MILLIONS of football fans across the UK can now score big without even owning a games console.
EA Sports FC 25, the latest footie game sensation, is now available to play directly on Samsung TVs and smart monitors, thanks to a game-changing deal with Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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The offer is rolling out via Samsung Gaming Hub, which is available on newer Samsung TVs and smart monitors.
That means fans from London to Leeds can dive into the virtual pitch using nothing more than their telly, a controller, and a Game Pass subscription.
Gamers will need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership to get in on the action, but there’s a huge bonus for those who haven’t signed up before.
Samsung is offering two months completely free. Just head to the Samsung Promotions app on your TV, tap the Xbox promotion banner, or scan the QR code shown on screen using your mobile.
Once inside the game, fans can take control of over 19,000 real-life players, representing more than 700 clubs from across 30 leagues.
Whether you fancy running a team in career mode, teaming up with mates in 5v5 Rush, or managing every aspect of your club with the new FC IQ system, the options are endless.
It’s the most immersive version of the game yet, and thanks to Samsung’s deal with Microsoft and Electronic Arts, it’s all available instantly via the cloud – no downloads, discs or consoles required.
It also means you can go from watching the big match live on TV to jumping straight into one of your own, all on the same screen.
Samsung’s Gaming Hub is also home to other major streaming platforms including Amazon Luna and Nvidia GeForce Now, giving even more reason for gamers to stay glued to their smart screens.
Hun Lee, executive vice president of Samsung’s Visual Display Business, said: “We are delighted to bring EA SPORTS FC 25 to Samsung TVs and monitors through cloud gaming on Samsung Gaming Hub.
As the world’s leading TV manufacturer, one of our goals is to immerse soccer fans around the world in the exciting game of soccer, whether they are playing the game or watching a match live on a Samsung TV.”
The promotion is expected to drive a wave of interest from casual fans and hardcore gamers alike, especially with the current buzz surrounding the EA FC franchise.
Just last week, Real Madrid and England ace Jude Bellingham made headlines at the EA FC 25 launch in Madrid, where he rolled his eyes at an overly dramatic intro calling him “the main man from Madrid”.
He’s also just been unveiled as the cover star for the EA FC 25 Ultimate Edition, appearing alongside football legends David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Gianluigi Buffon.
With the Euros in full swing and football fever gripping the nation, Samsung’s latest perk is perfectly timed.
If you’ve got a compatible Samsung screen at home, this is your moment to take to the pitch without spending a penny more. All you need is the telly, a controller, and a few taps to get started.
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