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Football Manager 2019 preview: a meaningful step forward for the seriesOct 9, 2018 - Rock, Paper, Shotgun When you re working on annual iterative titles, it is difficult, says Miles Jacobson, Studio Director at Sports Interactive. You re always going to get people turning around saying you haven t added anything. And no matter how much you add, you re still going to get people saying that. That s the challenge that the Football Manager series faces every year. It remains, as it always will be, a game about being a football manager. It will always be about selecting a team to manage, creating tactical systems, crafting squads of players and sending them out onto virtual pitches in the pursuit of glory. And it will always, to quote SI s Director of Development Marc Duffy, aim to achieve suspension of disbelief in the player s mind. The question then, as with all annual series, is the extent to which the game advances on its predecessors. In the case of Football Manager 2019, the studio is bullish about their ambitions for this year s release. (more…) Playing Football Manager doesn't make you a football managerSep 27, 2018 - EurogamerThere's something about Football Manager that makes it feel more than the sum of its parts. At its core it's just a database, a list of names that are assigned numbers which are then dragged and dropped into certain areas of a pitch by those who play it. Yet there's a reason players will don a real suit in preparation for playing in a virtual cup final, scout real-life footballers for a potential in-game transfer and why Sky Sports utilise the game's stats in its Premier League coverage Premier League. For many players, these numbers and names culminate in giving them a sense of unmatched gratification. A large part of Football Manager's appeal is in how it takes you that little bit closer to the environments of masterminds like Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho. The truth, though, is that despite its ability to be used as an all-encompassing football database with an unimaginable depth of information, it's not a true reflection on what it takes to be an actual coach. Most real coaches spend their Saturday afternoons standing on the sidelines in the pouring rain taking abuse from Dave the double glazier. Football Manager can't hope of coming close to the real thing, in more ways than one. Read more… I was in Football Manager and I don't know how to feel about itJul 10, 2018 - EurogamerIn 2008, aged 16, I signed for Lewes FC. The club was in ascendancy: newly promoted to the Conference, we had a new stand at the stadium (later paid for by selling our best players, but that's another story), a new Under 18s coach, brought in from the Brighton and Hove Albion academy just down the road, and a new intake of what was, genuinely, the best squad of non-academy players in the south of England. Most of them came from professional academies like Brighton, Bournemouth and Southampton, some released at the big jump from Under 16s to Under 18s, others who had the chance to carry on but turned it down (and if you're wondering why they might reject something as fabled as an U18's contract - known as a "scholarship" - at a top club by the way, it's probably because that contract entitles you to the sum total of about 60 a week, mandatory residence in "digs" and a BTEC in Sports Bullshit that you have to take instead of college). Some, like yours truly, came from non-league clubs, having never quite edged their way in on the ground floor. For four years I road-tripped around half the professional academies in the bottom-right corner of the country; three days a week my poor mum picking me up from school and, instead of heading home, handing me a sandwich, a protein bar and a sports drink and driving me two hours down the coast, or up to London, or sometimes just down the road. For those fours years I'd been consistently rejected. From Portsmouth, for a chap they flew in from Argentina, from Charlton Athletic for a lad from the USA, Fulham for the England U16s goalkeeper and from Brighton - twice - for a boy who, to be fair to him, was about twice my height and really very good. But I got into Lewes. Read more… Weekend Deal - Sega Sports Games up to 75% off!Mar 22, 2018 - AnnouncementSave 50% on Football Manager 2018 and Football Manager Touch 2018, 75% on Eastside Hockey Manager and Motorsport Manager as part of this week's Weekend Deal*! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time Football Manager Touch Hotfix 18.2.2 OUT NOW!Jan 16, 2018 - Community AnnouncementsAs some of you may already have noticed, we've just released hotfix 18.2.2 for Football Manager Touch 2018 on PC/Mac/Linux. This hotfix is save game compatible and we recommend if FMT is open, saving your game then exiting screen to prompt the update. Otherwise it should just update the next time you launch Steam. Changelist includes the fixes shown below. As always if you encounter any issues please do take the time to raise them on our Bugs Forum. FOOTBALL MANAGER TOUCH 2018 | HOTFIX 18.2.2 CHANGE LIST ================================================= STABILITY Fixed crash when managing two teams on the same day with same manager Fixed crash during processing MATCH Fixed tactics screen showing player