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Business Insider
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Mythical Games' FIFA Rivals Hits 1 Million Downloads Within 6 Weeks of Launch
Next generation gaming studio, Mythical Games has announced that the newly launched FIFA Rivals game has already reached one million downloads. The milestone was achieved within just 6 weeks of the game's launch and sets a new record as the fastest Mythical Games release to hit the one million mark. Developed in collaboration with football's official governing body, FIFA Rivals' accessibility and dynamic gameplay, coupled with its gentle learning curve, has resonated with the sport's global fan base, making it a hit with both beginners and experienced player. The one million players who have downloaded FIFA Rivals to date have made it a cornerstone of their gaming experience, notching 16M goals, 14M interceptions, 7M Supers, and 4M saves over the course of more than 5M matches. Interest in the game has been heightened by a licensing deal with sportswear giant adidas, which has developed a range of exclusive digital wearables, including football boots that can be acquired and traded within FIFA Rivals. Other exclusive items include an adidas match ball and unique jerseys developed especially for the iOS and Android game. Mythical Games CEO John Linden said: 'We're delighted to have hit the one million mark so quickly, and for the energy of the community that's coalesced around FIFA Rivals. We knew, even before launching, that the game was going to break all records, but to have gotten here so quickly is a testament to the Mythical Games team and to the partners who have joined us on this journey.' FIFA Rivals is available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. Interested players can follow on X @FifaRivals to join the community. About Mythical Games Acknowledged by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas 2021 and recently Forbes' Best Startup Employers (2024), Mythical Games is a next-generation game company creating world-class games and empowering players to take ownership of their in-game assets through the use of blockchain technology. The team has helped develop major franchises, including Call of Duty, Call of Duty Mobile, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering, EA Madden, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Marvel Strike Force, Modern Warfare 3, and Skylanders. Mythical's current games, Blankos Block Party and NFL Rivals, are already played by millions of consumers worldwide and create a new economy for players, allowing them to engage in a new way with games, but also directly trade and transact safely with other players worldwide. The Mythical Marketplace, the first in-game blockchain Marketplace on iOS and Android, provides gamers with ownership and control over the purchase and sale of digital assets, while the Mythical Platform protects gamers that may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items. Contact Nate Nesbitt
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former FIFA Boss Sepp Blatter and French Soccer Icon Michel Platini Cleared of Corruption Charges in Swiss Court
A Swiss appeals court has acquitted former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and French football icon Michel Platini of corruption charges. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday at the Extraordinary Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Criminal Court in Muttenz, near Basel, upheld the duo's 2022 acquittal, marking the end of a long-running legal battle over a controversial payment made in 2011. The case centered around a payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2.26 million) that Blatter authorized for Platini in 2011. Swiss federal prosecutors alleged that the payment, made while Platini was president of UEFA, was fraudulent and without legal basis. However, the court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support the prosecution's claims. More from Variety Imagine Making Documentary About U.S. Men's Soccer Team Historic Run at 1994 World Cup (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix Scores FIFA Women's World Cup Exclusive U.S. Rights for 2027 and 2031 FIFA Teams With Mythical Games for 'FIFA Rivals' Mobile Game The ruling reaffirmed that Blatter and Platini had a gentlemen's agreement regarding the payment, which covered consultancy work Platini performed for FIFA between 1998 and 2002. 'It cannot be assumed that the defendants acted with the intention of enriching themselves in the sense of the charged offenses,' the court stated. The FIFA scandal erupted in 2015, exposing widespread corruption within the organization. While the controversy forced Blatter to resign and derailed Platini's hopes of becoming FIFA president, both men maintained their innocence throughout the legal proceedings. Speaking after the verdict, Blatter, 89, expressed his relief. 'It is a great relief for me because it's been going on for ten years,' he told the assembled press, as reported by Reuters. 'And now it's over, and I can breathe.' Platini, 69, echoed similar sentiments. 'The persecution of FIFA and some Swiss federal prosecutors for 10 years is now over. It is now totally over. And for me, today, my honor has returned, and I am very happy.' The Swiss Attorney General's Office stated that it would review the court's written judgment before deciding whether to appeal to the Swiss Federal Court, the country's highest legal authority. Prosecutors had initially sought a 20-month suspended jail sentence for both men. Meanwhile, Platini's legal team has signaled its intention to take legal action against those responsible for the criminal proceedings. 'The Office of the Attorney General has not managed to find a single piece of incriminating evidence for over 10 years,' Platini's lawyer, Dominic Nellen, said in a statement. 'These proceedings were not justified and should never have been conducted.' Blatter and Platini were originally suspended from football in 2015 due to ethics breaches, with their bans later reduced. With the legal case behind them, the former footballing powerhouses are now considering their next steps, though Platini has ruled out a return to the sport, stating that he is now too old for such ambitions. Despite their acquittal, the scandal has left an indelible mark on both men's legacies. Blatter, who joined FIFA in 1975 and assumed the presidency in 1998, presided over one of the most contentious periods in the organization's history. Platini, a three-time Ballon d'Or winner and captain of France's victorious 1984 European Championship squad, saw his administrative career come to a sudden halt amid the accusations. Best of Variety The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More
