February '99

>> 6:22 p.m.
FIFA 2000 Online has opened at http://www.fifa2000.net. Visit the page today to fill out the FIFA 2000 Poll.

>> 7:53 p.m.
The FIFA 99 Poll has been changed. The new question is: Will you be downloading FEd99 when it is released?

>> 7:53 p.m.
Last night Alex completed a huge upload of the Downloads section.

Italian FIFA 99 Online will be opening in a couple of days.

Don't forget, FEd99 will be released here for FREE very soon.

The opening of FIFA 2000 Online has been put back to tomorrow due to some technical problems.

>> 2:30 p.m.
News just in! FEd99 will be released at this site for FREE!

Here is another message from Chau Le:

"Hi everyone,
I've read every messages posted in the Forum in the last 12 hours regarding FEd99, myself and Matt.

Some of you called me a greedy, money hungry person and it's most unfair. In one of my previous messages I said I only agreed to have FEd99 included on the CD because I wanted to help Matt out. I have never been comfortable with the idea that people has to pay for FEd99. Sure, I wasn't too happy with the lack of positive responses I received from FEd98 but I know that charging people money for FEd99 would only worsen the situation.

I have to admit that the decision NOT to release FEd99 at all was made hastily without thinking about all the people who has supported me. And it is these people who has convinced me that I should release FEd99.

So FEd99 will be released for FREE in the next couple of weeks right here at FIFA99 Online. Keep coming back to check its progress.

To the people who posted supporting messages to myself and Matt, a very big thank you from my heart.

To the people who posted insulting messages to myself and Matt, I hope one day you'd change your opinions about us.

This most certainly be my last editor for the FIFA series. It was hard work but I had a lot of fun making it. I'll be passing the baton to Tal and let him cop all the flaks ;>

Cheers,
Chau.

PS. Please don't forget to send me and my wife some postcards. My wife collects them but she hasn't got many ;> The address will be included in FEd99!"

>> 9:12 p.m.
Alex Harris added Botafogo, Esporte Clube Bahia and America de Cali Kits to the Downloads page.

>> 8:42 p.m.
Due to the poor reaction in the Poll and Forum, the FIFA 99 Extras CD will not be released. This means that there will NOT be a FEd99 and it will never be released. I hope the people who whined in the Forum are now happy, you have ruined it for everyone.

Here is a message from Chau Le, the creator of FEd99:

"Hey there eveyone,

I've heard a lot of people who said that FEd99 should be released for free! If anyone can tell me one good reason why it should be so then I'd do it!

Money has never been a motivation for me to make FEd. Actually instead of spending all that time making FEd, I could have made myself up to a cool $20,000 doing some consultancy work for software companies!

I released FEd98 for free because I know most of FIFA players are young and really can't afford to pay for it. All I asked is for people to send me a postcard if they liked the program. I received less than 20 postcards, 6 of them from one person! Obviously to me, people either doesn't like the program or just couldn't be bother about it! I finished

FEd99 around Christmas time and it has been on my HDD and will remain there. I'll share it with my friends who I know will appreciate it!

Chau"

If you wish to reply to Chau's message, post your reply on the FIFA 99 Forum.

Expect some cool free files later today on the Downloads page.

The FIFA 2000 Wish Forum will be opening tomorrow along with FIFA 2000 Online!

>> 7:21 a.m.
A great new Patch which allows you to use the latest rosters while still using the new Official Patch can now be found in the Downloads section.

>> 8:32 p.m.
I'll be in the FIFA 99 Chat Room for the next hour answering questions. I'll be logged on as Matt1.

Turkish FIFA 99 Online is starting a huge Modem League. If you are from Turkey and wish to join in the fun, visit the site today!

If anyones knows of a quality free chat service that could be used on this site, please contact me.

>> 9:01 p.m.
Alex Harris updated the Downloads page again with a bunch of killer files! Don't forget to download the FIFA 99 Patch!

Could somebody who has played FIFA 99 in 1024x768 mode please send me some screen shots. Thank you.

>> 2:46 p.m.
Play FIFA 99 in 800x600 or 1024x768 resolutions! Thanks to EA Sport's latest FIFA 99 patch these type of resolutions are no longer just a dream! Download the Official FIFA 99 Version 1.1 patch from the Downloads section now!
The patch also includes support for 3DFX Voodoo 2 and Banshee, Voodoo 2 based cards in SLI configurations (2 Voodoo 2 cards in your PC), as well as Banshee based cards. These extended features include Higher resolutions, detailed textures, triple buffering (improves framerate), and Trilinear Filtering (Voodoo 2 only).
Support is also included for Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live, PCI 128, PCI 64 audio cards, Support for Sound Blaster Live Environmental Audio.
A number of screen shots showing the new high resolution modes will be posted shortly.

