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FIFA 13 Season Ticket Early Release Impressions

06:13 PM - September 21, 2012 by Steve_OS

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# 281 grizzlies317 @ 09/24/12 08:53 PM

Glad I got to play all weekend, but you would think that for $25 I could play through tomorrow...when I have the retail version. It's 7:52 p.m. my time and I can't play anymore til I can get the game tomorrow. Lame.

# 282 Gnemi @ 09/24/12 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by grizzlies317


	Glad I got to play all weekend, but you would think that for $25 I could play through tomorrow...when I have the retail version. It's 7:52 p.m. my time and I can't play anymore til I can get the game tomorrow. Lame.

Yeah, pretty weak on the part of EA. I just got home to find out my Early Release version had expired. I was ready to buy the full game and I have to wait until tomorrow.

/facepalm moment for sure.

# 283 Rules @ 09/24/12 09:09 PM

Wow, I am absolutely blown away by how good FIFA is this year. I have last year's and I cannot believe how they really improved the game greatly blurring the lines of realism. Presentation is fantastic!!!

# 284 ROABS @ 09/24/12 09:14 PM

I thought the early release didnt end until midnight? i know on nhl they allowed us to play until 6am est. thats weak if its done early.

# 285 Rules @ 09/24/12 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ROABS


	I thought the early release didnt end until midnight? i know on nhl they allowed us to play until 6am est. thats weak if its done early.

I just played so it is still there for me.

# 286 bcruise @ 09/24/12 09:17 PM

Yep, looks like they shut it down already.

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Originally Posted by Rules


	I just played so it is still there for me.

Don't quit the game or else you probably won't be able to get back in.

# 287 Qb @ 09/24/12 09:22 PM

Why is early release expired? This is total BS. Even the countdown in EA's app says there we have over three hours remaining.

EDIT: Current wait time for EA Help live chat is 15 minutes. Methinks they are flooded with angry customers...

# 288 Rules @ 09/24/12 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bcruise


	Yep, looks like they shut it down already. Don't quit the game or else you probably won't be able to get back in.

Hmm, let me fire it back up and see.

#@$% had I known I would not have shut it down for a few. Yep, expired!

# 289 DA KING @ 09/24/12 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Qb


	Why is early release expired? This is total BS. Even the countdown in EA's app says there we have over three hours remaining.

same thing here. whats up? thats crap

# 290 Gnemi @ 09/24/12 09:25 PM

Quick question for you all: I wonder if load times will be better with a downloaded version of the game versus using the disc.

I'm tempted to cancel my pre-order with Gamestop in favor of just downloading it.

# 291 Panicshade @ 09/24/12 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnemi


	Quick question for you all: I wonder if load times will be better with a downloaded version of the game versus using the disc. I'm tempted to cancel my pre-order with Gamestop in favor of just downloading it.

I believe the PS3 version will be the only one that can be downloaded tomorrow unless something has changed.

If that is the version you are talking about then you should be ok.

# 292 bwiggy33 @ 09/24/12 09:38 PM

Well I really didn't have any intention of getting FIFA on release day as I am enjoying the heck out of the PES demo. It just feels like a better representation of soccer to me. But anyway that's not what this thread is for.

I have spent probably about 15 hours or so with the game the past few days and I have to say it's both good and bad. To me the gameplay just feels the same as years past. It's still a game that is so back and forth attack, attack, attack. I've been comparing it with NHL 13. EA's goal with both FIFA and NHL is to cater to the masses or non traditional hockey/soccer fans by making the game fast paced with very few whistles. That's why we get lack of fouls in FIFA and lack of penalties and offsides in NHL. They are virtually the same exact game just one played on a field and the other on the ice. That's why I don't like NHL 13 that much either. To me neither game represents their sport enough to satisfy me. I also believe that EA is huge in online play and not many online gamers want to play a game that has a bunch of whistles. Sadly this has a trickle down affect to offline IMO. So overall I love the feel of FIFA with manual control but the AI itself just doesn't produce a replication of soccer enough for me to fully enjoy it.

The one thing that I've absolutely loved is Career mode. I started one with Chelsea and it is one addicting mode. The fact that they added being able to play in a more realistic UEFA/Champions Cup is awesome. Obviously it's not licensed but I still felt like I was playing in it. I also love the addition of being able to manage a national team. In my time I was offered Italy's job. I took it and am 4-0 in WC qualification. Sadly my time with the Early Release will end before I can get to the World Cup. It was way too easy to gain a job offer from such a prestigious national team but I'm fine with it since I have the game for a limited time. Overall though this mode is making me want to buy the game. There is just so much more to do now that you can play the Champions cup, National squad, and all the other cups in year one and beyond. Terrific decision by EA to put this in.

Overall I think if you are big into career modes (like me) this game is for you. Also the game is just fun, maybe not in a realistic way all the time but if you are someone who is looking for a more fast style of soccer it's great. I'm thinking I may pick it up when it's cheaper. The gameplay still feels great it's just that the AI is so focused on attack rather than set the ball up and create space. That's what I dislike. The player separation is another thing that I like way better in PES. If EA can ever steer away from the fast attacking AI and actually create a game that more replicates the different teams and styles in soccer it will easily be one of the best games because it just has that fun factor. However, until this happens I won't ever be purchasing this game until it drops in price even if I do have as much fun as I had with career mode.

