FIFA Soccer 12

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FIFA Soccer 12 is a football simulation developed by EA Canada and released in 2011 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and Mac. The game centers on three significant mechanical overhauls designed to bring greater realism to matches. A new Player Impact Engine governs physical collisions across every on-ball interaction, replacing abstracted contact with a dedicated physics system. Attacking play is refined through Precision Dribbling, which gives players finer control over touch and ball movement. Defending has been fundamentally restructured under a Tactical Defending system that shifts emphasis away from button-press challenges toward positioning, reading passes, and measured tackling. CPU-controlled players operate under an updated artificial intelligence framework called Pro Player Intelligence, which aims to more accurately replicate the tendencies and decision-making of real footballers. Together these systems represent a broader effort to align the simulation more closely with the spatial and physical dynamics of the sport.