Ok, I figured since there isn't much of a FIFA11 community on Giantbomb I'd put all the discussion in one place. This way, if we got any questions about the game or want to find people to play with etc we can ask here.
 
1st of all - who's getting the game Friday? (or 28th if your American, Italian or Spanish.)

Not me. I've seen the error of my ways and finally realised that they keep putting out the same game each year.

What I'm wondering is, will the PC version be a PS2 port again? They've been promising us the true "next-gen" FIFA every year now. So I'm not getting it until I get a console to play the superior version.

Although I was extraordinarily disappointed by Chelsea's stats in the demo, I'll be picking this game up very soon. The demo played pretty well I felt, and I can't wait to save replays to my hard drive (a feature that is LONG overdue).

" Although I was extraordinarily disappointed by Chelsea's stats in the demo, I'll be picking this game up very soon. The demo played pretty well I felt, and I can't wait to save replays to my hard drive (a feature that is LONG overdue). "

" @Tonic7 said:

" Although I was extraordinarily disappointed by Chelsea's stats in the demo, I'll be picking this game up very soon. The demo played pretty well I felt, and I can't wait to save replays to my hard drive (a feature that is LONG overdue). "

But Chelsea is terrible at the moment. "

Yeah, always good to see Newcastle back in the top flight and performing fairly well. Their knocking Chelsea out of the Carling Cup was a surprise, although Chelsea did play a lot of youth in that game.

I liked the demo and feel like they've made some solid gameplay improvements since FIFA 10 (never got the chance to play the World Cup edition, so I can't compare it to that). With that said, I'll probably hold out for a drop in price or an Amazon sale; I've never been able to justify buying an annual sports title on day one.

" I liked the demo and feel like they've made some solid gameplay improvements since FIFA 10 (never got the chance to play the World Cup edition, so I can't compare it to that). With that said, I'll probably hold out for a drop in price or an Amazon sale; I've never been able to justify buying an annual sports title on day one. "

" Although I was extraordinarily disappointed by Chelsea's stats in the demo, I'll be picking this game up very soon. The demo played pretty well I felt, and I can't wait to save replays to my hard drive (a feature that is LONG overdue). "

" @Tonic7:  I can't believe how Newcastle and Man. City (Especially Man. City) managed to win, but... Oh well, I still have some hope that Chelsea would beat Arsenal. This is football after all, anything/everything can happen. "

" Not me. I've seen the error of my ways and finally realised that they keep putting out the same game each year. "

" @Adziboy: Yes, really. Try explain to me what exactly they changed from fifa 10 that warrants me paying another £39.99. "

I have never been a football game guy (apart from the Football Manager series, which I'm a big fan of) but after playing the FIFA 11 demo, I'm pretty sure I will be giving EA my €50 this Friday. Even my PES maniac brother is seeing the light at the end of the FIFA tunnel.
 
On the topic of the Chelsea-City game, it wasn't that much of a surprise that City won. Man City are a damn fine team and they were at home. Even though they were playing a Chelsea team who have been walking over "easy" opposition since the start of the season. Hopefully my glorious Arsenal can dispatch Chelsea next week.

" @Djeffers03 said:

" @Adziboy: Yes, really. Try explain to me what exactly they changed from fifa 10 that warrants me paying another £39.99. "

There's quite a few changes which you'd really appreciate if you were a fan of football - if your not, and your playing FIFA11 for the pure entertainment of playing a game, not a game of virtual football, then the changes mean nothing. If you are a big fan of football I'll carry on. "

I'm looking forward to adding some really offensive and racially charged chants to the game!

" @Adziboy: That's all well and good but how many times have you heard that "X and Y have been improved this year". It happens each time they release a new game showing that they never really perfect this stuff, they just change minor things that that you barely even notice whilst playing. "

So can you create your own super player this year? I miss creating myself as the best soccer player in the world like I used to do in the old days.

I still haven't got my answer. Is the PC version finally the true FIFA? Or is it better to wait to get it on a console?

