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Gamers in Disbelief as EAFC 25 snatches Best Sports/Racing Game Award at The Game Awards 2024 – here’s what happened.
Well, this is something nobody saw coming. EAFC 25 just walked away with the Best Sports/Racing Game award at The Game Awards 2024, and the gaming community isn’t quite sure how to feel about it. The announcement dropped during the awards show on December 13, and it’s fair to say that Twitter (or X, if you prefer) has been buzzing with reactions ever since.
This win is pretty interesting timing for EA Sports, especially since they’ve just gone through the whole FIFA to EA Sports FC rebrand. It’s their first major award under the new name, but while the judges seemed impressed, the players are telling a different story in the comments section.
The Gaming Community Isn’t Having It
The gaming community’s response to EAFC 25’s win has been notably divided. The Game Awards’ announcement tweet blew up with over 322,300 views, and the comments section is a sight to behold. Here are some of the immediate reactions from players all around the globe.
If people ever had doubts about how rigged these awards are, there is no clearer sign
— 🌊🌴KG🌴🌊 (@XxiKGixX) December 13, 2024
Tells you the current state of sporting games 💀
— superaazi (@superaazi) December 13, 2024
EAFC25 winning best sports game #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/s4v73LJFv9
— ً (@tvmhdz) December 13, 2024
Well deserved. It's the best game I've played ever. No other game makes me want to smash my controller, break my TV and burn down my house while I'm inside it.
— S. Paul (@paul_sparsh) December 13, 2024
Who tf rigged the game awards I just watched EAFC 25 win "best sports game of the year" 😂😂😂
— SpangleBert (@Spanglebert_) December 13, 2024
This is the worst fifa game EA released in 10 years 😭
The comments range from outright accusations of rigged awards to some hilariously sarcastic praise, with one player sarcastically calling it “the best game” because it makes them “want to smash my controller, break my TV, and burn down my house.” Many players can’t wrap their heads around this win, especially since they consider it one of the weakest FIFA games in the past decade.
Between complaints about gameplay mechanics and server issues, the community’s reaction paints a pretty clear picture – there’s a massive divide between The Game Awards’ judges and the actual players spending hours with the game.
What Makes This Win So Surprising?
The timing of this award is pretty interesting. With gamers in disbelief as EAFC 25 snatches the Best Sports/Racing Game Award, it’s worth noting that just a couple of months ago, we were covering EAFC 25’s Trailblazers promotion, which brought us some amazing cards like a 93-rated Haaland and 92-rated Bonmati. But while the game’s been dropping solid content, the community’s response to this win suggests there’s still a big gap between what critics love and what players want.
Looking Forward: The Future of Sports Gaming
Look, whether players like it or not, this win is going to make waves in the sports gaming world. EA’s taking home the trophy might not sit right with everyone, but it definitely shows that something’s changing in how these games are being judged. The real question is: will EA use this win to actually address player feedback, or is this just going to be another trophy for the cabinet?
Final Thoughts
While EAFC 25 has officially been crowned the Best Sports/Racing Game at The Game Awards 2024, the community’s reaction suggests that the conversation around what a good sports game is far from over. As the industry moves forward, this moment may serve as a catalyst for deeper conversations about the relationship between critical acclaim and player satisfaction in the gaming industry.
[Disclaimer: As with all content about The Game Awards, remember that winner selections are determined by a combination of jury votes and public voting. Community reactions and opinions expressed in this article reflect public sentiment following the announcement.]
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