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[Zomp]

Keep in mind when the roster update comes out next month Vagner Love is off CSKA.

[javaisfun]

I finally did it a couple of weeks ago, I beat Division 1 and won a title (with RSL). Again, I wouldn't say that there are any tricks, other than a lot of play and solid defense: going for the tackle at the right times and the contain with others. A lot depends on who you're defending with and against.

I am going to try next with a 5 star team, perhaps Spurs, to see if my experience is any different.

[ElUno20]

Are you on the box ? I remember playing some guy about a month ago who beat the shit outta me with RSL

[javaisfun]

Yes, Xbox. It would have been over Christmas break, I played a ton from about Dec 20 to Jan 3rd, and in division 1,2, or 3. So perhaps.

Edited by javaisfun, 10 February 2012 - 03:19 AM.

[Zomp]

Roster update out February 23rd.

[Turrable]

Where's the best place to pick this game up on the cheap?

[Zomp]

I think Amazon is still probably the best place, though I'm not sure the price drops huge until the next one is being developed and rumored to come out.

[Turrable]

Alright, thanks.

I don't know if this warrants its own thread here or in the gaming forum, but the new FIFA Street game comes out March 13th. I loved the old NBA/NFL street games, but never played the FIFA ones. Looks like a mildly fun arcade game but seeing as they used the same engine as the regular FIFA games I can't help but feel like it should just be an extra game mode or a DLC type thing.

[ElUno20]

I would pay money for a End to End camera angle with the 'dynamic' zoom. The previous years had end to end with a decent enough zoom but this year it's gone. It's a really panned out view and it sucks.

[Rook05]

Final game of my Division 7 season and I need a draw to get promoted. Despite dominating possession, my opponent gets a few crap goals in the first half, and another in the second half. I'm resgining myself to another season when, starting in 83rd minute, I go on a goal binge. Goals in 83rd, 87th, and 90th minutes bring me back right as the ref blows the whistle. My oppponent then rage quits giving me the win. It was awesome.

I've 3 out of 4 on Div 6 now too. Go Ajax.

[mgoblue2]

Got destroyed in D6, back to D7. I need to find new ways to score. Feb 28 is demo day for FIFA Street.

[Infield Infidel]

Seattle Sounders are immensely fun to play with. Anzhi is fun too: Eto'o+Roberto fuckin' Carlos+no one else who's any good

After a couple weeks I'm up to D6, and playing so much I'm dreaming about the game (hmm, Anzhi vs Dortmund on a field shaped like Russia).

I should say I played a lot of career mode before sacking it up for Head-to-Head

Do people normally just play with one team, or do you guys bounce around? I've probably tried about 12 teams, 6 or 7 teams that I like. Denmark, Turkey, Anzhi, Cameroon and Sounders mostly. Uruguay, Lyon or Arsenal when I feel like playing with a really good team

Edited by Infield Infidel, 10 March 2012 - 08:32 PM.

[Infield Infidel]

Up to D4, and treading water. The jump in competition from D5 to D4 is gigantica

[Turrable]

It takes a special kind of asshole to choose Spain online.

[Turrable]

The whole thing where you can't see your opponent's team is ridiculous. If I'm Everton and I find out he's Real Fucking Madrid just call the damn match.

[Zomp]

Does that happen? For me its been pretty good about matching teams up with star ratings.

[mgoblue2]

Lot of games online so far, nothing crazy team wise. Currently D6. Belgium is a secretly good team, Lukaku and Hazard up front. I can't seem to find a team to stick with, though I've done pretty well with Schalke for the most part. Haven't gotten into the Ivory Coast/KSI revolution (His videos are very good) yet.

[Turrable]

I'll admit it's rare, but today I was some random 4-star German team in the 75 range for everything, and got matched up against Madrid, and I had no answer for Ronaldo.

[Infield Infidel]

The limit I've seen is one star difference either way (personally, I wish it was 0.5 stars either way, but I understand that the higher divisions you go up, the harder it is to match teams up).

One fact is when you play. When I'm normally online, there are only like 30,000 people on. I tool around with 3 star teams Molde and Seattle, which means I can't play anyone over 4 stars. I like playing with Sounders, but I can never get a match with Sounders against another 3 star team (Sometimes I luck out and some idiot in Australia is playing with the Brisbane Roar.)