duplicated in lineup and on bench after substitution Fixed ad hoardings displaying in black Improvements to performance of 3D match on some NVIDIA GPUs Football Manager Touch 18.2.1 Hotfix OUT NOW!Dec 21, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsOne more update for Football Manager 2018 and Football Manager Touch 2018 before the end of 2017, this one mainly to address a couple of stability issues which have been raised to us via the community. As always it's save game compatible and we recommend if FM is open, saving your game then exiting screen to prompt the update. Otherwise it should just update the next time you launch Steam. Feel free to leave any further feedback via our official feedback thread and if you do have any issues raise them over on our Bugs Forum. So one last opportunity from me to say on behalf of everyone at SI, happy holidays, merry Christmas and a happy new year to all! Changelist includes but is not limited to those listed below: FOOTBALL MANAGER TOUCH 2018 | HOTFIX 18.2.1 CHANGE LIST ================================================= STABILITY --------- - Fixed crash when selecting Tactics in match - Fixed crash when navigating 'Back' from scouting - Fixed recovery saves not loading MATCH --------- - Fixed rare instance of commentary referencing wrong team for an own goal - Fixed rare instance of penalty being taken by wrong team if a red card was awarded at the same time - Fixed match widgets not fixing in place Football Manager Touch 18.2.0 OUT NOW!Dec 14, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsWe're happy to announce the release of Update 18.2.0 for Football Manager Touch 2018. Included are a number of fixes within the game which are listed within a change list below. As with all previous updates, it's save game compatible meaning you will be able to continue any existing save game. We recommend if you have the game open, save any save before exiting, then close FM down and relaunch Steam on PC (or restart your Tablet device for Android / iOS) to make sure the update is downloaded and installed. If you're unsure if it's downloaded, on the game's main menu the version number appears in the top-left hand corner. As always, if you want to leave us some feedback, then please use our Official Feedback Thread. If you encounter any issues at all, please use the relevant section of our Bugs Forum. On behalf of everyone at Sports Interactive, just want to take this early opportunity to wish everyone happy holidays and to recommend what better way to celebrate them than by putting the feet up and playing Football Manager? Changelist includes but is not limited to those listed below: FOOTBALL MANAGER TOUCH 2018 | UPDATE 18.2.0 CHANGE LIST ================================================= STABILITY ------------ - Fixed crash during match - Fixed crash during processing - Fixed crash entering match with large number of hotseat managers in save - Fixed crash during Fantasy Draft setup - Fixed crash on exiting game - Fixed crashes when using edited data - Fixed crash on news item in Challenge Mode PERFORMANCE ------------ - Optimised processing speed during scouting assignments - Optimised match performance when running high number of leagues - Optimised performance and stability of match controller MATCH ------------ - Improved highlight selection for red cards and penalties - Improved player ratings balance in background leagues - Fixed 3D cut scenes appearing when playing in 2D or commentary only - Fixed instances of crowd kits being carried over between matches - Fixed issue where user could not take off an injured player and go down to 10 men when they have used all 3 subs - Fixed user being unable to make Half-Time Team Talk - Improved the functionality for the user to use their 4th sub in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in extra time - Improved substitution decisions by AI Managers - Improved balance of crosses going too close to the goalkeeper - Improved free kicks - Fixed player clearing ball at kick off - Improved on ball decisions - Fixed issues with keeper saving ball at near post - Fixed player slide tackling nobody - Fixed keeper standing in the wrong place after taking a penalty in the ABBA format penalty shootout - Improved keeper position when backpass option needed by ball player - Fixed bug where keeper may go for unattainable ball that his team mate is already favourite for - Fixed bug where keeper may try to pick up ball while in his own goalmouth causing it to be carried over line - Fixed some instances of players trying...Football Manager 2018 s best wonderkidsNov 30, 2017 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunFootball Manager 2018 isn t just about playing for a season, giving up, then starting over it s about building a legacy, relationships and a squad to be proud of. With that comes the need to sign people who are still legally children for more money than most of us will ever see in our lives. Wonderkids, then. With that in mind, I ve trawled through the game to find 36 of the best young players in the game, across all positions, and for a selection of budgets. The days of genuine bargains have faded into near obscurity, but you ll still be able to put together a winning squad for a reasonable amount. Just remember they probably won t be winning anything until 2023 at the earliest. (more…) Football Manager Touch 2018 Out Now on TabletNov 23, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsFootball Manager Touch 2018 Out Now on Tablet We’re delighted to announce that Football Manager Touch 2018 is now available to download on high-end iPads and Android tablets. To see if your tablet will support Football Manager Touch 2018 take a look at the fully up-to-date compatibility list. If you’ve been playing Football Manager Touch 2018 on desktop, you can purchase the tablet game and continue your save anywhere with cross-sync. Football Manager Touch 2018 delivers the thrill of a league title without the extended pre-match build up and glare of the media, allowing you to focus on the core parts – tactics and transfers. Touch offers a much speedier route to the digital dugout enabling managers to whizz through the seasons, aided by the ‘Instant Result’ match simulation feature. You’ll get the full depth and power of Football Manager’s world renowned database with up-to-date player data on all the world’s best footballers, enabling you to sink your teeth into the transfer market. All the big teams from around the world are included and there’s over 130 leagues to try your luck in. The tactics creator is slick and refreshed for this season allowing you to create your footballing vision and watch it come to life on the acclaimed 3D engine, which benefits from a brand new graphics engine and sleek match interface for the 2018 season. NEW FOR THIS SEASON MATCH EXPERIENCE A brand new graphics engine and sleek match interface brings your fixtures to life like never before. REVAMPED SCOUTING Play the transfer market like never before with this fresh and immersive approach to scouting. MEDICAL CENTRE Deeper analysis and support from your backroom staff should help you avoid those niggly injuries. BARGAINING POWER A wealth of new clauses and transfer options arm you with more ways than ever to finalise that blockbuster deal. NEW PLAYER ROLES AND TACTICAL IMPROVEMENTS Tactical development is now slicker than ever before, steering you towards your strengths by highlighting your weaknesses. Football Manager Touch 2018 Out Now on TabletNov 23, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsFootball Manager Touch 2018 Out Now on Tablet We’re delighted to announce that Football Manager Touch 2018 is now available to download on high-end iPads and Android tablets. To see if your tablet will support Football Manager Touch 2018 take a look at the fully up-to-date compatibility list. If you’ve been playing Football Manager Touch 2018 on desktop, you can purchase the tablet game and continue your save anywhere with cross-sync. Football Manager Touch 2018 delivers the thrill of a league title without the extended pre-match build up and glare of the media, allowing you to focus on the core parts – tactics and transfers. Touch offers a much speedier route to the digital dugout enabling managers to whizz through the seasons, aided by the ‘Instant Result’ match simulation feature. You’ll get the full depth and power of Football Manager’s world renowned database with up-to-date player data on all the world’s best footballers, enabling you to sink your teeth into the transfer market. All the big teams from around the world are included and there’s over 130 leagues to try your luck in. The tactics creator is slick and refreshed for this season allowing you to create your footballing vision and watch it come to life on the acclaimed 3D engine, which benefits from a brand new graphics engine and sleek match interface for the 2018 season. NEW FOR THIS SEASON MATCH EXPERIENCE A brand new graphics engine and sleek match interface brings your fixtures to life like never before. REVAMPED SCOUTING Play the transfer market like never before with this fresh and immersive approach to scouting. MEDICAL CENTRE Deeper analysis and support from your backroom staff should help you avoid those niggly injuries. BARGAINING POWER A wealth of new clauses and transfer options arm you with more ways than ever to finalise that blockbuster deal. NEW PLAYER ROLES AND TACTICAL IMPROVEMENTS Tactical development is now slicker than ever before, steering you towards your strengths by highlighting your weaknesses. Football Manager Touch (PC/Mac/Linux) OUT NOW!Nov 9, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsFOOTBALL MANAGER TOUCH 2018 OUT NOW We’re delighted to announce that Football Manager 2018 and Football Manager Touch 2018 are now available on PC, Mac and Linux. Football Manager Mobile 2018 is also available to sign-up from the App Store, Google Play and Amazon. Football Manager Touch 2018 on iOS and Android tablets will be ready to download from November 24th. Download to kick-off your season now. PC/Mac/Linux Once you’ve made your signing you’re going to need to install it, here’s a simple how-to: Steam Purchases Steam do not issue digital install codes so when your purchase is complete your game will automatically appear in your Steam Library ready for install. Boxed Copies Your product code can be found on the white sticker above the disc. Once located: 1. Download the free Steam client 2. Open Steam and go to ‘+ADD A GAME’ in the bottom-left of the window 3. Select ‘Activate a Product on Steam’ 4. Enter your product code and follow the instructions to