producer Rick Boenisch shared a few words.

AUGUST 27

Rocket League getting Rocket Pass soon

Rocket League's next season will begin on Tuesday, 27 August 2019. It will bring Rocket Pass 4 in tow along with a pile of rewards that the mechanic will offer, such as new vehicles and goal explosions that are somewhat smokey apparently.

AUGUST 22

PES 2020 gets exclusive licence for EURO 2020

Konami have officially announced an exclusive partnership with UEFA to bring EURO 2020 competition to their football simulation eFootball PES 2020. The DLC will include every national teams' kits, official balls and the hosting stadium.

Semir OmerovicAUGUST 20

Rocket League players dislike crate removal

Psyonix recently revealed they would mostly remove loot boxes as we know them from Rocket League, replacing them with a more transparent system, akin to that of Fortnite Save the World. Against all odds, it didn't sit well with the players.

AUGUST 8

EA post deep dive into FIFA 20: Career Mode

EA have posted a deep dive into FIFA 20's Career Mode, where they unveiled the new dynamic press conferences, also new player morale system, manager customisation, dynamic player potential, spot fixes, balancing changes and a bunch more.

AUGUST 7

Rocket League loot boxes are getting the boot

Rocket League has had a turbulent period after Epic Games acquired Psyonix but some news that everyone will like surfaced recently. All the paid loot boxes will be removed from the game entirely, replaced with a more transparent system.

AUGUST 7

WWE 2K20 cover star and release date revealed

2K Games have revealed WWE 2K20 release date, cover stars and special editions. The game is set to launch on 22 October 2019 with Roman Reigns and The Man Becky Lynch on the cover. It will be available in Deluxe and Collector's editions.

Semir OmerovicAUGUST 5

EA will not change FIFA 20 monetisation

EA have held a FIFA 20 press event where they had to endure plenty of questions regarding microtransactions in the upcoming instalment of the popular football simulation. Nevertheless, EA were pretty clear that they won't budge further.

AUGUST 2

Eden Hazard is FIFA 20 cover art athlete

Real Madrid's biggest signing this summer - Eden Hazard - is the cover art athlete for the Standard Edition of FIFA 20. Liverpool's defender Virgil Van Dijk is featured on the more expensive version of the game - Champions Edition.

Semir OmerovicJULY 26

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Sports - Page 23

Sports NEWS - Page 23

NBA 2K20 dominates competition by setting an impressive milestone for the franchise

FIFA 20 amasses 10 million players already, EA reveal

eFootball PES 2020 getting Serie BKT, Serie A's little brother

Rocket League Halloween event Haunted Hallows features Stranger Things

Rocket League update to introduce post-match grouping

FIFA 20 still dominates in UK physical sales charts

Rocket League to introduce blueprints instead of loot boxes

Free PlayStation Plus games for October announced

PES 2020 set for gameplay changes in its first big patch

PES 2020 players get free myClub coins

FIFA 20 Demo is now available to download

EA launch game streaming service Atlas

NBA 2K20 takes the top spot on UK charts

August's best selling digital PS4 games

Interview: Erick Boenisch of 2K Sports

2K tease new features in new NBA 2K20 trailer

Rocket League getting Rocket Pass soon

PES 2020 gets exclusive licence for EURO 2020

Rocket League players dislike crate removal

EA post deep dive into FIFA 20: Career Mode

Rocket League loot boxes are getting the boot

WWE 2K20 cover star and release date revealed

EA will not change FIFA 20 monetisation

Eden Hazard is FIFA 20 cover art athlete

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