FIFA 12 - News/Details/Discussion Thread

T-b0n3

Looking forward to the Fifa 12 demo. Once that comes out prob stop playing 11. Think we can expect it mid September. About 50 more days ish?!

Le King

T-b0n3 wrote: »

Looking forward to the Fifa 12 demo. Once that comes out prob stop playing 11. Think we can expect it mid September. About 50 more days ish?!

Tuesday, the 30th of September is when the game will be released.

68 days!

T-b0n3

Le King wrote: »

Tuesday, the 30th of September is when the game will be released.

68 days!

Sorry I meant around 50 days till the demo. Because once that's out I probably wont touch Fifa 11 again. Need to get used to the new one etc

Sephiroth_dude

Le King wrote: »

Tuesday, the 30th of September is when the game will be released.

68 days!

The 30th is a friday

Le King

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

The 30th is a friday

Yeah sorry, the 30th of August is a Tuesday. Oops.

NUTZZ

Just a quick new picture of FIFA 12, showing some new kits and flashy new boots!

NUTZZ

A new FIFA 12 video released as part of the new deal which will see Man City substantially supported in the game;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xxzUDx5FA

"The video, which is currently one of the first FIFA 12 gameplay edits available, was designed especially for Manchester City fans, showcasing the Club’s stars. Having captured 360 degree 3D headscan shots of the entire first team squad, EA SPORTS have for the first time recreated the most authentic representations of the players, which will be featured in the eagerly anticipated UK release of FIFA12 on the 30th September 2012. EA SPORTS will also be investing in dedicated experiential gaming areas, in around the Etihad Stadium, to further enhance City Square and the family zone within the concourse."

DelBoyCORCAIGH

I saw in gamestop earlier on that if you pre-order, you get 4 packs on ultimate team each month for 6 months !

NUTZZ

A random piece of FIFA 12 news, EA have released the cover stars for the different regions;

FIFA 12 cover athlete by region (with more to be named later):

Global: Wayne Rooney and Kaka.
North America: Wayne Rooney and two others to be named in mid-August.
United Kingdom: Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere.
Spain: Gerard Pique and Xabi Alonso.
Russia: Vasili Berezutski and Kaka.
France: Wayne Rooney, Karim Benzema, and Philippe Mexes.
Italy: Wayne Rooney, Giampaolo Pazzini, and Philippe Mexes.
Australia: Wayne Rooney, Tim Cahill, and Kaka.
Hungary: Balazs Dzsudzsak.
Germany: Mats Hummels.

For the first time ever, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will front the cover of the North American iteration of FIFA 12. Joining him on the cover will be two additional players that will be named in mid-August. The other global cover athlete for FIFA 12 is Brazilian attacking midfielder Kaka.

newballsplease

whens the demo out for ps3 lads?

T-b0n3

newballsplease wrote: »

whens the demo out for ps3 lads?

Early or mid September more than likely. The game its self is out on the 30th of September so normally a few weeks prior to that the demo is out.

NUTZZ

FIFA 12 demo release date to be announced next week

EA Sports is to officially unveil the release details for FIFA 12 demo at Gamescom in Germany next week, the acclaimed developer has revealed.

Making the announcement via the official EA Sport FIFA Twitter feed the creators of the famous football franchise revealed eager gamers can expect a date for the game’s demo next week a little over a month ahead of the FIFA 12 UK release date on September 30th.

“When will we announce the demo date for #FIFA12?” a spokesperson for the developer wrote on Facebook adding “At #Gamescom - next week!”

Earlier today FIFA’s lead producer David Rutter confirmed that the FIFA 12 follow-up FIFA 13 will touch down next year with full support for Microsoft’s controller-free motion gaming peripheral Kinect.

NUTZZ

Wayne Rooney Gets FIFA 12 Hair Transplant

AI, finesse shots, goalkeepers, graphics, Career Mode, the Impact Engine, the modern day FIFA fan has so many worries on his shoulders these days but no issue or feature comes close to whether Wayne Rooney (post transplant) will have the correct hairline in FIFA 12. Well fear not, salvation is upon us.

