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Factbox on Sepp Blatter of Switzerland

Factbox on Sepp Blatter of Switzerland, president of FIFA 15 Coins since 1998, who faces a challenge from three men for his position at this month's election.

* Born on March 10, 1936 in the Swiss town of Visp.

* Graduated from the Sion and St Maurice colleges in Switzerland and then secured a Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics degree from the Faculty of Law at Lausanne University.

* Was an active footballer from 1948-1971, and played for the Swiss amateur league in the top division. He was a member of the Board of Xamax Neuchatel from 1970-1975.

* Blatter began his professional career as Head of Public Relations of the Valaisan Tourist Board in Switzerland and in 1964 became General Secretary of the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation.

* As Director of Sports Timing and Public Relations at Longines, he was involved in the organisation of the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games, getting his first taste of the international sports scene.

* Became FIFA secretary general in 1981 and, after 17 years serving under Joao Havelange, replaced the Brazilian as president in 1998.

* Faced trouble in 2002 when FIFA's then secretary general Michel Zen-Ruffinen claimed Blatter's 1998 election victory was based on bribery and corruption and that FIFA was being financially mismanaged at the highest levels.

* In 2004 Blatter attracted scorn from the women's game when he suggested women players should wear tighter shorts.

* Beat Issa Hayatou of Cameroon, president of the Asian confederation, in the 2002 presidential election before being returned unopposed in 2007.

* Won a fourth term in 2011 when challenger Mohamed Bin Hammam of Qatar was barred from FIFA on bribery charges.

* Blatter has survived a series of scandals during his term in office including widespread accusations that Qatar bought the right to stage the 2022 World Cup. Qatar have always denied any wrongdoing.

* Faced FIFA's ethics committee in 2011 in the wake of the bribery scandal that led to Bin Hammam's life ban. Blatter was never accused of being involved in the bribery, but there were claims he know of its existence and did not act. All charges against him were dismissed.

* In 2011 Blatter said he would retire in 2015, but he is instead now seeking a fifth term of office to continue his mission.

* Blatter has not issued a formal election manifesto although in speeches throughout the world he has pledged to continue his reform programme and steer FIFA into "clear blue waters" again.

* William Hill odds for victory: 1-16 ON

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10. The Trailer Won’t Be Seen Until E3

 

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Let’s start off with an easy one. Unfortunately, we won’t get to see any glimpses of FIFA Coins at all until E3, which takes place June 16th-18th. It’s not the longest wait, thankfully, but until then expect to see more and more rumours surfacing.

EA could spring a surprise with an early teaser trailer, but it seems very likely that they’ll keep their cards close to their chest – like they have done with previous games. The FIFA routine for EA is fairly set in stone, and with the success they’ve had, why not keep fans waiting that little touch longer.

9. The Release Date Is…

Nothing official has been confirmed with regards to the release date, though a few websites have pencilled in when they expect the game to launch. However, fifagamenews.com have been spot on with their predictions for the last two years, and they’re now claiming that FIFA 16 will be launched on September 25, 2015 in the UK (September 22, 2015 in the USA).

The full list of predicted launch dates is:

North America – September 22, 2015 (Tuesday)

Latin America (excluding Brazil) – September 24, 2015 (Thursday)

Australia – September 24, 2015 (Thursday)

Europe (excluding UK) – September 24, 2015 (Thursday)

UK – September 25, 2015 (Friday)

Japan – October 8th, 2015 (Thursday)

Brazil – October 8th, 2015 (Thursday)

8. It Won’t Be Available On The Wii-U

Nintendo used to be the behemoth of gaming. Their magical game-making skills are almost unparalleled, which makes it incredibly frustrating to watch their demise as a serious company as they pander to young audiences with cheap third-party games and gimmick-laden consoles.

The Wii-U is barely an upgrade on the original Wii, and now they’re not even trying to hold onto a segment of their loyal customers with rumours swirling that FIFA 16 won’t feature on the console at all, like several of the later editions. The game will be released on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, 3DS, PS Vita and iOS, with rumoured development of an Android game too. FIFA 16 will also feature on the Wii, but not its next-gen successor due to its disappointing sales figures.

