[quote name='GLOCKGLOCK']I also can't see them fixing the problems with OTP. Even if they do, there will be another glitch shot or "99 player rating glitch" that will come to the forefront and EA will drag their feet for 2 years before addressing it.
I'm sure we will hear more in the coming months, especially once they get into build up for the Summer/Fall EA Sports release schedule.[/QUOTE]
Well, this is the reason I'm not pre-ordering the game. But you have to realize you're saying there's no reason to overhaul the physics system, and then give the exact reason why they may have had to, lol. If it's the only way they could fix the glitch shot and/or get the AI to play smarter, then they may have considered it necessary. I mean, they are stating that it's a "brand new" physics engine.
So, unless you want to just outright call them liars, it SHOULD be different. As you say though, there could be another gaping hole or bug for people to exploit. IF, yet again, they can't figure out how to make a fair online experience, then I think it's time for these developers (and even Microsoft to an extent) to stop pretending that online play is some glorious special game mode. It's just getting to be too much to PAY for Xbox Live, PAY for online mode (or use your code if you bought the game new), just to be glitched and cheated all day. At this point I'm not buying the hype that EA spoon feeds to the gaming media. The game is only going to be as good as people who buy it tell me it is. Anything else, I'm not listening to.