And the evidence is very clear for all to see. Image one, obviously receding but in image two the hair follicles are now clearly flourishing.

smokedeels

The entire City first team squad have had their heads scanned in 360 degrees for more accurate in-game representations

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/news/club-news/2011/july/ea-sports-are-new-manchester-city-partners

Will they look unbalanced against the other in-game players?

NUTZZ

smokedeels wrote: »

The entire City first team squad have had their heads scanned in 360 degrees for more accurate in-game representations

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/news/club-news/2011/july/ea-sports-are-new-manchester-city-partners

Will they look unbalanced against the other in-game players?

I posted that info along with the video just seven posts above yours! :pac:

bedstuybosco

Anybody know anything about the transfer system?

smokedeels

NUTZZ wrote: »

I posted that info along with the video just seven posts above yours! :pac:

newballsplease

bedstuybosco wrote: »

Anybody know anything about the transfer system?

what?

paddy kerins

bedstuybosco wrote: »

Anybody know anything about the transfer system?

From Wikipedia:

The manager's relationship with his players and the media will play a larger role, with team selection, success, and salaries all affecting individual players' attitudes and morale, and the press picking up on injuries and unrest, all of which can impact performance on the pitch.[10] Unhappy players can talk to the press and stir up interest from other clubs, with transfer AI also having been improved upon. Transfer targets will sometimes demand excessive wages if they think they can get away with it, and rival clubs will chance tempting your star players away for a bargain price.[10] Each club will be assigned a particular transfer mentality, where the richest clubs will tend to concentrate on acquiring the very best players available, whereas smaller clubs may look more for youngsters, older players, and loans.[12] The AI will fine-tune this element to prevent it becoming too predictable.[12] The transfer window has been overhauled, with the last day being slowed down to progress on hours rather than days[12] and featuring a ticking countdown clock as clubs hurry to complete last-minute deals. It will be possible to delay transfers until right up to the deadline in order to see how others pan out, and the club's Chief Executive will help with pointing out potential late signings.[10] Other improvements to Manager Mode include the calendar, news story displays and news feeds, which aim to make information such as upcoming events, transfers, and rumours more accessible.

I like the sound of that. More realistic transfer system

Sabre0001

And Arsenal will buy noone!

ShaneU

If Everton buy someone then this game can't be called a simulation any more

Sephiroth_dude

paddy kerins wrote: »

From Wikipedia:



I like the sound of that. More realistic transfer system

That sounds good,now I hope to god it isn't bugged come release,they better spend time testing it and fixing the bugs.

NUTZZ

A new picture released by EA to celebrate the start of the new EPL season;

LostBoy101

ShaneU wrote: »

If Everton buy someone then this game can't be called a simulation any more

It's only a game who cares what other teams buy in the AI Transfer Market engine just worry about your own team! :P

Paully D

I wonder if they'll make any changes to online this year?

NUTZZ

FIFA 12 demo release date confirmed alongside trailer

EA has confirmed that the FIFA 12 demo launch will land more than two weeks ahead of the official FIFA 12 UK release date
The official FIFA 12 demo is to be made available to eager gamers on September 13th a little over two weeks before the official FIFA 12 UK release date, EA has confirmed.

Making the announcement at GamesCom in Germany, EA revealed that the eagerly awaited FIFA 12 demo would touch down in less than a month whilst further teasing the next addition to the football sim by releasing another tantalising gameplay trailer.

With the FIFA 12 UK release date already pencilled in for September 30th EA is set to once again go head-to-head with fierce rival Konami and Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 with a new player impact engine and enhanced career mode looking set to give FIFA the edge once again.

thebison

Hoping the youth development on Career mode will be much better than last years one!

corcaigh07

I have decided that NUTZZ is getting paid by EA

The Left Hook

Its a long shot but do you think they will get the ethnicity's right in the Blackburn Squad ? ?

Sabre0001

Some interesting online details creeping out!

http://www.ea.com/uk/football/news/fifa-12-online-2

HEAD TO HEAD SEASONS

The first big thing I want to talk about for online in FIFA 12 is ‘Head to Head Seasons’. Traditionally, all sports games offer ranked quick matches, where skill points are awarded and users are ranked on a leaderboard. Outside of the top 100 users in the world, this type of online gameplay doesn’t feel very persistent, fun, or football. 2010 FIFA World Cup made a strong effort to change this model, and now FIFA 12 has taken it to the next level.