begin installation If your machine doesn’t have a disc drive you can still activate using the above steps without the disc. Digital Purchases If you’ve pre-purchased a product code from a digital provider, your code should have been sent to you via email and you will need to follow the instructions below to activate: 1. Download the free Steam client: 2. Open Steam and go to ‘+ADD A GAME’ in the bottom-left of the window 3. Select ‘Activate a Product on Steam’ 4. Enter your product code and follow the instructions to begin installation If you haven’t received or have misplaced your code, please speak to your retailer as a starting point. If they can’t resolve your issue then please get in touch with SEGA customer services at [email protected] with proof of purchase and they will aim to get you playing as quickly as possible. Early Access Beta owners For those who have been enjoying the pre-release betas, simply quit and restart Steam and your game will automatically update to the full version. Any single-player career progress you made during the beta can be carried forward when your game is finished updating. If you experience any install or troubleshooting issues or think you’ve spotted a bug or data issue, please post your issue on the Football Manager 2018 Bugs Forum in the relevant section and one of our QA team will get back to you at first opportunity. Football Manager Touch 18.0.3 Update OUT NOW!Nov 4, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsWe're pleased to announce the release of update 18.0.3 for the Football Manager Touch 2018 Early Access Beta. As always you need to quit out of Football Manager Touch and restart Steam to be sure of downloading the update. The update is save game compatible allowing you to carry on with any careers you may have already started. As with the original Early Access Beta, the generated player & staff portraits are still disabled and no there's Steam Workshop. These will all be made available on the full release of the game on November 10th. Change list includes (but is not limited to) the following: Beta Changelist 18.0.3 Stability and Tech - Further stability fixes - Improvements to slowdown and lag found in game - In-match sounds now play across entire match and in commentary only mode - Removal of incorrect Hz setting within display preferences Graphics and UI - Fixes to Retina Mac - Fix to white screen appearing on launch - Processing panel now appears with correct information - Fixtures on the processing panel no longer overlapping other text - Pitch image used in news and inbox items now appearing correctly - Social feed and inbox items appearing correctly when scrolling - Added condition & match sharpness numerical values to match tactics screen Match - Improved Set Piece default settings, AI and Positioning - Director Camera Tweaks - Improvements to match display in low settings - Fixed players figures appearing all in black incorrectly - Fixed score divergence in hotseat matches - Tweaked Additional Time Level - Goalkeepers not wearing outfield kits - Show/disable condition option now working in matches - Red chequered flags no longer appearing Please bear in mind this version of the beta is still a work in progress and do raise any issues you come across with the game. As stated above there are other fixes that won’t be included in this list, so please do check within the game before asking about them here on the forums. We’d also just like to take this opportunity to say many thanks for all the feedback and comments made so far. Football Manager Touch 18.0.2 Hotfix OUT NOW!Oct 31, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsWe're pleased to announce the release of update 18.0.2 for the Football Manager Touch 2018 Early Access Beta. You will need to quit out of Football Manager and restart Steam in order to download and install the update. The update includes the following changes: - Stability fixes - Added new preference for "data language", allowing you to have game text in one language, and the in-game data in another language - Added zoom functionality to 2D Classic - Improved pitch lighting in 2D Classic - Improvements to game speed and fluidity - Enabled Online Career and Fantasy Draft modes We appreciate everyone who's taken the time to raise any issues with us so far. As stated in the original beta build notes, there are some other issues we've been made aware of which we're currently investigating for full release. If you come across any of the following please don't feel like you need to raise them with us on our bugs forum. Early Access Beta Build Notes GAME MODES - Steam Workshop disabled GRAPHICS & UI - Generated player & staff portraits disabled - Launch may hang on a white screen - Game may hang on black screen after splash screens - Text on Retina Mac display not sharp - Processing panel can occasionally appear blank - Fixtures can occasionally overlap on processing panel - Social feed can bleed if scrolling MATCH - Default attacking corner routines lacking variation - Some red & checkered flags showing in crowd - Camera height can reset on game reboot - Unable to disable in-match condition icon GAMEPLAY - AI sometimes offer £0 for a player offered to clubs with an asking price - Too many loan rumours in the social feed
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