That's pretty much as close as we get to the auto-defend nature of previous Fifa incarnations. It's neat, it's effective and it allows you to chain into a proper tackle, like a football beat-'em-up. In Fifa 12, there's a multi-layered system that now lets you hold the A button to 'contain' the man on the ball – it brings the player you're controlling right up to him and you'll automatically attempt to shepherd your opponent into disadvantageous positions. It's a little more complicated than that. As you'll know, the old trick of hitting the A button to send an AI defender hurtling toward the attacking player like an Exocet missile in polyester shorts is now gone. Turns out they weren't bluffing.Īfter several hours of play, it's the latter that's emerging as the most important transition. For months, EA Sports has been banging on about its three major changes to the match mechanics: close control, the player impact engine and the new tactical defending option. The annual iteration, the roster update, the Fifa gravy train chugs on… Except, EA Canada has never really been into the idea of making the same thing over and over again with just a serving of updated team sheets, a couple of fresh modes and a new photo of Rooney for the cover.įifa 12 is … different. This short gameplay trailer presents the new features you can look forward to in FIFA 12.S o here we go again. If you know any other retailers which are offering FIFA 12 Ultimate Team gold packs and other items that we missed, feel free to share them in the comments. , HMV or other UK retailers: 3 gold packs / mo for 6 months (18 total) with the slightly more expensive Special Editionof the game.GAME & Gamestation (UK): 4 gold packs / mo for 6 months (24 total) with the exclusive Ultimate Edition (comes with a higher price tag than the standard one).Gamestop: 4 gold packs / mo for 6 months (24 total) for Xbox 360 and PS3 versions.

BestBuy: free 1 month subscription to MLS Match Day Live service.

Also offers the PC version of the game, which has the same features and engine as console versions.

Origin (official EA store): 2 gold packs / mo for 6 months (12 total).

Amazon: $10 store credit for Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii versions, and a free Fathead Teammate (12″x12″ logo sticker) of the MLS team of your choice.

Here’s a list of stores which are offering incentives for FIFA Soccer 12 fans: These contain some of the world’s top football players, as well as other in-game items like stadiums and staff (12 items per pack). Preordering the game at select retailers will net you a number of Gold Packs for building the best club in FIFA 12 Ultimate Team.

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