Here we are, the dust from last season barely settled, and it's less than two months until the new one begins.
Even in a summer without a major international tournament, there really isn't much respite from the beautiful game these days.
But – this means that even though it feels like only five minutes ago we were writing about our great enjoyment of Fifa 15, the new footy game from EA Sports is already being prepared for its September release. Good times!
EA Sports has been providing some details of Fifa 16, with the focus this year being on 'Innovation Across the Entire Pitch'.
Here are nine new things you can expect, with some lovely screenshots and a trailer to enjoy.
(We've kept to EA Sports' wording as, well, we're not entirely sure what some of the new things mean - and probably won't until we get chance to play and see how noticeable these features actually are)
Confidence in Defending
Defenders and attackers are balanced, creating a realistic and enjoyable experience when trying to regain possession of the ball.
Defensive Agility brings balance in movement between attackers and defenders, driven by more than 25 gameplay feature changes to defender locomotion.
Defend as a Unit injects intelligence and positional-awareness into players so they can better decide between marking an opponent and covering dangerous space.
New Tackling Fundamentals offers new behaviors like fake and standing tackles, as well as full-body challenges and the ability to bridge out of sliding tackles when caught out of position.
Control in Midfield
In midfield, two game-changing features make the battle in the middle of the pitch as important as it is in real football.
Interception Intelligence gives players the smarts to close passing channels and shutting down options.
Passing with Purpose offers a new driven pass to play sharp, incisive passes so you can find teammates with precision.
Moments of Magic
Fifa 16 gives fans the tools they need to create thrilling moments in attack.
No Touch Dribbling gives players the option to let the ball run to buy time, create separation, feint, and blow by the defender in the final third. A feature inspired by the motion capture of Lionel Messi, it changes the way players attack.
Clinical Finishing provides variety in shooting and more exciting goals than ever before.
Compete at a Higher Level
Regardless of skill level, everyone will have a chance to Compete at a Higher Level by utilizing the Fifa Trainer, a ground-breaking in-game training system which uses the context of the game to recommend options to the player.
Fans can now learn as they play with an optional graphic overlay (HUD) which prompts them with gameplay options depending on their position on the pitch and Trainer level.
The trainer recommendations will progress as the level of the trainer increases, which can be set to automatic or controlled manually. Basic commands get you started, while deeper hints will improve the game of the most skilled fans.
New ways to play
Fifa 16 will feature 12 women’s national teams for the first time in franchise history, playable in several game modes including Kick Off, Offline Tournament as well as Online Friendly Matches.
Fifa16 will be available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4 and PS3.
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