Episodes
Dan, Nath & Shaq are back to recount some tough weekend league experiences, including players who were everywhere and one in particular who might just be breaking the game. There's also a discussion around whether players are being rewarded enough for gameplay, plus we've got Player in Review, the mailbag and even a live icon pick! Join the Discord Server for Free! (NEW LINK!) ⁠ Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM UK. Questions:...
Published 04/23/24
Published 04/23/24
Team of the Season is here! Chris, Ingve and John talk about the excitement and anticipation surrounding TOTS, the changes in card design, and the live aspect of the promo. They also discuss the impact of TOTS on the game, the strategies for using TOTS cards, and the importance of playstyle boosts. The hosts share their thoughts on the free TOTS card they received and the rewards for the upcoming season in Squad Battles and Rivals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for...
Published 04/20/24
With TOTS edging ever closer, Dan & Nath are back to look at some of the best ways to get ready for one of the biggest promos of the game cycle. We also run down the latest content, plus talk about some of our gameplay pet peeves right now. We discuss that and much, much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW LINK)⁠ Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM UK. Questions:...
Published 04/16/24
Kyle and John begin with a discussion about the importance of warm-up in football and the different approaches players take. They then talk about their experiences with trying out different players and formations in FIFA Ultimate Team and how the power curve and abundance of high-rated cards have made it difficult to find significant differences between them. They also discuss the relevance of Player of the Month and Team of the Week cards in the current meta. The conversation concludes with...
Published 04/13/24
Dan & Nath return to take a bit of a step back and look at the overall direction of FC24 over the past few weeks. Is EA's apparent generosity here to stay, and if so is that a good thing, or will it lead to burn out? We discuss that and much, much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW LINK) Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM UK. Questions:...
Published 04/09/24
Chris, Ingve and John are back from their episode 600 celebrations, together with the Golazo follow up team. They also discuss the Beckham-SBC mistake, take a deep dive into the Cantona SBC, and what does a 6 man FUT team look like?!Also, our top tips for a mentally stronger FC24 Weekend League approach. ⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW LINK) Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM UK. Questions:...
Published 04/06/24
No fancy titles, no content- or gameplay discussions, the crew reflects back on 600 full episodes (and that's excluding all the bonus content we made) in this special episode.Thank you all for listening, viewing, sharing and caring and we look forward to at least 600 more shows with you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW LINK) Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM UK. Questions:...
Published 04/02/24
In this episode, John and Ingve discuss the Golazzo promo. They review the objectives for the Robin van Persie card and discuss the Golazo Extravaganza Cup and other objectives in the promo. They also share their thoughts on the card designs and aesthetics of the promo. The hosts discuss the Peter Crouch Hero card and the Vinicius Jr. Player of the Month SBC. They compare the SBC cards and discuss the value and potential drawbacks of completing them. We also discuss the topic of changing...
Published 03/30/24
FUT Birthday is nearly over but is it going out with a bang or a whimper? We discuss the latest SBCs including an almost must-do full-back and why the Cup has also been a breath of fresh air. However, FC24's flaws were exposed in comedy fashion at a recent pro event, we explain that one and give our thoughts on a spreadsheet that appeared to show a big drop of in player numbers. All of that, plus a bumper mailbag and much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW...
Published 03/26/24
In this episode, Chris and Ingve discuss the performance of Team One and their packed players. They also review the new Team Two and discuss the cards they are interested in. The hosts share their thoughts on the Salah and Stoichkov cards and discuss the upcoming SBC's. They also talk about the recent EA errors and the evolution cards. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Euro qualifiers and the upcoming 600th episode and charity fund. ⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for...
Published 03/23/24
Dan & Shaq return to discuss why UT Birthday might just be the best promo we've had in FC24, but also share their reservations about the overall state of the game. We run down a truck load of SBC content, including a trio of icons and a pair of showdowns as well. All of that plus your usual slices of Player in Review, the mailbag and much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW LINK) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate for Macmillian and a chance to win our new shirt!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Live every...
Published 03/19/24
We celebrate a good start of the Ultimate Birthday promotion after a season refresh and a big patch that changed Playstyles. Can John, Ingve and Chris see eye to eye in their opinions about it all? Well spoilers: It's our longest episode in years for a reason. Also answering your sent in questions, Chris does a Formula One comparison (also check out our F1 In Focus podcast if you're into F1) and does Socrates make our teams!? Note: No hosts were hurt during today's heated...
Published 03/16/24
We’re at the halfway stage of the EAFC24 cycle as Dan, Shaq and Nathan give their reviews after six months of the game. We also talk about trying to play without pressure, while we round up all of the latest content including the two big icon SBC releases, as well as the latest showdowns. ⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠oin the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW LINK) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate for Macmillian and a chance to win our new shirt!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM UK. Questions:...
