The time of year has come for soccer, or better yet; football, fans around the world to get their hands on the next major iteration of EA Sports FIFA video game. The rosters have been updated, the rookies have been inserted, and we are ready to get playing.

New Physics Engine; Excellent Graphics

Questionable Chemistry

This is the bottom line: both FIFA 14 and PES 2014 are $60 games. That's a lot of money for most people especially these days when it's unusual for a game to be played more than 2 weeks.

EA Sports has made vast improvements with FIFA 14 on next-gen consoles which makes the experience better than ever before. FIFA 14 manages to create a realistic soccer simulation that has players moving and behaving like their real-world counterparts within a stadium full of dynamic life.

It seems that every year a new FIFA game comes out, reviewers all say, "There's no way EA can make FIFA any better." Sooner or later, the game's going to hit a plateau or, possibly worse, fall into the same cycle Madden did and become a rehashing of the same game year after year.

It's been a long time since the beautiful game has had a worthy digital representation. Sure, the yearly releases of Winning Eleven and FIFA have competed and crowed for your attention and money, but, given the limitations of the PS3 and Xbox 360 hardware and presentations, it's always been a less...

As we inch closer to the big day, many moms, dads, brothers or drunk uncles are looking for that must have Xbox One game to put under the tree. Let's face it none of the launch games scream "you must own this". Sure Forza 5 and Dead Rising 3 are pretty solid launch titles.

FIFA 14 is the most beautiful instalment of the series yet and Xbox One and PS4 owners will not regret spending again to make the upgrade.

Sharper 1080p visuals; Shorter loading times; Stadium atmopshere sounds more alive

Be a Pro and Interactive World Cup modes not carried over; Global Scouting Network still work in progress

For obvious reasons the next gen FIFA 14 is the best looking football game that you are currently going to feast your eyes upon, and so it should, it is a next gen title after all. Everything from the action on the pitch and off it with the dynamic crowds has set a new high standard.

All new Ignite engine brings new levels of realism; Looks & Plays fantastic; Filled with modes and content; FUT Legends is an awesome touch (XB Exclusive

Could have done with more player likenesses for lesser teams in top leagues; Would love to see new stadiums via DLC

FIFA 14 on next-gen is a more refined, polished, and pleasing version of a brilliant sports game. Ready for extra time?

"A whole new ball game"