He’s not joking…

He has 182,000 subscribers on YouTube, a quite incredible 53,000 followers on Twitter and most importantly he got hands on time with FIFA Street just last week. How did FIFA Street play? How were the Skill Moves? And will the YouTube community take to FIFA Street? The FIFA phenomenon KSIOlajidebt answers those questions and more in our exclusive FSB Interview. Enjoy.

[FSB] Which part of the new FIFA Street gameplay impressed you the most?

“It has got to be the skill moves. I’m a big fan of skill moves, so being able to see the different variations on skills and especially the air skill moves, is just wonderful. It was so cool to see every skill move and nothing felt more amazing then getting past a player at the right time with a beautiful skill move. The funny thing is, I haven’t even played the final version yet, just an Alpha…AN ALPHA! And I’m already drooling… Incredible.”

“At first it was weird, because I have learnt off by heart nearly (if not every single one) most skill moves in the game, and since I know that when you face different directions in FIFA 12, you have to make sure you do the right skill move accordingly to where you are facing. However with FIFA Street, all the skill moves are all in 1 direction, independent of where you’re facing, and this is probably going to be the hardest thing for me (and most skillers) to adjust to in FIFA Street. Practice makes perfect I guess.”

“Like I said in the previous question, it’s just the skills that will take getting used to, everything else is the same. You can shoot, you can head the ball, you can pass etc. Simple. If you played FIFA 12, you will feel quite comfortable with FIFA Street with just a few hours of playing it. It’s easy to pick up, but it’s hard to master. However, if you can become really good at the game, oh, good, lord the damage that could be done, especially to a noob… yikes!  Almost forgot about the tackling. It’s slightly different to FIFA 12 in a sense that when you “Contain” you get a lot closer to the player in FIFA Street ( I think this it’s sort of what FIFA 13 needs to be like) and it is all about tackling the ball at the right time. Since I was playing right next to Hjerpseth and the lads, I knew when they were about to tackle or “try” to get past me, so in a sense; it was much easier to defend. However, when it comes to playing someone online, I’m sure that will be the real challenge.”

“1v1 Panna does it for me. It’s definitely the best modes up there. It’s basically a mode where you have to embarrass your opponent as much as possible. Absolutely Amazing!”

“To be honest, everyone is just as good, maybe Ronaldo is just that bit quicker than other players at doing skill moves, but other than that, everyone can do every skill move, even the freaking Goalkeeper!”

“Brilliant…Just brilliant! I don’t really need to say more to be honest.”

“I’m sure the community will take this game with open arms, it will truly revolutionize FIFA on Youtube. FIFA skillers will finally be able to really put themselves out there, especially since this will be their kind of game. Compilations won’t be be repetitive, but will be full of creativity and I’m sure there will be numerous jaw dropping moments, videos will become even more entertaining. FIFA Street will increase the FIFA Community even more and forget COD, FIFA is the right, and best community to be in at the moment.”

“My mind was exploding with ideas. I won’t mention any here, but there is definitely a bright future between me and FIFA Street.”

“I think it’s because I’m different to other commentators…Really…Really…Really…Different…Haha!”

You can subscribe to KSIOlajidebt on YouTube HERE and if you haven’t seen any of his FIFA video’s before check his most recent and hilarious Ultimate Team video.

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It shows how to do the Elastico Chop, Reverse Toe bounce, Bergkamp flick, Scoop turn 90, Scoop turn 180 and the LATW by mixing real world footage with in-game and demonstrating the pad inputs. Worth watching.

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One of the animators, Kantcho Doskov, takes us through the Elastico Chop, Changes to the scoop turn to add more exits, LATW and the reverse toe bounce.

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Q: How many new skill moves have been added this year?

3 new skill moves; 2 existing moves have been improved. Elastico chop, reverse toe-bounce and LATW are the new skill moves (last two are freestyle tricks)

Q: Is it difficult to do skills moves against the AI?

YES from @hjerpseth @fifaralle on it being difficult to do skill moves against AI, especially with Tactical Defending.

Q: Can I do the the “no-look” pass, like Ronaldinho?

Yes it’s in the game this year :)

Q: Do the skills look like FIFA 11, or are they different in animation?

Some skill animations have changed; overall skills are all kind of different as the outcome due to error touches changes each time.

Q: How does the new Precision Dribbling system effect how you use skill moves?

Precision dribbling improves the game overall. More options. More time.

Q: How do you do the “Bergkamp Flick”?

The Bergkamp flick is hard and it’s contextual – but when you pull it off it is AMAZING.

Q: Are finesse shots improved this year?

Finesse shots: a lot more error involved so shots aren’t nailed on any more.

Q: Will players have the option to jump slide tackles?

Yes you can jump/avoid slide tackles. Even better now due to the Player Impact Engine.

Q: Can you dribble through a team like Messi with no skills just dribbling?

If you’re good enough, and with Precision Dribbling you can dribble through teams.

So, some good stuff in there i’m sure you’ll agree especially with regards to the additional error on finesse shots and skill moves. The outcome of skill moves in FIFA 11 was far too reliable and consistent so it’s pleasing to hear about the added error to the individual touches and exit angles of the skill moves.

This Q&A was taken straight from the EASPORTSFIFA Twitter feed, so check it out for even more answers. And make sure you check out Hjerpseth and FIFARalle on YouTube.

Thoughts?

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No words can describe this… Good job it’s a video then.

Thanks to Hjerspeth for another amazing video and thanks to Alexrstone for the link!