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Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Your hosts Ben and Josh join after playing early early FC 27! A big shoutout to the EA creator network for making this special pre-launch episode of FUT weekly possible! Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 00:00 Intro 02:14 Gameplay Insights and Early Impressions 09:04 Gameplay Mechanics and Tactical Adjustments 12:17 Navigating League Choices and Squad Foundations 12:42 Understanding Objectives and Live Events 20:35 Market Dynamics and Early Game Economy 29:41 Introduction to the Gallery Feature 43:35 Key Features and Squad Battles Tips 54:00 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Nepenthez joins the pod this week! We get his opinions on FC 27, why he's excited for The Grounds and we cover that tweet from FUT_Economist. With plenty to discuss, and with Ben away, regular co-host Josh takes over host duties. Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 01:20 Introduction to FC27 and Ultimate Team Pitch Notes 02:53 Why is Nepenthez Excited About The Grounds? 06:35 The Grounds x Ultimate Team Integration 11:14 Ranked Rush In The Grounds, Ultimate Team too? 15:32 EA Communication on Co-op Champs 20:27 Our Highlights and Lowlights For FUT 27 Pitch Notes 28:14 Evolution Debuff In FC 27 - Necessary? 41:56 A Move Back to Coins and Tradeable Packs 48:28 Our Thoughts On THAT Tweet 01:06:42 The Retro FIFA Revival - Doomed To Fail? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! The gameplay deep dive for FC 27 is here and it has caused two quite different reactions on the Pod. AI defending getting nerfed is the headline but there is plenty to dig into underneath. With plenty to discuss, Ben is joined by regular co-host Josh. Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 00:48 A Shorter Than Usual Pitch Notes 07:55 A Change To AI Defending, Finally 15:29 Manual Defending Buffs 20:50 Mikel Arteta's FC 27 Pitch Notes 27:25 Will Crossing Be Bossing In FC 27? 32:42 Attacking Runs In FC 27 Are Bent 39:56 RIP German Crosses 43:15 Players Now Aware Offside Is A Thing! 44:38 Through Ball Changes - Manual On The Rise 47:02 "Dinked" Passes Are Fully Manual 49:14 Off Balance Dribbling 51:54 Are PlayStyles FINALLY Being Nerfed? 1:05:14 Unambitious or Exciting - Our Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! The cinematic event of 2026 has arrived! No, not The Odyssey, but EA's first bid to win back players and our first look at what might be coming for FC 27. With a new $150 price tier causing a stir, Ben and regular co-host Josh cover everything FC 27. Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 01:56 The Ultimate + Edition - Should Any Video Game Cost $150? 10:02 Breaking Down Value For Money with Ultimate + 16:52 Hall of FUT Players 24:46 FC 27 Is Free? 31:28 Breaking Down The FC 27 Trailer - The Grounds 36:57 Can The Grounds Get Off The Ground? 41:11 FUT Gallery The Major FUT Addition for 27 45:15 How We Would Do Rewards for FUT Gallery 53:26 Brief Gameplay Overview 1:02:02 How To Sign Up For The Beta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! A bumper episode this week to make up for no public episode last week! England are in a World Cup Semi, EA have been shamed into removing microtransactions from a sports title, oh and Phenoms are in packs! Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 01:24 England Scrape Past Norway 08:48 Discussing The Big Referee Calls 15:45 England Vs Argentina 23:20 Semi Final Predictions 29:37 EA's CFB 27 Scandal and Climbdown 47:41 Underhanded Season Pass Move From EA 51:16 How We Feel About Our Relationship With EA 57:46 Phenoms Are Not Phenomenal 1:01:58 Looking Ahead To FUTTIES 1:07:07 How Big Should PlayStyles Lab Be In FC 27 1:13:27 Has The Token Transition Highlighted The Problem with Tokens? 1:31:34 FUTTIES Token Store Players Are AWFUL 1:38:19 The Time of Day You Play Matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Seb joins Josh and Ben on this weeks public episode to talk about VAR in FC, the World Cup and a brief review of Glory Hunters! Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 00:00 Intro 04:46 Should We Have VAR In FC? 16:23 World Cup Round of 32 Pet Peeves 17:34 England vs DR Congo Thoughts 23:07 Winning At The Azteca Is Easy... 28:08 The US Are Good Now? 36:36 Glory Hunters - Is It Good? 43:19 The Change Required For Playstyles Lab To Work 50:18 Player Reviews and SBC's To Complete 58:21 Evo's vs Playstyles Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Nepenthez joins the pod this week to talk about Greats of the Game, Tokens and who is winning the World Cup! Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 01:51 Why Are Greats of the Game So Cheap? 11:34 Have Evo's Made Promo's Pointless? 22:15 How EA Make Packs Worthwhile Again 27:47 Evolutions Are THE Place To Be Right Now 36:40 Nepenthez's Review of Tokens 47:20 Why Did EA Make Gauntlet So Hard? 59:23 World Cup Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Game Designer Seb is on his second podcast of the week! After 20 minutes of World Cup chat, he goes through why EA may have added the token system and what it could mean in the future. Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 00:00 Week 1 of the World Cup Reviewed 21:14 What does Tokens mean for Ultimate Team long term? 33:04 Is Ultimate Team just for rewards? 40:11 Randoms Reds vs Weekly Pick of 3 51:05 Why are EA scared of repeatable gameplay grinds? 54:29 Have EA got power curve rubber banding right? 1:00:18 The biggest problem with Tokens 1:03:11 How Star Performers work 1:07:11 The future of Playstyles Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! ​Nate The FUT Accountant and Seb join Josh for this weeks public episode! With the first week of Tokens finished, they review the system and give their world cup predictions! Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 00:00 World Cup Thoughts So Far 04:01 Thoughts on Tokens after a full week cycle 14:11 What To Spend Your Tokens On 18:11 Has Tokens Made Us Play More? 25:43 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 34:30 Path To Glory Team 2 Highlights and Lowlights 39:18 Path To Glory Upgrades Reviewed 48:20 What SBC's To Look Out For This Week 56:22 A Brief Overview of Evo's 59:56 World Cup Predictions, Dark Horse, Early Exits and Winners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Nepenthez joins Ben and Josh for this weeks public episode! With the bruiser patch here and all the changes to Ultimate Team coming on Thursday, we get Neps thoughts on whether this can reignite interest in FC 26 and we go through our worries and hopes for the new system! Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 01:07 Are Cup Winners Cards The Best Promo Addition? 05:43 Are Prime Heroes Just Filler Cards? 09:45 99 Stats vs All PlayStyles 14:12 Our Thoughts On The Bruiser Patch 26:31 Nepenthez's Thoughts On Tokens 33:02 Concerns Over Token Cap And Gameplay Enjoyment 47:29 Is This Ultimate Team 2.0 or Another Mode Mastery? 50:17 Evolution Changes and How Evo's Will Look Moving Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! EA Principle Gameplay Designer on FC, Gili Lopes, joins your hosts Josh and Ben to discuss the latest gameplay update in FC 26 and more: Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 00:00 Introduction to Gameplay Changes 01:15 Understanding the Bruiser Patch 07:16 Balancing Bruiser and Enforcer Mechanics 13:48 The Complexity of Defensive Mechanics 24:32 Changes to Intercept Play Style 34:22 Exploring Gameplay Mechanics and Depth 36:45 Understanding Team Press Changes 42:10 Balancing Responsiveness and Gameplay 51:51 Future Directions in Competitive Gameplay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! It's just Ben and Josh this week to talk all things La Liga, Liga F and Liga Portugal TOTS! Josh's pack luck continues, CB's are banned from pound for pound powerhouse and your reaction to last weeks podcast! Chapters: 01:37 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 09:39 Are Kiwior and Hancko Too Good? 13:35 Do We Expect TOTS To Hold Value? 17:11 What World Content Should We Expect? 24:48 The Promo Squads No One Is Talking About 35:28 Reaction to Last Weeks Podcast With Nep 45:25 Is The Lack of Excitement Packing a Player The Problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Nepenthez joins Ben and Josh for this weeks public episode! With Ligue 1 TOTS nearly done and only 2 weeks of TOTS to go, is Ultimate Team "dead" as social media would have you believe? Also they choose their playstyle power rankings for CB! Chapters: 01:58 Player Recommendations for This Week 05:43 Thoughts On The Proposed Bruiser Patch 14:59 Centre Back Playstyle Power Rankings 30:38 With Earnings Up, Is Ultimate Team Actually Dead? 42:29 Ultimate Team 2.0 vs Whole New Gamemode 50:17 Is This Just a Gaming Issue In General? 