SI Games Announces Football Manager, 5-Year Deal With Sega - Page 2

druez · 02-12-2004, 03:22 PM

Best sports game ever. I love CM and I'm sure I'll love this upcoming game even more.

I'm looking forward to hockey as EHM was a great free game and I can only imagine what this version will be like.

I really wish you guys would make an American Football Game

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illinifan999 · 02-12-2004, 03:24 PM

Dammit! I don't even know what to say right now. That feature list just sounds so much better and I didn't think it was possible to make it that much better.

Karim · 02-12-2004, 09:25 PM

Wow...

God that interface looks gorgeous.... So long Eidos...

Easy Mac · 02-12-2004, 10:06 PM

The interface looks like Itunes for soccer. Nothing wrong with that, but I hope those windows explorer menus on the left won't be in the finished game. I hate having to click those little square boxes in order to expand menus.

tucker342 · 02-13-2004, 02:13 AM

wow, that feature list is nice

daedalus · 02-13-2004, 02:56 AM

Marc and the folks at SI, congratulations on the deal. The new screenshots are gorgeous.

Good job, y'all.

daedalus · 02-13-2004, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDog

I seriously tried to get into Championship Manager, and it was clearly a deep-well done game, but the bottom line for me was that I found the games and stats meaningless. I learned from CM that I need to have at least some level of interest and knowledge of a sport before I can get into a text sim of it, which means I'll stick to baseball, football and basketball. The good news for me is that I don't have enough free time to play the text sims of those three games as much as I'd like, so it isn't like I'm missing out when I don't play sims of other sports.

No game is for EVERYBODY. I absolutely respect your opinions on this because I know you've given CM a legitimate and fair attempt before forming your opinion. [And if I remember correctly, twice.]

I'm a soccer-disliker who became a soccer-fan of sort from playing CM/FM. I'm even considering . . . buying Arsenal kits. I'm ashamed of myself.

But, dang, I can't wait for this game.

Marc Vaughan · 02-13-2004, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chubby

Congrats Marc and others at SI.

Since I would assume these will be out on cd as opposed to download I'm really looking forward to being able to go to the mall and buy it on a spur of the moment as I usually do with PC games.

I can't wait for EHM

We're hoping for a retail release worldwide for them, obviously at this early stage I have no idea of exact details regarding this (just concentrating on getting the games made myself .. Miles deals with all the biz stuff).

Ben E Lou · 02-13-2004, 04:14 AM

Bump...unstick...archive

Francis_Cole · 02-13-2004, 04:58 AM

Bump...unstick...archive

That sounds painful

SirFozzie · 02-13-2004, 06:04 AM

LOL!

So, how's your bandwidth bills Francis? Your ISP crying all the way to the bank?

moriarty · 02-13-2004, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daedalus

I'm a soccer-disliker who became a soccer-fan of sort from playing CM/FM. I'm even considering . . . buying Arsenal kits. I'm ashamed of myself.

I bought my Liverpool kit and I don't even like the color red. Might have to get a new jersey too if Owen leaves.

GrantDawg · 02-13-2004, 01:12 PM

I would love an England team kit.

Desnudo · 02-13-2004, 01:33 PM

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Job centre for non-playing positions

Non-playing jobs will be advertised through an in-game ‘Job Centre’, improving the manager’s ability to hire coaches and other staff.

Mutual contract termination

Managers will be able to offer surplus players an opportunity to agree mutual contract termination, which will reduce the cost of releasing players and trimming squads.

Enhanced player loan options

Managers can now approach other clubs to offer young players on loan, a process which will make it easier to give younger players competitive experience. Also, when players’ loan periods expire, the manager will have an opportunity to extend the loan (where appropriate).

Manager ‘mind games’

Managers can click on any other manager’s name and issue a comment to the media relating to that person. The effects of these comments will see an increase in the amount of pressure surrounding title races, relegation battles, Cup ties and so on. It will also be possible to use this feature in relation to your own players, other clubs, media pundits etc.

Further Features

• Playable leagues in 43 countries.
• More than 140 playable senior divisions and in excess of 100 playable cup competitions.
• Reserve and junior league competitions.
• More than 235,000 players and staff (from 145 different countries) with players boasting more than 120 separate attributes and non-playing staff boasting 40.
• A database of more than 14,000 clubs, 3,000 of which can be managed.
• Data supplied by a network of more than 2,500 researchers from around the world.
• Updated 2D ‘top-down’ match engine.
• Improved ‘radio commentary’.
• Increased interaction with the media.
• Reworked injury system.
• Improved scouting system.
• Improved finance module to reflect the changing face of football.
• Comments when negotiating with human managers (network multi-player game only).
• Inclusion of U18 Caps.
• More realistic awards system.

