FIFA '06 - MASSIVE PREVIEW

[Jordan3]

Enjoy: [All written by myself]

The game will be available for Xbox, Playstation 2, Gamecube, PSP, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance. It will also have Xbox Live features.

As usual it is endorsed by FIFA, with full licenses of 21 leagues and over 10,000 players. It also has licenses to Umbro and Adidas too. Itwill have a 3+ PEGI rating.

View the official trailer here (http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/movies/Fifa/2006/FIFA06_Pegi_HI.mov)

Here is what EA have to say:

“EA SPORTS FIFA 06 brings the TOTAL FOOTBALL experience to your fingertips. It delivers a combination of attacking gameplay, complete customization, pure authenticity and the deepest manager mode ever.

Intuitive gameplay enables you to command every move of your player with pinpoint accuracy. Passing, shooting and tackling is now more responsive than ever and enables you to trap, shield and dribble like a world-class football player.

Experience 90 minutes of heart pumping football, feel the Team Chemistry of your side and the sense of momentum shift as you battle for supremacy on the pitch. As the Midfield General you'll control the overarching strategy of the game, dictating the pace and performance of your players as you execute strategic decisions on the fly using the tactical play button configurations.

Master the most immersive management mode ever. Sign sponsors, scour the transfer market and buy players to build the perfect squad. Uncover the stars of the future or drop the strugglers and make some extra money. My FIFA now gives you the tools to create a star-player and customize every aspect of FIFA 06 to fit your individual playing style and preferences.

FIFA 06 delivers the most comprehensive line up of official licensed leagues from around the world of football with an unprecedented level of real clubs, kits, stadiums and players.

FIFA 06 gives you football as much as you want, whenever you want.”

Some new features include animated nets, which really shudder when you rally the ball into the back of the net.

Career Mode:

EA: “The 15-year Career Mode in FIFA 06 is far and away the deepest in a FIFA game yet. Scout for quality players then play the transfers market to bolster your side with top talent while clearing out underperformers. Control your budgets and keep the money coming in by managing sponsors, ticket prices and even the fan shop. Make sure to keep an eye on team morale though – an unhappy team is as good as useless on the pitch.”

http://www.footballcommunity.ea.com/gfx/screenshots/fifa06_career-002_lrg.jpg

This year, FIFA have opted for two cover stars; Wayne Rooney and Ronaldinho. The box art is below.

http://www.footballcommunity.ea.com/gfx/packshot_North.jpg

There are also nine new stadiums which are:

Millennium Stadium
Azteca
Estadio Da Bessa
Stadio De Luz
Seoul
Daegu
Dragao


Xbox Screenshots:

http://www.footballcommunity.ea.com/gfx/screenshots/xbox-002_lrg.jpg

http://www.footballcommunity.ea.com/gfx/screenshots/xbox-001_lrg.jpg

Gamecube Screenshots:

http://www.footballcommunity.ea.com/gfx/screenshots/ngc-009_lrg.jpg

http://www.footballcommunity.ea.com/gfx/screenshots/ngc-001_lrg.jpg

Playstation 2 Screenshots:

http://www.footballcommunity.ea.com/gfx/screenshots/ps2-010_lrg.jpg

http://www.footballcommunity.ea.com/gfx/screenshots/ps2-003_lrg.jpg

[Flauvo]

You got any DS screenshots?

[:.bEx.:]

Looks ace ill be getting that :p

[Magnet]

It IS also coming out for the Xbox 360. You have to of seen Xbox 360 screenshots?

[Flauvo]

I got the DS Screenies i was after.

[Jamesie]

Wow looks great, nice info dude!

Anyones for the PS3?

[Jordan3]

Nope, because PS3 isn't out until 2007.

On the official EA site I only found Xbox, PS2 and Gamecube ones.

[Flauvo]

Nope, because PS3 isn't out until 2007.

On the official EA site I only found Xbox, PS2 and Gamecube ones.

May 2006 Actually ;)

[Michael.]

How about the PSP screenies?

[Jordan3]

Will have a look. PS3 might now be out 2007, as Sony is selling more units than expected of the PS2

[Jordan3]

PSP screenies are not yet released. I have more information too. The game has been confirmed for PC release as well. The Xbox, Gamecube, DS, PSP and GBA versions will all be out in October '05. The PS2 and PC dates are yet to be confirmed.

[Bear-Max]

PS3 is schedualed for Summer 2006. The only reason it might be delayed is if it's not ready, which some groups have said it isn't :)

Pro Evolution is much better.

[NekkLe]

Pro Evo owns Fifa.

I find Fifa to easy, Pro Evo much more challenge and better game play :p

[Jordan3]

Yeah I prefer Pro Evo, but I get bored arguing against the EA humpers :$

[Mit]

pro evolution is good, but sometimes fifa is better. i dunno fifa could do with making the players look beter, and sadiums and crowds on both games r poor.

they r both equal kinda

[paradox]

I like the game play of Pro Evo, but the rest Fifa. Pro Evos a challenge for me, but Fifa's pip squeak

[Bear-Max]

If Pro Evo got all the official licenses for the English Leagues, then I don't think there'd even be an arguement on what game's better.

People seem to have this strange problem with Pro Evo just because the teams and players have the wrong names.

[Jordan3]

What he said ^^

And the crowd thing. EUGH. The crowds in games look like disgusting grey blobs.

[SkaKid77]

I prefer Fifa because i am used to it, i have only played pro evo once and didnt like it much.

Im sure if i got used to it i could give a better comparison.

[Flauvo]

After Playing Both Heres My Verdict :

O - To Shoot On FIFA
[] - Lob On Fifa

[] - Shoot on Pro Evo
O - Lob on Pro Evo

CONFUSING? I THINK SO!

[borobaby]

any screenshots for gameboy advance sp and psp??

[YellowParasol]

They look good :)
Im getting it for Ps2 definately :D

[Carlos]

Wow, It's looking good. But EA normally add 1 small thing to the gameplay and release it. I hope it's worth £30

[YellowParasol]

They usually start at what.. £40 - £45

[Carlos]

They usually start at what.. £40 - £45

Lmao, where do you buy your games from? Game used to sell at £39.99 with new releases but they have now put their new prices down £32.99.

If you buy off the net then you get for under £30 :eusa_danc