7. FIFA Are Wrestling Away Konami’s UEFA Rights

The PES-FIFA war will continue to rage on, with vociferous support on either side of the debate despite the latter’s market dominance. But one area that PES simply can’t compete with is FIFA’s stranglehold of many key naming rights for teams, players, and competitions.

Fixtures like West Midlands Village versus Man Blue (Aston Villa vs. Manchester City) and Yorkshire Orange versus West Glamorgan City (Hull vs. Swansea) put scores of fans off investing their money into PES, regardless of how good the gameplay is, and FIFA’s dominance is set to grow following strong rumours that they could be set to snatch the UEFA licenses which would allow Champions League and Europa League competition names to be used.

6. The NASL Will Be Included

The introduction of a UEFA license could, of course, see an influx of additional obscure European leagues, with the Greek, Ukrainian and Czech leagues all touted as potential newbies in a recent fifplay.com survey.

But one specific league that could be introduced is situated outside of Europe. The NASL (National American Soccer League) is formed entirely separately from the MLS. They are different entities, with no promotion or relegation taking place in the States. The NASL is unofficially below the MLS, with the latter getting so much of a head start, while teams can apply to become an expansion team to the MLS once they are established in the NASL. The New York Cosmos, spearheaded by the legendary Raul, are currently top of the NASL, and with growing interest in American “soccer,” it would be a huge coup for the league to be involved.

5. Emphasis On The Atmosphere

One of the biggest areas that EA are reportedly trying to push is to create even more realistic atmospheres, fiery enough to replicate some of the finest fanbases in the world. Following the rumours of EA going all-out to develop this aspect of the game, others have emerged claiming that banners, displays, and more customised chants could be included.

Giving each team their own representative fanbases could closely imitate how they act in real life, with some clubs subdued and stadiums emptier, while huge rivalries and significant games could have a greater fanfare, with tifo displays also potentially included, while other rumours have suggested more interactive ways of celebrating with the fans.

4. The Spray

While the actual match atmosphere is crucial, EA are reportedly going into every detail, something they have achieved to great effect in recent years with the minor inclusion of TV cameras that move to follow the action. The next instalment is said to include the new referee vanishing spray to mark set-pieces, while medical personnel are also reportedly going to be included.

It’s tiny details like that which set FIFA editions apart. They might seem insignificant, after all, a turning camera lens is hardly going to affect the outcome of the game or draw in extra millions of sales, but it just adds another layer of depth. Football stadiums are hives of activity so it’s nice to hear that EA are going to throw more light onto figures aside from the 22 players on the field.

3. Handballs

It’s really quite basic. Not just in gaming terms, but the whole sport in general. Don’t touch the ball with your hands, although it does still happen on FIFA, but without a punishment.

Rumours have surfaced to suggest that EA are bringing back handballs as a standard feature in the game. Anything to make the game more realistic should go down a treat with the fans, in theory. Some have complained in the past that handballs can never be deliberate on the game as there isn’t a button to control a players’ arms. However, if used in a balanced manner, they could be a decent addition to the game.

2. Free Player Packs

 

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One of the standout commercial success stories of the gaming world, let alone just FIFA, is the rise of Ultimate Team. It is one of the key pioneers in the gaming industry’s march towards wider amounts of DLC, with swathes of users spending more money on virtual packs than on the game itself.

EA are said to be considering dishing out one free pack every week to each user, full of untradeable players and items. That rumour would seem to be a strange move considering the wild popularity of the packs available for purchase, though it would lap up greater numbers of fans who haven’t yet given it a try, while it could also fuel the addiction. ‘Open one pack, you might as well buy another’ logic.

1. Story Mode

One of the strongest, most substantiated rumours surrounding the game could be massive for the FIFA franchise – the introduction of a story mode. Master Herald released a report which looked into the EA Sports careers website advertising a ‘narrative designer’ role.

