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With Gamescom 2022 set to kick off in Cologne, EA FC 24 Coins Germany this week, it's safe to expect that there will be plenty of news concerning both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. And with the European markets a sizable battlefield, expect both 

Microsoft and Sony to come out swinging.

The first rumors of Microsoft's plans have arrived, and if true, could be a game-changer. The reports come from a number of sources, claiming that Microsoft will be bundling a free copy of FC 24 with every Xbox One console sold in 

Europe, forging a new relationship between the next generation of Xbox hardware and one of Europe's best-selling games.

The news first came courtesy of MCV, citing "two senior games industry sources" who claim that the announcement will be made by Microsoft at Gamescom come Tuesday morning. At present, there is some disagreement over whether this 

exclusive FC 24 bundle is the 'exclusive' announcement that Microsoft was saving for the event (these same sources stop short of making that claim, but CVG is claming it is).

Previous reports had fairly clearly stated that Microsoft would be announcing a game exclusive to Xbox One specifically, which would mean the FC 24 bundle isn't the only surprise that the company has in store. While that means debate can 

continue over which surprise exclusive could be revealed, the bundle could tip the tide all on its own.

Although the Xbox 360 has established itself as a leading console in North American markets, the company lacks the history with Europe that Sony has established (thanks to the free online connectivity and indie-friendly marketplace). And 

given the backlash Microsoft faced after announcing their system architecture and online policies, European markets can't be assumed to come around as quickly as North American ones might.

With that in mind, it's hard to think of a better - and bolder - solution than packaging one of the most popular games in the market, free of charge, with the Xbox One. That's a heck of a deal to make a reality with any publisher, but 

Microsoft's strong history cheap EA FC 24 Coins with Electronic Arts makes it one we could believe possible. Especially given how much money the company is committing to landing exclusives.