FIFA has a lot to prove following the split from EA Sports, and whileEA Sports FChas been announced, FIFA has remained quiet about the future ofFIFAgames. The split from EA Sports has left FIFA without a publisher for future games, and this will likely mean that the nextFIFAgame is still a long way from being released. WithEA Sports FCset to retain many of the game modes from previous titles, FIFA will need to do something new to grab the attention of fans and compete against a tried and tested method.
For FIFA to truly grab the attention of fans, it will need to do something truly different that brings the very essence of the sport to its games. For this, FIFA should look atWWE 2Kand its Showcase Mode, a game mode that encapsulates the WWE by following the career of an iconic superstar and allowing players to relive their greatest matches. By adopting something similar, FIFA can introduce a never-before-seen game mode to its games and also give fans a look back at some of the greatest and most memorable moments the sport has offered.
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What A FIFA Showcase Mode Could Look Like
FIFA adopting the Showcase Mode fromWWE 2Kcould bring a lot of nostalgia for many fans of the game and the sport. The game mode could give players control of a team or a single star as they play in a series of historic matches that highlight their success, letting players relive some of the most iconic moments in the history of the sport. The game mode could highlight legends of the past like Pele and Maradona,current superstars like Cristiano Ronaldoor Messi, or even world-class managers and their best teams like Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona.
FIFA 23’s new playable moments system would be a perfect fit for a Showcase game mode in futureFIFAtitles as it will let players relive specific moments, rather than play through the entire match. This will highlight the moments that made a match or player memorable and would be a great way forFIFA to give its fans something fresh and new. Further, adding in a Showcase Mode would be a great way to highlight the most recent season, either by controlling the Balon D’or winner or by reliving a championship-winning run.
Who Could Be The Focus For A FIFA Showcase Mode
There are many candidates that would be perfect for a Showcase Mode in futureFIFAtitles that would not only highlight the popularity of the player but of the sport as a whole. The most obvious choice will have to be Lionel Messi, who recently won the World Cup and has had one of the most illustrious careers in the sport. Another great choice would bePele, who recently passed awayand was hailed as one of the greatest players and sports personalities of all time, leading Brazil to multiple World Cup wins and capturing the attention of the entire world.
If FIFA decided to go for a team rather than individual players to highlight in a Showcase Mode, then Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona is easily the best choice. The team has been pivotal to making the sport what is today, and with stars such as Pep Guardiola, Romario, Ronald Koeman, and Michael Laudrup, it would be an enjoyable experience for any fan of the sport. Of course, there are countless other teams that can be highlighted in this game mode including the treble-winning Manchester United,Real Madrid’s four Champions League winning teamand Arsenal’s Invincibles.
With theannouncement of EA Sports FC,FIFAnow has a lot of pressure to not only reveal a compelling video game but also to deliver a unique experience that fans have never played before. This will be extremely difficult, though a new game mode inspired byWWE 2K’s Showcase Mode would be a great starting point. Allowing fans to relive the greatest moments of their favorite players or teams will be a great way for the soccer governing body to capture the joy and excitement of the sport into its video game and display why so many people around the world love soccer.
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