FIFA Games 5 and 6 (and 7)

"Alphabetic Aerobics" Blackalicious

Well, I lost games 5 and 6. Each time by two points. The first game was frustrating, and I couldn't get anything going--yet, I was still in the game until they scored again in the 90th minute to win. In game 6, we were scoreless until the 65th minute, when I had a nice pass from Markay to Tybo for the score. The other team came roaring back and scored 3 goals in the final 25 minutes to win.

I also played a game 7, but didn't have enough space on the ol' hard drive to capture video. I ended up winning it 4-3. Lots of goals, but nothing too spectacular.

FIFA Game 4

Markay with the Hat Trick! Tybo still leads the league in scoring with six goals in only four games, but Markay is up to four goals and is tied with a few others at four. Markay also shows off some fancy footwork in this video, played to "I Can't Win" by The Strokes.

FIFA Game 3

Added a Pearl Jam track to this video, "Don't Gimme No Lip."

The game started out with two quick goals by the opposition. One off a free kick, and another sweet crazy angle shot. Went into the half down 0-2.

Marc Markay got the troops fired up by getting into a little altercation at the start of the 2nd half. He gave some defender a shoulder to the gut, then had a few choice words. On the next possession, Tybo hit a rocket through the keeper and into the upper right corner of the goal. Markay then scored the equalizer and added a nice celebratory dance, complete with a little Markay Shimmy and Tiger Uppercut!

Unfortunately, we couldn't find the net in any of the other dozen or so attempts on goal, and ended the game tied at 2. Balls.

Record is 2-0-1 now with the tie.

I've got the Pirates vs. Ninjas writeup almost finished, just need to fit Tyler's character in. Marc's been MIA because of his move, and doesn't get internet until Tuesday, so I think I'll write his character in later. I should have the first installment posted by Sunday evening or Monday morning.

Time to go gamble it up with DTran!!

FIFA Attempt #2

Well, the sound didn't work in the second game of the league. I'm going to switch up a few options that I think might make a difference.

Fraps!

This is my first attempt at using the retail version of Fraps, which was a birthday present from the folks. I captured video from the entire game of FIFA, which came to a ginormous 15GB. I edited out everything but the intro, the goals, and the out-tro. This cut down the video to 14MB!

Things to work on for the next video:
1)Better video quality
2)In-game audio

Any other ideas? I think maybe cutting the replays after the goals, and adding in some of the off-the-post shots, or some of the nice jukes would make the video a bit more lively. Then at the end of the season, I can hopefully get a little highlight video to some kick-ass music.