World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!!

therizing02 · 11-03-2008, 03:17 PM

Fellas,

I've been contacted by an EA representative in Canada and asked to start an online FIFA 09 tournament for the members of our site. In return for setting up the tournament, EA will be providing 6 (3 per player) autographed, post card size photos of 2 LA Galaxy players (not Becks or Donovan..sorry) to give to the winner. If this goes well and we generate a good amount of interest they are willing to offer better prizes in the future.

Of course this is an effort to promote the game to our members and staff at OS. With that being said, I did make it a point to my contact to let him know that while we/I have no problem at all promoting the game, we would like to have a representative visit our forum regularly.

I explained to him that we have at least one representative from EA visiting and posting in our forums for every other game that they produce and that it was disappointing that no one from FIFA posts.

I further explained the passion of the members for the game and made it very clear to him that this board was NOTHING like the "bloodbath" that are the EA boards.

He understands the importance of this and realizes how helpful it can be and is of course looking into it. What else can he say at this point?

With that being said, I will keep my word to him and get this started. What I would like to do is start a new tournament in World Cup style with International Teams of course. XBOX 360

We all know that the selection of International Teams in FIFA could be better (Nigeria?!?!?!?) but let's do the best with what we have.

We can set it up to have group play or straight to the knockout round depending on how many players we get.

Please post if you are interested and let me know your thoughts.

Thanks.

Acid · 11-03-2008, 03:18 PM

I'm down even though I hate the Galaxy. It's a good way to get involved with FIFA.

JJLinn · 11-03-2008, 03:21 PM

I might be able to find a way to get Xbox Live to work where I'm at now, so put me down on the list.

bighoff63 · 11-03-2008, 03:28 PM

I'll play.

Tomasperez9 · 11-03-2008, 03:30 PM

Put me down.

uofm1508 · 11-03-2008, 03:48 PM

count me in

Blaxican8504 · 11-03-2008, 03:55 PM

I'll play. I'm upset that Nigeria isn't in the game anymore.

chicubfan · 11-03-2008, 04:25 PM

im in

PSU_DW2 · 11-03-2008, 04:50 PM

Which system(s)?

I was thinking about gettin the PS2 version.

Bahnzo · 11-03-2008, 04:56 PM

I'll play, if only to help show OS deserves more attention from the FIFA folks at EA. Can't say much about the "prize" however. Can I have a sharp stick in the eye instead?

But good call telling them they need to have someone come and visit us on a regular basis.

11-03-2008, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
therizing02 MVP OVR: 19 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Downtown Chi-Town Posts: 3,709	World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! Fellas, I've been contacted by an EA representative in Canada and asked to start an online FIFA 09 tournament for the members of our site. In return for setting up the tournament, EA will be providing 6 (3 per player) autographed, post card size photos of 2 LA Galaxy players (not Becks or Donovan..sorry) to give to the winner. If this goes well and we generate a good amount of interest they are willing to offer better prizes in the future. Of course this is an effort to promote the game to our members and staff at OS. With that being said, I did make it a point to my contact to let him know that while we/I have no problem at all promoting the game, we would like to have a representative visit our forum regularly. I explained to him that we have at least one representative from EA visiting and posting in our forums for every other game that they produce and that it was disappointing that no one from FIFA posts. I further explained the passion of the members for the game and made it very clear to him that this board was NOTHING like the "bloodbath" that are the EA boards. He understands the importance of this and realizes how helpful it can be and is of course looking into it. What else can he say at this point? With that being said, I will keep my word to him and get this started. What I would like to do is start a new tournament in World Cup style with International Teams of course. XBOX 360 We all know that the selection of International Teams in FIFA could be better (Nigeria?!?!?!?) but let's do the best with what we have. We can set it up to have group play or straight to the knockout round depending on how many players we get. Please post if you are interested and let me know your thoughts. Thanks. __________________ NCAAFB Ohio State Buckeyes NCAABB Ohio State Buckeyes MLB Chicago Cubs NBA Chicago Bulls NFL Dallas Cowboys Last edited by therizing02; 11-03-2008 at 05:51 PM.

11-03-2008, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Acid Home OVR: 57 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 22,988	Re: World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! I'm down even though I hate the Galaxy. It's a good way to get involved with FIFA. __________________ Arsenal's Title Challenge (PES2009)

11-03-2008, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
JJLinn All Ours OVR: 36 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bloomsburg, PA Posts: 5,405	Re: World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! I might be able to find a way to get Xbox Live to work where I'm at now, so put me down on the list. __________________ Pittsburgh Millers: BLB NCAAB: Duke NCAAF: Florida NFL: Browns MLB: Orioles NBA: Suns NHL: Flyers Soccer: Tottenham/Leeds United/Ebbsfleet United

11-03-2008, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
bighoff63 Bozo the Coach is 11-13 OVR: 9 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 963	Re: World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! I'll play. __________________ My sweet Jules, my little big man, you'll always be loved. 7-06-08 LETS GO CARDS!!!!!!!!!!! RON & FEZ, NOON TO THREE You Enjoy Myself

11-03-2008, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
uofm1508 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 147	Re: World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! count me in

11-03-2008, 03:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Blaxican8504 MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,746	Re: World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! I'll play. I'm upset that Nigeria isn't in the game anymore.

11-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
chicubfan Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 61	Re: World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! im in __________________ XBL Gamertag: ChiBearFan

11-03-2008, 04:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
PSU_DW2 Banned OVR: 15 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,103	Re: World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! Which system(s)? I was thinking about gettin the PS2 version.

11-03-2008, 04:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bahnzo MVP OVR: 26 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,488	Re: World Cup Online Tournament with Prizes from EA!! I'll play, if only to help show OS deserves more attention from the FIFA folks at EA. Can't say much about the "prize" however. Can I have a sharp stick in the eye instead? But good call telling them they need to have someone come and visit us on a regular basis. __________________ XBL Gamertag: Bahnzo "The entire philosophy behind SWAT-style drug raids is that the death of a mother, a child, or the family pet is an acceptable risk to prevent flushing."

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