Posted on Monday 4-Apr-2011 2:43 PM

FIFA 12 headed to NGP, 3DS?

EA employee lists next football sim on portables

By Tom Pakinkis for computerandvideogames.com

FIFA 12 is planned for release on the Sony NGP, if the Linkedin profile of an EA employee is anything to go by.

EA software engineer José Galera Pérez posted under the experience section of his Linkedin profile that he is currently working on "FIFA12 (X360, PS3, PS2, PSP, PSP2, PC, Wii, NDS, N3DS), European and Asian SKU."

FIFA 12 Screenshot
It's a potential reveal that doesn't require the biggest stretch of imagination, but its nice to see EA Sports' much applauded footy-sim come a little bit closer to confirmation for the next-gen portables.

Way back in January EA listed AI and set-pieces as just two of the areas it's looking to improve on in FIFA 12.

Player stories and match-day atmosphere were added to that list the following month.

[ Source: Just Push Start ]

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    Mark240473 on 4 Apr '11 said:

    Do you really have to ask? I mean, really? Seriously? Are you sure?

    It wouldn't be the greatest shock ever to befall mankind, would it?

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    wrightandrewjame on 4 Apr '11 said:

    Connectivity between PS3 and PSP2 please! I want to take my Career Mode save with me on my PSP2 and then be able to play it again on my PS3. Any cross platform play would be nice! Although I need a PSP2 first...

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    fps_d0minat0r on 4 Apr '11 said:

    finally we may get decent controls on handheld football game with NGP.
    just hope they use the same physics as console versions.

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    AEC007 on 4 Apr '11 said:

    Does this mean then that the psp2 will be released earlier than expected? they wouldnt just release it for a handheld that wont be on sale yet....

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    higgins78 on 4 Apr '11 said:

    I think having now had time to experiment and get a better feel for the 3DS I purchased at launch, well, Fifa 12 particularly the - Be A Pro Mode - could be a revelation. I can imagine 360 degree coupled with full 3D a marriage made in heaven here.

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    wrightandrewjame on 4 Apr '11 said:

    Does this mean then that the psp2 will be released earlier than expected? they wouldnt just release it for a handheld that wont be on sale yet....


    PES 2011 only came out last month for the 3DS. That's about 5 months after the standard release because the console wasn't out at that time. The same thing will happen with the PSP2. FIFA 2012 for PSP2 will release after the usual October release date whenever the PSP2 goes on sale. I would have thought it'll be among the launch titles. Considering how developers have been saying how easy it is to port the PS3 versions of their games to PSP2 (or NGP) I assume there will be a load of games near its proposed late 2011 slot.

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    The_Jaster on 4 Apr '11 said:

    finally we may get decent controls on handheld football game with NGP.
    just hope they use the same physics as console versions.

    Erm.....we already do have that with PES 2011 on 3DS. :wink:

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    EvilDog77 on 4 Apr '11 said:

    I'd be more surprised if it appeared on PC.

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    Taus on 4 Apr '11 said:

    Bought a 3DS today, on a whim, at lunchtime

    Basically, I'm playing consoles less and less, portable gaming on Pad and iPhone is where I am at right now so thought I would go 3DS to get some games with a bit more depth than App Store. NGP is a nailed on cert, 3DS was not so much until today

    Not blown away, SF4 is good but nothing new, waiting for the likes of FIFA and Metal Gear Solid, Mario Galaxy & Zelda before passing judgement