Wilson, Ben (28 September 2017). "FIFA 18 review". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on 11 January 2018 . Retrieved 11 January 2018. A year on and he’s a more confident but still likeable character, and you can’t help but want him to succeed thanks to the way he develops. Within the first couple of hours he’s traded jokes with Cristiano Ronaldo, been interviewed by Rio Ferdinand and been involved in transfer gossip with the world’s biggest clubs. So what about all those teams that didn’t make it into the final 32? Well, weep not USA and Chile fans, because plenty of those teams will also be included in the free content update, although you’ll only be able to use them in custom tournaments and friendlies. It’s a nice touch, and one that will keep players in countries who didn’t qualify involved during the heat of the tournament itself. Following the first game of the new Premier League season, Michael tells Alex that none other than Real Madrid are keen on signing him. Despite it being a risky move with Alex who is still in his youth, he decides to follow his dreams, and put forward a transfer request. This causes both Alex's teammates and the fans to lose faith in his commitment to the team – even to the point of the fans booing him when he is subbed on during a game. Unfortunately, just one day before the transfer window closes, Michael reveals that he found out that the Real Madrid deal was a scam, and that they were never interested in him joining their team. While the club executive appreciates that neither Michael or Alex had any reason to believe the deal was fake, it doesn't counter the fact that Alex put a transfer request in – meaning that he wanted to leave. Alex is subsequently pulled from the senior squad and put on the youth squad. With just hours until the deadline, Michael admits that he really wanted to sign Alex with Madrid because he was falling behind in his reputation as an agent, and so he went with the deal without really thinking too much. Alex is enraged at Michael for gambling his football career for his personal gain, and the player is then given the option to forgive Michael and stay with him, or fire him due to his almost career ending mistake. Nominee List for 2017". National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers. 9 February 2018. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018 . Retrieved 18 February 2018.

The faces for Forest Green Rovers were captured for the game, a first for a club outside of Europe's top leagues. EA chose the club after they were promoted to the Football League after a 128-year wait. [24] Release [ edit ] FIFA 18 in a GamesConIn September 2018, EA Sports announced that the game sold more than 24 million with all of its versions. [56] Controversy [ edit ] As FIFA continues to almost become a sports channel in itself, it also expands its repertoire of game modes every year. This year sees the narrative-driven Journey mode return for a second season, with Alex Hunter now a world-famous prodigy. The Journey sees few improvements over Season 1 beyond some greater customisation options (you can now change Hunter’s apparel and hairstyle, among other minor tweaks), and its cast produces the same mixed performances as last year. It remains a unique mode, but think of FIFA 18's Journey more similar to the second run of a middling TV show than anything else: it's the same, just more of it. FIFA 18: Every Stadium in the Game". No.30 June 2017. Goal.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023 . Retrieved 18 July 2017. Players' continued slow turning circles and lengthy animations can feel like there's a split-second of input lag

In addition there's official league-specific branding and graphics, lineups being read out by stadium announcers (even in the lower leagues with less well-known players), and largely excellent commentators discussing real-life transfers and results. Together they make a game that replicates the experience of watching football and interprets the culture around the sport--the media, the fan adoration and anguish, and the obsession with following your team--more immaculately than ever. Robertson, John (10 October 2017). "FIFA 18 Switch Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017 . Retrieved 10 October 2017. FIFA 18 to include German 3. Liga for first time in series". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017 . Retrieved 10 September 2017. Whitehead, Thomas (10 June 2017). "FIFA 18 on Switch to Include Ultimate Team, EA Boasts of Most 'Advanced' Portable Version". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017 . Retrieved 24 June 2017. Khan, Zubi (21 August 2017). "Gamescom 2017 Award Nominees". CGM. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018 . Retrieved 20 January 2018.True, this happens in real life, but it’s overly exaggerated here and what should be an occasional grievance becomes a constant annoyance, and makes defensive powerhouses such as Atletico Madrid and Juventus much less effective than they should be. FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Microtransactions Cause Fan Uproar". Archived from the original on 25 November 2017 . Retrieved 25 November 2017. Another new addition, Icons, adds an extra layer of fantasy to FUT’s roots, but drafting in legends like Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and more alongside the best players of today is little more than a novelty. FIFA 18 features the third tier of Germany's Bundesliga, the 3. Liga. [14] It also features the Iceland national football team, the Saudi Arabia national football team, both the men's and women's national New Zealand teams, and has again included the Turkish Super League after EA renewed its licence with them. [15] [16] FIFA 18 is a sports game that simulates association football. The game features 52 fully licensed stadiums from 12 countries, including new stadiums, plus 30 generic fields for a total of 82. All 20 Premier League stadia are represented in the series. [8] Commentary is once again provided by Martin Tyler and Alan Smith with Alan McInally (in-game score updates), Geoff Shreeves (injury reports) and Mike West (classified results).

You never feel genuinely in control of Hunter’s storyWhile there are improvements - for example, there’s a much better balance between watching the story unfold and taking control of Hunter on the pitch - the whole experience doesn’t quite elevate itself beyond its awkward first season. Good, Owen S. (2 September 2017). "FIFA 18's story mode goes heavy on the special guest stars". Polygon. Archived from the original on 14 October 2017 . Retrieved 13 October 2017. Turkish Super League renews license for FIFA 18". DailySabah. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017 . Retrieved 10 September 2017.Micro Transactions System Used in FIFA Ultimate Team, Star Wars Battlefront and Other Popular Games Could Be Banned". Archived from the original on 25 November 2017 . Retrieved 25 November 2017. Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2017 (2017 Winners)". Game Critics Awards. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014 . Retrieved 20 January 2018.

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This being FIFA, there’s also plenty of new themed content coming to the long-term sell that is FIFA Ultimate Team In the Age of the Internet, where we demand everything faster and our attention spans shrink to that of a goldfish, it's interesting that both PES and FIFA are slowing down. It's a trend aimed at making soccer games more realistic, but upto and including FIFA 17, it had caused EA's series to suffer, with every title since FIFA 15 feeling less responsive than its predecessor. Finally, with FIFA 18, the franchise has managed to arrest its decline, and while the series' latest entry still feels slow, it at least feels a little more responsive, and less frustrating as a result. Combined with outstanding presentation and more ways to play than ever, FIFA 18's on-pitch improvements represent the beginnings of a recovery for the series. FIFA 18 Skill Moves: How to do all the new and five-star skills". Goal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2018 . Retrieved 1 November 2018.