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Oh man I can't wait. It all sounds so good. Manager mind games might get me to try out MP. The screens look so sweet. Huge GUI improvement.

Desnudo · 02-13-2004, 01:40 PM

Dola:

People in England actually call football "gridiron" in casual conversation? I just have trouble picturing people saying that without laughing.

rkmsuf · 02-13-2004, 01:42 PM

they should call it "oblong ball through a big H"...

Desnudo · 02-13-2004, 01:45 PM

Would you stop following me around please?

rkmsuf · 02-13-2004, 01:50 PM

Desnudo, you're my hero...

Godzilla Blitz · 02-13-2004, 01:53 PM

Great news. Congrats to SI and Marc!

Looking forward to the new game!

With Sega pushing the game, it sure would seem that SI Games has the upper hand in the upcoming Eidos vs. SI Games soccer text-sim battle. Speaking of which, are there any screen shots for Eidos' "Championship Manager"? He he.

The new features look interesting too.

Desnudo · 02-13-2004, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Desnudo, you're my hero...

It's all about the fans rkmsuf. I couldn't do it without you.

Mac Howard · 02-13-2004, 07:46 PM

I guess congratulations are in order, Marc, though I'm a little surprised that your experience with CM4 and Eidos didn't make you wary of tieing in with another mainstrweam publisher. I trust you have maintained content independance and some say in the release of the final game.

I personally hope that both you and Eidos go on to produce excellent games to disperse this silly mentality that there's only one game worth playing and that competition and innovation return to the genre for the benefit of us all. I await the games from both of you with considerable interest and apprehension

Editing

mainstream - I really have to stop watching Rugrats!

daedalus · 02-14-2004, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moriarty

I bought my Liverpool kit and I don't even like the color red. Might have to get a new jersey too if Owen leaves.

Owen in another jersey . . . would just be so wrong. So very wrong.

BreizhManu · 02-14-2004, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daedalus

Owen in another jersey . . . would just be so wrong. So very wrong.

Real Madrid anyone ?

daedalus · 02-14-2004, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreizhManu

Real Madrid anyone ?

I'm not saying it's impossible or even, now, unlikely. It'd just seem . . . wrong. Just as odd as it is to see Beckham move.

In fact, I'd think of Owen as the most likely target of Real. I honestly don't know how he compares as a footballer to either Henry or Van Nistelrooij but he's a bigger "draw" then either as far as I can tell. As far as I know, he's definitely a bigger draw in the Far East. That makes him a more fitting target for Real. Owen aside, Tottie would be more logical as a draw than either of the other two strikers.

Mac Howard · 02-14-2004, 08:09 AM

Henry I think is the more flexible player. If I were looking for a player to fit in with the likes of Ronaldo, Raul etc Henry would be my pick. Not that Real necessarily buy the player who best fits in with the current squad

ice4277 · 02-14-2004, 09:59 AM

I think Real may finally wise up and go after somebody like Sol Campbell to help out their defense.

BreizhManu · 02-14-2004, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ice4277

I think Real may finally wise up and go after somebody like Sol Campbell to help out their defense.

The problem is that Florentino Perez isn't thinking of building a team, what he wants is a star.So, yes, Defense is what the Real really need to improve but if Perez can get a Henry or an Owen instead, he'll buy it even if it is useless for the team.

DukeRulesMAB · 02-14-2004, 10:30 AM

Marc - Any word on US players and leagues? I guess it's most likely that's a detail yet to be worked out, but hopefully Sega's presence in the US is a good sign?

ice4277 · 02-14-2004, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreizhManu

The problem is that Florentino Perez isn't thinking of building a team, what he wants is a star.So, yes, Defense is what the Real really need to improve but if Perez can get a Henry or an Owen instead, he'll buy it even if it is useless for the team.

We'll see if thats what they are thinking after they fail to win the Champion's League this year.

02-12-2004, 03:24 PM	#52
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	Dammit! I don't even know what to say right now. That feature list just sounds so much better and I didn't think it was possible to make it that much better. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

02-13-2004, 04:14 AM	#59
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Bump...unstick...archive __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'! Last edited by Ben E Lou : 02-13-2004 at 04:14 AM.

02-13-2004, 04:58 AM	#60
Francis_Cole SI Games Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, England	Bump...unstick...archive That sounds painful __________________ "We are not the Chad Pennington Jets" - Chad Pennington

02-13-2004, 06:04 AM	#61
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	LOL! So, how's your bandwidth bills Francis? Your ISP crying all the way to the bank? __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

02-13-2004, 01:42 PM	#66
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	they should call it "oblong ball through a big H"... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-12-2004, 09:25 PM	#53
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	Wow... God that interface looks gorgeous.... So long Eidos...