Their report suggests that the hired designer would be “responsible for: creating captivating, memorable characters for the player to interact with, as well as plot moments that will truly challenge the way players approach the game and give them a good experience.” It is not specified which game the advert is referring to, with the clue being “one of EA’s AAA titles.” Unless EA Sports have a huge ace up their sleeves with regards to a brand new game, the only other main contender would be Madden 2016, though that has already implemented many story-style features in previous editions.

It will be an interesting wait to see how the game will turn out, but needless to say, it’s shaping up to be a worthy instalment to the series.

FIFA 15 Coins fans, what features are you desperate to see in the next instalment? Let us know in the comment thread.

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Argentina football aggregation captain Lionel Messi reportedly banked about one actor pounds-a-week endure year and is the accomplished paid amateur in the world.FIFA Coins

France Football's anniversary analysis of accomplishment believes that the Barcelona brilliant earns over 26 actor pounds in his basal bacon afore bonuses and he earns about bifold in bartering deals with baddest sponsors like Adidas, FIFA 15 and Turkish Airline to yield his absolute anniversary assets to 47.8 actor pounds.

Cristiano Ronaldo is additional with balance on 39.7 actor pounds with Neymar commutual the top three of Spanish-based players on 26.8 actor pounds, The Mirror reported.

The accomplished ranked amateur in the Premier League is Robin Van Persie in fifth place, who had a basal bacon of 11.8 actor pounds with bonuses of 5 actor pounds, while bartering revenues yield his absolute earning to 18.8 actor pounds.

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Rainbow Six: Siege Closed Beta Will Happen Later This Year

Ubisoft has accepted that a bankrupt beta analysis for Rainbow Six: Siege is appointed to yield abode afterwards this yearRS 3 Gold

In adjustment to be acceptable for that, players are appropriate to pre-order the game.

“Yes, you can now pre-order Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege to get admission to the Bankrupt Beta afterwards on this year,” Ubisoft told VideoGamer. “Stay acquainted for added advice on the Bankrupt Beta in the advancing months.”

Rainbow Six: Siege is currently in bankrupt alpha testing, and the weekend saw a tester upload gameplay footage that accept to apparently accept been taken down back then. The footage was from a multiplayer match, which alveolate both abandon in a earnest accomplishment mission aboard an airline.

Rainbow Six: Siege is in development for the PS4, Xbox One and PC, and is called for a absolution afterwards this year. If that date is traveling to be met, Ubisoft ability conduct the bankrupt beta testing about summers, afterwards E3. Close to the absolution date, it can again action an accessible beta session, which I’m abiding the army would love.

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The World Cup final in Qatar in 2022 will be held on 18 December

The World Cup final in Qatar in 2022 will be held on 18 December, FIFA has confirmed.Buy FIFA Coins

Spokesman Walter De Gregorio announced the date of the final on Thursday, but did not say when the tournament will start.

He said the governing body's committee preferred a 28-day tournament starting on 21 November, but added the kickoff date could be confirmed on Friday.

"It is a major step because finally we know and we can move forward," he added.

If confirmed, a 28-day World Cup would cut the amount of time clubs have to release players to their national teams. The usual duration is 32 days.

It would also protect the English Premier League's traditional Boxing Day programme on 26 December.

A FIFA task force recommended that the tournament be moved to November and December due to the searing temperatures in the Gulf emirate during the summer months.

The country's bid had originally specified that the games would be played in air-conditioned stadiums to combat the problem, but the issue of player and fan welfare has repeatedly been raised by critics.

The final is traditionally played on a Sunday and 18 December is Qatar's national day.

The Premier League has repeatedly voiced its opposition to a winter World Cup because of the problems it will cause with domestic fixtures, but UEFA backed the plan to move the tournament.

FIFA has said clubs will not receive any compensation for the move to November and December.

"It's not perfect, we know that, but why are we talking about compensation? It's happening once, we're not destroying football," secretary general Jerome Valcke said.

