Archive for the ‘FIFA’ Category
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EA in the news once again for FIFA accounts being compromised
Four years ago there was an epidemic of account thievery related to the FIFA series and its Ultimate Team mode. Many described it at the time as "hackings" but really it was social engineering and a major failure in EA's customer service where inexperienced reps transferred accounts without properly verifying ownership. Since that time EA Sports has put into place numerous layers of account security which has certainly helped. However in a report today from BBC News, it appears the sam...
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First patch for FIFA 16 available now on PS4 and PC; soon for Xbox One
The first patch to address community feedback and various issues for FIFA 16 is out now on PlayStation 4 and PC with its arrival on Xbox One expected in the near future. The changes with the update influence on gameplay, Career mode, and Ultimate Team. (more…)...
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Review of FIFA 16
The latest edition of the biggest selling video game franchise in the world releases this week. FIFA 16 is facing a strong challenge from Pro Evolution Soccer 2016, making it the only sport that features true competition in the genre. FIFA has been on top for nearly a decade but EA Sports is starting to struggle in holding onto that position. This is the least I've enjoyed a FIFA game in a long, long time. It's still a good game, but new frustrations related to gameplay, and a sleazy impl...
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10 hour trial for FIFA 16 now available through EA Access on Xbox One
FIFA 16 is out now to download as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. So make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The 10 hours are there to play whether or not it...
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The FIFA 16 demo is out now
The demo for FIFA 16 is now available to download on Xbox One and 360, and later today will go live on PlayStation 4, PS3, and PC. It features exhibition matches with four minute halves and the first opportunity to try out the new FIFA Ultimate Team Draft mode. The matches in FUT Draft have six minute halves. 12 clubs are included: United States and Germany women’s national teams, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, P...
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Improvements to Career Mode for FIFA 16
With FIFA 16's release nearing EA Sports has gone into detail on the upgrades that have been made for the game's Career Mode. Those include Pre-Season Tournaments, Player Training, and feedback-based additions and adjustments. (more…)...
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FIFA 16 demo now confirmed for September 8
Earlier this month news made it out that a demo for FIFA 16 would be coming in September and that it would feature 12 clubs. EA Sports denied that the image making the rounds was from them, but notably at the time did not claim the information to be inaccurate. That's because all the details about the demo were actually legit. The demo will be out on September 8 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, 360, and PS3. It will include the traditional Kick-Off exhibition games, the new FIFA Ultimate T...
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Take a look at the presentation improvements for FIFA 16
Earlier this month EA Sports detailed all the additions and improvements coming to FIFA 16 relating to presentation. Those include an authentic Bundesliga package, updated likenesses, new crowd chants, sideline celebrations, and vanishing spray. Today the company released a new video that goes over all of them and more. Please enable Javascript to watch this video...
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