Normally if I pick a 4 star team it's 50-50 I get a 5 star opponent. To avoid this I either a) pick a 4.5 star team like Uruguay to even things a bit, or b) pick a really good 3.5 like Anderlecht, FC Twente or Anzhi, which means you can't play anyone over 4.5 stars.

(I kind of set a personal goal of winning a match with a team from each country)

I'd like to see them stretch out the ratings, especially at the top. What they should do is go to 6 stars for teams like Spain/FCB/Real, so that you only play them if you are a five star team (I have beaten Barca with 4-star Cameroon, but usually they just wear me down). Then a one star different wouldn't be so vast. They'll never do it though

[Turrable]

I like the 6-star idea, but what was wrong with the old system of letting you pick your team at the same time as your opponent? Sure, it takes like 30 extra seconds in menus, but it prevents a lot of unnecessary BS.

[PedroSpecialK]

Because setting strategies/lineups/kick-takers takes a heck of a lot longer than 30 seconds. Sucks, but them's the breaks - if anything, I wish NHL 12 had deferred to the FIFA system.

Now what I wish they'd do is let you save a set of strategies/lineup/bench/kick-takers for a certain number of clubs. That would save tons of time.

Edited by PedroSpecialK, 29 March 2012 - 06:29 AM.

[Vinho Tinto]

EURO 2012 expansion pack will be released on April 24 for $20.

Key Features

• Win UEFA EURO 2012™ — Compete with any of the 53 UEFA member national teams against rival nations in the official tournament and lead them to glory. Play in all 8 official stadiums that come to life with the pageantry and festivity of the real-world tournament in Poland-Ukraine.
• Play UEFA EURO 2012™ Online — Compete for national pride and glory in the UEFA EURO 2012™ online tournament. Play as your favourite European nation against rivals in the group stage through the knockout rounds for the chance to be crowned UEFA EURO 2012™ champion.
• EA SPORTS Football Club Challenges — A live service that drives real-world story lines into the game, enabling fans to relive moments from qualifying and the real-world tournament through scenario-based challenges. The live service will deliver challenges during UEFA EURO 2012™, giving fans the chance to change history. Challenges will enable fans to earn experience points and level up their EA SPORTS Football Club profile.
• Dominate Europe – Build, manage and compete with a customized squad against other European nations in the all-new Expedition Mode. Start with your favourite European player or FIFA 12 Virtual Pro as the captain, and then craft the perfect strategy for European domination. Earn better players from defeated nations as you travel the continent to build your squad. Unlock and then defeat the best nations to earn the best players in your campaign quest to defeat all 53 countries and complete the journey to conquer Europe.
• Spectacular Presentation: UEFA EURO 2012™ comes to life in spectacular fashion with all the emotion and pageantry of the official tournament, including all 8 official licensed stadia. The atmosphere comes to life with confetti cannons, streamers, flags and fireworks as if you were on the pitch in Poland or the Ukraine.
• Awarding-Winning Gameplay— UEFA EURO 2012™ is an expansion to the award-winning FIFA 12. The official videogame of UEFA EURO 2012™ is powered by the Player Impact Engine, and revolutionary gameplay innovations like Precision Dribbling, Tactical Defending, and Pro Player Intelligence.

[Zomp]

Usually they do another whole game that i'd buy...so I consider this a plus.

[cromulence]

Interesting - Euro 2008 was basically a pre-release version of FIFA 2008. I got Euro, liked the new gameplay mechanics (HELLO celebrations!) and then got FIFA when it came out and found it to be very similar to Euro (in a good way). Wonder what this means for FIFA 13.

[Rook05]

Own goal in the 87th minute. Spastic defender allows a corner which leads to the injury time winner off six different bodies. 2-1loss.

Division 4 can blow me.

[Luis Taint]

Does anyone know when the tickets for world cup 2014 are going to be released, and how to go about getting them?

[Zomp]

Generally information gets posted about a year before the tournament.

For South Africa, there was a lottery that you entered...but they overestimated the demand and I'm pretty sure you could have gotten them the day of the game.

[Rook05]

5-0-5 to stay a Div 4. Didn't think it was possible. Last two games were losses by virtue of PKs in the 90th minute.

