Episodes

  • The FIRST Gameplay Tips For FC 26! #W50

    The FIRST Gameplay Tips For FC 26! #W50
    Aug 19 2025
    NealGuides joins Josh and Ben this week to discuss all things gameplay in FC 26. With Ben and Neal having played an early Beta, they review what's different and what you can do in FC 25 to help you prepare! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 01:44 Gameplay Speed and Responsiveness Changes for FC 26 03:52 Is Tackling Actually Fixed? 09:01 Dribbling Changes and How It Effects Player Viability 12:10 PlayStyles vs Stats in FC 26 14:57 Shooting Mechanics and Precision Shooting 27:11 Are The Stamina Changes Good? 34:01 AI Movement and Defense 38:39 New Roles and Tactical Adjustments 40:50 Settings for FC 26 Preparation 52:36 Skill Moves and Gameplay Insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • FC 26 Pre-Order Icon Ratings & Final FC 25 Season Pass #W49

    FC 26 Pre-Order Icon Ratings & Final FC 25 Season Pass #W49
    Aug 14 2025
    FC 26 and FC 25 are both on the agenda this week as your hosts Ben and Josh take a look at the FC 26 pre order Icons and the new Season Pass. Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! 00:00 Introduction 02:56 FC 26 Icons Overview 05:48 Pre-order Icons and Power Curve Discussion 08:59 New Icons Breakdown 11:59 Women's Icons and Their Ratings 14:57 Icon Ratings and Playstyles 18:03 Goalkeepers and Defensive Icons 20:59 Midfield and Forward Icons 23:50 Community Feedback and Pre-order Incentives 26:55 Conclusion and Transition to FC 25 Rewards 33:34 Exploring FC 25 and FC 26 Rewards 36:29 Season Pass Insights and Player Ratings 42:02 Evaluating the Season Pass Value 51:01 Dynamic Player Cards and Transfer Updates 58:36 Final Thoughts on FC 25 and Looking Ahead to FC 26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Exclusive Interview with FC 26 FUT Director & Live Content Manager #W48

    Exclusive Interview with FC 26 FUT Director & Live Content Manager #W48
    Aug 8 2025
    Former pod regular, turned EA Lead Product Manager on Live Content, FUT Economist (aka Jamey) and Richard Walz (FUT Game Design Director) join your host Ben to discuss FC 26 features and content strategy. They cover the following topics: Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! 00:00 Intros 04:05 New Gauntlet Mode 07:52 Tournaments Revamped 11:32 Rivals Rework: Bounties System 16:43 Champions vs. Challengers Split 19:28 Evolutions Changes 24:12 Power Curve Strategy 33:25 Draw Quit Updates 38:38 Dev Transparency Promise 46:25 Rewards Economy Shift 56:11 Closing Comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes Part 2: PlayStyles & Competitive Gameplay #W47

    FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes Part 2: PlayStyles & Competitive Gameplay #W47
    Jul 29 2025
    Josh and Ben bring you the second half of the FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes, packed full of information about the new game, it covers the following topics: 01:41 Gameplay Responsiveness and Improvements 07:22 Fatigue Redesign 16:01 Input Processing and Gameplay Indicators 17:48 Competitive vs. Authentic Gameplay 23:05 Key Changes in Competitive Gameplay 27:21 Accessibility Features in Gameplay 29:00 Feedback-Inspired Features and Accessibility 30:44 Rebalancing Play Styles 42:59 FCIQ Changes and New Player Roles 50:31 Role Adjustments 52:58 Tactical Changes 56:42 Set Piece Additions 59:25 Skill Moves Changes 01:05:13 Player Name Bar Customisation 01:08:36 Other Changes 01:14:31 Final Thoughts on Gameplay Changes Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes Part 1: Trivelas & Timed Finishing #W46

    FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes Part 1: Trivelas & Timed Finishing #W46
    Jul 23 2025
    Josh and Ben bring you the first half of the FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes, packed full of information about the new game, it covers the following topics: 02:54 Gameplay Fundamentals 05:42 Dribbling Mechanics Overhaul 08:10 Defensive Dynamics 09:26 Acceleration Types 11:25 Changes in Movement Mechanics 13:17 Goalkeeper Improvements 16:33 Defensive Changes 21:35 Passing and Shooting Mechanics 29:21 Shooting Responsiveness and Low-Driven Shots 33:23 Trivela Shots 36:14 Attacking and Defensive Positioning 38:48 Physicality and Shielding Mechanics 44:33 Controlling the Ball and First Touches 48:18 Overall Gameplay Changes and Community Interaction Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • FC 26 Reveal Trailer Special: Loads Revealed! #W45

    FC 26 Reveal Trailer Special: Loads Revealed! #W45
    Jul 17 2025
    Josh and Ben bring one of next week's episode forward so they can chat about the huge amount of information that came with the FC 26 reveal trailer. 02:49 Rare Public Self Awareness from EA 06:02 Gameplay Changes and Improvements 08:56 Gameplay Presets: Online vs Offline 12:01 Fluidity and Responsiveness Enhancements 15:12 Goalkeeper Overhaul and Fatigue Redesign 17:57 New Skill Moves and Player Roles 20:56 Visual Enhancements and UI Changes 34:50 Ultimate Team Tournaments: A Nostalgic Return 39:16 The Impact of Icons and Pre-Order Bonuses 43:24 Exploring Player Evolutions and Season Passes 48:28 New Features: Bounties and Baby Champs 01:01:14 Community Feedback & More Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Content: Evos Ramping Up & Can Futties Save FUT #W44

    Content: Evos Ramping Up & Can Futties Save FUT #W44
    Jul 13 2025
    Richard Buckley joins a video episode alongside regulars Josh and Ben. They discuss various content topics: 01:39 Pound for Pound Powerhouses 05:50 Futties is here 12:47 Engagement with Gameplay and Evos 18:39 Current Player Recommendations and Insights 30:11 Evos are getting beefy 35:41 Women's World Cup Upgrades incoming Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Gameplay: Tempo Tips & Guardiola Tactics with NealGuides #W43

    Gameplay: Tempo Tips & Guardiola Tactics with NealGuides #W43
    Jul 7 2025
    Gameplay guide creator NealGuides and top NA player H00bear join your host Ben to discuss various gameplay topics: 3:54 Building The Perfect ST 11:15 Building The Perfect CAM 19:09 Pep Tactics: YcwK?x9ii4M 30:20 Tempo Tips 37:31 Neal's FC 26 Tips 41:37 Quick Gameplay Tips Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins