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Non-Negotiables for Franchise Mode in Madden, CFB, MLB The Show, and NBA 2K in 2026

Non-Negotiables for Franchise Mode in Madden, CFB, MLB The Show, and NBA 2K in 2026

Things that have to be priorities in the next franchise mode for each game.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
Community SpotlightCommunity Spotlight
12-Month PlayStation Plus Giveaway, Courtesy Operation Sports

12-Month PlayStation Plus Giveaway, Courtesy Operation Sports

The giveaway runs until January 24.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
NewsNews
The Unofficial 2025 Sports Game Awards

The Unofficial 2025 Sports Game Awards

You get an award, and you get an award!

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
College Football 26College Football 26
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College Football 26 Transfer Portal Targets Full Guide (Over 1000 Players Listed)

College Football 26 Transfer Portal Targets Full Guide (Over 1000 Players Listed)

Get the rundown on player after player at every position.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
An OS Thanks in the Christmas Afterglow

An OS Thanks in the Christmas Afterglow

Allow me to reminisce a bit on a quiet Friday morning by digging through some classic OS threads.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
College Football 26College Football 26
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College Football 26 Transfer Portal Targets Guide (Part 1)

College Football 26 Transfer Portal Targets Guide (Part 1)

For this week, we'll be covering QBs and HBs. All other positions will be added next week.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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Hardware Sales Stuck in 1995, But Sports Games Continue to Dominate

Hardware Sales Stuck in 1995, But Sports Games Continue to Dominate

But first, let's answer a mailbag question from the OS community.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
College Football 26College Football 26
CFB 26: Try These Teams in Dynasty Mode for a Fresh Experience

CFB 26: Try These Teams in Dynasty Mode for a Fresh Experience

Here are some teams you can take into dynasty mode for a fresh experience -- plus the best way to approach them.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
OS App Feedback Wanted

OS App Feedback Wanted

There is a Google Doc where you can provide suggestions and thoughts on our new app.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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Mario Kart World Wins Sports/Racing Game GOTY, MLB The Show 26 Information Released

Mario Kart World Wins Sports/Racing Game GOTY, MLB The Show 26 Information Released

The Game Awards continue to be irrelevant for sports games, and MLB The Show 26 is the surest sign we've begun the push towards next year's slate of sports titles.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
Madden 26Madden 26
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Madden's Franchise Mode Needs More 'College Football' Vibes

Madden's Franchise Mode Needs More 'College Football' Vibes

We need more reasons to play through multiple years in Madden's franchise mode. It should look to the college game for some inspiration.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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Five Plays Still Missing From Madden 26

Five Plays Still Missing From Madden 26

Madden has done a great job adding more plays and playbooks, but some play types are still MIA.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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