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FIFA '12 Review

So here we go again. The annual iteration, the roster update, the Fifa gravy train chugs on… Except, EA Canada has never really been into the idea of making the same thing over and over again with just a serving of updated team sheets, a couple of fresh modes and a new photo of Rooney for the cover. ...

See the full review here, courtesy of The Guardian.

Kicking Back Comments: Oh yes, it shall be mine soon.

FIFA 12 In Development

Screenshot courtesy of EA Sports

For all you virtual players, EA has just released a screenshot of FIFA 12.

Not much to see yet, but it is on the street that EA's focus is on set pieces, grass, and stars like Kaka.

Release date would seem to be set around early Q4 2011 ... no doubt in time for Christmas.

You can see what EA is trying to improve on with FIFA 11. Also, take a look at an incredibly detailed analysis and wish list from blogcritics, here.

All I Want for Christmas is ...

Screenshot Courtesy EA Mobile

FIFA 11 goes live for iPad

EA Mobile has released FIFA 11 for iPad, just in time for Christmas. Although if you're on a slower broadband connection, you might want to start downloading it now to ensure it's playable by 25 December - it's a whopping 890MB download.

As you'd expect from FIFA, there are bags of fully-licensed teams to play - 500 from around the world - and 35 gloriously-HD stadia to do it in. It has to be said, too, that the game looks amazing on the iPad screen. ...

Full review continues here, courtesy recombu.com.

Gamer Alert Part Deux!

Photo courtesy Columbus Crew

FIFA 2011 XBOX Challenge

The Columbus Crew is set to host the FIFA 2011 Xbox Challenge on Saturday, October 23rd at noon. All gamers will meet in the newly renovated Upper 90 Club at Crew Stadium for the chance to compete for cash prizes, Columbus Crew memorabilia, and bragging rights over participating Crew fans. ...

Read the whole story here, courtesy of the Crew.

Gamer Alert! FIFA 2011 Now Available In The US

Photo courtesy EA Sports

For those of us who play the game virtually as well as actually, EA Sports has done it again! Now available "FIFA Soccer 11" is available on US shores for about $55 and by all accounts it looks pretty good.

It is available for PS3, XBox 360, PC, Wii, DS, and PSP platforms. For those who do not know what that is and are still using an Atarii 2600 gaming system, you may be able to find something here.

To me, the most notable feature of this game is the fact that you can, for the first time ever, have (22) players compete against each other. A real (11) v. (11) game, online.

When you do thing EA will include a referee? Some assistants? Nah.

Good review of the game here, courtesy of guardian.co.uk.