FIFA 13 Demo - Our first impressions..

Finally, the wait is over! The FIFA 13 demo was released to the world September 11, 2012 as gamers got the opportunity to play at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.

We at UltimateTeamUK have been very busy testing all the new core gameplay features included in the new FIFA 13 demo and have included this video of our first impressions. Also we talk about the new Match Day and Skill Games features which will be welcomed with open arms (click to view more information). Without going on, here's our FIFA 13 demo first impressions:




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For those of you who are unsure on how the new core gameplay features will make FIFA 13 more realistic, check out our summary below!

Attacking AI:

• Vast improvements to the offensive positioning code
• Attacking runs with more conviction (less indecision)
• Players evaluate space better
• Curving to stay onside
• Opening passing channels
• Curving to space behind
• More fluidity in attack
• Players direct play more
• Much bigger variety in types of goals scored
• Thinking two plays ahead
• Players work more off the ball
• Lateral containment movement
• New pass types (added elevation in certain situations)
• New clearance animations
• New celebration animations 

Click to see more information on Attacking AI..

First Touch Control:

• Separates ball from player (can be used to your advantage)
• Makes you think more like a footballer
• Real world controlling of the ball
• More realistic touches
• More unpredictable
• More variation
• Feels more natural
• Opens up more opportunities
• Goalkeepers can take a poor touch when under pressure

Click to see more information on First Touch Control..

Tactical Free Kicks:

• Third kicker
• More options
• More creativity
• Wall can jump, reform and jump again
• Improved referee intelligence
• Creeping the wall
• Cat and mouse free kicks 

Click to see more information on Tactical Free Kicks..

Complete Dribbling:

• 360-degree mobility
• Separation of face and movement
• New behaviors within the game
• Facing up players (beating them with a burst of pace)
• Preserves momentum
• Fluid dribbling
• Precision dribbling 2.0
• Improved shielding

Click to see more information on Complete Dribbling..

Player Impact Engine:

• Players get up quicker (rollaway get up)
• More humanistic strengths (realistic joint tension)
• Defender intelligence
• Pull specific shots
• Push/pull before a player receives the ball
• Push/pull all over the pitch
• Players can step in front and use body to block
• Refs understand obstructive boundaries more, i.e. using strength to your advantage

Click to see more information on the Player Impact Engine..

So what are all your thoughts on the new FIFA 13 Demo? Use the comments feature below and let us know! Hope you enjoyed the video, more to come soon!

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