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Is FM26 in a state to look forward now?

To say that Football Manager 26 has been maligned would be an understatement. Since launch, the overall English-speaking reviews have been “mostly negative” on Steam, and I can’t disagree with every single one of them. That said, I have been one of…

What Women’s Leagues should be added next to Football Manager

I make no secret that I was a little disappointed by the “lack” of Women’s football leagues announced for Football Manager 26. Personal reasons aside, the depth of leagues for the most part feels a little “early development” of this wider system.…

Football Manager 26 (PC) – Review

The trouble with reinventing the wheel from scratch after you’ve already perfected it is the simple fact that most people like a smooth ride. Football Manager 26 is one of those moments where the wheel is being reinvented, coming two years following…

Let’s talk Football Manager 26’s UI

Before someone wants to climb up me for being too positive or too negative, the actual review for Football Manager 26 will be coming soon. However, I want to talk about the biggest controversy surrounding FM26: The UI. The UI in Football…

Football Manager 26 has the FIFA license & International Management

I’m glad I spoke with Melissa Andreatta last week, because I know whose job I’ll be taking and who’s in the Scotland squad. Yes, when Grampa @SxyMnUFN69 on Twitter is clanging saucepans, screaming “EPA! EPA! EPA!” because he’s misheard a vague translation…

Football Manager 26 Recruitment “Revamp;” New Paint, Similar Idea

Sure, it is a revamp, but it is like going round to your nan’s house and she’s told you “I’ve redecorated,” and all she’s done is put up an old pair of curtains she flung in the wash last week. Listen, I…

Football Manager 26 adds In and Out of Possession tactics

Friday was a great day, not only did I get around to catching up on the latest trailer for FM26 showcasing the tactical changes, but the firemen came with a chainsaw since a tree fell on a car and blocked the driveway.…

FM26 Match Day experience; new cameras and highlights system

This might be the most we’ve seen of FM26 overall thus far, but I’m somewhat left asking a few more questions about not only the match-day experience, but also the overall feel. Released late last week, we got an in-depth look at…

FM26: 14 Leagues of Women’s Football

“No one wanted this!” I did, and according to Miles Jacobson (the head guy at Sports Interactive), so did the Lionesses. “It’s a waste of development resources,” to do what? Model a couple of figures to be smaller, more agile, and have…

FM 26 releases November and reimagined UI first look

Right, now that I’ve finished writing up a match report for a European game, I can fill my shorts with excitement over FM26. I thought when I did the news about the match engine and specs earlier this week, we wouldn’t get more…