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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On this gameplay episode ex Pro and coach Ivan — aka DrNightWatch — joins your hosts Ben and JoshXLS to discuss the following gameplay topics: 5:07 What Makes a Player Good in the Endgame 22:30 Certain PlayStyles Underrated at Endgame 32:54 Ivan's Ideas for Making Gameplay More Engaging 39:24 Why is 4213 overrated? 44:42 How Should EA Make 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

Content expert JoshXLS returns to podcast action after his honeymoon, he's joined by FC Pro Live commentator Richard Buckley and your host Ben. They discuss various content related topics. 03:02 Dias 06:24 Neves 08:21 Reus 10:02 GK "Secret Stat" Boosted 15:17 Beckham 17:36 Kane 21:24 Summer Schedule 27:07 Big Boy Meta 31:00 Evos 36:00 Zidane 43:19 82x20 46:07 Historic Icon Pick 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

01:51 Any Meta Shifts to be Aware of? 10:07 Defensive Line Tips 13:56 Toxicity In FUT 21:40 Does Toxicity Give you an Edge 39:25 Things That Help Get Wins 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

On this content episode Nate — the FUT Accountant joins your host Ben and JoshXLS to discuss a very interesting week of content, and an interesting season ahead. 02:42 Alvarez 03:24 Toney 04:31 Milinkovic-Savic 06:53 Insigne 08:46 TOTS Twist 12:24 Market 17:03 Premium Season Pass Madness 24:56 Oh Dear It's Shapeshifters 30:45 Evos 36:00 SB Objectives Tips 40:25 Direction Of Evos 47:10 Grind 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

Gameplay expert TaZz is back to join regulars JoshXLS, and your host Ben. Plus DJ continues from the supporter content episode this week to add some man of the people credentials. They discuss a load of gameplay topics! Want to take advantage of the pod's exclusive Guide+ discount? Head over to ⁠⁠theguide.gg⁠⁠ -> create your account -> go to the courses section -> click on the FC 25 Season Pass banner at the top -> enter the code "FUTWEEKLY25" during the payment process over Stripe. 02:13 Chemistry Styles Tips 06:30 What REALLY Makes Players Fast 16:27 Does Low Driven need a nerf? 30:35 The 13-0 41212(2): P&nDyTzWZMn 40:56 Champs Mentality Advice 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

Nepenthez gives his thoughts on the state of the game alongside a load of other gameplay topics. He discusses them with FC Pro commentator Richard Buckley and your host this week, JoshXLS. 2:23 Current Tactics 12:37 Buckley's Pro Tips 28:33 Quick Step vs Rapid 32:05 Defending Kick Off 36:25 Corner Tips 42:09 State of Gameplay Right Now 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

A very cosy affair this week as Ben returns to podcasting action alongside JoshXLS. They focus on GG Rating which they've been working on for FUT.GG time. They also cover various other content related topics. 02:36 Lukaku 04:26 Tavares 06:00 Dumfries 07:15 SBCs 15:06 New Best Striker in FC 25 18:13 GG Ratings 34:27 EVOs 44:31 Why specific player rating SBCs 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

Market expect Nate — the FUT Accountant — joins content expert JoshXLS and your host Ben to discuss the following content topics: 02:18 Grace Clinton 03:23 Bruno Fernandes 05:01 Stansfield 07:12 Esteve 09:42 Why are EA limiting roles 14:22 Is prem tots deliberatley underwhelming? 22:46 Why we need Exchanges 29:38 Market 38:15 Evos 48:02 Upgrades 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

Gameplay expert and guide creator TaZz joins your regulars Brammers, Josh and Ben to discuss various gameplay topics. Want to take advantage of the pod's exclusive Guide+ discount? Head over to ⁠theguide.gg⁠ -> create your account -> go to the courses section -> click on the FC 25 Season Pass banner at the top -> enter the code "FUTWEEKLY25" during the payment process over Stripe. 02:11 Elite Jockeying Advice 19:13 Pressing Patch & Playing Out 36:52 More Wins From Dead Ball Situations 40:43 Stopping Counters 45:50 Free Kicks 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

On this content & gameplay hybrid episode, game critic and consultant Brammers returns to the podcast alongside your regulars JoshXLS and your host Ben. They discuss the following: 3:27 Dunn 4:40 Doue 9:44 RTTF SBCs 11:27 OTD Drogba 13:42 Evolution Tips 25:12 Paid Season Pass 38:46 Gameplay Tips going into TOTS 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

Packing in the gameplay tips as we hurtle towards TOTS, your host Ben is joined by regulars JoshXLS and Richard Buckley, plus man of the people Spr1ngford to discuss: 01:14 Dealing With Late Pressure 15:14 How To Score More Goals 22:19 Easy Tips to Improve Your Defence 31:28 More Advanced Defensive Tips 35:40 The best CDM Role & Focus 43:42 Defending Low Driven Shots 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

Market and trading expert Nate — the FUT Accountant, as well as regulars JoshXLS and your host Ben gather to discuss the current content in FUT. They cover: 02:05 Kessler 02:38 Zanetti 03:37 Ernest Nuamah 06:51 Zola 7:34 Henry SBC 14:29 Szczęsny 19:54 Bale 21:57 Power Curve issues 40:58 Immortals EVO confusion 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

Gameplay expert NealGuides joins this week's podcast episode, alongside returning pod coaching disciple CherryDrank, and regulars Ben and JoshXLS. They discuss the following topics: 01:34 Going from 6 to 9 Wins in Champs 02:37 4222: cs&Q2z8nm9& 04:30 4213 destroyer: R&pF&V1Ybup 05:58 Finishing and xG Struggles 20:42 Basic Tips Which Will Change Your Game 37:21 Low Driven PlayStyle 41:22 Defending and Using Player Locks 45:16 Dribbling That Makes People Rage Quit 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