1Electronic Arts have a stranglehold on the rights to all the major sporting events when it comes to video games. This means that high-quality, realistic and recognisable detail is guaranteed for each and every franchise they own. The names, voices and images of the World Game's latest and greatest are sprinkled liberally throughout FIFA 06. In fact you are reminded of this exclusivity of the licence at every available opportunity. There are the requisite famous faces and events to choose from and some new additions to the playing modes. The default difficulty is semi-pro and provides an instant challenge from the first outing, if you're unsure or rusty you should drop this to amateur ASAP. No longer just content with being able to play a season of soccer, you can elect to go into Manager Mode and manage your team to victory without ever setting foot on a field. Using the statistical simulator your decisions can influence the outcome and bring you victory and kudos as a manager. Alternately you can balance the two and play out your management decisions with your own on-field skills.
