When the final release as been out ive always done the first threads last 2 years based on that...this version is way way of the amrk to the final release so bud i would just ait until u have the proper version 1.2G isnt the full size as well.
Just been reading this thread and just wanted to say to Wiserommer that the french version that has been flying around across the Internet IS exactly the same version as the final French version - checked with a friend yesterday as he has brought the french game, which was released yesterday. Whether or not the English version will be different to the french version is another question...and 1.2GB is the full size of the french version (once re-authored) if the game doesnt have multi-languages i.e there is no option to convert text to English, Italian or Spanish like there is on the English version.
Copies of the english version will be released on the internet (to download) on monday i've been hearing. Some people that have pre-ordered early might receive their Official copies on the thursday if they have ordered from a Jersey-based company like Play. For the last four years running i have pre-ordered from play and had the game arrive on the thursday!
I've played the french version and like some others on here spoilt the surprise of new gameplay by playing the japanese version which is very similar to the final PAL release. A major improvement between the versions is the goalkeepers AI, because in the japanese version, the goalies were just plain stupid.
The french version also has updated player stats...like Leo Messi for Barcelona and has new players included like Theo Walcott, Anderson (Porto) and Aguero (Athletico Madrid). Also all the transfers are up to date i.e. Gallas, Baptista at Arsenal, Grosso - Inter, A Cole - Chelsea, Reyes, Diarra - Real Madrid as so on.
One thing i did notice was that Juventus (obviously) are missing from Serie A...and at first thought that they were no longer on the game...however, they are now one of the extra teams like Porto and Celtic are. Bayern Munich are also there.
Im online here until about 9.45am (if anyone is awake) and will answer any questions about the *French* version of the game (was up until 4am yesterday playing it - so addictive).
I hope that the english version is similar!