Matchmaking appears to have been improved, though. When you play as clubs outside of the European elite, you do not seem to get drawn to your PSGs or Real Madrids as often, though there are occasions when Ronaldo perve still pops up on the pitch as Manchester United. It could be that this is more a reflection of the Red Devils' fall from the top more than anything else.

Ultimate Team - FIFA's playable game  FUT 23 Coins of fantasy football and the virtual equivalent to the European Super League - now helps you create the ultimate team due to a more gentle approach to the way the team chemistry system works. Players from the same league or country do not have to be next to each other in your chosen formation for you to boost your chemistry score in addition, they do not suddenly become uninterested in football due to the fact that they don't have any commonalities with their teammates.

Some will welcome the extra flexibility this affords buyers in an auction for players but it does feel like a large element that made constructing the team interesting and exciting has been sucked out. Either way, FUT is still largely it's a pay-to-win game that shows the worst elements the modern game. Also, the interface is about as warm as a Rangers pub to somebody wearing an Celtic scarf.

Career mode is getting a visual makeover to ensure it is in line with the rest of the game but it's played like before. When taking control of the character, there are RPG-style rewards to be earned depending on your conduct in and off the pitch in addition to the ability to be a character based on coaches and real players rather than creating your own.

The thing that isn't as clear is career mode's ongoing attempts to force you to play less football. EA already had added numerous training elements which felt like administration in the past, but now you have the option of choosing to play highlights of games instead of the entire 90 minutes. When it comes to football, it's slightly baffling.

FIFA may not be the perfect game to show off the potential of your console. But there are some interesting features which can enhance the feel of authenticity just a little bit more whether it's the way that goal nets ripple or the way that sliding tackles cause the pitch to cut up over 90 minutes.

EA is eager to announce the effectiveness of its HyperMotion2 motion capture technology, which makes the player's movements appear more authentic. This year, it's been used for the women and men. And while the physical differences may be less noticeable than they are when playing alongside male FIFA 23 buy Coins  players, it's a further way to make women's game feel less like a token inclusion.