Seasons
Head to Head Seasons focuses on you, your season, and your division. There are 10 divisions to progress through, with 10 games per season to try to get promoted (and avoid relegation). Points are simple: 3 points for a win, and 1 for a draw; every game without points hurts your campaign.

We’ve also made an effort to balance the path to Division 1. In Division 10, where everyone starts out, you only need 12 points to be promoted to Division 9. For many of you, this will only take four games, but as you move up, the promotion thresholds get tougher and tougher. For the best of you that can reach Division 1, the goal is to win the ‘League Title’ and earn your trophy. At points along your seasons, the commentators will even discuss your recent performances and your current campaign.

To see how your division placement compares to the entire FIFA community, check out our ‘World Table’ screen which shows how many people currently occupy each division. It’s a great way to visualize your skill in FIFA in a way that a leaderboard rank just can’t do.

Flow
Creating this new mode gave us a chance to really revolutionize how you play online as well.

Traditionally, we find you an opponent and let you figure out the clubs you want to use, and then finally you adjust your lineup and tactics before the match starts. Of course this usually results in the ‘5-star dance’ where even if you want to use Portsmouth, you are forced to pick Chelsea to battle on even ground with the inevitable Real or Barca selection from your opponent.

In FIFA 12 you pick your club, kit and lineup changes first before searching. For all you manual fiends out there, during pre-search you can also choose ‘Any’ or ‘Manual’ if you want to guarantee another manual user. When you choose to search, we take your Division, skill, location, controls, DNF % (essentially how often you ‘rage quit’), and Club star level to find an ideal opponent and take you straight into a match. We even make sure you see the kit you chose and prevent kit clashing in the game. This means Mr. Humber can use his beloved Pompey in Seasons without fear of being crushed by a 5-star club, and instead focus on the Southamptons of the world.

Cups
Similar to real life, Seasons features key cups with entry based on your division. There are four cups total, starting with the ‘EA Shield’ for the lower divisions, up to the ‘Premier Cup’ for Divisions 1 and 2. The cup window will open up every few weeks for a few days of frenzied action to determine who can earn silverware in four-round dynamic tournaments.

Your Season Hub will show you when the cup window is opening or closing, as well as your best cup finish and silverware. Of course we have full leaderboards to see the stats, trophies, and titles for you, your friends, and the top players in the world.

ONLINE FRIENDLIES

Of course, despite the popularity of ranked play online, a big part of FIFA is playing friends. Personally, I had many ‘friendlies’ in FIFA 11 online that provided me some of my favorite moments with the game with nothing to show for it.

Not so in FIFA 12! We had a simple concept: Provide a quick and easy way to play friends online, but track the results and make it feel like football.

In the Hub your friends list appears on the left. Select a friend, choose your settings, and play. The beauty of the mode is every game versus a friend becomes a season. Similar to Head to Head Seasons, you have 10 games, with the goal of ending with more points than your friend. If the points are tied in the 10th match, we even go down to the detail of goal difference to make the experience authentic. There is nothing quite like final win against a friend with your favorite club hoisting the trophy at the end of the match.

After a season, your next match automatically starts Season 2, so you can get started defending or retaining the trophy. The commentary team even talk about the status of your season to make it feel even more real and authentic. Play as many friends as you want, as many times as you want, and easily see the status of all your seasons in the Hub and leaderboards. Since these are matches between friends, it’s up to you what clubs, rosters, and settings you use (even Creation Centre teams).

PRO CLUBS

With such a big focus on making two new modes in Head to Head Seasons and Online Friendlies, we made a conscious decision to avoid major feature work in Pro Clubs and instead focus on bug fixes, tuning, and testing.

The incredible popularity of FIFA 11 and the complexity of Online Team Play at times made for a difficult year, and for FIFA 12 the efforts we’ve made to Clubs –both in the game and on the servers - should make for a much better experience all around. Stability and exploits are a key focus for us so that games are an enjoyable experience and fair for all involved. Secondly, we worked with a few members of the community on ‘little things’ like bugs and Virtual Pro accomplishments and unlocks that I think you will notice.

We hope you enjoy FIFA 12 online, whether it is climbing divisions, beating your mates, or growing your Pro online with your Club.

Amazing scenes await!