FIFA Street (also known as FIFA Street 2012 and FIFA Street 4) is a sports video game by EA Sports' FIFA Street franchise based on street football. It is the first such game in almost four years, and a reboot for the series. FIFA Street was developed by some of the same team behind FIFA 12, including creative director Gary Paterson, and uses the FIFA 12 game engine.[1][2] Sid Misra, the line producer for FIFA Street, promised 'the first true quality street football experience.'[5]
Product Information
- With a creative emphasis on authenticity, 'FIFA Street' from Electronic Arts’ EA SPORTS imprint is a chance to experience street soccer as it is played around the world. Available for the Microsoft Xbox 360, the game is famous for its attention to detail, combining environments, gear, and music for an immersive experience of street soccer and the culture that surrounds it. Even the visual style of the game keeps authenticity in mind, emphasizing realistic graphics in a marked departure from the cartoonish textures of other video games in this critically acclaimed franchise. 'FIFA Street' is a reboot for the FIFA Street franchise, which had already seen releases of the original 'FIFA Street' and 'FIFA Street 2' for the Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, and Nintendo GameCube, and 'FIFA Street 3,' for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3), as well as some handheld consoles.As a reboot, the 2012 release of 'FIFA Street' for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 attempts to revolutionize street soccer gaming and provide the first “truly great street football experience.” Mechanics faithfully replicate the experience of a street soccer game with enhanced control, flair, and creativity. Take advantage of groundbreaking ball control and responsiveness, along with innovative dribble styles and skill moves, for more imaginative game play in one-on-one battles. Execute a standing dribble to lure opponents into making the first move, for example, by standing still and maneuvering the ball in place before launching a surprise move to gain the advantage. Building on the Precision Dribbling of 'FIFA 12,' Street Dribble allows for expert maneuvers in tight proximity to, and under pressure from, opponents. Together with a suite of over 50 brand new skill moves, including aerial skills like juggling, 'FIFA Street' offers endless hours of football gaming fun. Pitch players against others from around the world in World Tour mode, featuring 16 different tournaments and 20 different challenges to progress from local to national then European and world-stage levels of competition. Tackle this mode to unlock different styles, tricks, and celebrations, as well as over 225 store items, such as kits, environments, and teams. Tournaments and challenges are scored on networked leaderboards to add a social dimension and a sense of international prestige to the game play. Environments range between parking lots and parks to rooftop arenas in such iconic locales as New York, Rio de Janeiro, and London. Customize the games to suit the locations, with authentic player numbers and match types. Play no wall futsal-style games in Spain, for instance, and 5v5 matches in the U.K. Thanks to the award-winning FIFA gameplay engine from games like 'FIFA 12,' 'FIFA Street' draws on all the best features of the FIFA franchise for a unique game play experience. The video game also benefits from plenty of licensed content, including real stars from iconic teams, like Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, each wearing the right kits and gear for training and street matches. There are also plenty of new stars to discover, handpicked from real street football stars around the world. For players of the original FIFA Street games and street football more generally, 'FIFA Street' for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and other consoles is a groundbreaking addition to any collection.
Product Identifiers
- EA Sports
- FIFA Street
- 014633196382
- 118351708
Key Features
- Microsoft Xbox 360
- E - Everyone
- Sports
- USA
Tech Details
- Gamepad/Joystick
- 1-8
- 2012
- Compete in over 35 locales, including destinations in Rio de Janeiro, London, Shanghai, and Amsterdam
- Master over 50 skill moves
- Adjust pitch size, number of players, and match type for a custom experience
- Create a team for online season play
The game was first announced on 16 August 2011 at the Gamescom event in Germany, and was released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles in March 2012. Along with several other new EA Sports titles, FIFA Street was available early to purchasers of the EA Sports Season Ticket.[2] Lionel Messi features on the cover after EA announced, in November 2011, that he had signed a deal to become the new face of the FIFA franchise.[6] The 'Adidas All-Star Team' including 13 of the greatest footballers in the world and the Lionel Messi Barcelona-themed venue were available as pre-order bonus.[7] A FIFA Street demo was launched on 28 February 2012 on Xbox Live and a day later on PSN.[8]
Fifa Street 2012 Release Date
In an effort to make the game more 'authentic', the stylised cartoon-like visuals of previous games in the series has been dropped in favour of a more realistic look, though there will still be the same emphasis on skill moves and tricks. The focus is once again on fast-paced games involving small teams of five or six players per side, one-on-one, and game modes based on panna and futsal also included.[1][3] As with the previous games in the series, skill moves are an important element of gameplay. FIFA Street features twice as many tricks as are possible in FIFA 12, with much greater variety, and over 50 more than its predecessor FIFA Street 3.[1][9][10] Other new features include improved one-touch passing, a feature called Street Ball Control, and a new 'ATTACK' dribbling system.[2][3]
The game features a large number of real life players from 3000 teams of many of the world's biggest leagues, and 2012 locations from around the world ranging from the streets of Amsterdam to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Each of these arenas attempt to reflect the style of football played in that country. The game is the first game in the series to feature both national and club teams.[1][3][9][10]
The game features a World Tour mode, which lets the player create their own team, from details such as crest and team kit, to players and their individual street kits. The user then competes in competitions against the AI, after which, the total skill points each player earned in the game is tallied up in a levelling system. From levelling up players the user can use points earned to upgrade their player's skill and ability from passing to shooting to goalkeeping. With the integration of EA Sports Football Club, players can add friends' players onto their World Tour team
Fifa Street 2012 Video Game Gamestop
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