In case you’ve been hiding under some sort of large pebble, FIFA 18 was released Friday, otherwise known as FIFA Friday. For many the launch date of EA Sports’ annual FIFA game is a personal holiday that comes before school/work, personal hygiene and familial obligations.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the game’s release.
Weekend Plans
It’s easy to make plans this weekend when you’ve got the newest FIFA to play. Plenty of you out there are more than willing to take a personal day to stay home to play FIFA on launch day. We salute you all.
A moment of silence for those lads that have called in sick today to play #FIFA18. Need to rethink your life choices #FIFAFriday
— MR SUPERPIDGE (@superpidge) September 29, 2017
Don't think I'm going to get any sleep tonight . Thanks FIFA #FIFA18UKLAUNCH #FIFAFRIDAY #fifa18
— Gemma (@gemma_is_a_red) September 29, 2017
#FIFA18 has arrived, my weekend is sorted #FIFAFRIDAY pic.twitter.com/cBqUJDGbP8
— Chris Irving (@cirving18) September 29, 2017
Annnnnd there goes my life #FIFAFriday #FIFA18
— #GeekMeetsWorld (@Salieu_J) September 29, 2017
That's my weekend sorted! #FIFA18 #FIFAFRIDAY #FifaFriYay pic.twitter.com/IAV5YcEk0z
— Oscar Fox Terrier (@oscarfoxterrier) September 29, 2017
Be Prepared
It’s important to be prepared for FIFA Friday. Anyone who preordered the digital version of game should have preloaded the game to their console long beforehand to avoid disasters such as this.
Night in on my own.
Thought I'd be a lad and buy Fifa.
8 hour download time... #brilliant#FIFAFRIDAY #wanker— James Wilton (@jwilts88) September 29, 2017
Just bought the new @EASPORTSFIFA 18 absolutely buzzing! #FIFA18 #FIFAFRIDAY #FIFA18UKLAUNCH pic.twitter.com/0UT7DuN7m7
— KarlosKarlito (@karlitostephens) September 29, 2017
I left Fifa downloading all day when I was at work only to come home to see my PlayStation ran out of space. 10 hours remaining. #FIFAFRIDAY :)
— Adam Gilroy (@GilroysWorld) September 29, 2017
Retweet For A Free Copy!
Taking advantage of the FIFA fervor, many outlets held giveaways where retweets would give followers a chance to win a free copy of the game. It’s shameless self promotion, but at the same time, why didn’t we do that too?
brb, playing #FIFA18 all day today
RT for the chance to win your very own copy! #FIFAFriday pic.twitter.com/6EIm34aMrh— LA Galaxy II (@LAGalaxyII) September 29, 2017
To celebrate the release of #FIFA18 today we're giving away a custom @MrAlexHunter kit and a copy of the game! RT to enter! #FIFAFRIDAY pic.twitter.com/aVsqYD4ett
— FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) September 29, 2017
Happy #FIFAFriday!
RT and follow us for a chance to win your copy of #FIFA18 or a PS4 console! #FIFA18xMLS #contest pic.twitter.com/gyACkTxnP5— Houston Dynamo (@HoustonDynamo) September 29, 2017
Sorry not sorry for RT everything FIFA18#FIFA18 #FIFAFRIDAY
— Derek Christian (@DerekRChristian) September 29, 2017
Launch Day Competition
FIFA 18 wasn’t the only big video game released on Friday. Nintendo’s SNES Classic came out on the same day, creating a dilemma for the nostalgia-minded consumer.
When it’s #FIFAFRIDAY and #SNESClassicEdition day there is only one answer.
— Joe (@joebilinehd) September 29, 2017
My weekend with Jnr #FIFAFRIDAY #FIFA18 #SNESClassic #retro pic.twitter.com/DEgfv5mfkX
— James Dean (@ExLichSaddler) September 29, 2017
Not All Puppies And Rainbows
Because this is the internet, not everyone had nice things to say about FIFA 18. Shocking, I know.
