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FIFA 17

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Vancouver
Release Date: Sept. 27, 2016 (US), Sept. 29, 2016 (EU)

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'FIFA 17' (ALL) Demo Available On PSN, Xbox Live and PC

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2016 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT

FIFA 17, powered by the Frostbite engine, delivers authentic, true-to-life action, takes players to new football worlds, and introduces fans to characters full of depth and emotion.

Immersed in The Journey, fans will live their story on and off the pitch as Premier League prospect, Alex Hunter who is looking to make his mark. Fans will visit new football worlds, meet new characters full of depth, and navigate emotional highs and lows of their unique story arc through decisions off the pitch, their performance on it, and character interactions throughout the 2016/17 season while playing for any of the 20 Premier League clubs.

From a paternal lineage of pro footballers, Alex Hunter starts building his personal legacy in FIFA 17.

EA Sports launched the FIFA 17 demo on Xbox One, PS4, PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 - available to download here.

This year’s demo on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC not only showcases twelve of the world’s best teams including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid C.F., but marks an opportunity for fans to get their first opportunity to experience The Journey, the new, cinematic, story-driven mode.

For the first time ever in the FIFA franchise, fans will have a chance to live their story on and off the pitch as Alex Hunter, a rising star in the Premier League in The Journey. Players will have the opportunity to play a select experience as a member of Manchester United, one of the world’s top clubs.

Fans looking for an opportunity to hit the pitch with some of their favorite squads can jump into a Kick-Off match with Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Real Madrid C.F., Juventus, Inter, Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Lyonnais, Seattle Sounders, FC Bayern Munchen, Club Tigres UNAL, or Gamba Osaka. Players can also choose from world-class stadiums including CenturyLink Field, Stamford Bridge and newly added J1 League ground, Suita City Football Stadium. When matches are loading, fans can check out some new skill games to hone their abilities before diving into the action.

Demo players will experience transformative gameplay features like Set Piece Rewrite, Physical Play Overhaul, and New Attacking Techniques giving them more control so they can own every moment on the pitch.

Complete innovation in gameplay transforms the way players think and move, physically interact with opponents, and execute in attack, putting fans in control of every moment on the pitch. Thousands of new animations and a focus on technology enable FIFA 17 to deliver true-to-life action, balanced gameplay, and excitement in attack. Four pillars of gameplay combine to put complete control in fans' hands by introducing new game mechanics.

  • Set Piece Rewrite - New penalties, free kicks, corners, and throw-ins bring creativity and variety in every dead ball situation.
  • Physical Play Overhaul - U.S. Patent-Pending Pushback Technology changes the way players physically interact in every situation and introduces a new shielding system that gives fans more control when in possession or battling to win the ball.
  • Active Intelligence System - A brand new intelligence system gives players the ability to better define and classify space to make smarter decisions off the ball. Players will utilize several New Run Types like fake, direct, and stunted runs to stay even more active off the ball.
  • New Attacking Techniques - New options in attack give fans more ways to create chances and finish in front of goal. Send teammates in with a Threaded Through Passand put exciting goals away with a Driven Finish or Downward Header.

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