55:00 The First FC 27 Leaks - SBC Changes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Tazz joins Ben and Josh for this content episode during week 3 of Team of the Season! They talk about the best Evo's we've had so far and the problem fodder prices are causing with SBC's. Sign up to The Guide here - https://bit.ly/FW-TOTS-Meta 01:21 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 06:39 Why Are This Weeks TOTS So Expensive? 11:45 Players Not To Miss From TOTS This Week 22:58 Is The Chemistry System Next for the Chop? 30:36 The Problem With SBC's In FC 26 35:20 Which SBC's You Should Complete 43:32 Evo's Are Back! 54:07 Is Tiki Taka Worth a Playstyle Plus Slot? 57:45 How To Get 3 Free Icons on PlayStation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! On this weeks gameplay episode, your hosts Ben and Josh are joined by NealGuides to talk about how good their Evo's actually are, and whether stats are actually important after all! Neal's 4141 Tactic - j#7t8neptfAj They discuss: 01:30 Our TOTS Player Recommendation 09:08 Are Your Evo's Actually Better Than This? 16:47 Are Stats More Important Than We Believe? 23:55 What Non TOTS Players Are Still In Our Squads 31:59 Power Rankings of Box to Box Playstyles 50:58 Neal's 4141 Tactic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Team of the Season has begun and we've brought out the big guns NepentheZ and Nate The FUT Accountant! They join Josh to talk all things TOTS, how to grind SBC's and what role Creators have in shaping the narrative! They cover: 01:38 Initial thoughts on Team of the Season 04:33 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 12:27 Highlights from the RoE TOTS Squad 15:48 Highlights from the MLS TOTS Squad 19:36 Highlights from the Eredivisie TOTS Squad 21:05 Highlights from the Serie A TOTS Squad 29:28 Which TOTS SBC's Should You Complete? 37:51 Is TOTS Milestone the Worst Objective We've Ever Had? 44:36 Have Josh's Evolution Predictions Come to Pass? 50:36 Love It, Keep It, Get Rid - SBCs, Evos, Live Cards 52:49 Are We Old Or Has TOTS Lost Its Shine? 1:02:15 What Responsibility Do Content Creators Have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! NepentheZ joins Josh and Ben this week for his first Gameplay pod of the year. We get his thoughts on gameplay as a whole, how to find fun in the grind and why big man could be THE meta to counter AI defenders. 00:00 Introduction and ToTS Champs Thoughts 10:20 Fullback Playstyle Power Rankings 28:12 Using Different Fullback Roles 36:47 How Jafonso Won ePrem With Attacking Fullbacks 39:26 Is Analog Sprint the Next OP Mechanic? 48:22 More Dribbling Tips 52:23 What are Accelerate Types? 1:00:42 Stop Sprinting 1:02:17 How to Defend Against the Best Cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Trophy Titans returns and so does Seb, he joins your hosts Josh and Ben join to discuss the objectives, SBC's, players and Evo's this week, as well as more "future of FC" chat! They cover: 01:27 Pound for Pound Nominations 09:37 Trophy Titans and Its Oddities 12:52 Our Thoughts On Trophy Titans 17:53 3-5-2 Tournament: Our Tips 28:45 What Trophy Titans Players Should You Look For? 36:12 Which SBC's Have Caught Our Eye 42:44 Have EA Found a Groove With Evolutions? 51:05 Seb's Q&A - Is It Nostalgia, Fatigue or Is The Game Bad? 57:22 Seb's Q&A - Do We Have To Forget "Completionism"? 1:05:14 Seb's Q&A - Is There "Good" and "Bad" Engagement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! NepentheZ joins Josh and Ben this week for his first Gameplay pod of the year. We get his thoughts on gameplay as a whole, how to find fun in the grind and why big man could be THE meta to counter AI defenders. 00:00 Introduction to Gameplay Episode 01:33 Nepenthez's Thoughts on FC 26 Gameplay 05:52 Matchmaking Problems in FC 26 08:34 Nep's Massive Tip - Attacking Runs 17:10 Tips For Making a 3 Back Work 24:12 The Problem With Bruiser 34:15 Is Precision Shooting Necessary Anymore? 