Gift Tip 88: FIFA Soccer 10

Dec 8 2009, 7:00pm CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

EA Sports' FIFA series has improved dramatically over the last few years, finally bringing gameplay up to the same standard as its glittering presentation. With FIFA Soccer 10, EA Sports has produced the best game in the series to date, thanks to incredibly fluid 360-degree player control, improved animation, and realistic opponent AI. FIFA Soccer 10 features extensive play modes and improvements, as well as multiplayer options including 7-player local multiplayer, co-op gameplay both online and offline and 2-20 player support online.

FIFA Soccer 10 allows you to live out the fantasy of being a real life soccer player by putting yourself in game with a 3D head using Photo Game Face. Create an online club with friends and play 10 vs. 10 against hundreds of thousands of Virtual Pros from around the World, with the top clubs battling it out to become Regional & World Champions. A new Practice Arena allows you to work on individual and team skills in a fully featured practice mode before stepping on the pitch.
With FIFA Soccer 10’s customizable set pieces, you have complete control over your players, with the ability to assign a specific movement to every outfield player on your team one at a time, and then combine them for the perfect set piece. The first true 360 dribbling system in a soccer game gives you precise control to skillfully play spaces between defenders that previously were not possible. All-new animation warping technology provides unprecedented control. Skilled players now have the ability to face a defender and use highly responsive lateral dribbling to skip past him.

Finally, FIFA Soccer 10 offers Manager Mode authenticity. More than 50 major improvements were designed to create an authentic experience to mimic the real-world game. Match results are based on team and player strengths and weaknesses. Player transfers are determined by multiple decision points, including club finance and prestige, and competition from AI-controlled clubs. Player development is more realistic with true-to-life growth curves.

Great Gift For
FIFA Soccer 10 is for those who want a soccer game that is challenging and as close to reality as it gets in 2009.

Price and Where to Buy
FIFA Soccer 10 is available for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Sony PSP, Sony PS2, Nintendo DS and PC. It is available on Amazon.com, pricing depends on which system you buy for.

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