Gaming FIFA 17

Anybody else ordered from tesco for delivery? Ordered from them ages ago and they have emailed to say they'll send it on the day off release and it could take 3 days to deliver. The order status has been 'ready to be dispatched' for the last few days. Jokers.
 
You say minor issue, but I'm already reading that thinking it sounds exactly like a shittily implemented EA sort of thing that would become annoying quickly and ruin what minimal depth they create.

It's not really that though - you don't get the message if you go on a run and score goals, or even take wild shots - you get the message when you hold on to the ball or dribble and lose possession a few times.
 
It's not really that though - you don't get the message if you go on a run and score goals, or even take wild shots - you get the message when you hold on to the ball or dribble and lose possession a few times.

Ah, fair enough then. I'm probably too skeptical after being so hopeful for stuff they've done over the years.
 
Will have this tomorrow on PS4. Normally it was out in store 2-3 days before official launch but this year EA has put an embargo on it in Poland and you won't be able to find this anywhere before 29th, one of the local stores is doing a late launch tomorrow but that's it. I have this on Xbox One admittedly but there's something wrong about playing the EA Access version when you know that all your progress will just disappear when you move on to a PS4 version (which I have to because everyone I know is playing this on PS4).
 
Will have this tomorrow on PS4. Normally it was out in store 2-3 days before official launch but this year EA has put an embargo on it in Poland and you won't be able to find this anywhere before 29th, one of the local stores is doing a late launch tomorrow but that's it. I have this on Xbox One admittedly but there's something wrong about playing the EA Access version when you know that all your progress will just disappear when you move on to a PS4 version (which I have to because everyone I know is playing this on PS4).

Fancy letting me use your earliest access version then. I'm getting withdrawn symptoms :lol:
 
Am restarting The Journey after two matches. Basically pick the team you want since it's only one season and its super scripted. Even on Legendary your 61 rated Alex Hunter is a beast.
 
Just had a go at this, AI is still feckin stupid. Sick of playing against League One teams who start channeling Barcelona. It could be me but it seems the players still take too long to respond to your command.

Since I don't care for ultimate team or the silly 2K story mode rip off, I'm returning this and picking up PES for the first time in a decade.
 
Am restarting The Journey after two matches. Basically pick the team you want since it's only one season and its super scripted. Even on Legendary your 61 rated Alex Hunter is a beast.

Does difficulty affect the UT card rating you'll get?
 
Just had a go at this, AI is still feckin stupid. Sick of playing against League One teams who start channeling Barcelona. It could be me but it seems the players still take too long to respond to your command.

Since I don't care for ultimate team or the silly 2K story mode rip off, I'm returning this and picking up PES for the first time in a decade.

:lol: Early onset fifa rage. You'll maybe smash your pad a few times and turn of your ps4 midway through a game, but we all know you're not going to return it.
 
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I've just gotten an email from Gamestop saying it's been sent to the courier for shipping. Wonder if I could get it tomorrow. Not sure how Gamestop usually works though.
 
Just had a go at this, AI is still feckin stupid. Sick of playing against League One teams who start channeling Barcelona. It could be me but it seems the players still take too long to respond to your command.

Since I don't care for ultimate team or the silly 2K story mode rip off, I'm returning this and picking up PES for the first time in a decade.

You're probably better off going down a difficult level until you get used to this FIFA. They all have learning curves.
 
Just had a go at this, AI is still feckin stupid. Sick of playing against League One teams who start channeling Barcelona. It could be me but it seems the players still take too long to respond to your command.

Since I don't care for ultimate team or the silly 2K story mode rip off, I'm returning this and picking up PES for the first time in a decade.
AI on Legendary is actually better. At least I can get the ball and attack. But yeah it isn't the best.
 
They could easily add more seasons for Journey via DLC so I wouldn't worry too much about it being 1 season.

I reckon they are waiting to see the reception of the mode.
That sounds like such an EA thing to do. Wankers.
 
Well I thought I got my first ever hat trick - scored two goals and went one on one with the keeper in the 90th minute where I blasted it, hit the keeper and went in. Celebrated like usual and was wondering why the commentators weren't saying first ever hat trick etc... Turns out it was an own goal. Not sure if this was scripted in for an hat trick down the road or just a coincedence.
 
