Football Manager 2005

Karim · 07-15-2004, 10:32 PM

http://web.sigames.com/softography.p...16#screenshots

There hasn't been enough discussion of this new game from SI, due in the fourth quarter.

Beyond the usual quality we expect from SI, some of the new features sound intriguing. For example, apparently agents will send you 2D-video clips in an attempt to promote transfer. You will also be able to engage in mind games with other managers. The interface looks to be greatly improved with a split-screen view and the ability for the user to save various configurations that they find useful.

And this screenshot is mouth watering...
http://www.sigames.com/graphics/images/746.jpg

Is this the 5th incarnation of SI's football management game? I think we have to realize this and both hockey and baseball fans need to be patient. There will be great things in store down the road.

MizzouRah · 07-15-2004, 10:34 PM

I just may have to get into soccer.

Todd

SlapBone · 07-15-2004, 11:02 PM

I'm wondering if they have decided to release it via download like EHM. This will dictate how fast I get it

Marc Vaughan · 07-15-2004, 11:47 PM

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This will dictate how fast I get it

Should be available at retail in America incidentally (although it'll be called MLS Manager not Football Manager in America).

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-16-2004, 12:41 AM

Will it be available in stores in the U.S.? if so which distributor and how much?

Zippo · 07-16-2004, 02:04 AM

wow, the game looks very nice!

Marc Vaughan · 07-16-2004, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

Will it be available in stores in the U.S.? if so which distributor and how much?

Yes it should be available at retail in America - at the moment however I'm not aware of which distributors will be used for this (sorry - just a humble coder me

).

ice4277 · 07-16-2004, 05:03 AM

I am VERY excited about some of the new features being discussed for FM, especially some of the new media/player interaction.

Francis_Cole · 07-16-2004, 06:10 AM

Yeah the the 'media corner' have been working really hard to improve the media aspects of the game and I am very excitied/proud about what the new game has in terms of media.
Already I am more hooked at playing FM2005 than cm03/04.. and FM isn't even finished yet!

Fran

condors · 07-16-2004, 08:54 AM

looking forward to MLS Manager

i am wondering how the transfers are going to work for the MLS, as it is different than every other league i know of. I follow the league and not sure exactly how it works...I do know that teams don't own player rights but the league does. Then players are drafted but not sure exactly how signings work etc i know teams can sign players but it goes through the league

scooter · 07-16-2004, 12:07 PM

Hey Francis,

The last FM magazine had a feature in it talking about a media comment editor. Is that still in the works for FM2005? For anyone that may have complained about getting the same comments from the media over and over, that would be a great way to shut them up!

The mag also mentions coach reports on squads. Is that your own squads? I would love to see reports from my assistant manager about youngsters that are playing well in the reserves, etc.

And to whomever is designing the interface, keep up the good work. I like it very much. The subdued colors will make those 8 hour marathon games much easier to sit through!

07-16-2004, 12:41 AM	#5
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Will it be available in stores in the U.S.? if so which distributor and how much? __________________ Toujour Pret

07-16-2004, 06:10 AM	#9
Francis_Cole SI Games Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, England	Yeah the the 'media corner' have been working really hard to improve the media aspects of the game and I am very excitied/proud about what the new game has in terms of media. Already I am more hooked at playing FM2005 than cm03/04.. and FM isn't even finished yet! Fran __________________ "We are not the Chad Pennington Jets" - Chad Pennington

07-15-2004, 10:34 PM	#2
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I just may have to get into soccer. Todd

07-15-2004, 11:02 PM	#3
SlapBone High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, Texas	I'm wondering if they have decided to release it via download like EHM. This will dictate how fast I get it

07-16-2004, 02:04 AM	#6
Zippo High School JV Join Date: Jan 2004	wow, the game looks very nice!

07-16-2004, 05:03 AM	#8
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I am VERY excited about some of the new features being discussed for FM, especially some of the new media/player interaction.

07-16-2004, 08:54 AM	#10
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	looking forward to MLS Manager i am wondering how the transfers are going to work for the MLS, as it is different than every other league i know of. I follow the league and not sure exactly how it works...I do know that teams don't own player rights but the league does. Then players are drafted but not sure exactly how signings work etc i know teams can sign players but it goes through the league

07-16-2004, 12:07 PM	#11
scooter High School Varsity Join Date: May 2004 Location: Camano Island, WA	Hey Francis, The last FM magazine had a feature in it talking about a media comment editor. Is that still in the works for FM2005? For anyone that may have complained about getting the same comments from the media over and over, that would be a great way to shut them up! The mag also mentions coach reports on squads. Is that your own squads? I would love to see reports from my assistant manager about youngsters that are playing well in the reserves, etc. And to whomever is designing the interface, keep up the good work. I like it very much. The subdued colors will make those 8 hour marathon games much easier to sit through!

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