02-12-2004, 10:06 PM	#54
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	The interface looks like Itunes for soccer. Nothing wrong with that, but I hope those windows explorer menus on the left won't be in the finished game. I hate having to click those little square boxes in order to expand menus.

02-13-2004, 02:13 AM	#55
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	wow, that feature list is nice

02-13-2004, 02:56 AM	#56
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Marc and the folks at SI, congratulations on the deal. The new screenshots are gorgeous. Good job, y'all.

02-13-2004, 01:12 PM	#63
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	I would love an England team kit.

02-13-2004, 01:33 PM	#64
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	--- Job centre for non-playing positions Non-playing jobs will be advertised through an in-game ‘Job Centre’, improving the manager’s ability to hire coaches and other staff. Mutual contract termination Managers will be able to offer surplus players an opportunity to agree mutual contract termination, which will reduce the cost of releasing players and trimming squads. Enhanced player loan options Managers can now approach other clubs to offer young players on loan, a process which will make it easier to give younger players competitive experience. Also, when players’ loan periods expire, the manager will have an opportunity to extend the loan (where appropriate). Manager ‘mind games’ Managers can click on any other manager’s name and issue a comment to the media relating to that person. The effects of these comments will see an increase in the amount of pressure surrounding title races, relegation battles, Cup ties and so on. It will also be possible to use this feature in relation to your own players, other clubs, media pundits etc. Further Features • Playable leagues in 43 countries. • More than 140 playable senior divisions and in excess of 100 playable cup competitions. • Reserve and junior league competitions. • More than 235,000 players and staff (from 145 different countries) with players boasting more than 120 separate attributes and non-playing staff boasting 40. • A database of more than 14,000 clubs, 3,000 of which can be managed. • Data supplied by a network of more than 2,500 researchers from around the world. • Updated 2D ‘top-down’ match engine. • Improved ‘radio commentary’. • Increased interaction with the media. • Reworked injury system. • Improved scouting system. • Improved finance module to reflect the changing face of football. • Comments when negotiating with human managers (network multi-player game only). • Inclusion of U18 Caps. • More realistic awards system. -------- Oh man I can't wait. It all sounds so good. Manager mind games might get me to try out MP. The screens look so sweet. Huge GUI improvement.

02-13-2004, 01:40 PM	#65
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Dola: People in England actually call football "gridiron" in casual conversation? I just have trouble picturing people saying that without laughing.

02-13-2004, 01:45 PM	#67
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Would you stop following me around please?

02-13-2004, 01:50 PM	#68
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Desnudo, you're my hero... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-13-2004, 01:53 PM	#69
Godzilla Blitz College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Great news. Congrats to SI and Marc! Looking forward to the new game! With Sega pushing the game, it sure would seem that SI Games has the upper hand in the upcoming Eidos vs. SI Games soccer text-sim battle. Speaking of which, are there any screen shots for Eidos' "Championship Manager"? He he. The new features look interesting too.

02-13-2004, 07:46 PM	#71
Mac Howard Sick as a Parrot Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Surfers Paradise, Australia	I guess congratulations are in order, Marc, though I'm a little surprised that your experience with CM4 and Eidos didn't make you wary of tieing in with another mainstrweam publisher. I trust you have maintained content independance and some say in the release of the final game. I personally hope that both you and Eidos go on to produce excellent games to disperse this silly mentality that there's only one game worth playing and that competition and innovation return to the genre for the benefit of us all. I await the games from both of you with considerable interest and apprehension Editing mainstream - I really have to stop watching Rugrats! __________________ Mac Howard - a Pom in Paradise Last edited by Mac Howard : 02-13-2004 at 09:13 PM.

02-14-2004, 08:09 AM	#75
Mac Howard Sick as a Parrot Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Surfers Paradise, Australia	Henry I think is the more flexible player. If I were looking for a player to fit in with the likes of Ronaldo, Raul etc Henry would be my pick. Not that Real necessarily buy the player who best fits in with the current squad __________________ Mac Howard - a Pom in Paradise Last edited by Mac Howard : 02-14-2004 at 08:13 AM.

02-14-2004, 09:59 AM	#76
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I think Real may finally wise up and go after somebody like Sol Campbell to help out their defense.

02-14-2004, 10:30 AM	#78
DukeRulesMAB College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Alexandria, VA	Marc - Any word on US players and leagues? I guess it's most likely that's a detail yet to be worked out, but hopefully Sega's presence in the US is a good sign? __________________ FOBL: Where anyone not in IAP FOFL: I may be the commish, but it's still pretty good.

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