Well I thought I got my first ever hat trick - scored two goals and went one on one with the keeper in the 90th minute where I blasted it, hit the keeper and went in. Celebrated like usual and was wondering why the commentators weren't saying first ever hat trick etc... Turns out it was an own goal. Not sure if this was scripted in for an hat trick down the road or just a coincedence.
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Anybody else ordered from tesco for delivery? Ordered from them ages ago and they have emailed to say they'll send it on the day off release and it could take 3 days to deliver. The order status has been 'ready to be dispatched' for the last few days. Jokers.
I ordered from them earlier tonight. I reckon that is just a standard automated email as the product page on their site says it'll be dispatched tomorrow (28th) with Royal Mail 1st Class so we should get it on Thursday.
 
Is it time to organise a FIFA tournament, or should we wait for some time so that everyone gets the game?
 
Had to pay 10mil to cancel Rooney's contract after I didn't get one single bid for him in my first manager mode transfer window. Most realistic FIFA yet?!
 
Am restarting The Journey after two matches. Basically pick the team you want since it's only one season and its super scripted. Even on Legendary your 61 rated Alex Hunter is a beast.
It's only one season?
 
Really happy with Pro Evo and its Master League (I'm an offline player) at the moment but can't stop myself feeling I should be buying this tonight or in the morning. :(
 
Now that you've had a week on it, how's it playing online?
 
Bought Pro Evo for the first time in years and really enjoying it so far. Having gone back to FIFA this morning, it (FIFA) seems a step back - it just feels less responsive and sluggish. Perhaps it's because I'm not very good on it but...

The Journey is a good addition though, despite the cheese.
 
Anybody else ordered from tesco for delivery? Ordered from them ages ago and they have emailed to say they'll send it on the day off release and it could take 3 days to deliver. The order status has been 'ready to be dispatched' for the last few days. Jokers.

I got an email early this morning (about 2am) saying that it had been dispatched from the Tesco warehouse. They're saying it COULD take 3 working days (so Monday latest) - but I think they're just saying that to cover themselves.

I fully expect it to be delivered tomorrow morning.
 
Stopped gaming a couple of years ago and sold my PS3 but have got the urge to start playing a bit of Fifa and COD again. Bought a second hand PS4 the other day and have ordered Fifa 17. Received an email this morning to say it has been dispatched.

I will get some practice in next week then be back to share my PSN ID .
 
The consensus from reviews seems to be that PES plays a better game. I played the PES demo again just there and although It's good I don't get all the wanking off over it. I picked up PES 16 when it went down in price and was pretty shocked at how prehistoric it still is. Dortmund not even in the game ffs.

PES is always better game play IMO but the majority of people I know play Fifa so I have to go with that really.
 
Playing on legendary and it actually feels rewarding and challenging as opposed to cheap.

No longer do, or can, shit teams knock it about like Barcelona.

Last time I enjoyed playing against the AI in a footie was PES 2015
 
Playing on legendary and it actually feels rewarding and challenging as opposed to cheap.

No longer do, or can, shit teams knock it about like Barcelona.

When I played it on legendary on the demo I noticed teams moved forward slightly quicker but teams still weren't playing like they should have been. Every team still favours possession too highly. Do Leicester play counter attacking football now as the teams on the demo were quite limited.
 
PES is always better game play IMO but the majority of people I know play Fifa so I have to go with that really.

I'm not too sure about that though. I have played the demo countless times now and I don't see anything that sets it as far apart as reviewers would have you believe. Certainly not enough of a gap for all of PES's shortcomings, still.
 
Seeing the thread here and the responses....people really are still playing PES? I don't know anyone who does, it was so shitty a few years back everybody stopped bothering.

Well FIFA has always been a sales behemoth, irregardless of quality, which explains why you don't know people playing PES.

I think most would agree PES was far superior a decade ago before FIFA improved around 09, before PES went downhill massively. But the consensus by reviewers is that PES made a giant leap last year and 2017 is even better. Based on feedback, I gave it a try and really enjoying it - more so than the new FIFA.
 
Seeing the thread here and the responses....people really are still playing PES? I don't know anyone who does, it was so shitty a few years back everybody stopped bothering.

It's a hipster football game these days. You're supposed to say PES is streets ahead gameplay wise and is a simulator.