[Turrable]

Any tips for converting one-on-ones? I just played a game in which i had no less than 5 or 6 chances where it was just my striker and the goalie, and he saved them all. My usual strategy is to slow up a bit (if possible), pick a side and use the control shot thing (whichever is RB + shoot) but I feel like it only has about a 25% success rate.

Also, it's MADDENING when the goalie stops it/gives up a nice rebound, and instead of pouncing on it the other forwards stand around and watch as the defenders clear it.

[Tangled Up In Red]

Also, it's MADDENING when the goalie stops it/gives up a nice rebound, and instead of pouncing on it the other forwards stand around and watch as the defenders clear it.

This, indeed! How to change computer response?!

[Zomp]

Any tips for converting one-on-ones? I just played a game in which i had no less than 5 or 6 chances where it was just my striker and the goalie, and he saved them all. My usual strategy is to slow up a bit (if possible), pick a side and use the control shot thing (whichever is RB + shoot) but I feel like it only has about a 25% success rate.

A curled shot (rb+shoot) will work, as will double tapping shoot to keep it low. One thing you can also do, depending on how you are when you are one on one with the keeper, is dribble around the keeper for an open net. You have to knock the ball forward with the right joystick and go around the keeper, though.

[Turrable]

That's interesting, I hadn't thought to try running around the GK because in my past experiences with FIFA games the keepers suck up any ball within 5 feet.

[Infield Infidel]

If there isn't a defender nearby, when the keeper starts his charge, sometimes you can pull up, use the stick to go toward the right or left edge of the box, and then scoot the ball around him.

Or if a teammate is nearby, you can cross it over the GK to the teammate.

Also the fake shot (shot button then pass button before he kicks it*) then knock ahead works occasionally. * to do this I keep my thumb over both buttons then slide my thumb from one to the other

Edited by Infield Infidel, 23 April 2012 - 09:14 PM.

[Rook05]

A curled shot (rb+shoot) will work, as will double tapping shoot to keep it low. One thing you can also do, depending on how you are when you are one on one with the keeper, is dribble around the keeper for an open net. You have to knock the ball forward with the right joystick and go around the keeper, though.

The double tap and aiming for the short side (post you're closest to) is the #1 way to score on one on ones, especially it your opponent doesn't bring the keeper out. You'll covert at least half of 'em. Right bumper + shot is the next level of this, but the double tap is consistent.

I have no idea how to get the automatons to just nudge the rebound in so I share your frustration.

Pretty clever that they bump up the requirements for Division 3. I just barely hung on during my last season.

Edited by Rook05, 23 April 2012 - 10:44 PM.

[Turrable]

One thing you can also do, depending on how you are when you are one on one with the keeper, is dribble around the keeper for an open net. You have to knock the ball forward with the right joystick and go around the keeper, though.

Does Fernando Torres read sosh?

[Infield Infidel]

Relegated back to Div 4. I fucking hate playing Bilbao, they are unstoppable. I think I've beaten them once in like 20 games.

[SoxFanInPdx]

Man, I was wrong to assume that the Euro 12' add-on was free. Nope. Fucking EA.

Edit: Anyone on here have it and is it worth the purchase?

Edited by SoxFanInPdx, 12 May 2012 - 10:54 PM.

[cromulence]

Man, I was wrong to assume that the Euro 12' add-on was free. Nope. Fucking EA.

Edit: Anyone on here have it and is it worth the purchase?

Very glitchy so far - have been totally unable to use "Continue" to load the last played tournament without freezing, among other freezes. Also, and have only noticed this in Co-Op, but the camera is different and seems to be lower, but I don't think it's intentional - if you go into Settings, the camera is set to Tele Broadcast and is back to normal once you go back out without making any changes.

Otherwise, it's pretty fun, if only for online tournaments (which I haven't tried) and the Expedition mode, which is weird but fun. You pick any one player from the Euro teams and are then given scrubs to fill out the rest of the roster. You create a name, crest, and kits, and start playing countries. When you beat them the first time, you get to take a Reserve player off their team, then a Sub with another win, then a Starter. So you basically try to build a superteam and beat everyone as much as possible, going from group to group. The gameplay and graphics are very similar to FIFA 12 - don't think either has changed much at all to speak of. I personally am having fun just cause I play a lot of co-op with my friend and playing our Man City team on FIFA 12 got old, and trying to make runs through the tournament is a refreshing changeup.

[Vinho Tinto]

First Look At FIFA 13.