Published 03/12/24
In this episode, Chris, Ingve and John discuss the FC24 Showdown promo and its format. They share their opinions on the promo and suggest potential improvements. They also talk about the importance of cards before the Team of the Season and the interest in live cards and upgrades. Additionally, they highlight the NWSL objectives players and the XP rewards associated with them. The conversation covers topics such as token-based promotions, Player of the Month cards, promo SBCs, getting back...
Published 03/09/24
Dan and Shaq are back to round up the latest FUT Fantasy content as a much requested card finally gets an SBC, while there are some other intriguing options for three other key positions. We also dive into what's keeping us going, and whether the recent friendly modes and menu content is EA's way of giving back to a fatigued community, or just part of their plan all along. There's also a delve into the mailbag, plus Player in Review and much more. ⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord Server for...
Published 03/06/24
In this episode, Ingve and John welcome back a podcasting legend: Steve from the former ''What The FUT'' podcast! They discuss the Fantasy Week 1&2 and the Cup, player reviews, and the content released, including the Lewandowski Player of the Month SBC, and the Ginola SBC. They also share their thoughts on the Hero Team and Normal Team. ⁠⁠Join the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Donate for Macmillian and a chance to win our new shirt!⁠ Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM...
Published 03/02/24
FIR returns as Wimby is rejoined for the first time this year by Adam aka Adama! We round up all of the latest FC Fantasy content including our thoughts on two Hero SBC's before taking a deep dive into our feelings around skill based match making and how it's potentially turning people off the game. All of that, plus a week later than advertised, we answer the key question of which FUT player is most like pineapple on a pizza! ⁠Join the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate for...
Published 02/27/24
It's John, Ingve and Kyle! The boys discuss the Fantasy FC promotion in FC24, including player selections, prices, and availability. They also highlight specific cards, such as Chloe Kelly and Miss Nerea, and discuss the Heroes cards. The episode concludes with an announcement about the upcoming 600th episode and a giveaway of special esports jerseys. In this episode, John and Kyle discuss their plans to donate to charity in celebration of their 600th episode. They announce a Powerball...
Published 02/24/24
Is the FC24 power curve broken? Or is it all a bit of an optical illusion? Dan & John aka Talking FUT are back to discuss whether our teams are stale, or whether familiarity is a good thing. There’s also a round up of the latest content including an iconic Italian duo who have received icon SBC, plus we answer your questions in the mailbag! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/futinreview/message
Published 02/23/24
John and Ingve discuss the mistakes made by EA Sports in FC24, including the recent ones. It also explores the reasons behind these mistakes and the impact they have on the community. The boys share their own personal mistakes in FIFA and podcasting. They then move on to discuss the latest patch and gameplay experience. Finally, they review the content of Future Stars Team 2 and the new icons and SBCs. The conversation covers a discussion of player cards, young talents and promos, mistakes...
Published 02/17/24
It's Shaq and...John!?! The hosts discuss the recent loyalty store in FUT and question its true value. They also explore the concept of grinding for upgraded players and whether it is worth the effort. The conversation then shifts to the potential competition between FIFA and NBA 2K in the digital football game market. The hosts express their hopes for increased competition and better consumer treatment. They also discuss the boredom that can come from having a god squad and the lack of...
Published 02/13/24
This show covers various topics including the return of Ingve , the Player of the Month and Future Stars! The disappointment with the selection of Future Stars, and the impact of evolution chaining being closed of. The hosts also discuss their thoughts on different aspects of the game, such as team building and gameplay mechanics. The conversation covers various topics related to FIFA gameplay and team management. The main themes include tactics and gameplay, the best use of coins, ''Twinkle...
Published 02/10/24
Daniel and John aka TalkingFUT, return to talk about how to handle those post-Team of the Year frustrations. There's also a new patch to talk about, as two major scoring mechanics seemingly receive a giant nerf. On top of that we've got plenty of mailbag questions, plus we look over the latest Road to the Final content. ⁠Join the Discord Server for Free!⁠ Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM UK. Questions:...
Published 02/06/24
In this episode, the boys (Chris, Artiom and John) discuss the Team of the Year promo and the controversy surrounding the MessiGate incident. They also analyze the post-Team of the Year content, including the Road to the Finals promo. Overall, they express disappointment with the promo and the high prices of the cards. They also discuss the lack of communication and transparency from EA. Despite the issues, they highlight some positive aspects, such as the SBC cards and objectives. The boys...
Published 02/03/24