EA Sports FC 25

Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, iOS, Android Publisher: Electronic Arts Year of release: 2024 EA Sports FC 25 is the latest (as of 2024) in the long running football simulation games from Electronic Arts, previously known as FIFA. The game is the most popular football (soccer in some parts of the world) game in the world, and the series has had a thriving esports scene for over 20 years. Players can pick from their favorite teams from around the world to face off with, collect and build their own teams through the FUT mode, and even play in teams together. EA Sports FC 25 is one of the easiest games to use in an educational setting, as it simply requires one console, one screen and some controllers. The matches are fast and the controls are straightforward and intuitive. Due to the immense popularity of football around the world, many students are familiar with and already enjoy the game outside of school settings, with the series consistently remaining a best seller each year for over 20 years. One area of concern to be aware of is the Ultimate Team mode, which some countries have banned due to the gambling-like nature of unlocks and the ability to pay for packs of players. However the game can be experienced and played without engaging with this mode, including many suitable fully offline modes.