NFL fans had some unexpected good news back in February when the league announced a “multi-year” deal with 2K Games for the development of “multiple” new video games based on the league. The deal, which marked 2K’s first involvement with NFL since the release of ESPN NFL 2K5 in 2004, took a lot of gamers and fans by surprise and also ended EA Games’ 16 year stint as the sole … [Read more...] about Why video games makers are so keen to licence real-world sports brands
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ITV reveals trailer for Euro 96 Relived
ITV has revealed the trailer for its full coverage of Euro 96, which starts on May 11 on ITV4 and on the ITV Hub streaming service. With Euro 2020 postponed for twelve months, ITV Hub has raided the archives to provide football fans with a slice of sports nostalgia as the platform unearths every match from 1996's tournament, hosted in England, for Euro 96 … [Read more...] about ITV reveals trailer for Euro 96 Relived
Eurosport announces new snooker vodcast series
To coincide with when the World Snooker Championship was due to take place, Eurosport has produced a series of brilliant vodcasts with some of the greatest faces in the game.The legendary Ronnie O'Sullivan spoke to Eurosport about his life away from snooker. First interaction with snookerI was probably about eight years of age. I started off playing on my cousin’s table … [Read more...] about Eurosport announces new snooker vodcast series
Eleven Sports Portugal launches new eSports Racing Series format
Eleven Sports Portugal has launched of a new eSports Racing Series format in partnership with the GTC Race Centre and the Autódromo Virtual de Lisboa. The contest will consist of six heats and culminate in a grand final on Sunday 7th June. Anyone is welcome to enter the pre-qualifying rounds, with registration free for all motorsports fans and gamers. The winner … [Read more...] about Eleven Sports Portugal launches new eSports Racing Series format
BBC to re-screen 2012 Olympics and classic football
The BBC is to re-run some of “the most epic sporting moments in recent history,” including the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, as it seeks to fill schedule gaps following the global lockdown. Danny Boyle’s spectacular celebration of the nation’s history and culture featured live music and appearances from a host of stars including Rowan Atkinson, David … [Read more...] about BBC to re-screen 2012 Olympics and classic football