LGC07: FIFA 08 to include video uploads, 5 vs. 5 online play

by Jem Alexander { Aug 22nd 2007 at 5:30AM }

EA announced some new details on the next iteration of the FIFA series here at Leipzig today. Firstly, FIFA 08 will play at 60 frames per second on the PS3, so EA has clearly gotten over whatever development problems it had with Madden. The game also has an impressive feature list as far as team and league numbers go:

30 leagues
575 teams
15000 players

Each of these players will supposedly use 35% more processing power whilst playing than in any previous versions of the game resulting in 1000 decisions made per second per player. We're not sure we can make even close to that many decisions per second, as we still have trouble deciding just which flavor of fruit drink to purchase. Will that leave us at a disadvantage?

After seeing all the FIFA 07 videos on YouTube, EA decided it would make it easier for players and integrate video uploads directly into the game. There are no details regarding where they will be uploaded to, but for the moment we're optimistic about this feature.

Finally, an announcement came regarding a post-launch downloadable extra mode which will allow gamers to play 10 person 5 vs. 5 matches online. Up to 10 consoles (EA said PS3s, but we're assuming it will be available for the 360 too) can connect online for true member-of-the-team online football (yes, football, not soccer) action.

Tags: fifa08, lgc07, Soccer

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Oscar @ Aug 22nd 2007 5:48AM

No...wait...

Still going for PES7.

OnimushaSoki @ Aug 22nd 2007 6:47AM

PES is great, no doubts there... but it's nice to see EA making a bigger, better attempt at snagging those on the fence(like myself)on buying FIFA. I'll highly consider it moreso knowing it's 60fps... unlike Madden(which I still claim it was deliberately made better on X360 than PS3).

As for EA's over-mentioning of PS3 compared to X360... that's most likely due to all the "PlayStation3" ads seen during the "futbol" games.

Oh... and... *ahem* Go Manchester United! >:D

mike_p @ Aug 24th 2007 9:17AM

I was a big Pro Evo fan before last years embarrassing port. Fifa 07 wasn't good on the 360 either. The PC version, however, was completely different and played better (passes and crosses) than all of them.

No need to be shy in supporting United. Come on Sir Alex... Let's get it together and bring it to Chelsea!

Anonim @ Aug 22nd 2007 5:53AM

Football, yay!

Poisoned Al @ Aug 22nd 2007 5:54AM

While I'm not a fan of SportsTitle++ games, this does sound more of an improvement over last years title, unlike Madden.

Kye @ Aug 22nd 2007 6:34AM

Nice.

horngreen @ Aug 22nd 2007 8:10AM

It's about time a sports game was more than 1 v 1.

Pixelantes Anonymous @ Aug 22nd 2007 8:58AM

This is big. And so is the 3 vs. 3 online coop in NHL 08.

I've never understood why in a team sport video game, you can't play as a team online. It's not like the online gaming services are any better at it now than 3 - 5 years ago.

GRANTED @ Aug 22nd 2007 5:33PM

these games are always ultimately designed to be a 1 player or 1v1 experiences. me and my friends would have 2v2 winning eleven games all the time. it was great fun, but whenever it was 2v1, the 1-player team almost always won. it seems like team dynamics are best reserved for fps, rts, mmorpg.

plus, consider the n00b concept. in an fps, for example, having noobs on your team makes your team suck a little more, but has relatively little bearing on how well you play yourself (sure you will lose more games, and might die a little more, but it's not impossibly frustrating). rts, similar concept--you are still in control of yourself and your city/civ/whatever.

now, throw that noob on your soccer team. all of a sudden, its 10 v 11-- a pretty big difference. 2 noobs and its basically 9 v 11, plus its worse than having 2 players off the field--you may want to actively avoid those noobs for fear of them making a critical mistake. and it only takes a few mistakes to lose a game--frustrating. the computer may be more predictable and dull, but its also a lot more dependable.

Dud @ Aug 22nd 2007 9:12AM

Not to start a flame fest or anything, but I could have swore that "If you want to play any soccer game, you'll need to have a 360.". Whatever happened to that? I thought Microsoft locked down every Soccer franchise except one from Konami to be 360 exclusive?

OnimushaSoki @ Aug 22nd 2007 9:54AM

I'd say it's the opposite(of Xbox & PS), actually. Soccer/football has been running big on PlayStation... for years now. Hell, it's just now on a lot of ads in the background borders of matches; but it's been the developer/publisher keeping it on that platform(and occasionally venturing out from there)than Sony's influence... which started in PES5 console wise, I think.

Oh, and for those who didn't pick up on it PES=Pro Evolution Soccer.

GRANTED @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:34AM

there are fifa videos on youtube? is it really that satisfying hitting goals from 30 yards out every 30 seconds? game mechanics are laughable

yeah i'll wait for winning eleven. master league ftw.

aggrocrag @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:34AM

I'm happy I don't have to pull my reservation for the PS3 version. Should be a nice diversion before Winning Eleven: PES 2008 drops in Feb.

coccacola13 @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:43AM

oh my god, i think i just jizzed myself. 5v5! purely amazing.

oh, and @granted, you're not going to make 30 yard shots every 30 seconds if you turned up the difficulty, asshole.

hema @ Aug 31st 2007 8:34PM

this is big..an excellent piece of football video games..and i think there is nothing bad to say about fifa07..except that it needed more development and some sort of concertnation on the manager mode..more financial details..more contact with the (board)and after i saw fifa07 i gurantee that fifa08 will be amazing...