Category: FIWC

FIWC | Wild Qualifying Day in Spain

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Monday, April 8, 2013
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Maximo Ibanez secured his first ever seat at a FIFA Interactive World Cup Grand Final with victory in the Spain Territory Showdown held on 4 April at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia. — Maximo Ibanez | Spain Territory Showdown Champion

As we reported yesterday, the Spanish Territory Showdown for the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2013 took place at the home of Valencia Football Club on 4 April, and there was an upset on the road to the Grand Final after one player rage quit before half-time. Watch all the coverage here hosted by our very own Sabre0001.

Replay: Wild FIWC Qualifying Day in Spain

Watch the replay of all the games from the event here with our very own Sabre0001 hosting the event.

Check out Maximo’s path to victory.

Dortmund is up next

With online qualification wrapped up and only one Territory Showdown remaining next month’s FIWC13 Grand Final is rapidly approaching. Join FIFA.com on 17 April for the German Territory Showdown taking place at the home of Bundesliga giants and UEFA Champions League 2013 quarter-finalists Borussia Dortmund.

Territory Showdowns

Territory Showdowns are an exciting new qualification method for the FIFA Interactive World Cup. At a Territory Showdown, the previous year’s national champion is joined by the best three online players from his country for a high-stakes live competition. The winner of a Territory Showdown will receive a seat at the FIWC13 Grand Final.

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FIWC | Maximo Ibanez Crowned Spanish Champion

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Sunday, April 7, 2013
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Congratulations to Maximo Ibanez as he secured his first ever seat at a FIFA Interactive World Cup Grand Final with victory in the Spain Territory Showdown held on 4 April at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia.

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FIWC | George Tsirita Crowned UK Champion

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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Congratulations to George Tsirita who is our FIWC FIFA 13 UK Champion beating Ty Walton 3v2

Congratulations to underdog George “TheGreek” Tsirita who was crowned the FIWC FIFA 13 UK Champion tonight beating Ty Walton 3v2 in the Final of the UK Territory Showdown. We were given an early taste tht an upset might be on th books as George beat Adam Winster in his first match 3v0. Check out all the video coverage from the tournament at White Hart Lane.

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FIWC | UK Territory Showdown Live Streaming Tonight

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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Watch the FIFA Interactive World Cup UK Territory Showdowns Live

Wish you could see how your fellow FIWC competitors handle the pressure of high-stakes live matches while at one of England’s top clubs? We won’t let you miss a minute! Watch the event from comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in the world! The FIWC will be streaming the entire UK Territory Showdown. The Live Stream will begin at 5pm (GMT)/6pm (CET) and end at 7pm (GMT) 8pm (CET) on 12 March.

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#TheMachineMovie | On Sunday February 17th at 21:00

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Friday, February 15, 2013
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The Machine is a feature-length documentary that chronicles Bruce 'Spank' Grannec career through FIWC 2012 held in Dubaï. — The Machine : A Documentary Film About Bruce Grannec

Watch “The Machine: A Documentary Film About Bruce Grannec” on GameOne this Sunday, February 17th at 9:00 pm! The Machine is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the life of Bruce ‘Spank’ Grannec, considered by many as the best virtual football player of the world.

The movie especially focuses on the 2012 FIFA Interactive World Cup, straight from the beginning of the French qualification to the Grand Final held in Dubaï.

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#TheMachineMovie | A Documentary Film About Bruce Grannec

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Sunday, February 3, 2013
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The Machine is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the life of Bruce ‘Spank’ Grannec, considered by many as the best virtual football player of the world. The movie especially focuses on the 2012 FIFA Interactive World Cup, straight from the beginning of the French qualification to the Grand Final held in Dubaï.

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« The Machine » | A Documentary Film About Bruce Grannec | Extract #2

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Bruce Grannec, also known as The Machine, the best player in the world of football video games, waits for the release of his exclusive documentary film recounting his story in the recent world cup organized jointly by the FIFA and EA SPORTS in Dubai in May. As a treat he brings you his 2nd extract from the forthcoming release available on 3rd February.

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« The Machine » | A Documentary Film About Bruce Grannec | Extract #1

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Sunday, January 20, 2013
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As we recently interviewed, Bruce Grannec, also known as The Machine, the best player in the world of football video games. An exclusive documentary film recounts his story in the recent world cup organized jointly by the FIFA and EA SPORTS in Dubai in May and as promised we Bruce’s first 1 minute extract from the forthcoming release available on 3rd February.

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FIWC | Alfonso Ramos at the 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Monday, January 14, 2013

Follow two-time FIFA Interactive World Cup Champion Alfonso Ramos as he meets the biggest stars in the game - teaching Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi a thing or two along the way - and is welcomed at the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala. — FIWC Champ meets stars, beats Pique

The 2012 FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) winner, Alfonso Ramos, 24, lived every football fan’s dream when he attended the FIFA Ballon d’Or gala, where he met a host of the world’s top footballers and took on Barcelona star Gerard Pique at a game of FIFA 13. Follow Alfonso as he meets the biggest stars in the game – teaching Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi a thing or two along the way as he is welcomed at the 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala.

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FIFA Interactive World Cup | Already Breaking Records

Post author By Dave Witts
Post date Thursday, December 20, 2012
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The FIFA Interactive World Cup 2013 is only three seasons in and it's already eclipsing previous editions’ records. Over 1.6 million participants have registered for the 2013 edition, making it the most popular edition in FIWC history, and we aren't even at the halfway point yet! — FIWC13 already breaking records

The FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) has just surpassed 1.6 million players participating in the annual tournament. Following the first ever FIWC in 2004, the tournament has grown significantly and in 2010 secured its place in the Guinness World Records as the largest online gaming tournament. This year’s FIWC only kicked-off in October and in just less than three months has attracted a staggering 300,000 more players than participated in last year’s entire event, breaking its own world record.

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