The other week, we saw the top player rankings released for FIFA 15.
Amid the usual arguing about ratings assigned, there was a particular
outcry by fans on the behalf of New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim
Cahill. EA Sports had assigned the Socceroos stars rating as just 69.
Tim Cahill is actually featured on the cover of the Australian edition
of FIFA 15, and is one of the brands ambassadors. Gamers, furious about
his low rating, launched a deluge of complaints at EA, stating that the
decision was disrespectful, a disgrace, disgusting, and other words
which we probably shouldnt type here. Some gamers even threatened to
boycott
FIFA 15 Coins.
We
still dont why EA made the initial decision it did. Having hunted
around, we havent found much in the way of comment from the
publisher-except an excuse which may or may not have any truth in it. EA
claims they never rated Cahill with a 69, and that the number in
question was pulled from a resource without access to final FIFA 15
data.
The statement is a bit strange, since the word final
suggests that at some point they were considering giving Cahill a 69.
Regardless of the details, they have listened to their players and have
boosted Tim Cahills rating from 69 up to 74. This is only partially
satisfactory, and in some ways still seems to be an insult. Why? Last
year, Cahill rated a 75. Players with ratings of 75 and above are
considered gold cards, in the FIFA games. While EA has boosted Cahills
rating, they have not returned him to gold card status.
Do you
think EA was being deliberately misleading with their vague statement,
or that the 69 rating really was just a false rumor? Are you angry that
Cahill still doesnt rate a 75? Vent your frustrations in the comments
below. Be sure and check out the Top 50 player list if you havent yet to
see where all of your favorite stars rank.
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