5. The Presentation
One thing guaranteed by the EA Sports label is slick presentation, and FIFA 13 is no different. In fact, this is probably the area in which FIFA 13 outstrips PES 2013 the most, thanks to Konami's apparent realisation that spending money trying to compete on the frills of the game would be less beneficial to the game than developing the on-pitch experience. EA Sports have brought their usual flair to the table, with slick, though still overly convoluted menu pages (a symptom of all sports games these days), an exceptional soundtrack suited to the demographic and the atmosphere of the sport and an exceptional new Match Day presentation that amps up the slick feel even more. FIFA 13 also features the best commentary of any sports game yet released, with fluid banter between the co-commentators and a more natural and authentic feel, rather than the stunted examples of former years. Obviously there are only so many phrases the game can hold, but it will take a long time to get sick of them this time out.
6. The Licences
One criticism that always follows PES around is the lack of licensing, and once more EA Sports have made their rivals look a little less professional in comparison, and this year is no different. The full collection of licences for FIFA 13 means the inclusion of an embarrassingly rich collection of competitions to add gameplay depth and diversity when you get sick of playing simple online matches or trying to win the Premier League. It might seem a little odd to suggest something that has no real effect on the gameplay as a reason the game will be better than PES 2013, but the licences add to the overall slickness of the game, and show EA Sports' commitment to building the complete experience both on and off the pitch.