Fifa09 release date has been broken in UK and France. After the jump, proof with pictures and videos.
Electronic Arts Inc. today unveiled its world-wide lineup of cover athletes for EA Sports FIFA Soccer 09. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and AC Milan superstar Ronaldinho will be the face of FIFA Soccer 09 worldwide on each available platform- the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, Wii home video game system, PC, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and mobile.
Gameplayer has an interview with the Vice President of FIFA 09 in which, amongst many things, he confirms that the game will have DRM measures similar to what was seen in Spore.
Ahead of FIFA 09s release on October 3rd, EA has booked the entire half time ad break during Sunday's Chelsea Vs Manchester United Premier League to showcase the new title.
Three new videos have emerged from the FIFA stable, giving us new gameplay footage, developer interviews and a look at the Adidas Live Season. No, it's not a stand-up tour from your favourite shoes, but a rather spiffing character attribute system that you'll be able to buy from XBLA or PSN ...
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EA Sports has released details on the new online mode for FIFA Soccer 09. The mode, Clubs 09 features the ability to join a user run club in order to field the best team possible in the 10v10 online mode Be a Pro.
A video has popped up on youtube showing interview's with the creators and some gameplay.
FIFA Soccer Blog brings you exclusive details of the Playstation3, Xbox360 and PC demo versions of FIFA09!
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Kotaku: "Ah, and by that I mean association football, not "throwball" as soccer enthusiasts call American football. Seems that one of the coverboys for FIFA 09, Maurice Edu (at right in the cover shot) of Major League Soccer's Toronto FC, is close to signing with Glasgow Rangers of the Scottish Premier League."
WorthPlaying writes: "With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform. This year's soundtrack includes debut tracks from Italian electro-funk artist Caesar Palace, UK rockers Kasabian, and Artwerk Music Group's international sensation Datarock, as well as exclusives from French hip-hop phenomenon Soprano and a new track by Tom Jones remixed by Junkie XL."
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He's been ruled out of starting the new Premiership season due to illness but Wayne Rooney managed to buck up long enough to make a lucrative appearance in an advert today.
Here's two new gameplay videos of Fifa09 taken from the Spanish Campus Party 2008. Better version after the jump.
Here is yet another new FIFA 09 gameplay video. After yesterday's footage of Arsenal vs Chelsea, here comes Barcelona vs Man United.
German site CYNAMITE.de shows off the German Cover of FIFA 09 featuring Ronaldinho and Kevin Kuranyi.