Archive for the ‘FIFA’ Category
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FIFA 11 Issues Being Worked On
EA Sports has released details on some of the areas that are receiving attention in FIFA 11 for upcoming server updates or patches. This list does not account for everything that the potential patch could include but it seems they wanted to keep the lines of communication open and show they are being responsive to consumer feedback. Various crashes reported through our automated systems Micro-pausing in offline and online matches OTP Club issues related to searching, lag duri...
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FIFA 11 Becomes Fastest Selling Sports Game in History
EA Sports has announced that worldwide sales of FIFA 11 have hit 2.6 million through October 2nd. Those figures include six days at retail in the US and only two days out in Europe. FIFA 11 is now the fastest selling sports game ever, topping FIFA 10 which broke the record last year with 1.7 million in its first week. This really goes to show the remarkable draw of soccer games in other regions and the increasing interest domestically. Consider that 2010 FIFA World Cup released just five mo...
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FIFA 11 Experiencing Online Pass Trouble
An issue relating to the redemption of "Online Pass" codes for the Xbox 360 version of FIFA 11 has struck on release day of the game. I received numerous emails and tweets, verified by several postings on the FIFA 11 forums, that some users in the US are experiencing an inability to redeem the code. Those consumers are receiving a message that the code is invalid or has already been used once having input it for the first time. EA Sports has now released a statement that they are working wi...
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FIFA 11 Demo Now Available
The demo for FIFA 11 has arrived for the PS3 in this week's PSN update and will be available for the Xbox 360 on Wednesday morning (it is out on the 360 and can be queued up here). The demo features a handful of teams (Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen, Lyon) with three minute halves. Those who are playing the Facebook game FIFA Superstars will have the ability to unlock Arsenal as an additional team and Emirates Stadium as an additional arena. Replays can be uploaded...
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FIFA 11: Goalkeeping in OTP and Demo News
Today EA Sports announced that Online Team Play in FIFA 11 will expand beyond the 10v10 that had been featured previously to now a full 11v11 by including goalkeepers amongst the user controlled players. "Be a Goalkeeper" as it is being called will also be available in career mode. Be A Goalkeeper is a completely new way to play—instead of thinking as a player out in the middle of the pitch, you have to think and react as the goalkeeper. Experience the thrill of the one o...
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Landon Donovan FIFA 11 Cover Athlete
EA Sports has announced that Landon Donovan of the Los Angeles Galaxy will be featured on the cover of FIFA 11. He shares the spotlight with Real Madrid’s Kaka and Arsenal’s Carlos Vela. FIFA Soccer 11 reinvents player authenticity – on and off the ball – for every position on the pitch. All-new Personality+ sees individual abilities reflected in game, allowing clear differentiation for every player. FIFA 11 also introduces new Pro Passi...
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FIFA 11 Wii Gets Street Mode
The Wii version of FIFA 11 will not only have the standard 11v11 gameplay but will also feature a 5v5 street mode known as "Hit The Streets". Essentially it sounds a lot like the FIFA Street games, bringing in the ability to use walls, build up power meters for shots, and activate speed bursts or shockwaves. Decked out in street wear, compete in 5 versus 5 street matches. Customize the rules of each match for a true test of skill. Plus, a variety of different types of goals, including elevate...
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FIFA 11 PC Features
EA Sports has released the full fact sheet for the PC version of FIFA 11. The feature set resembles that of the 360/PS3 version, with the PC utilizing the same engine, though it has a few PC specific touches. The game will release alongside the console versions on September 28th. (more…)...
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