I have to admit, I was drawn into the story when it started (the school football pitch took me back to This is Football*), but as soon as it turned into Eastenders meets The X Factor, with two blokes giving each other the silent treatment on a plane because they get jealous that one might play over the other... That was it for me, had to turn it off. EA just can't resist trying to apply the Hollywood treatment to everything they ever do.
That being said, if it's aimed at a younger audience who no doubt love that shit, then, they're doing their job, I guess.
*Remember This is Football? There was an option to start a career mode at school, graduate to Sunday League football, and try to get your team into the league. The scope of that is absolutely amazing, to me - the ultimate career mode. Sod this "Journey" crap! Video below, for the nostalgic...
Sorry for off topic but just wanted to say i loved that clip. Peter Drury sounded like he was in a Monty Python sketch, love it Chris.
Sorry i will let you guys get back to FIFA...