# 293 J-Unit40 @ 09/24/12 09:42 PM

What the heck is with the Early Release expiring already? Weak sauce.

Thanks for shorting us a night of FIFA gaming EA.

# 294 bwiggy33 @ 09/24/12 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Unit40


	What the heck is with the Early Release expiring already? Weak sauce. Thanks for shorting us a night of FIFA gaming EA.

Ya it's absolute bull crap. We spend $25 and get that kind of service. In no way surprised though.

# 295 Gnemi @ 09/24/12 09:47 PM

That's what I keep thinking. $25 is a really significant price and they should have done everything possible to ensure the game was available right up until the midnight release at the very least.

I'd love to hear the rationale here, especially since it didn't even last until the posted times!

# 296 Gnemi @ 09/24/12 09:49 PM

Whoa, good news for PS3 owners though:

EA Tweet:
The #FIFA13 PS3 digital pre-order for North America will be available to download at 9pm PT/12am ET tonight.

That settles it for me. I'm gonna cancel my Gamestop pre-order and just download it.

# 297 bad_philanthropy @ 09/24/12 09:54 PM

Damnit, why did the early release expire already? I didn't have as much time with the game as I wanted this weekend, but I have the day off tomorrow. I was going to play all night, sleep, and go buy the game. What's the point of it expiring already?

# 298 orion523 @ 09/24/12 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwiggy33


	Well I really didn't have any intention of getting FIFA on release day as I am enjoying the heck out of the PES demo. It just feels like a better representation of soccer to me. But anyway that's not what this thread is for. I have spent probably about 15 hours or so with the game the past few days and I have to say it's both good and bad. To me the gameplay just feels the same as years past. It's still a game that is so back and forth attack, attack, attack. I've been comparing it with NHL 13. EA's goal with both FIFA and NHL is to cater to the masses or non traditional hockey/soccer fans by making the game fast paced with very few whistles. That's why we get lack of fouls in FIFA and lack of penalties and offsides in NHL. They are virtually the same exact game just one played on a field and the other on the ice. That's why I don't like NHL 13 that much either. To me neither game represents their sport enough to satisfy me. I also believe that EA is huge in online play and not many online gamers want to play a game that has a bunch of whistles. Sadly this has a trickle down affect to offline IMO. So overall I love the feel of FIFA with manual control but the AI itself just doesn't produce a replication of soccer enough for me to fully enjoy it. The one thing that I've absolutely loved is Career mode. I started one with Chelsea and it is one addicting mode. The fact that they added being able to play in a more realistic UEFA/Champions Cup is awesome. Obviously it's not licensed but I still felt like I was playing in it. I also love the addition of being able to manage a national team. In my time I was offered Italy's job. I took it and am 4-0 in WC qualification. Sadly my time with the Early Release will end before I can get to the World Cup. It was way too easy to gain a job offer from such a prestigious national team but I'm fine with it since I have the game for a limited time. Overall though this mode is making me want to buy the game. There is just so much more to do now that you can play the Champions cup, National squad, and all the other cups in year one and beyond. Terrific decision by EA to put this in. Overall I think if you are big into career modes (like me) this game is for you. Also the game is just fun, maybe not in a realistic way all the time but if you are someone who is looking for a more fast style of soccer it's great. I'm thinking I may pick it up when it's cheaper. The gameplay still feels great it's just that the AI is so focused on attack rather than set the ball up and create space. That's what I dislike. The player separation is another thing that I like way better in PES. If EA can ever steer away from the fast attacking AI and actually create a game that more replicates the different teams and styles in soccer it will easily be one of the best games because it just has that fun factor. However, until this happens I won't ever be purchasing this game until it drops in price even if I do have as much fun as I had with career mode.

I don't know, I kinda disagree here. I played a few games earlier with 15 min. halves and with a strict ref there were a lot of fouls, I'm talking 10, 15 + with 3-5 cards. No comparison to NHL(which I have) where a penalty a game is the norm. As for the speed, default is a little quick but it is a video game after all and there are options to tune the speed to where you like(I have it on slow 39/47) and it's perfect. I don't mind that EA wants the game to appeal to the masses because in the end it helps promote the sport. As long as I have the option to tune the game to be more lifelike(which the sliders do) I'm good. Personally I can't with until tomorrow(since my stinkin' Season Ticket expired early). Oh well, I guess you can't have it all....

# 299 poster @ 09/24/12 10:14 PM

Pissed the ER ended early, wanted to get one more game in tonight. We deserve some kind of refund for this shortage.

The game has impressed me more then I thought it would. You have to live on the team contain button when playing defense, but when you do, the CPU will back pass and build up. The teams have somewhat been playing differently as well. I don't think player individually is on the PES level yet, but it is getting better.

Sliders are a must to make the game more realistic, and when doing so, the fun/realism factor comes out. Fouls are still a mixed bad at times, but I have been getting better at drawing them. Still not enough called in the air or when you have the ball in your half on defense. FOUL SLIDER IS NEEDED, EA!!!

Getting the PC versions of both games, some good times ahead in both.

# 300 thelakeshow @ 09/24/12 10:16 PM

Thank god, it works now.

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