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Exclusive EA Interview: Bruiser & Intercept Nerf & more #W36

May 31, 2026 · 1 h 4 min

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EA Principle Gameplay Designer on FC, Gili Lopes, joins your hosts Josh and Ben to discuss the latest gameplay update in FC 26 and more:

Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts):

    • 00:00 Introduction to Gameplay Changes

    • 01:15 Understanding the Bruiser Patch

    • 07:16 Balancing Bruiser and Enforcer Mechanics

    • 13:48 The Complexity of Defensive Mechanics

    • 24:32 Changes to Intercept Play Style

    • 34:22 Exploring Gameplay Mechanics and Depth

    • 36:45 Understanding Team Press Changes

    • 42:10 Balancing Responsiveness and Gameplay

    • 51:51 Future Directions in Competitive Gameplay


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