FIFA 15 (Microsoft Xbox 360, 2014)

Electronic Arts are pushing FIFA 15 to make it as close to reality as possible. To accomplish this, EA's added many improvements that affect gameplay.

The new emotion engine lets players react more realistically to performance on the field, whether they succeed in a great pass, or fail to score a goal. Featuring over 600 animations that cover the scope of emotions that you can see during a live game, including anger or protests, FIFA 15 wants you to believe you're in an actual game.

AI has also been improved with CPU teammates reacting better to game situations, with opponents reacting tactically on the field.

FIFA 15 includes tools for training and the ability to modify tactics, while strategies have been simplified to make them easier to use. A new function is the ability to give customized tactics to each player on the field. An example: giving a midfielder field-wide freedom while putting pressure on the opponent carrying the ball.

During matches, there are two new balance modes: one for sprinting, and the other for a pure offensive strategy (best used if you're losing). The modes can be used during games and add to the existing five: ultra-defense, defense, balanced, offense, and ultra-offense.

Ultimate Team also brings interesting new features. You can create Concept Squads, get players on loan and play in Friendly Season mode, and compete against your friends with your Ultimate Team in 1v1 matches.

With the new Match Day Live hub, you can follow news and results for your team.

In short, FIFA 15 has become a place to play and follow virtual and real-life soccer respectively.