@EASPORTSFIFA shambles. Every fucking year. Sort your shit out please. #FIFAFRIDAY
— Craig Powell (@craigjohnpowell) September 29, 2017
Having loads of fun rn #FIFA18 #FIFAFRIDAY @EASPORTSFIFA pic.twitter.com/LrG4akdgn8
— RYT (@RelaxYourThroa1) September 29, 2017
@EASPORTSFIFA New game......SAME SERVER problems #FUT18 #FUT #FIFAFRIDAY pic.twitter.com/FmXpCVwV8u
— stephen johnson (@stephenj1993) September 29, 2017
Bad Player Matching?
Some folks are upset at the matchmaking. But really, it’s just sour grapes. Git gud son.
There’s been some pretty sketchy/uneven matchmaking but even against reasonably well matched sides I’m getting smoked. Smdh. #FIFAFRIDAY pic.twitter.com/x1iWkJ7WPG
— owen masiello (@KingChochacho) September 29, 2017
I've never experienced a 9-0 defeat... until today! #FIFA18 #FIFAFRIDAY #ImDone
— OutlawTeddy (@TheOutlawTeddy) September 29, 2017
Odd Looking Ref
One noticeable bug included a referee who’s appearance didn’t quite match up. Maybe FIFA is trying to make a statement about racial equality?
Good work @EASPORTS @EASPORTSFIFA, back to your horrendously buggy best. #FIFA18 #FIFAFRIDAY #itdontmatterifyoureblackorwhite pic.twitter.com/fMEDxamOiY
— Ash Wilson (@BigAshWilson) September 29, 2017
@FootballFunnys #FIFA18 #FIFAFRIDAY who has got the rare multicultural unicorn ref? pic.twitter.com/VBVqhqOipK
— JD (@JDKullman) September 29, 2017
Players React
There are plenty of player reactions to the game but here are a couple.
@Florenzi was happy on #FIFAFriday - he wanted to thank @EASPORTSFIFA for changing his picture on #FIFA18!
— AS Roma eSports (@RomaeSports) September 29, 2017
Here is a sneak preview. #FIFAFRIDAY #FIFA18 #CodArmy pic.twitter.com/2T5fZTVcjz
— Sam Fielding (@SammyFid) September 29, 2017
Relationship Goals
Let’s be realistic here. FIFA 18 is going to strain some relationships. Some will grow stronger, others will disintegrate faster than Ligue 1 defenses facing PSG this season.
Being THAT guy who declares on social media that his Mrs bought him Fifa. Feelings
As you were x #FIFAFRIDAY pic.twitter.com/36mDoVOdyk— Sean Mclaughlan (@SeanMclaughlan1) September 29, 2017
Every year.. without fail.. She needs to write a book on what a wife should be @Aysh_xo I fucking love youuuu #FIFAFRIDAY #fifa18 pic.twitter.com/IccRkuas8a
— Cal Callaghan (@CalumCallaghan) September 29, 2017
When you're ready for date night but he's busy with #FIFAFRIDAY #neglectedgf pic.twitter.com/HQBzTjmyEe
— Emma (@pandaemma92) September 29, 2017
Girls tonight when their boyfriends are playing the new FIFA #FIFAFRIDAY #fifa18 pic.twitter.com/fSBl8V5hJ2
— nathan (@TheNwebo) September 29, 2017
Lost him to #FIFAFRIDAY , God help me when the new #CoD come out pic.twitter.com/NPFFvSo6KC
— Chavorn Lewis (@chavorn) September 29, 2017
How I look when I know I haven't lost my fella to #FIFA18 #singlelife #FIFAFRIDAY #smile #fordayspic.twitter.com/hZKZrpguZz
— Katie southam (@Katiexsoutham) September 29, 2017
Pretty sure this covers me for Christmas too right @gingerwazza? #FIFA18 #FIFAFRIDAY #girlfriendgoals #XboxOne pic.twitter.com/CfKJDGkiRA
— Jemma (@jemmagrace123) September 29, 2017
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