[Zomp]

It looks the same as FIFA 12! /Sydney.

[Bongorific]

I play FIFA 11 online occasionally. I'm rather terrible. As a beginning soccer watcher/game player, I struggle with picking appropriate formations. I know which are generally offensive and which are generally defensive. However, it seems like I have much more success when my formation matches up well against an opponent. So once I figure out what my opponent is playing, is there a simple way to figure out which formation I should be in?

I also never really change the team tactics. Does any of pressure, counter attack, etc, seem to work better in the game than default?

[SoxFanInPdx]

Speaking of tactics, I've been thinking of getting Football Manager 2012 for my computer. Anyone on here have this and do you enjoy it?

[BrazilianSoxFan]

I just bought it this past friday and am really liking it. And they also launched a handheld version (iphone, ipad, android phones) that's much better than previous versions of the full game.

What gave me some pause is that we`re at the middle life of this version, but since the next one won't be out until september or october there may be enough time to enjoy this one before the next comes.

[Rook05]

I play FIFA 11 online occasionally. I'm rather terrible. As a beginning soccer watcher/game player, I struggle with picking appropriate formations. I know which are generally offensive and which are generally defensive. However, it seems like I have much more success when my formation matches up well against an opponent. So once I figure out what my opponent is playing, is there a simple way to figure out which formation I should be in?

I also never really change the team tactics. Does any of pressure, counter attack, etc, seem to work better in the game than default?

I know little about soccer in general so I've stuck with one team (Ajax) for online play. Sticking with the same team has helped me play to their strengths--down the wings and crosses to De Jong for headers. Every team has a strength but it usually takes some time to get used to it. I also always use their default formation and rarely make substitutions. I tried switching to high pressure and counter a couple of times but wound up giving up a bunch of goals.

The single biggest piece of advice I can give is this: avoid controlling your fullbacks as much as possible. Let the CPU play D for you and most of the time they'll get the ball back for you and block shots.

I just hit D1, although I'm 2-2 and need 16 points to stay up....

[Seven Costanza]

Speaking of tactics, I've been thinking of getting Football Manager 2012 for my computer. Anyone on here have this and do you enjoy it?

There's a reason this is the number 1 game year after year in the UK. It's fucking awesome. I've had the past 3 versions of the game, and will get FM 13 the day it comes out. You best really be in to micromanaging every single aspect of a football club. If you want your reserve left back to work on his off foot on non consecutive Tuesdays, you can do that.

It's a massive time sink though- you'll suddenly look up from the game and 8 hours has passed. I love roster construction and management of any kind, so FM is right up my alley. My favorite videogame by far. I know steam has a free demo version where you can play just 1 season- I'd suggest putting a few hours in to that to see if it's the kind of game you would enjoy before paying for it. It's not for everyone- I know Zomp isn't in to that kind of thing and loves FIFA, whereas I'm the complete opposite.

[Tony the Pony]

Dope:

This piece of shit ------------> video game section, please

[Infield Infidel]

I don't always go apeshit playing this game, but when I do, it's because I give up 90' goals, in back to back games, when I have one goal leads, and I need three points to avoid relegation. I've been in div 3 four times and I can't ever stay up. Donkey fuck this game in the large intestine.

This game makes me contemplate existentialism on a Huis Clos level. Like, i'm watching myself play this game and going bonkers and I'm like what the fuck. I haven't lost it that bad in a long time. I hope the neighbors aren't home. I'm going to drink a beer and think about world peace.

Edited by Infield Infidel, 07 June 2012 - 06:31 AM.

[Turrable]

I'm having the exact same problem. Roll through D4, come up short in D3, rinse, repeat. I actually managed to go 0-6-3 in one season. 6 freaking draws. And now there's a cellphone shaped hole in the wall.

Also, what is with people who leave their mics plugged in when it's obvious that I'm not using one? I had to listen to one guy's baby cry for an entire match because he decided to leave it on. It's perplexing.

[PedroSpecialK]

99% of those guys are Brazilian too. Frig them.

And that means you too, BSF and ypioca

Edited by PedroSpecialK, 07 June 2012 - 04:35 PM.

[mgoblue2]

Had a nice roll today, went with South Africa and after a win and 2-3 losses, a nice run of two wins in D6. Tshabalala is a pretty nice player.