"Why should we apologise to the clubs? We have had an agreement with the clubs that they are part of the beneficiaries.

"It was $40m (£25.8m) in 2010 and $70m (£45m) in 2014."

Last month, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he wanted the 2022 World Cup final to be played at the latest on 18 December.

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EA meanwhile have confirmed that the FUT Web and EASFC Companion Apps is closed on Xbox to help connectivity.

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There is no word yet on when it will be brought back online.

Blizzcon 2015 Dated, Tickets Available In April

Blizzcon 2014 was a whirlwind of news, with info dropping on World of Warcraft Gold, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone, and the upcoming Overwatch. If you’re kicking yourself for missing the fun, you’ll be happy to know that tickets for Blizzcon 2015 will be on sale soon.

The event is scheduled for November 6 and 7 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. If you’re interested in attending, you’ll want to carve out some time on April 15 and 16.

Tickets will go on sale in two batches to give as many people a chance as possible. The first round hits at 7 p.m. Pacific on April 15. The second group lands at 10 a.m. Pacific the next day.

Tickets are priced at $199, plus taxes and fees. A pre-event charity dinner is also planned, though ticket information and pricing is not yet available.

You can visit the Blizzcon website for more information. Ticket sales will be handled through Eventbrite. Details on the eTicket program, which allows remote viewers to participate via livestream, are not yet available.BY www.runmmo.com

There is an active discussion of what changes will negate these rare situations

Developers MMORPG World of Warcraft Gold reported that equipment, to increase the performance of the spirit and armor, designed to limit the number of members of the raid interested in obtaining a particular subject.
However, there are situations when some players with a major tank or healer believe that they have more appropriate object that is designed for men.
Before the release of the update 6.1 employees of Blizzard Entertainment received a lot of feedback, in which players have complained that the results of the additional surge tanks battered accessories, rings and other items that do not give an increase to armor.

The use of seals and opening chests only trophy for not suitable for the current specialization subject was a waste of time and effort.

In addition, this situation has created the wrong impression inexperienced players, because if you throw extra amulet got a higher level rise, for example, critical strike, or speed, then it is logical to assume that it must be clearly better than what you already have there is.

Read more Related content reviews sent to developers and players choose a character-healers. For this reason, the team had to pay close attention to items that increase the spirit.

In patch 6.1 for World of Warcraft developers have made the appropriate changes to the game (such as those that affected the ability to "Manachay" the monks with specialization "Mistweaver").

The team believes that due to these changes in doctors an incentive to choose the rings, amulets and cloaks having an addition to the spirit. With all the accessories are not so simple: as a rule, the players most useful thing, raising the spirit, but in some cases it may be preferable to an accessory designed for character-fighters.

There is an active discussion of what changes will negate these rare situations (and any changes required at all). Whatever it was, the main goal of developers - to make the healers did not need accessories fighters.by www.runmmo.com

WoW Tokens enter the economy when players purchase them for real money from the in-game shop

World of Warcraft Gold players will soon be able to pay for their subscriptions with in-game gold through WoW Tokens, newly announced by Blizzard. Conversely, WoW Tokens can be purchased through the in-game shop with real money and then sold through the Auction House for gold, providing a sanctioned alternative to buying gold from illegal farming operations.

WoW Tokens enter the economy when players purchase them for real money from the in-game shop, which currently offers a selection of mounts and vanity pets for purchase. The cost for tokens has not yet been announced. Players can then sell these Tokens through a dedicated market on the Auction House for gold at a rate set dynamically by supply and demand. Although the price fluctuates, players are guaranteed the price quoted to them when initially searching. Every region has its own exchange.

This is the only way to exchange Tokens, and they can only be traded once. After that, they are Soulbound to the character that purchased it, and may only be redeemed for game time. Tokens are worth 30 days of play time. They do not expire and cannot be accidentally deleted.

No date was given for rolling Tokens out, but Blizzard promised “soon.” Find out more at the official announcement and FAQ.by www.runmmo.com