Exclusive Interview with FC 26 FUT Director & Live Content Manager #W48
Former pod regular, turned EA Lead Product Manager on Live Content, FUT Economist (aka Jamey) and Richard Walz (FUT Game Design Director) join your host Ben to discuss FC 26 features and content strategy. They cover the following topics:
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00:00 Intros
04:05 New Gauntlet Mode
07:52 Tournaments Revamped
11:32 Rivals Rework: Bounties System
16:43 Champions vs. Challengers Split
19:28 Evolutions Changes
24:12 Power Curve Strategy
33:25 Draw Quit Updates
38:38 Dev Transparency Promise
46:25 Rewards Economy Shift
56:11 Closing Comments
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FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes Part 2: PlayStyles & Competitive Gameplay #W47
Josh and Ben bring you the second half of the FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes, packed full of information about the new game, it covers the following topics:
01:41 Gameplay Responsiveness and Improvements
07:22 Fatigue Redesign
16:01 Input Processing and Gameplay Indicators
17:48 Competitive vs. Authentic Gameplay
23:05 Key Changes in Competitive Gameplay
27:21 Accessibility Features in Gameplay
29:00 Feedback-Inspired Features and Accessibility
30:44 Rebalancing Play Styles
42:59 FCIQ Changes and New Player Roles
50:31 Role Adjustments
52:58 Tactical Changes
56:42 Set Piece Additions
59:25 Skill Moves Changes
01:05:13 Player Name Bar Customisation
01:08:36 Other Changes
01:14:31 Final Thoughts on Gameplay Changes
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FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes Part 1: Trivelas & Timed Finishing #W46
Josh and Ben bring you the first half of the FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes, packed full of information about the new game, it covers the following topics:
02:54 Gameplay Fundamentals
05:42 Dribbling Mechanics Overhaul
08:10 Defensive Dynamics
09:26 Acceleration Types
11:25 Changes in Movement Mechanics
13:17 Goalkeeper Improvements
16:33 Defensive Changes
21:35 Passing and Shooting Mechanics
29:21 Shooting Responsiveness and Low-Driven Shots
33:23 Trivela Shots
36:14 Attacking and Defensive Positioning
38:48 Physicality and Shielding Mechanics
44:33 Controlling the Ball and First Touches
48:18 Overall Gameplay Changes and Community Interaction
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FC 26 Reveal Trailer Special: Loads Revealed! #W45
Josh and Ben bring one of next week's episode forward so they can chat about the huge amount of information that came with the FC 26 reveal trailer.
02:49 Rare Public Self Awareness from EA
06:02 Gameplay Changes and Improvements
08:56 Gameplay Presets: Online vs Offline
12:01 Fluidity and Responsiveness Enhancements
15:12 Goalkeeper Overhaul and Fatigue Redesign
17:57 New Skill Moves and Player Roles
20:56 Visual Enhancements and UI Changes
34:50 Ultimate Team Tournaments: A Nostalgic Return
39:16 The Impact of Icons and Pre-Order Bonuses
43:24 Exploring Player Evolutions and Season Passes
48:28 New Features: Bounties and Baby Champs
01:01:14 Community Feedback & More
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Content: Evos Ramping Up & Can Futties Save FUT #W44
Richard Buckley joins a video episode alongside regulars Josh and Ben. They discuss various content topics:
01:39 Pound for Pound Powerhouses
05:50 Futties is here
12:47 Engagement with Gameplay and Evos
18:39 Current Player Recommendations and Insights
30:11 Evos are getting beefy
35:41 Women's World Cup Upgrades incoming
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Game changing gameplay tips, insider insights, coin making strategies and SBC advice for EA Sports FC 25, directly into your podcast feed every week. FUT Weekly is the most popular, and longest running, FIFA and EA Sports FC podcast. Regulars include your host Ben, YouTube Legend AirJapes, content expert Josh, eWorld Cup Commentator Richard Buckley, The FUT Accountant. Past special guests include Nepenthez, Bateson87, ChuBoi, Zweback, and many more!