Apr 21
After a year of ballooning costs, delays, and controversy over its labor practices
Feb 06
With a football World Cup scheduled to take place this summer, fans of the game are likely to look towards Electronic Arts to release a updated game to tie in with one of the world’s largest sporting events. EA is doing just that, today it announced 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, this game will be launched on Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 on April 15th in North America.
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Launches This April original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Dec 01
The FIFA brand is most commonly known for the soccer games that have quite a huge fan following, but its actually an international governing body that overlooks various aspects of the sport. Its easy to confuse these two apps with the games, despite that, FIFA has launched its official apps for iOS and Android. Through the app, soccer fans will be able to stream the 2014 FIFA World Cup Draw live on December 6th as well as keep an eye on their favorite teams, leagues and keep up with match scores.
After the final draws, the app will also display World Cup match schedules, exclusive destination guide for Brazil as well as team profiles. The app also displays FIFA Coca-Cola World Ranking, users will be able to check both men and women’s ranking whenever they choose to. Coverage of over 197 leagues is provided with FIFA News contributing breaking stories, videos and photos. The upcoming World Cup in Brazil is obviously a major focus, and timing is just right for this app as soccer fans gear up for the biggest event of their favorite sport. The official FIFA apps for iOS and Android are available as a free download from App Store and the Google Play Store respectively.
Keep An Eye On 2014 World Cup With Official FIFA Apps original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Nov 29
Now that we know which 32 football nations will be on the quest for global domination in Brazil, FIFA, the sport’s governing body, decided it was the right time to release a set of apps for iOS and Android. These official applications, which are free of charge, provide fans with access to a ton of footie-related stuff, including news, videos, photos and match results from nearly 200 leagues. The FIFA app also lets you mark up to three national teams, clubs and competitions as favorites, allowing easy access to information from those followed the most. Better yet, FIFA’s going to be using its new mobile ware to stream the 2014 World Cup Final Draw on December 6th, so you’ll be able to see in real-time what road lies ahead for your country.
Filed under: Internet
Source: App Store (iPhone), (iPad), Google Play
Nov 25
FIFA Manager Bites The Dust
Posted in: Today's Chili
If you’re a soccer fan who likes to play on the field as well as the console, you’ll probably be aware of EA Sports and the amazing FIFA titles it has released over the years. EA Sports also used to market the FIFA Manager series, its popular football simulation series have a dedicated fan following and the series has been around for almost 13 years now. Sadly though, it won’t be around for much longer. It has been announced that FIFA Manager 14 is going to be the last instalment of this series, and that there will be no new titles coming out in the future. The recent title, FIFA Manager 14, is just a “legacy edition,” meaning that it doesn’t come with any significant upgrades over its predecessor.
The announcement was made in a blog post by Gerald Köhler, founder of the game. He says that the niche market and trend towards online and mobile games were the reason why FIFA Manager had to bite the dust. The series had reached a crossroads, he said, and that the only thing able to give the game a boost would have been a “new engine and/or corresponding online technology.” Evaluating these factors led them to make the decision that the final whistle on the series had to be blown.
FIFA Manager Bites The Dust original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Sep 23
Whether you refer to it as fútbol, football or soccer, there’s no denying that the FIFA franchise is one of the sports’ best options for gaming across the various existing platforms. Now, following in the footsteps of its relative Madden 25, FIFA 14 is available for iOS as well as Android. As with its sporting game sibling, the renowned title’s latest mobile edition can be downloaded at no cost, with EA hoping to bring in revenue by way of in-app purchases — which includes anything from Ultimate Team points to the unlocking of additional game modes (such as Manager and Tournament). Be prepared to make some room for FIFA 14 on your device though, since the app’s size is a little more than 1GB in both the App Store and Google Play.
Filed under: Gaming, Software, Mobile
Via: Android Police
Source: App Store, Google Play
Sep 02
At the close of the transfer window in the world of football (or soccer, depending on which continent you live on), it seems that Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspurs has received what he has been holding out for – a move to Real Madrid. Plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the situation have been circulating all this while, but it seems that there has been no concrete information, although it was reported earlier today that Gareth Bale has made the switch to his current dream team for a possible world record transfer fee. EA Sports seemed to have been prepared for this particular occasion, where their latest trailer for FIFA 14 showed off Gareth Bale – not in a Spurs jersey, but in his new Real Madrid kit.
The 15-second clip saw the ex-Tottenham player appear from behind Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo, where the clip ended with the words, “It Just Got Real” that added further weight to this bit of news. Hopefully Bale will be able to flourish in the Spanish capital, as English players tend to perform differently abroad than when they were back home. It remains to be seen how Bale’s move would see a change in his position on the FIFA 14 cover of the UK edition.
Gareth Bale Appears In Real Madrid Shirt In FIFA 14 Trailer original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Aug 23
FIFA 14 is headed to pretty much every video game platform known to man next month, with many soccer (or football) fans to countdown when the next iteration of EA’s popular franchise will be made available. FIFA 14 will introduce a number of improvements over the previous version, although if you’re planning on purchasing the game on the PS Vita, you may want to hold off considering it’s been uncovered the game will just be a re-skin of FIFA 13. (more…)
FIFA 14 On PS Vita Will Be A Re-Skin Of FIFA 13 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jul 15
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we’re using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.
Can’t bring yourself to spend $300-plus on a leather camera bag? Get a $130 one made out of Neoprene, says Darren. (And he should know: he’s tested just about all of them by now.) As for Edgar, he’s not recommending you buy anything, per se; he just wants you to know how much he loves FIFA 13.
Jun 23
ESPN 3D launched in 2010 with coverage of 25 FIFA World Cup matches, but word that the channel will be mothballed has the international football association reviewing whether it will use the tech in 2014. An Associated Press report quotes FIFA director of television Niclas Ericson saying that there is interest from several broadcasters in a 3D presentation, but the cost is currently under review. While FIFA focuses on its standard HD broadcasts, it’s also thinking over offering 4K Ultra HD coverage, which is currently being tested during Confederations Cup matches. The Hollywood Reporter points out that while Sony has backed off some of the sponsorships that pushed early 3D productions, it’s providing some of the equipment for UHDTV tests like its F55 4K camera. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is already in line for a 4K soccer broadcast in 2014, we’ll see if it’s put to use alongside new goal-line technology.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Sony
Source: Associated Press
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