Intro
Our group is creating three short one minute videos that will apply real world learning concepts to teach someone how to play the video game EAFC. We chose this topic because EAFC is the best-selling sports franchise and it is a game that we have invested significant time and interest in. We also chose it as EAFC can be complicated to new players who may struggle to understand the layers of gameplay, strategy and team management. Our videos will aim to show that video games can also be an educational medium that can help players learn in a fun engaging way.
Each video will be a minute long and use simple text, visuals and gameplay clips, applying Mayer’s multimedia principles to teach new players how to play EAFC 26.
Context and Audience
EA 26 is the most realistic football game in the world, the ability to use hundreds of players and teams, several styles of play and game modes each relating to an aspect of football helps submerge the player in the game making you feel like you’re on the pitch or controlling the action. For our videos our age demographic is for age 10 plus as EA 26 is rated E for everyone 10 plus on specifically on xbox and playstation. Extreme cases include younger players still learning to play with their parents and expect players that just need little tips and tricks to master the game.
The reason that we decided to use EA 26 as our educational video is because it is one of the best selling games in the world currently and all time and as football is the most popular sport in the world we thought that this would be the most useful game to teach to reach the largest audience. This game itself is known to be an addictive game and safe to play when played in a responsible way. However it is easy to become frustrated and disgruntled when losing or just not understanding all the controls. In a study by Amani M. (2023) we found that fifa surprisingly a stressful game leading to mental health decline thus one of our goals is to reduce this by helping understand the game better.
Our goal is to give people access to an incredibly fun game while possibly having them learn about the game of soccer in the background. Typically the average user may know the basic controls of a game but we hope to explain several different controls in the first video, then in the 2nd different ways to customize your team set up and in the third how to apply it to the game play. From this we hope to give users a new perspective and a feeling of freedom as they will now unlock the ability to play to the style that suits them.
The psychographics of this project are of the target audience. I have seen that most players are motivated by achievement and mastery and want to feel competent and improve and outplay players for their own fun or ego. Players these days have shorter attention spans and want to learn faster through short videos and tik tok shorts which fits a 1 minute video goal perfectly to explain rapidly and efficiently Ea 26. The project video reaches audiences that want to learn faster,feel improvement instantly and enjoy mastery of the game without long expectations. This will respect players’ competitive spirit and with respect to their time.
POV Statement
A new or inexperienced EAFC player who feels overwhelmed by the game’s controls, strategies and customization options needs short, easy to follow video tutorials/lessons in order to learn the basics, feel confident while playing and enjoy the game to its full potential.
Learning Objectives
By the end of our three videos, learners will be able to…
- Identify the basic controls and gameplay mechanics needed to play EAFC.
- Understand how to customize and organize their team to play different playstyles and tactics
- Apply the learned techniques in game situations to improve performance
- Recognize that video games like EAFC can be an educational tool for learning new skills.
Ideation
Figure 1. Brainstorming session for “How to play EAFC” video series
Our planning process began with a brainstorm, to determine what EAFC concepts we would like to teach to beginners and what would be the best way to get these points across in our videos. We discussed our own experience with the game while also asking others who play the game both competitively and casually. We came to the conclusion that most beginners struggle with controls, customizing their team, and applying strategy during matches. The brainstorm also includes our ideas on how we will structure our videos using gameplay clips, voice overs, text overlays and visual cues to enhance engagement.
Our most promising prototype is a three-part video series that progressively teaches players how to play EAFC:
- Video 1 introduces the basic controls and movement mechanics.
- Video 2 explains how to customize your team, formation and tactics.
- Video 3 shows how to use these skills effectively during gameplay.
Script
Video 1: -Basic controls how to play EAFC
Intro
Voiceover:
“If you’re new to EAFC, Here we will teach you the basic controls in under a minute”
Movement and Sprinting
Visual: Player dribbling with left stick, then sprinting.
Text overlay: “Move: Left Stick, Sprint: RT (Xbox) / R2 (PlayStation)”
Voiceover:
“Use the left stick to move your player, and hold RT on XBOX or R2 on PlayStation to sprint whether you’re attacking or pressuring”
Passing:
Visual: Player passing between teammates.
Text overlay: “Pass A/X, Through Pass Y/Triangle, Long Pass X/Square”
Voiceover:
“To pass, press A on Xbox or X on PlayStation. For a through ball when a teammate is running forward, use Y or Triangle. Finally for a long pass use X or Square.”
Shooting:
Visual: Player takes a shot on goal.
Text overlay: “Shoot: B / Circle, Finesse Shot: RB + B / R1 + Circle”
Voiceover:
“We will teach you the two most important ways to score in EAFC. When it’s time to score either press B or Circle. When shooting while cutting in from the wings hold RB or R1 while shooting for a finesse shot that curves into the goal”
Defending:
Visual: Player closing down and tackling.
Text overlay: “Tackle: B/Circle, Slidetackle X/Square, Jockey: LT/L2”
Voiceover:
“When out of possession, press B/Circle to tackle or X/Square to slide tackle (can mention this is more dangerous.) To stay in front of your opponent, hold LT or L2 to jockey and block their path.”
Video 2: – How to customize your team, formation, and tactics
Intro
Voiceover: Do you want to dominate every game? Let’s set up your formation and tactics
Access team management
Show team management on the screen
“This is the hub where you control your team and create a style of play”
Formation picking
“ A formation that matches your game style is needed to be able to outplay the opponent.
“Do you like attacking then use……”
“Do you play more defensive and want to counter then use…..”
“You like quick passes then use……”
Player roles
“Here you can pick who you want taking your corners,penalties and free kicks, also can pick the captain that will lead your team to victory”
Customize tactics
“ Here you can fine tune yout tactics, Do you want to drop back and play defensive or be on the front foot applying pressure”
Principles Applied
- Dual Coding Theory
The Dual coding theory will be applied in this project as verbal and visual channels are used to improve understanding and memory. Through narration from our voices and relatable game play demonstration to building connections. By combining these too cognitive load is benefited as there is a reduction in overload, they can follow narration while observing action.
- Coherence principle
This principle states that people learn better when unnecessary material is excluded. In our case we will be doing this by avoiding narration and music that does not support learning, side jokes or flashy translations that do not relate to the goal. This video is only one minute as well so this is one of the most important principles to be aware of to make sure the goal is achieved without overcomplicating it.
- Segmenting
Segmenting will be used as our videos are split in a series meaning that each video connects to the next and keeps improving your skills building one after another by laying a solid foundation for the next. This is important so the viewer does not feel gaps in their knowledge that are limiting them from receiving the most out of the videos.
- Personalization Principle
As research shows that people learn better when presented using conversational language over formal speech. Our narration will use encouraging informal speech that will teach the game as simply as possible while providing enough info to accomplish the goal.
Sources
Amani M. (2023). Psychological Effects of FIFA, PES, and Clash of Clans Games on Young Men at Risk of Developing Internet Gaming Disorder. Addiction & health, 15(1), 31–38.
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