40:00 You Should Be Changing Formation More 41:32 Big Man Meta Is The Key To Breaking Defensive AI 54:32 The HUGE Effect of Player Focuses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Tom joins Josh and Ben this week as they all Answer The Call. What is this promo? Will anyone care about the upgrades by the time they happen? HOWEVER Evo's have stormed back with a 500k, 3 playstyle+, Icon shell evolution taking headline billing, but is there a way to squeeze more out of it? 00:00 Intro 01:15 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 09:21 Showdowns, Let Downs and Beat Downs in SBC's 15:01 What Is Answer The Call? 23:12 National Captain Puts Evo's Back On The Menu! 41:07 What To Do and Avoid Among The Other Evo's 49:26 FUT Birthday Cosmetic Evo Causes Mayhem 52:10 How To Get The Most From National Captain Evolution 56:29 The Lasting Effect of FUT Birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Coach Venny joins Ben and Josh to discuss how FUT Birthday might have made people start experimenting. Josh also has a 442 big man tactic that's bringing him joy! Josh's Brexit Ball Tactics - ?5YEWmS&Qqa? 00:00 Introduction to Gameplay Episode 02:42 Playstyle Experiments During FUT Birthday 09:09 Has This Experimentation Made It To Pros? 12:28 Is GameChanger Better Than Low Driven Now? 20:42 CAM Playstyle Power Rankings 36:20 The Importance of Inventive Playstyle 43:09 Josh's 442 Big Man Meta Tactic 54:31 How Do You Press in FC 26? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Nepenthez makes a return to the podcast this week! He joins Ben and Josh to breakdown everything FUT Birthday, how to make the most out of it and how it could affect the rest of the game cycle. The topics covered are: 00:20 Introduction to Seb 02:32 Pound for Pound Player Nominations 09:05 Fantasy Premier League Live Cards 16:31 Future of Live Items in Ultimate Team 20:50 How Should We Engage With The Game? 27:35 Current Fantasy Players Overview 34:16 Evolutions and Their Role in Gameplay 39:29 Player Customization and Market Dynamics 48:10 Future of Evolutions in Game Design 53:54 Narrative and Player Engagement in Ultimate Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! A brand new guest on this weeks content episode joins Ben whilst a jet lagged and poorly Josh rests up. Seb, a game designer for Football Manager makes his first appearance to talk about two brand new Ultimate Team concepts that have arrived this week. The topics covered are: 00:20 Introduction to Seb 02:32 Pound for Pound Player Nominations 09:05 Fantasy Premier League Live Cards 16:31 Future of Live Items in Ultimate Team 20:50 How Should We Engage With The Game? 27:35 Current Fantasy Players Overview 34:16 Evolutions and Their Role in Gameplay 39:29 Player Customization and Market Dynamics 48:10 Future of Evolutions in Game Design 53:54 Narrative and Player Engagement in Ultimate Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! NealGuides joins your host Ben to cover various FC 26 gameplay topics, with a particular focus on the upcoming PlayStyle patch: 00:00 Introduction to Gameplay Episode 10:12 Buffing Power Shots and Chip Shots 18:12 Finesse Shots and Their Dominance 29:03 Defensive Midfield Play Style Rankings 32:23 PlayStyle Power Rankings: CDM Position 36:35 NealGuides 5212 NhoTuZNTXV6e 52:18 Defending Against Agile Players 58:07 Advanced vs Tactical Defending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Coach Venny to go through what might be the best promo compared to expectations of FC 26. More pound for pound nominations than ever before and how Josh is printing coins from the menu grind! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 02:36 Pound for Pound Player Nominations 10:02 Knockout Royalty Players You Should Try 16:00 New Icons and Heroes 29:09 Reviewing Recent SBC's 29:36 Analyzing Player of the Month Cards 42:33 Baby Icon Vieira vs Henry and Evo's 48:47 How Josh Is Grinding The Menus 55:48 The First 2 Playstyle Plus Evolution 01:07:47 The Knockout Royalty Tournaments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a new patch! And it's broken something it wasn't even fixing! On this gameplay episode Josh and Ben are joined by Tazz to go through the new patch, Tazz's formation (it's not the 4411) and the best full back playstyles! Tazz's tactic code: 7JT@UJWRFHo8 Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Current Gameplay Dynamics 01:32 Patch Discussion: Finesse Shots and Gameplay Changes 18:47 Community Feedback: Play Styles vs. Attributes 35:50 The Future of Play Styles in Gameplay 38:09 Exploring Play Styles and Their Impact 42:29 Gameplay Changes Post-Patch 44:52 Power Rankings for Fullback Play Styles 58:56 Tazz's New Tactic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Ben in the medic bay, Joshis joined by Venny to talk about all the content we've had since TOTY. Icon Swaps, Future Stars, Academy Evo's and much much more: 01:41 