>> 7:29 a.m.
Version 1.1 of ME99 has been added to the Downloads section. It fixes nearly all the bugs in the original version. Alex also updated with two Brazilian patches and a Series A patch last night.

I have just been informed that over at http://uk.fifagaming.com the world's largest UK modem league is about to begin. They are looking for another 48 competitors. Click here if you wish to join in the free fun.

>> 9:02 p.m.
Jochen Tree's latest Global Roster Update has been added to the Downloads section along with the correct link to the "how to install" tutorial.

>> 2:05 p.m.
A newer version of the Libertadores Cup has been released. This time it is at Brazlian FIFA 99 Online. Download it and check out all the new features here. The file is 937 kb.

>> 9:39 a.m.
Last night Alex added a tutorial on how to install the patches you download. Check it out today if you are having trouble.

>> 9:17 p.m.
I have just sent away another set of ideas for FIFA 2000 to EA Sports. If you would like to see what I wrote, simply subscribe to the FIFA Gaming Newsletter by visiting FIFA Gaming Online and typing your email address in the Newsletter box. I'll send out a special newsletter detailing all of my wishes tomorrow.

Myself and Alex Harris are in the Chat Room answering questions at the moment. I am logged on as Matt1 and Alex as Jester1. Come in and join if you wish.

>> 7:37 a.m.
Alex posted an updated Premier League Patch and over 40 new European Kits in the Downloads section last night.

Xavier over at Spanish FIFA 99 Online has informed me that the Libertadores Cup add-on has been released. The site is in Spanish but the file itself is 15 kb and has a readme.txt in English. Download it here.

The Athens Sports Network has relocated to http://asn.fifagaming.com. Make sure you check out the site today for some great modem match-up fun!

>> 4:08 p.m.
As promised, the first FIFA 99 player and team editor, ME99, has been released in the Downloads section. Make sure you download your copy today!

EA Sports yesterday asked me to send them my top 10 wishes for FIFA 2000. You'll all be happy to know that I made "internet Support" one of the top priorities as well as many more leagues and national teams and more detailed kits.

>> 7:37 a.m.
Here's the news you've all been waiting to hear! A FIFA 99 player's editor known as Multi Editor 99 (ME99) will be released here on Wednesday. It has been created by Tal Bereznitskey, the mastermind behind FSH Flash, and Daniel Marcos. Check out the FIFA 99 Forum for screen shots and more news on ME99.

>> 3:52 p.m.
Stephen Fairbanks has designed a great looking wallpaper made from European Dream League badges. Click on the image to the left for a full screen shot.

>> 7:20 a.m.
A few interesting files have been added to the Downloads page.

>> 5:35 p.m.
Will Alex update the Downloads section tonight?! That is the question. Check out the page regularly because I have a feeling that he will.

Coming soon: The FIFA 2000 Wish Forum!

>> 8:11 a.m.
Alex updated the Downloads section last night with quite a few interesting files, including a tutorial on how to create your own kit.

>> 10:23 p.m.
Alex is currently updating the Downloads section. Featured in today's update are a number of new Miscellaneous Kits.

Thank you to everyone who sent in real-life soccer images.

>> 11:19 p.m.
This is the news that American FIFA gaming fan's have been waiting for! The FIFA Gamers League at http://usa.fifagaming.com is open to all USA residents, check it out!

>> 9:43 p.m.
Alex is updating the Downloads section as we speak. Check it out!

Coming Soon! We conquered the web for FIFA 99 Websites, now we are working on a new site for the actual football news and we are looking for people to help run this new venture. If you are interested then email Alex Harris with a CV, personal info and if possible links to work you have done.

For a bit of fun why not try a collection of cool Soccer Arcade games by clicking here.

Congratulations to Porto who won the FA Cup Modem League at Thai FIFA Gaming Online.

Remember to visit Spanish FIFA 99 Online for a ton of interesting news in Spanish.

FIFA 99 Online in association with FIFA Gaming Online are looking for new sponsors. If you are interested click here.

I would like to ask anyone who has access to images of real life soccer players in action shots to send them into me. Please make sure the players are standing in front of a black background, similar to the image at the left of this text. Thank you.

Comments? Care to share your thoughts with others?
Check out the FIFA 99 Forum.