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Building on the FIFA 10 game play that won 50 sports game of the year awards, FIFA 11 introduces new Pro Passing where pass accuracy is determined by your ability on the control pad, and skill, situation and urgency on the pitch, yielding a deeply rewarding passing system. This mode gives you the chance to play through a regular season including league games and cup games with all the usually rules.

For the definitive experience of the beautiful game, the Ultimate 11 mode invites you to assemble the greatest team on the globe then lead them into action against friends or computer-controlled opposition. Although the touch screen isn’t overused, the options it gives within the game do add to its appeal. Hit the pitch for a specific take on customary 11 versus 11 football matches with over 30 officially licensed leagues, 500 teams, and more than 15,000 players to choose from. From positioning your goalkeeper at corners to picking the precise spot you want to place free kicks and penalties on the Touch Screen, this is football like you’ve never played it before! In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Expect to play crisp, creative passes with Kaka or leave defences dumbfounded with Andres Iniesta under your control. Collect Ultimate 11 cards based on your achievements then sign up and swap the greatest players on the globe. EA's largest development studio is responsible for some of the biggest brands for EA Sports, including the FIFA series, NBA Live, NHL and SSX.

Once setup like this though, it is the ideal way to pass the time on the bus to school, or morning breaks and lunchtimes. Helping you get the best out of yourself and your players is the coach feedback system, which will offer up information and advice before and throughout the game.