David Rutter has confirmed fifa 10 will be shown at E3 so first official details will be out June 2nd. I will be updating all info as I get it.
We have already seen the first screenshots from the french PSM3 magazine and that article has been translated by
kouroux at evo web forums. The main points he picked out sound promising and are highlighted below: Check back for more details soon!
1) First information and as we all expected, FIFA 10 will an improved version of the previous.No major overhaul like from 07 to 08 for instance (the version they tested was at 50% of completion and so far it looks and feels better than 09)
2) As usual, EA are basing their improvement on the different FIFA forums (even if I always doubt it)
3) Much better keepes in 1V1's, they try to cover their space more efficiently.
4) Keepers are better at going for crosses and collecting the ball in the air.No more howlers
5) Defenders clear the ball from the penalty box more instinctively, a lot less stupid clearances with headers.They're more powerful and more willing to throw their bodies in order to block shots/crosses.
6) Switching sides with long balls is better as the ball generally travels faster and therefore ala Barcelona you can stretch defences with it.
7) They noticed a different ball physics for shooting but according to them it is too early to tell anything about it.We know for sure that they will tweak it
8) Manager Mode: It has become more realistic for them.No more crazy scenarios where the likes of Fulham becomes PL champion or things like that.The best teams will be more likely compete for trophies/cups.
When you attempt to sign a big name several criteria will be taken into account.The manager's prestige, the club's position in the league and whether they'll qualify for the CL or Europa League equivalent in the game.
At around 30 years, the stats in general start to decrease importantly, they said that EA are trying to get closer with the MM to famous football management games (you know which one)
9) Personnaly the move interesting inclusion is the 360° movement with the ball included.
Players will move the ball far more freely and comfortably and it is interesting for shooting because it'll be easier to move the ball to the best foot.
10) Teams defend as block, better AI in general and midfielders have an important role more than ever.No more taking the ball and running with it in a straight line
11) The game speed is decreased in general, it is between 08 and 09 (i'm sure it'll still be adjustable anyway)
