Franchises like FC and Madden are often criticized for the lack of innovation as a result of EA's commitment to annual releases, but the reality is that they always have the potential to differ drastically from what came before. FC 25 's "The Journey" was a well-conceived and executed attempt at bringing players a story to go with the gameplay revisions from FC 25 Coins. and Madden 18's short-lived Longshot mode was a surprisingly deep narrative. It's not enough to just be a sports game in the modern era, as more casual gamers are finding enjoyment in the other modes that such titles have to offer.

The sports genre is more than what it was a decade ago, and the drama that comes from real-world competition makes it ripe for great stories. Ted Lasso knows this, and plot lines like the fall and rise of Jamie Tartt, Roy Kent's battle with aging out of the sport, and Ted's desperate bid to unite his players are all made better by the fact that it's entirely plausible in any real football team in the Premier League. A Ted Lasso game would be capitalizing on a growing trend, and could provoke more established franchises to offer more content that appeals to gamers who enjoy story-driven single-player modes.

While TV is a rigid medium, asking nothing more than the attention of its users, Ted Lasso has plenty of themes and components that are required to make a memorable game. Strong writing, emotionally complex characters, and clever humor are staples of the show, and such elements are nowhere to be seen in most management games of late. The whole genre lacks light-hearted comedy and strong storytelling, and while Two Point Campus is implementing a more casual design philosophy, there's more room for similar games. Football Manager is as serious and complex as it gets, and a Ted Lasso project in the same genre could offer some much-needed choice.

Stories in gaming typically only flourish when the characters are of a high enough quality to carry the tale. Uncharted's somewhat familiar narrative is propped up by Nathan Drake's dashing and comedic nature, and Mass Effect would be a forgettable experience had it not been for the eclectic cast of misfit heroes. Ted Lasso provides personalities - both series mainstays to fleeting appearances - that are lovable from the get-go, and carrying them into gaming could be a great way to extend their legacy and offer something new to sports cheap EAFC 25 Coins games as a whole.