Improvements over FIFA 10ĮA Sports has announced that the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa video game has a vast array of improvements over the previous instalment in the long running FIFA series. This year, it will include over 55 different scenarios to play out from previous World Cup finals. Scenario mode from 2006 FIFA World Cup will also return, allowing you to play and recreate memorable moments from previous World Cups. Putting you in the position of the captain of your team and leading them to the World Cup finals. 'Captain your Country' returns from Euro 2008 allowing you this time to import your Virtual Pro from FIFA 10. The game also has new features not seen in previous instalments as well as some memorable old ones.

Eventually, you'll have to switch out players and plan accordingly in order to secure the victory and walk away with the title. As the clock runs down to the final minutes, your opponents will battle harder for the victory, opponent substitutions will be made when necessary, players will slowly lose stamina and gain fatigue, and much more. EA has also worked on improving the realism of the game. Players will react more naturally when trapping the ball and sprinting as well as other minuscule tweaks and alterations. In terms of gameplay 2010 FIFA World Cup has a slightly improved version of the engine used in FIFA 10. Fans in the stadium show real emotion as they cheer on their country. Another visual feature to be included are the fully modeled managers for each team like those seen in the Euro 2008 game. Confetti and streamers will appear on the pitch and crowds have been more accurately modeled featuring novelty dress and headgear as well as holding cards to reflect the nation they are supporting. The visuals have also been changed to reflect the unique atmosphere of the World Cup. The graphics engine for FIFA 10 has been improved and features a new lighting model to give a more natural looking pitch. This year, the competition is to be held in South Africa in June, and all 32 teams that have qualified are ready to compete on the world's grandest stage and attempt to win the FIFA World Cup Trophy.

The World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events around the world, and it's no surprise that a game like this would garner so much hype. Even though only 32 teams make it through to the group stages, EA has managed to bring in almost all of the nations that have taken part in the qualification stages as well. While the yearly soccer game focuses more on club teams, the FIFA World Cup video games' attention shifts to the actual competition itself. 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is the follow up to the successful FIFA 10.

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