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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Greg Howson

FIFA scores

Microsoft have announced a new starter kit for Xbox Live, consisting of FIFA 2005 and 12 months subscription for £59.99. I've been reviewing Pro Evolution Soccer 4 this weekend, but have also spent a lot of time playing FIFA 2005 online. And you know what, FIFA online is a pleasant surprise. The ability to set up a quick tournament and the addictive nature of the ranking system certainly creates a "just one more go" mentality. I am currently 5,401 in the world, but I am playing as Southampton while most people, yawn, play as Arsenal or Man Utd. But get an opponent playing as a real team and you can normally have a good game. So far this looks like being a more than useful snack before the main course of Pro Evo 4. If you fancy a game let me know...

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