In 1993, EA Sports released FIFA International Soccer, on the Sega Mega Drive.

Thus it’s now for EA Sports to prove that the constant is not in the name.

It’s in the game.

EA Sports FC 24 screenshot, showing an Ultimate Team lineup laid out across a pitch.

On top of these baubles, we have a couple of nifty features.

And it usuallyis, until it’s not.

But there is always some advance on the gripes of yesteryear.

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That’s the curious constant of the annual sports game: it will remain forever and remain the best.

It’s one part Football Manager to one part Pokemon.

I will make a terrible confession to you.

EA Sports FC 24 screenshot, showing Luka Modrić celebrating scoring a goal, with his highly motivated hair.

I don’t actuallyenjoyUltimate Team.

you might change the side of the player indicator in the HUD.

Plus, the usual fittings and fixtures are in place.

EA Sports FC 24 screenshot, showing another Arsenal player about to take a corner kick.

The ghost ofFIFA Streetlives on in Volta Mode.

The Career Mode is here if you wish to mend a club’s fortunes and ferry it to glory.

There are improvements, and there are problems - business as usual.

EA Sports FC 24 screenshot, showing Saka, an arsenal player, about to strike the ball.

The era of EA Sports' FIFA may be over, but the game goes on.

EA Sports FC 24 screenshot, showing a wide shot of the Emirates Stadium at night.

EA Sports FC 24 screenshot, showing a closeup shot of David McGoldrick, a Notts County player looking pensively downwards.