Digital Sportspage

Thanks Toon - the notification email was in my spam folder. Not bad at all and a good ad for the full strategy guide. I'm with Teal, it is a pretty big improvement over past years on next-gen. There are some remaining AI issues to be sure and EA doesn't exactly have a very good track record in fixin...

I got the bonus NCAA mini guide from Amazon today (downloadable PDF) and it is actually quite good. It does a nice job of detailing strategies and explaining the plays. If any of you got it through Amazon do not forget to overlook downloading the guide. Where do you find it in your account info? I ...

Anyone else with the patched PS3 version seeing TONS of in-game slowdown? I've been out of the scene for a couple of years, is there a DSP online dynasty?

Anymore impressions? Team play online is wicked fun, better than FIFA 10. Offline it still leaves a staggering amount to be desired, particularly opponent attacking AI (or lack thereof). Coupled with the ability of the slowest defender on a one-star League 2 side to close down even the fastest forw...

It's out in Europe, supposedly fixes the ref bugs, keeper AI and other little glitches as well as adds new boots and balls. Still hasn't hit for the NA version, but hopefully soon. Best Christmas present possible if reports are true...I've played it to death and IMHO it was so close to being a great...

Anyone play this who had the old PSP 2006 version? I'm wondering how the two compare, as I loved the earlier title.

A lot of things piss me off, like the poor refereeing, but it does definitely bring back some of the old PES magic that was gone on next-gen. I haven't had any desire to fire up FIFA since the PES release.

Anyone else out there with the US version that might be interested in a tournament/league?

If you have the chance don't miss replays of that insane Lyon-Marsaille match over the weekend - Sentanta is still showing them.

I'm still quite a bit underwhelmed. Gameplay is solid, with some positive changes to what was already great in 09. Manual settings are a revelation, but the too-fast pace, even on slow, effectively kills the ability to play with all settings on manual, as the CPU opponents close faster than you can ...

Getting the "Marco" and "Polo" rewards my top highlight so far...classic.

Please tell me that stupid crab/leprechaun-kick cutscene during substitutions is finally gone. For some reason I find it eve more annoying than the multiple man-mounting goal celebrations in the old PS2 Winning Eleven games...

Wow, just mind-boggling good. Not sure I'll be all that big on the multiplayer as the couple times I tried were total chaos, but it's all just icing on an amazing single-player cake.

US Fifa Review http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/103/1035141p1.html Wow, I always take everything IGN says with a HUGE grain of salt, particularly with their overhyping of all things EA and 360, but this "review" is as pathetic as I've ever seen them put out (although the one for Afrika a few days ba...

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Gotta be something there up your alley, including a fine modern PC version of the Operational Art of War.

Yeah, well-played it was not, which is probably what made it so much fun. Slumber, I don't think anyone is going to shed too many tears over the Twinkiedome other than all the memories there and the ridiculous noise it can generate. It will be great to have outdoor baseball again, even if it does me...

Just got back from the Metrodome. Good Lord what an amazing game. While over the moon with the Twinks win, I feel bad for the Tigers - shame someone had to lose that one.

Fifa 10 is out for tonight. I might pay the $10 as I am not buying the console versions or Pro Evo this year. I think you're in for a huge letdown in that case. At best I'm happy when I can actually slog through a match. If you're familiar with the RealSoccer series I think the control here is only...

The first time I threw a toaster into a pool to get rid of piranas was worth the price of admission for me ;) Sure the controls are wonky and yes the novelty wears off fairly quickly, but I'm more than happy to reward the devs for trying something new. You do get more "style" points for using more o...

Fifa 10 is out for tonight. I might pay the $10 as I am not buying the console versions or Pro Evo this year. I think you're in for a huge letdown in that case. At best I'm happy when I can actually slog through a match. If you're familiar with the RealSoccer series I think the control here is only...

Watched the CPU play itself in a few matches with the PC demo (I don't have a joystick installed) and my reaction is definitely mixed. The faces and player models are jaw-dropping. There are a ton of new, great animations and cut scenes. On the other hand the overall pace seems far too fast, some ve...

Nice review Maxtep. I agree with pretty much everything, just a few extra comments and observations on the PS3 version. First, the "weightiness" of the ball is much better, but still a little too floaty for my taste in some areas. Crosses are more lethal now but only slightly more so (I don't think ...

For some reason free kicks and shots have never really been implemented well to the point it feels completely satisfying to me in terms of giving the user enough control. I wish developers somewhere would make a shooting system that is able to capture that. I agree. It's the same mechanics that hav...

I refused to believe FIFA had really changed its stripes until finally caving on 09 last week (stupid, I know but hey). I'm still in shock - it's brilliant. I particularly love the card-based add-on and hope this is included in FIFA 10. Finally for an EA title I see few issues on the PS3 and likely ...

yes, my gt is "cecilbturtle".

I'm still banned but would love to get in with the Pack if there's still time...