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 08:31 Future Stars Player Reviews 17:46 Which Future Stars SBC's Are Worth Doing 28:13 How Does Future Stars Academy Evo Work? 34:42 Best Playstyle Choices for Defenders 40:24 Best Playstyle Choices for Midfielders 47:17 Best Playstyle Choices for Attackers 54:32 Icon Swaps: Overview and Strategies 01:00:19 Evaluating Icon Rewards and Player Choices 01:06:46 Final Thoughts on Team of the Year Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Venny to talk about a very disappointing TOTY, the perfect playstyles for Wingers and how Anders Vergjang went back to back at the FC Pro Open with some secret tactics:Anders Tactics Code - MJm2SCQSWo4t Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 01:36 How Has Team of the Year Been? 02:36 The Biggest Problem with Team of the Year 08:00 Recent Players That Venny Would Reccommend 11:45 Belated Pound for Pound - Emily Fox and Diani 17:12 Have Evo's Improved and How to Use Creative Director 23:25 What Upcoming Content Could Tell Us About the Power Curve 27:43 FC Pro Recap, Was Anders Using 4-4-2? 33:47 What Tactics Won Anders the FC Pro Open? 40:06 What Should Average Players Change from Anders Tactics? 49:21 The Best Playstyles for Wingers and Wide Mids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Brammers who is here to crow about his pack luck. They discuss the full release of the two TOTY squads, which players standout, and how to go about grinding the menus. This and many other topics are discussed at these time stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Pound for Pound Player Discussion 06:03 Team of the Year Defenders Analysis 09:23 Standout SBC's 14:42 Reviewing Both Full TOTY XI's 24:51 EA's TOTY Strategy 31:51 What Will TOTY Prices Do? 36:19 Have TOTY Evo's Been A Let Down? 49:46 Menu Grind Strategies for Team of the Year Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Venny joins Josh and a returning Ben to discuss TOTY's having 3 PlayStyles plus', the effect this may have on the rest of the game and what their favourite PlayStyles are for CAM. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Pro FC Coach's Opinion On the Patch 03:45 How To Exploit The Spaces Left By Slower AI Defenders 07:57 Is Shielding Undervalued? 11:20 Tactical vs Advanced Defending Post Patch 20:31 The CAM Playstyles Tier List 35:02 Skill Moves vs Weak Foot at CAM 37:44 The Problem with PlayStyles in FC 26 42:33 Will EA Change PlayStyle Effectiveness? Should they? 46:27 Team of the Year Will Have 3 PlayStyle Plus', Our Thoughts 57:01 Where Are We Compared to Last Years Power Curve? 01:01:07 What Could The Rest of the Year Look Like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate The FUT Accountant joins Josh this week to discuss how to prepare for TOTY. Still reeling from Amorim's sacking, Ben is sitting this one out, but with Winter Wildcards to dissect, Time Warp to remember and more Evo's than we ever thought possible, there's plenty to get your teeth into. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 09:28 Time Warp Promo First Impressions 14:48 Have EA Tipped That TOTY Is Only 2 PS+? 18:35 Was Winter Wildcards The Best FC 26 Promo? 21:34 Player SBC Highlights from Winter Wildcards 23:15 Baby Icons and Silver Icons In the Same Game? 26:35 The Great Gullit Evolution Rush of FC 26 30:56 Can Evo's Continue Like This? 32:01 New MASS Repeatable Evo's, What Does Balance and Vision Do? 43:26 A Bronze Event, It's Fun Right?...Right? 48:43 What To Do With Your Coins Before TOTY 56:11 Investment Insights for Team of the Year 01:01:06 Crafting and Upgrades for Team of the Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FUT Christmas Quiz 2025 is here! JoshXLs is quizmaster with FUTWeeklyBen being joined by DrNightWatch for team EU going up against Nate The FUT Accountant and CherryDrank for team NA. Play along, hope you enjoy! