News & Reviews:   FIFA

Apple has already added some sports-focused content to its Apple+ streaming platform and now looks set to continue adding more. According to a NYT report, Apple is now close to receiving broadcast rights for a new FIFA tournament. That said, what should you know about it?

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that Google Search recently recorded its highest-ever traffic during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final between France and Argentina. The final, held on Sunday (18 December 2022), was one of the most entertaining finals in World Cup history and Google was effectively the information hub for many people around the world for the match and the World Cup finals as a whole.

Previously, we reported that Steam, Epic Games, Reddit and various other websites and online services have been blocked in Indonesia because they didn’t comply with a new law to have a Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik (PSE) permit. Now, gamers in the country (well, at least games on Steam) can breath a sigh of relief as Steam is now operational again in Indonesia after the gaming platform complied with the new law.

Today, FIFA announced and launched FIFA+ as a free streaming service. Available on the website here, as well as on iOS and Android, FIFA+ is a platform where football fans can access free live matches, past games, original content and many more. It's also available in English, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish. 

Attention to all FIFA fanatics out there, the latest FIFA 19 is now available for pre-order on Shopee right now for the Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One as well as the Nintendo Switch with prices starting from at low as RM201. There’s also free shipping as well for those who are interested in getting the game.

Raja Futsal by Digi and Vivo is offering up to RM100000, RM20000 and RM2500 prize in cash for the top 4 teams of the tournament. Not only that, there will be additional cash prizes, medals and merchandises for teams that made it to top 4 during the state level qualifiers.

Today, Red Bull Coliseum (RBC) has just been announced for a second season comprising DotA 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, FIFA' 17, along with two additional titles such the popular Overwatch from Blizzard Entertainment, and FIFA Online 3. The prize pool the tournament has been increased to RM100,000 as well, opening up to five countries which are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand.

EA (Electronic Arts) Sports recently announced that the latest iteration of their FIFA footbal game, FIFA 14 is coming soon. Building upon the already realistic engine from the previous FIFA game, FIFA 14 introduces a number new and improved features. These features include:

• Real Ball Physics ~ Allows for different real-life trajectories the ball may take when struck in different ways allowing for a number of specific finesses shots such as dipping shots, rising shots as well as swerving shots.
• Pure Shot ~ in-game playetrs are smarter now and can re-adjust their stride or approach angle for the best position to strike the ball, which means you won't be playing with mindless drones any more.