Electronic Arts reveals the features of its PS Vita soccer simulator

Nov 29, 2011 09:30 GMT  ·  By

After presenting the first batch of screenshots, Electronic Arts has now revealed the full list of details and features for its FIFA Football title that will arrive on the PlayStation Vita handheld console.

A huge amount of details about the Vita and the games that will appear for it has been revealed over the last week, with Sony deploying huge amounts of information, screenshots, and videos about the titles that will be available right on Vita’s launch day, December 17 for Japan, February 22 for Europe and North America, as well as those scheduled to appear after that point.

Now, it’s time for other companies to hype up their Vita experiences, including EA, which just presented a huge list of features for its EA Sports FIFA Football title for the platform, as well as some new screenshots.

The game will deliver the “first true next generation sports experience” to players, with gameplay right from console editions of FIFA titles, high definition graphics and a huge amount of features, from touchscreen support to online modes and all sorts of other things.

Check out the full list of features from FIFA Football for the Vita below.

- Award-winning FIFA gameplay—Experience the same authentic, responsive and intelligent gameplay as the console game. - HD Graphics—Stunning player models, graphics and animations in High Definition. - Touch Screen Shooting— Enjoy complete control over shooting—the most rewarding part of football—by removing the element of “hit and hope.” Pick a spot precisely from the back touch screen and then finesse a shot with pin-point accuracy. - Touch Screen Passing— A more intelligent and creative way to play and distribute the ball. Make decisive passes with precision and ease utilizing the front touch screen. - Touch Screen Free Kick Control—Enjoy creative new ways to take free kicks and score utilizing optional touch screen controls on set pieces. Swipe your finger to aim and curl a shot around the wall for the match-winning goal that lifts your club to victory. - Touch Screen Defending—Take control of a specific defender simply by tapping on the player using the front touch screen, taking all the guess work out of auto switching. - Career Mode—Play or manage your way to glory through an authentic experience that mimics the real-world game. Begin as a Real Player or created player and evolve into a player-manager and manager-or just begin at the top-and enjoy a 15-season career. Enjoy authentic tournament structures and results, a Calendar system featuring simultaneous simulations that accelerate game flow, Team Management system for player comparisons, and Friends Leaderboards to compare stats and earnings. - Be A Pro—Create yourself in game and become the next football legend. Build your reputation, and develop your skills to ultimately compete for your favourite club and national side. - Tournament Mode—Compete in over 50 real-world tournaments from around the world. Play with/against friends in leagues ranging from the Barclays Premiership to the Bundesliga. - Head-to-Head Online—Play head-to-head online against a friend in authentic 11 v 11 matches. - Training Mode—Master Touch Screen controls, perfect set pieces and practice moves before playing games. - 360° Fight For Possession —True freedom in man-to-man interactions, transforming physical play from individual lateral jostling to full 360° collisions involving multiple players. - Be A Goalkeeper—Experience the thrill of the one-on-one battle, diving to make a save from a free kick, punching balls safely out of danger, and the pressure of keeping a clean sheet. Learn the position, track stats, complete achievements and test yourself against the best players in the virtual world. - Unmatched Authenticity—Compete with over 500 officially licensed clubs in 11 v 11 matches in authentic stadiums from around the world. FIFA Football for the PlayStation Vita will be released on February 21, in North America and Europe, right before the Vita itself. Until then, check out the screenshots below

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