LGC07: FIFA 08 to include video uploads, 5 vs. 5 online play
by Jem Alexander 
on Aug 22nd 2007 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.
