With the game set to release this September let’s get started with the new features coming this year to the franchise. We have waited quite some time for some new features in sports games so hopefully FIFA 17 delivers for us this year.   For the first time ever you will have a story mode and get to play as Alex Hunter. This addition seems really awesome and I am looking forward to playing the story. Would have been better if you could play as your own created character but ah well atleast it’s something new right?   [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9LHzVEPodg[/embedyt]       Looks like we are getting a complete over haul on the following, free kicks, corners, and penalty kicks. Also a new throw in system where you will have complete control. It’s about damn time!!!!   Free Kicks Customize your run up on free kicks to create more variety in the spin and movement on the ball. You can now deliver worldies like outside of the foot direct free kicks that bend around the opposition.   Corner Kicks A new targeting system from corners lets you pick out teammates with greater precision and changes the way your teammates move as you deliver the pass. Switch to a player in the box and have your teammate pick you out for the perfect header.   Penalty Kicks Move freely in your run up on the ball, approach from different angles and at different speeds, and put some personality on your penalties to take control from the spot.   Throw Ins Walk the line to gain a better position on your throw. Fake your throw to keep your defender guessing and throw it with pace to a teammate.   This year you will also see a revamp in the physical play/interaction on field with players. This is an interesting upgrade that I am looking forward to as well. Maybe we will see body checking mode??   Pushback Tech Pushback Tech innovates in trapping, dribbling, physics, and defending to create true-to-life battles for position and the ball. This is especially important when you want to control the ball and buy time for a teammate to make a run or get into a supporting position.   Physical Interactions Player interactions come to life in realistic detail across the entire pitch, like goalkeeper collisions, across-body tackles, 50/50 battles, jostling while ball is in the air and ball control while shielding.   360 Degree Ball Shielding New proximity-based shielding will help you fend off opponents and keep possession. Defenders can be shielded out as you dribble in any direction.   [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3fjoe5Njpc[/embedyt]     New intelligence system looks like another interesting upgrade if it actually works like they say it does but I won’t be holding my breath because in past EA games they have tried this and it didn’t do shit! I am talking about the NHL series!   Constant Spatial Analysis Now every player analyzes the proximity of their opponents and the space around them to better identify opportunities in attack. When you are on the ball your teammates understand if you can make a pass and adjust their movement to show for you or make a new run.   Run Types Smarter players and increased activity off the ball give you new and creative ways to open up the opposition. Orchestrated runs with multiple players, fake runs, stunt runs, and calling a player to show support are just a few ways you take control in the build up.         The last addition to FIFA 17’s overhaul for game features is the new attacking techniques. This seems to be already in the game to me but I believe it’s just getting polished up with different shot and pass types   Driven Shot Finish A new shot mechanic lets players keep the ball low in any situation – finesse, volley, or when simply slotting it home. Threaded Through Pass Curved. Precise. Into space. Create new scoring chances with a perfectly executed threaded through pass. Driven Goal Kicks Start a quick counter attack by passing it out from goal with power and direction.