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 0:00 Intro 2:37 Round 1 - Guess The Card 22:44 Round 2 - The History of FUT 52:59 Round 3 - Closest To 1:00:54 Round 4 - FUT Tenable 1:07:05 Round 5 - Christmas Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Mühlhaus, your hosts Josh and Ben convened, to cover what has been — an exciting start to Winter Wildcards.! Get these episodes in your podcast app: ⁠bit.ly/podfeedhelp⁠Discord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: ⁠bit.ly/poddiscordhelp⁠Improve your connection: ⁠bit.ly/connectionspecial⁠ Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Festive Kickoff and Content Overview 03:07 Pound for Pound Powerhouse Nominations 05:44 Player Analysis: Icons and Heroes 08:57 Value Players and Market Trends 11:41 EVOs and Player Versatility 14:58 SBCs & Other Content 24:55 Evaluating Ronaldinho's SBC 30:00 Strong Combo Evos 44:11 Menu Grind Strategies for FIFA 01:01:44 Upcoming Changes: AI Defending Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Venny joins your regular hosts JoshXLS and Ben. This week they talk about the best playstyles for Strikers, Josh's manual experiment and how to break down an opponent who only controls their midfielders. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 03:08 Are Body Types More Important Than We Give Them Credit For? 12:36 Shooting Mechanics and Game Changer Play Style 16:59 Building the Ultimate Striker With Playstyles 26:29 Josh's Manual Experiment 29:11 The Pros and Cons of Manual Controls 34:20 Debating Manual Play in Pro Settings 43:30 The Future of Manual Play in FIFA 47:11 What Do Pro's Do That You Should Copy 53:11 Breaking Down AI Defenses 01:00:09 The Impact of Goalkeeper Movement Nerf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben talk about the most anticipated SBC in FC 26, POTM Pina. They also cover your feedback on how you are prioritising which modes you play. Oh and Joga Bonito is happening. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 03:00 Pound-for-Pound Player Discussion 06:07 Content Review: Campaigns and Promotions 08:53 Jogo Benito Promo Insights 11:58 Player of the Month: Claudia Pina Discussion 33:33 Engagement Levels Post Black Friday 36:36 Market Trends and Player Value 44:09 Community Feedback on Game Modes 51:44 Champs vs. Rivals 59:38 The Future of Game Modes in FC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by NealGuides to talk about the demolition of keeper movement in the Holiday Patch. We also cover how best to player switch and how to attack more effectively. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 03:07 The Impact of Goalkeeper Movement Nerf 06:02 Shifts in Goalkeeper Selection and Play Styles 09:02 Precision Shooting: Is It Back? 12:04 Is The Patch Better For AI Defenders? 17:59 Final Thoughts on Patch Changes 34:16 AI Defending and Gameplay Mechanics 50:16 Patching Strategies and Community Feedback 57:36 Gameplay Tips: Triggering Runs and Player Switching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Josh are joined by Nate to run down the FC Pro Opens runners and riders and which cards you should be picking up. With Black Friday looming, they also cover how to prepare for what is the first massive promo of FC 26. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 04:49 FC Pro Players and Upgrade Paths 09:22 Investing in Team of the Week Players 13:32 FC Pro Groups A and B Rundown 25:02 When To Invest In FC Pro Cards 28:55 Group C Overview and Player Potential 33:32 Group D Analysis and Dark Horse Candidates 39:23 Thunderstruck Promo and Future Expectations 46:02 Is The Game Always "Dead" Before Black Friday 47:57 Evolutions Are Incredible At The Moment 55:22 How EA Have Botched Season Pass 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben chat about Josh's favourite new formation, how they're dividing their time and Ben leaning into the meta! 3421 Tactics - R5s34VB@n@?S Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 01:57 What Are You Prioritising Playing? 05:08 Silver League Issues 14:13 How Ben Is Dividing His Time On The Game 18:26 The 3421 That Has Sparked Fun For Josh 27:43 Why DM's Are Out of Favour 31:09 Ben's 4411 38:06 Is Simeone the Best Free Card So Far? 39:43 Is Intercept The Most Important Defensive Playstyle 47:08 The Most AI Assisted Role In FC 26 49:12 How We Are Creating Chances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by previous EA employee ChuBoi to talk about content, community sentiment and whether the 99 scream stats are fake! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Pound for Pound Powerhouses: Player Nominations 09:08 How Evolutions Work On Live Cards 14:38 Are 99 Stats On Scream Cards Fake? 20:25 The Role of Play Styles in Gameplay 23:34 Community Sentiment and Player Perception 25:26 Showdowns and UCL MOTM Cards 28:05 POTM Mbuemo 31:07 Dynamic Images and Their Importance 34:37 The Cycle of Community Sentiment 51:10 Should EA Even Listen to the Community? 