And then there's the swearing. In the main presentation EA is at pains to point out that you won't get carded for calling the ref a c***. I discover later that this was the original plan, but it didn't make sense in the context of a match: how would the ref choose which player to caution?
Instead, Kinect listens for expletives at key moments, e.g. just after a foul, and keeps a count. Hit the limit for the ref (it varies) and he'll become more strict against your side, or more lenient towards the opposition. If you're a manager, it will also be worked into the post-match narrative, the board questioning your temperament, and even sacking you if you mouth-off too much.
EA isn't saying which words will register - "we can't put it in the manual - that would get us in a lot of trouble," I'm told - but, interestingly, all phrases will be localised, even within the English-speaking world, with variations for Scotland, Ireland and so on, all the way from "wanker" to "welly it!" Against all expectations, then, it looks like Kinect may have a useful role to play in FIFA.