Based on the huge success of the 2021 Xbox Game Studios derby, where Rare faced off against Playground Games, 2023 supersizes the football-based prank under the name SpecialEffect! The teams will meet at St George’s Park in the heart of England on Wednesday 26th April to play football around the clock and raise money for charity.
This ambitious event will see the first football face-off FIFA Rare and playground matches. It evolved into a real football game in 2021 and is now a multi-studio hours-long effort, with all proceeds going to the game’s charity, SpecialEffect.
We know what you’re thinking: How does this work? How tired will their legs be? Who will win Worldies this year? Will it be available for your viewing entertainment? Don’t worry. All important information is here.
Two of the 24 teams will start playing on Wednesday, April 26th at 6pm UTC. All 24 teams, including teams like Rare, Playground, EA, and Sumo, will be assigned a red or blue team color. Each team’s stint on the pitch lasts 90 minutes, with all teams representing either the Red or Blue team. All goals scored by each team will contribute to an epic battle between the reds and blues, with the final whistle and scoreline set at 6pm on Thursday 27th April.
However, you don’t have to take our word for it happening. You can listen to the match in all its glory live. Xbox Twitch ChannelIt’s set to be a feel-good, goal-packed, football-focused event bonanza with lots of special guests – and definitely some surprises, too. gav murphy will reprise his role as lead commentator, and will be joined by several other familiar faces for commentary duties, so check out this space for more details on the pitchside line-up.
We are absolutely thrilled to have had such incredible support from so many studios across the UK and to see the team coming together on and off the pitch to raise money for such a great cause. can’t wait for
Rare Chief of Staff Harriet Manson said of the plan: St. George’s, the home of English football, being able to bring a team together at her park has brought the industry together to support SpecialEffect, a wonderful charity that does important work to bring joy to the game. It’s a special moment. For people with physical disabilities. This year, we are thrilled to host the first-ever women’s match under the umbrella of One Big Game. Welcome to pitch her players from the Women of Xbox community and the gaming industry at large.
âHaving an event of this level would not have been possible without the commitment and enthusiasm of our players, teams, commentators and studios.It will be One Big Game for the entire industry.â
SpecialEffect is a charity focused on helping people with physical disabilities play video games. For many people, games are an important form of recreation,sea ââof ââthievesandForza Horizon 5It has a specific role of connecting gamers with additional needs. SpecialEffect uses innovative technology to make gaming accessible to everyone. Solutions are tailored to each individual, taking physical limitations into account and creating custom input devices, from modified controllers to eye-controlled gadgets, to allow you to play with friends and family. .
As Team Xbox, we are proud to support SpecialEffect’s mission to create a level playing field for all gamers with disabilities. Tune in for fun fundraising and healthy competition among the 24 studios participating on Wednesday, April 26th. Rivals are born, heroes are born, friendships are made on the pristine plastic turf of Sir Alf Ramsey Pitch in St George’s Park. I can’t wait!
For more information about One Big Game, or if you’re a studio interested in participating, please contact the crew. [email protected]And of course, if you want to donate to a cause, JustGiving Official Page Show your support and cheer for the team of your choice!