57:18 League SBCs and Evolution Changes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by TaZz from The Guide to discuss the debate around keeper movement as well as how to defend now Jockey is boosted as well as top tips for playing around the box. Get your own boost and turn your FC skill into a 99 with the best tutorials available: The FC 26 Season Pass from THE GUIDE+ now on a great discount with our full moon promo! Click Here for the exclusive offer! https://bit.ly/FW-TG-Gameplay Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:05 EA's Quick Reversion of Gameplay Changes 05:55 Community Feedback and EA's Approach 10:03 The Complexity of Polling and Game Design 19:05 Goalkeeper Movement: Pros and Cons 41:08 Balancing Casual and Competitive Play 42:15 Defensive Strategies and Jockeying Techniques 52:23 Mastering Attacking Fundamentals 01:05:46 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Brammers to discuss Ultimate Scream and all the SBC's it has brought. Which SBC's should you be completing? Who is this weeks PfP? And what does Josh make of the League SBC's? Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Where Is The EA Interview? 02:58 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 11:17 Thoughts on Ultimate Scream Design and Content 19:37 The Big Topic - SBC's 28:37 The Role of Party Bag Packs in the Current Game 40:37 What Did We Get From the Hero and Icon SBCs? 43:15 The Value of Heroes and Icons 46:04 Exploring Scarily Good EVOs 52:42 The Evolution of Player Stats 57:51 Josh Discusses League SBC's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discord favourite and top NA player H00Bear joins Josh and Ben to discuss his favourite tactic and to debate the pro's and con's of Precision shooting in FC 26. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 09:56 H00's 41212 Narrow: VxufGDPffhSX 15:47 What are the best roles for a midfield 4? 25:41 Formation and Role Analysis 29:01 Short, balanced or counter build up? 37:08 Ben's 4231 Wide: SZq8pC%ome%U 43:05 Game Updates and Community Feedback 51:05 Shooting Techniques: Precision vs Assisted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If a POTM SBC is released and nobody completes it, did it really get released? Nepenthez joins Josh and Ben to discuss this and everything else content in this weeks podcast. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Content 03:11 Pound for Pound Powerhouse: Player Nominations 06:02 Current Content and Player Evaluations 09:16 Discussion on Player of the Month SBCs 12:10 Community Reactions and Expectations 15:08 The Impact of Pricing on Player Accessibility 18:10 Exploring the Future of SBCs and Player Evolution 20:53 Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions 30:47 Market Dynamics and Player Performance 34:02 Champs Impact on Market Trends 39:41 Rewards and Player Value 41:53 Tournament Engagement and Gameplay 53:57 EVOs: A New Approach to Player Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by TaZz from The Guide to try and break down how you defend in FC 26? But also, how to attack set defences. Get access to 10+ structured courses with over 100 hundreds lessons across the FC 26 season with the THE GUIDE+ Season Pass. Early Bird offer for a hefty discount is ending on 3rd October. Check it out here: https://improve.theguide.gg/ Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Evolving Gameplay Experiences 04:28 Defensive Challenges and Strategies 08:28 Understanding Set Defenses 17:58 Attacking Set Defenses: Techniques and Tips 33:38 Mastering Calmness in Gameplay 42:12 The Art of Precision Shooting 42:13 Navigating Goalkeeper Movement 48:06 The Debate on Advanced Defending 58:56 Optimizing Player Switching Techniques Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Nate The FUT Accountant to talk about the first week of FC 26. From SBC's, to the market, to controversial store packs, all the goings on of week one are covered! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction to EA FC 26 and Early Game Experience 14:10 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 22:10 The Big Topic: Market Dynamics and Store Packs 25:12 Navigating Game Changes and Community Reactions 26:47 Market Dynamics and Player Value 31:51 Understanding the Current Market Trends 35:22 Exploring SBCs and Player Upgrades 35:33 Diving into EVOs and Their Impact 44:19 Evolving Player Cards: The Future of EVOs 47:18 Strategizing with EVOs: Choosing the Right Players 49:53 Tournament Requirements: The Importance of EVOs 50:57 Market Trends: The Rise of Silver Prices 53:41 Bounties and Rewards: Enhancing Gameplay Experience 54:10 Pre-Order Icons: Who We Got and Are They Good? 58:27 The Impact of Icons in Teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JAPES IS BACK! And he's been busy as Product Manager for Ultimate Team at EA! He joins Ben and Josh to chat all things content in Ultimate Team for FC 26. From power curve to promos, we get the inside info on all things new for next year. