If last year we said FIFA lacked on some aspects, this season we have to say that it has evolved a lot and when you play it you feel that the boys of EA Sports have done a great job.ĭifferent modes, all real players and teams, lots of different leagues, on-the-fly control of predefined tactical setups, good graphics, great control.
This season FIFA strikes back and it offers great sensations when playing it that make the fight versus Pro Evolution Soccer to be the hardest one we have lived until now. all of them are in FIFA09 waiting for you and your fingers. The chat forums are currently abuzz with rumors of FIFA 14 bringing the holy grail of football silverware to the franchise, but there has been no confirmation.Ronaldinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Villa, Beckham, Etoo, Messi.
The UEFA Champions League – Popularly a major feature of the Pro Evo series, FIFA has notably missed this license in its arsenal. It had sold over 100 million copies worldwide, and FIFA 12 had become the “fastest selling sports game ever” with over 3.3 million games sold. Popularity – By 2011, FIFA was available in 51 countries and had been translated in 18 languages. It is still a mystery as to how the tracks are chosen, with forums suggesting fan feedback and top management choices, but licensing ease seems most likely.ħ. These tracks have also hit popularity after they were featured. The Soundtracks – Also called EA Trax, FIFA chooses some of the biggest contemporary artists to grace its release. (Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360,Xbox 360 Kinect, PlayStation 3,PSP, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS,PSV, Mobile Phone, iOS, Mega Drive, SNES, PlayStation, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Nintendo DS, 3DO, Sega 32X, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System, Sega CD, Amiga, Nokia N-gage, Gizmondo, DOS, Xbox,PS2) (Phew!)Ħ. They have conquered a multitude of platforms. Platforms – Electronic Arts tries to ensure that they reach all the possible screens out there, and they haven’t done so badly actually. Lionel Messi – Formerly the ambassador for Pro Evolution Soccer by Konami, the strongest competitor for FIFA till date, was poached by FIFA last year, and promptly put on the cover of the latest edition of FIFA Street in March 2012. Its last edition came out in 2007, released for Xbox and Windows.
All three have since wilted, but Sensible Soccer still finds a limited cult following.
Sensible Soccer, Kick Off and Match Day – Competitors for FIFA, when it first came out, were no match for the evolving monster of a game. This edition was similar to the 32-bit versions of FIFA 97.ģ. FIFA 64 – No, not a futuristic version but another one in the list of exceptions, where the number stood for the Nintendo 64 console. It was also the first game to be officially endorsed by FIFA, football’s world governing body.Ģ. It was similar to 1983′s International Soccer, which pioneered the angle where peers stuck to the tested top down, side scrolling or bird’s eye views. Moreover, the release was more of a revolution, with the isometric view of the pitch. FIFA International Soccer – The first franchise didn’t have the usual year attached to its name. And no, India featuring in the last edition is not a part of the list, you already knew that.ġ. Let’s take a look at 10 things you should know about this best-selling game. With a release every year, FIFA, god-willing, could go on forever. Available across various platforms, the game enjoys a lineage that stretches for over 18 years and is not done yet. The association football game has quickly become the first choice for anyone who loves football and gaming. Nothing beats cooling your heels off after a long day with FIFA by EA Sports.