" @Adziboy: I feel that Chelsea's attack deserves more credit than a mere 81. Sure, sulky Anelka can be ineffective at times, but he has such ability that, when coupled with the more obvious prowess of Malouda (who had such a breakout year last year, and his rating in Fifa 11 is LOWER than his rating was in fifa 08) and Drogba, may put them only below Barcelona in terms of attack. Maybe, though, this is just the way Fifa does its ratings: it rarely, if ever, goes above a 90. I also feel that Chelsea's midfield, especially with the reemergence of Essien, is greater than an 81 (even with the occasional weak link of Mikel). Really, it's all up to them, and I was just a bit off-put when I saw that both Chelsea's midfield and attack were rated lower than Arsenal's (though Arsenal's midfield can be real dynamite).  Sorry for the long-winded reply, ha.  Also, in regards to the Man. City games, I was equally impressed by City's tactics - especially with 3 "healthy" defenders. It is no small feat eliminating Essien, and the three pronged attack had a similarly quiet game. I, unlike many Chelsea fans, will not claim that the presence of our talisman Lampard would have helped get us over the hump...though it wouldn't have harmed either, ha. Anyway, good to know there are other EPL fans on Giant Bomb! "

Ratings in Fifa have always been terrible, hugely biased toward the Premiership.

Got it last night at midnight. Played till 3:00 in the morning.

replays to hard disk? im sold! on Fifa 06 i have over 100 replays saved on my origional xbox!

" Yeah, always good to see Newcastle back in the top flight and performing fairly well. Their knocking Chelsea out of the Carling Cup was a surprise, although Chelsea did play a lot of youth in that game. "

Anyone know Liverpool's stats? I'm fearing the worst after 15 months of awful football.

Getting it Friday, even thought it came out here today. So pumped for it though! I can't wait!

well i had my first disconnect online today. first game i won 2-0, i was Inter and he was Man. U. second game, we pick MLS teams, and i'm leading 3-0 with the Revs against L.A. and he disconnects at the 80th minute. i doubt it will be the last but damn is it annoying.

does disconnecters get any sort of penalty ?

not too sure, i noticed a DNF% so maybe that goes up.

Wasn't going to buy it because of the lack of changes but just won £515 on the football so probably will now. Got to love 89th minute winners.

 Grabbed the World Cup game this summer and it was excellent. Unless they've really expanded on that, I think I'll sit tight for a year as I don't follow club soccer very closely. I'm thinking FIFA 11 was supposed to have a lot more individual characteristics on the players and if that is really good I might pull the trigger. Maybe it's because I'm a scrub but I've always felt most of the players felt largely the same while you're controlling them.  

"  Grabbed the World Cup game this summer and it was excellent. Unless they've really expanded on that, I think I'll sit tight for a year as I don't follow club soccer very closely. I'm thinking FIFA 11 was supposed to have a lot more individual characteristics on the players and if that is really good I might pull the trigger. Maybe it's because I'm a scrub but I've always felt most of the players felt largely the same while you're controlling them.   "

rooney is the best!!!!!!

quick question about the career mode and using the 'Pro' camera view. for some reason when i play away games the Pro camera view will be as if i'm the opposing team, so i'll have to shoot into the camera. has anyone else dealt with this?

I bought it but can't play it till Thursday and it's killing me. First FIFA purchase. I like the improvements they made over 10, as much as I did love 10. I can't wait to dig into this.

If the PC version has some kind of controls settings as demo, its a major concern for most PC players who play on keyboard.  Wont be buying it for sure.

"
 
@Djeffers03:  Be a Goalkeeper mode. 

So... PES or FIFA?

" So... PES or FIFA? "

So what settings do you guys recommend playing on? I played like 40 hours of fifa09 over the last 6-7 months, but on auto-passing, semi-crossing, auto-throughball, auto-lob, auto shooting. Does the game get any better if you play on semi or manual? Also, how low does it take to get used to playing on those settings? The few times I've tried to play on manual, it seemed so overwhelming. I'm not even sure how anyone could get used to the manual shooting.

I played about 10-20 games before I started getting good at manual. After 30 games (so a season in career mode almost) I was playing competitively online with Manual controls. If not, I suggest semi. Assisted requries basically no skill, really. 
 
Pro Passing Power -  ON
Passing -  SEMI
Shooting - SEMI
Throughball - SEMI (or manual)
Crossing -  SEMI
Auto switching - OFF 
Lob pass - Manual (much, much better. Try it.) 
 
Tips for learning Manual: 
Start with passing. Change it to manual, keep everything the same. Play about 5 - 10 games, JUST passing. No crossing, shooting... just passing. Then change throughball. Now attempt throughballs, passes and the occasional shot (on assisted). Play for about 2 - 5 games. Change everything but shooting to manual (change shooting to semi) and play 5 games. If you arent winning, play another 5. Keep going till you're winning. Finally, change to manual shooting. It's great once you get used to it. Aim for the middle of the goal everytime, then slightly change it once you get used to it. 
 
Good luck!