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Reunion and Excitement for FC26 Launch 02:59 Japes' Role at EA and Community Engagement 05:57 New Features: Gauntlets and Tournaments 09:02 World Tour and Squad Building Flexibility 11:55 Power Curve Changes and Community Feedback 14:10 Chemistry Styles and Their Impact 17:01 Evolutions: Intentional Player Development 20:14 Silver Superstars and World Tour 23:13 Cornerstones Campaign and Early Game Strategy 26:21 Champs and Rivals: New Competitive Dynamics 34:00 Rivals Reimagined: New Features and Changes 37:46 Champs: Understanding the New Structure 40:50 Draft Rewards: A Fresh Approach 43:46 Addressing Draw Quits: A Community Concern 46:57 Tournaments and Gauntlets: Enhancing Competitive Play 52:49 Looking Ahead: Heroes and Future Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Nate The FUT Accountant and Brammers for the first FC 26 tips podcast! With focus on the Web App and the first few hours on the game, it's a must listen! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for FC 26 03:03 Rating Reveals and Database Leaks 05:56 Web App Release and Two-Factor Authentication 08:51 Pre-Season Packs and Objectives in FC 25 11:54 Starter Squad Changes 15:57 Early Coin Making Tips 23:41 What Should You Be Looking For? 30:33 FC Points: Timing and Strategy 37:43 SBCs: Worth the Investment? 42:14 Preparing for Game Modes and Objectives 47:14 The Importance of Communication with Players 51:22 Navigating the Power Curve in FC 26 57:15 Final Thoughts and Future Content Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Nepenthez to do a final look back on FC 25. We talk about our favourite SBC's, our highlights and lowlights, and what we hope changes in FC 26. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction to FC25 Review 01:03 Reflecting on the FC25 Cycle 04:31 Gameplay Mechanics and Power Curve 12:11 Rush Mode: Pros and Cons 18:28 Gameplay Innovations and Tactical Depth 27:32 The Evolution of Gameplay Mechanics 36:00 Engagement Strategies and Player Retention 42:41 Reflections on the Game Cycle and Promos 51:43 Top Highlights and Future Expectations 54:56 Evaluating Campaigns and Promotions 57:41 Top SBCs of the Cycle 01:01:39 Personal Favorites in Evolutions 01:06:55 Reflecting on Low Points of the Cycle 01:13:01 Looking Ahead to FC 26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NealGuides joins Josh and Ben this week to discuss all things gameplay in FC 26. With Ben and Neal having played an early Beta, they review what's different and what you can do in FC 25 to help you prepare! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 01:44 Gameplay Speed and Responsiveness Changes for FC 26 03:52 Is Tackling Actually Fixed? 09:01 Dribbling Changes and How It Effects Player Viability 12:10 PlayStyles vs Stats in FC 26 14:57 Shooting Mechanics and Precision Shooting 27:11 Are The Stamina Changes Good? 34:01 AI Movement and Defense 38:39 New Roles and Tactical Adjustments 40:50 Settings for FC 26 Preparation 52:36 Skill Moves and Gameplay Insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FC 26 and FC 25 are both on the agenda this week as your hosts Ben and Josh take a look at the FC 26 pre order Icons and the new Season Pass. Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! 00:00 Introduction 02:56 FC 26 Icons Overview 05:48 Pre-order Icons and Power Curve Discussion 08:59 New Icons Breakdown 11:59 Women's Icons and Their Ratings 14:57 Icon Ratings and Playstyles 18:03 Goalkeepers and Defensive Icons 20:59 Midfield and Forward Icons 23:50 Community Feedback and Pre-order Incentives 26:55 Conclusion and Transition to FC 25 Rewards 33:34 Exploring FC 25 and FC 26 Rewards 36:29 Season Pass Insights and Player Ratings 42:02 Evaluating the Season Pass Value 51:01 Dynamic Player Cards and Transfer Updates 58:36 Final Thoughts on FC 25 and Looking Ahead to FC 26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices