GamesRadar - FIFA Soccer 09

FIFA 10 My Live Season: Goal of the Week Challenge (Feature)

Oct 5, 2009

FIFA is brilliant for forgetting real football and rewriting history, as those of us who spend hours holding back the tears and replaying England’s highest profile disasters can attest (Germany ’96, Argentina ’98 and - ooof - Portugal 2006). And with FIFA 10’s My Live Season, you can do it every week, replaying the fixtures of your favourite team, and powering them to the top of the league with Stalinist fervour. ...

EA Ignores Fans' Massive Complains on FIFA 09 Cheating (News)

Jul 14, 2009

Cheating on online ranked matches has become a common practice in FIFA 09, more common than in any other game. It has reached such high levels that fans report that almost 30% of online ranked matches result against people using Dream Teams or Edited Teams.

EA once again, did nothing about it.

Update:

EA Official Forums are flooded with user's complains, with no answer from EA. (See comments)

Classic mistakes rookies always make (Feature)

Jul 9, 2009

Ah, noobs. With their awkward fingers and stupid questions, it's a wonder we ever let them near our joypads at all. It's nice to get someone started in gaming, but it's so hard to witness utter incompetence at your favourite games.

But instead of yelling, snatching the pad and showing them how it should be done, why not sit back, make encouraging noises and tick off each entry in our list of classic rookie mistakes ...

Fifa 09 to get kit update. (News)

May 23, 2009

Fresh off the press (well airwaves), we've just got news via the official FIFA 09 podcast - presented by Steve and Rom - that FIFA 09 will be getting kit updates for a select number of teams....

More after the jump

FIFA 09 Distributes Free Coins to Ultimate Team Players (News)

May 13, 2009

BeefJack writes: "For those of you that purchased the FIFA 09 Ultimate Team DLC, you may have found that the game 'challenged' the EA servers and led to a disruption to gameplay.

If you did experience problems, you'll be pleased to know that you will be rewarded compensated with 10,000 coins, provided that you made your purchase before April 10. These are of course in-game coins and cannot be spent on the high street!"

Frenchman wins virtual Fifa crown (News)

May 4, 2009

BeefJack writes: "The world's best 32 virtual football players lined up at Port Olympic, Barcelona, Spain in an attempt to be crowned the FIFA Interactive World Champion 2009.

Despite the fierce competition, Bruce Grannec was able to defeat 22-year-old Mexican, Ruben Zerecero, 3-1 in the final round to snag the title."

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team available now (News)

Mar 19, 2009

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team is available to download now from Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 MS Points.

Ultimate Team is a new expansion for last year's award-winning football game that allows players to collect, trade and play their way to global supremacy by building the ultimate football club from over 4,000 available stars or creating and developing themselves in the game to captain their team to glory.

FIFA 09 Trophies now available via patch (News)

Mar 19, 2009

Quote from site:

"Football fans on the PS3 will be happy today as EA have released patch v1.02 which adds trophies to the game.

Overall there are 48 Trophies to be earned, which should give fans of the game a bit more to play for."

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team DLC - first look (Preview)

Mar 13, 2009

FIFA 09 is a fantastic game, but you’ve probably won every cup there is to win and moved on to something else by now . Well, get ready to come crawling back, as EA is set to release downloadable content for the game in the form of virtual trading cards. ...

FIFA Soccer/Football fans wanted (News)

Mar 13, 2009

FIFA fans, EA SPORTS is looking for knowledgeable soccer/football fans to contribute to their games' database.

If you think you might be interested please take the time to fill out the online registration form by following the link below.

www.eafootballtalentscout.com

EA SPORTS will be reading all submissions and getting in contact with the people that best suit the projects on offer. Please note you must be 18 years or older to apply for the Data Editor or Reference Collector projects.

Thanks folks.

FIFA Soccer 09 - Ultimate Team: Tutorial (Video)

Mar 10, 2009

To put it simply in three words: this is ace. FIFA 09 plays a blinder of a game and we absolutely love it. This is the proper next-gen footy game we've been hankering for since... ooh, this time last year.

South Africa FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 (News)

Mar 6, 2009

Fancy being the world's number one? Think you have the nerve, stamina and ability to cut it against the South Africa's best virtual footballers? To claim the prestigious SA title, you must demonstrate advanced skills, applied technical aptitude and concise ball control. But even if you are just a football fan intrigued by the fascination of virtual gaming, we look forward to welcoming you as a contestant. Book your spot at the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 South African qualifiers.

World's Largest Football Gaming Tournament Still Accepting Entries (News)

Mar 6, 2009

The FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 got underway on October 3rd, 2008, with EA SPORTS FIFA 09 players on PLAYSTATION3 vying for a handsome $20,000 (US) cash prize, a brand new car and the chance to hang out with football royalty at the FIFA World Player Gala.

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team Celebrations (News)

Mar 5, 2009

With the new add-on content for FIFA 09 just around the corner EA today announced the new celebrations that will be in the game.

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team Priced (News)

Mar 3, 2009

TheSixthAxis.com picks up on a tweet revealing the price of the new game mode coming to FIFA '09 in March.

FIFA 09 DLC to Include New 'Funny' Celebrations (News)

Feb 27, 2009

With the release of FIFA 09 DLC just three weeks away, a tasty nugget of information has been found.

The new Ultimate Team Mode DLC that will ...

MCV Industry Excellence Awards 2009 Finalists Announced (News)

Feb 26, 2009

Taking place on Thursday April 23rd at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, this year's MCV Industry Excellence Awards will be the most hotly-contested ever, with 17 accolades up for grabs, across a diverse range of categories covering the entire industry.

Nintendo, EA, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Sega and Activision will battle it out for the Games Publisher Award, whilst individual titles Guitar Hero World Tour, GTA IV, FIFA 09, Fallout 3, Wii Fit and Call of Duty: World At War compete for Game Campaign.

FIFA 09 trophy list revealed (News)

Feb 19, 2009

The trophy list for Fifa 09 is released.
launch : March 19
Trophies : 48

FIFA Ultimate Team Details (News)

Feb 18, 2009

TheSixthAxis takes a look at the new details for EA's new game mode for FIFA '09 'Ultimate Team' coming on March 19th.

FIFA 09 Getting Trophy Support (News)

Feb 11, 2009

Mat Prior the line producer for Ultimate Team writes: "First off there seems to be a lot of questions around PS3 trophy support for Fifa 09 so let me speak to that. Yes it will be available for Fifa 09 and you don't need to buy Ultimate team in order to get it. Ultimate team has its own trophies but you'll get full trophy support for Fifa 09 for free without having to buy ultimate team, it will be part of the title update that will unlock the ability to download ultimate team".

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team - Trailer (Video)

Feb 11, 2009

1.25 million FIFA games played online every day (News)

Feb 11, 2009

GI.biz writes: "Electronic Arts has released FIFA 09 statistics, revealing that around 1.25 million games are played online every day.

The number of games played daily represents a 321 per cent increase over the the previous title in the series, and makes FIFA 09 the most popular EA Sports game online.

In total, over 141 million games of FIFA 09 have been played on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 since the game's European launch last September. "

FIFA 09 hosts 1.25m online games per day (News)

Feb 10, 2009

The publisher says that over 141m games of FIA 09 have been played across Xbox 360 and PS3 since the game was released late last September

EA announces Ultimate Team Mode for FIFA 09 (News)

Feb 10, 2009

Xbox Only writes: We've seen baseball cards integrated into 2K Sports' MLB 2K series and now EA Sports is getting back into the card game with a downloadable expansion for FIFA 09. Dubbed "Ultimate Team", this mode will be available on March 19 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game and will likely cost $14.99on PS3or 1200 MS points.

The new Ultimate team mode is based on ideas from the Champions League version but is a completely new version and is a much bigger and a more complete experience, particularly with regard to online. In Champions League, it was just a game mode within the game. This time around it is the game, and EA is able to put a lot more resource and effort into it.

FIFA, EA SPORTS and PlayStation Begin Search for Best Virtual Soccer Player in North America in FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 (News)

Feb 9, 2009

The search for the best virtual soccer player in North America is heating up as FIFA, the world's governing body of soccer, Electronic Arts Inc and Sony Computer Entertainment announced two live qualifying events of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009

Details of the North America live qualifiers for the FIFA Interactive World Cup (News)

Feb 9, 2009

The search for the best virtual soccer player in North America is heating up as FIFA, the world's governing body of soccer, Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Sony Computer Entertainment announced two live qualifying events of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 (FIWC) in North America as well as an online competition, leading to the National Final in New York City where one individual will win the North American championship and the chance to be crowned the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 Champion.

Saling the world: Halo 3, Call of Duty top U.S. Xbox 360 sales (News)

Feb 6, 2009

Danny Cowan from Gamasutra writes:

"Gamasutra's weekly column, "Saling The World", covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, providing an important update of sales patterns worldwide.

This week's charts, with data taken from February 5th, 2009, find Halo 3 and Call of Duty: World at War at the top of North America's Xbox 360 software sales charts, while Star Ocean: Second Evolution and Mario Kart DS drive sales on portables.

Data for "Saling The World" comes courtesy of the public sales information on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.co.jp, with sales split out for each platform and territory, and pre-orders disregarded. This results in a true sense of what games are selling worldwide on the real-time updated service, as follows..."

Alfonso Ramos Crowned FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008 Champion (News)

Jan 13, 2009

FIFA, the world's governing body of football, Electronic Arts and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that Alfonso Ramos, the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008 Champion, has received his official winner's trophy at the FIFA World Player Gala in Zurich...

FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 is underway for the first time in the Middle East (News)

Jan 13, 2009

The FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 is underway for the first time in the Middle East, with EA SPORTS FIFA 09 players on PLAYSTATION®3 able to stake their claim for greatness and a USD 20,000 cash prize.

Jan 16-17.09
Bahrain : Virgin Megastore, City Center Mall

Egypt : Virgin Megastore, City Stars Mall

Kuwait : Virgin Megastore, Marina Mall

Qatar : Virgin Megastore, Villagio Mall

Jan 29-30.09
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Sony World Showroom, Wakalat Mall

Feb 05-06.09
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Sony World Showroom, Andalus Mall

Feb 06-07.09
UAE : Virgin Megastore, Mall of the Emirates

REVEALED: UK's best-selling games of 2008 (News)

Jan 9, 2009

MCV: Mario Kart Wii and FIFA 09 outsell all others in full year

FIFA 09 Breaks Through 2 Million UK Sales News (News)

Jan 9, 2009

On top of beating out Call of Duty: World at War for the Christmas No.1 spot and returning to the top of the UK charts for the first week of 2009, EA's FIFA 09 has sold over 2 million units so far in the UK alone, making it the fastest selling FIFA game in the series' history.

PS3 Attitude | UK PS3 charts: The Comeback (News)

Jan 7, 2009

So here we are again, after having celebrated and eaten until our bellies started to crack. Last week we had no UK charts post due to the fact we were too busy eating turkey and opening presents.

But let's see if the new year has affected the sales, in Chart Track's UK charts for week ending 3 January 2009…

Latest UK Chart, Fifa 09 on top again. (News)

Jan 6, 2009

Ve3tro writes, "Here are the top 20 games in the UK right now based on sales. The top four spots seem to be just rearranging themselves from last week's, with EA's FIFA 09 now in the top spot.

FIFA 09 Hits #1 in UK (News)

Dec 24, 2008

EA's FIFA 09 has become UK's all-format Christmas number one following an eleventh-hour sales surge at the retailers. The highly successful sports title, which has hovered around the top half of the charts since its October release, snatched the accolade from the bookies' odds-on favorite Call Of Duty: World At War.

Treyarch's war shooter had held number one in the charts for nearly a record-breaking six successive weeks, yet promotion at the retailers saw sales in FIFA 09 mushroom 89% overnight, sending World At War to second spot.

Best Fifa 09 goals featured by EA (News)

Dec 23, 2008

Players of FIFA 09 on Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION® 3 who upload their replay videos to www.easportsfootball.com now have the chance to show their super-strikes to thousands via the site's popular new Top 10 Goals feature.

Anyone with either console and an internet connection can upload their best goals at the push of a controller button. Visitors to the site can then log in to the site to see their videos again, as well as download them and share them with friends directly or via on-site links to social networking sites.

FIFA 09 receives 2nd patch (News)

Dec 22, 2008

FIFA 09 has received its second patch, which will not harm old save files. Along with various gameplay bugs, the tweaks include:

Live Ticker: Referee pictures are displayed (user generated content); Number of assists is displayed after a goal (league matches);Team Status is displayed

3D Match: 3D match improvements (Version 3); 3D camera improvements (TV and free camera)

Database: Improved database (12.12.08)

Other features

- Notepad added
- Instant Calculation mode now shows the last 5 events
- New training camp features (more camps, improved calculation of the effects, option to add your own training camps)
- Player character icons now displayed on the player info screen
- Several smaller improvements (e.g. youth player scouting, night matches in generic stadiums)

Christmas No.1 Contenders Announced (News)

Dec 12, 2008

ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association) today announced the list of videogames vying for the number one spot this Christmas. And leading bookmaker Ladbrokes makes Call of Duty: World at War its 1/3 favourite for the festive accolade...

PS3 Attitude | UK PS3 charts: Nothing can stop WaW (News)

Dec 9, 2008

The feeling of 'deja vu' is in the air, since this is the fourth consecutive week Call of Duty: World at War remains in the top of the charts.

Activision has hit the jackpot with their "one CoD per year" tactic. The next Call of Duty Modern Warfare title is due to visit us in Fall 2009.

Here at PS3 Attitude Towers we are ok with that "fifalization" of the franchise, as far as they keep producing innovative quality games.

But let's see Chart Track's UK Charts for week ending 6 December 2008…

Game of the Year 08 : Sports (Vote now) (News)

Dec 6, 2008

PS3clan started the Game of the Year 2008 elections. This week you can vote on category SPORTS.
Every week we will have 2 categories (10 in total) and each winner per category will be added to the final week where you can vote for your overall favorite game of 2008.

FIFA or PES fans.. good luck ;)

Playing FIFA09 in a 50.000 soccer arena (News)

Nov 25, 2008

PS3clan was present at a huge Electronic Arts and Sony event in Holland largest soccer arena (50.000) called the Amsterdam Arena.
With 20 Playstation 3 consoles and 10 vs 10 (irl soccer players and known Dutchies) the event was huge and the pictures looks really nice.

UK PS3 charts: CoD WaW leads the race (News)

Nov 25, 2008

Even though CoD WaW sales fell 51%, it managed to maintain the first place of the British charts, according to Chart Track. With so many games coming out this period, it's natural to see many ups and downs in games sales. The battle is harsh and only the strongest survive.

So without further delays, here are Chart Track's UK charts for week ending November 22nd.

Click through to see the Top 10…

FIFA 09 Patch is Live (News)

Nov 21, 2008

"OK lads it seems that the official patch has been released into the wild this evening. When I turned my game today I received an update and looking around the official forums it seems many other 360 users have also. PS3 users are still waiting it seems but with the PSN usually slower to update I'm sure it will be along soon. Let us know if you are pleased with the update or if any more problems surface themselves."

Fifa 09 Update Patch (News)

Nov 16, 2008

EA has been hard at work on a patch for FIFA 09 and have now announced the general fixes of said patch. They state they are aiming for a release next week and among the issue's fixed are:
- Fixed side-stepping issue
- Improved advantage rule
- Fixed Stadium 23.Maj lag issue
- Fixed join issue in Online Team Play Lobbies

more after the jump...

EA Sports Announce 14 Downloadable Commentary Packs For Fifa 09 (News)

Nov 14, 2008

dailygamesnews.com - EA Sports announced today that all 14 international commentary packs in Fifa 09 will be available to download free on both the PlayStation Network for PS3 and on Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox 360. For the first time, fans worldwide can now download and experience all language commentary packs featuring different commentators from all over the world while playing Fifa 09.

FIFA 09 smashes records (News)

Nov 14, 2008

MCV: Title hits one million UK sales after enjoying most successful opening week ever for a football game

Pro Evo Tops the Table (News)

Oct 24, 2008

Evolution's Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 has gone straight to the top of the multiformat charts in its first week of release, leapfrogging EA's FIFA 2009.

with 58% of its sales coming on PS3 format, its the first time Sony's console has outsold the XBox 360.

1. Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (Konami)
2. FIFA '09 (EA)
3. Saints Row 2 (THQ)
4. LEGO Batman: The Videogame
5. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
6. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
7. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (LucasArts)
8. Wii Play (Nintendo)
9. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2009 (EA)
10. Brothers in Arms: Hells' Highway (Ubisoft)

FIFA vs. PES - Supiciously super goalie goals - 10-21-08 (Video)

Oct 21, 2008

FIFA vs PES: The comparison you've never read before (Feature)

Oct 21, 2008

Certain things in football are forever guaranteed. Billionaire sugar daddies splashing cash on clubs they’ve never heard of – ‘cough’, Manchester City, ‘cough’. More dissent on pitches than an Argentinian palace coup. And, without fail, FIFA and PES gamers arguing across the globe over which footie title rules the digital dugout. ...

Fifa '09 Tops UK Software Charts (News)

Oct 14, 2008

dailygamesnews.com - EA can certainly be proud of its latest Fifa game with the '09 edition selling around 1.2 million copies in its first week across Europe along with taking the highest sales out of the series and now with the latest UK charts published, can smile smugly at its top spot:

FIFA 09 earns 90% Metacritic average (News)

Oct 13, 2008

MCV:Xbox 360 version of EA football title on course for very impressive critical score – alongside Dead Space

New Game Releases for the Week of October 12, 2008 (News)

Oct 11, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"The middle of October greets us with an abundance of quality releases on every platform!

The highlights this week include Dead Space (Xbox 360/PS3), FIFA Soccer 2009 (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, DS, PC), SOCOM Confrontation (PS3), Saints Row 2 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC), and Sam and Max Season 1 (Nintendo Wii).

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of October 12, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"

FIFA 09 sells whopping 1.2 mil in first week (News)

Oct 10, 2008

Fastest selling FIFA of all time.

FIFA 09 has sold over 1.2 million copies in Europe in one week.

The astonishing number makes the 09 edition the fastest selling FIFA game of all time.

"FIFA Soccer 09's great kick-off is a testament to our loyal fans across Europe who simply can't wait to get their hands on the game," said Peter Moore, President of EA Sports.

Fifa 09 Has Record Breaking First Week (News)

Oct 8, 2008

dailygamesnews.com - Fifa 09 has had a successful first week of sales outselling last year's game by 37.5%, setting new records on Xbox 360 and PS2. This comes just two weeks after Star Wars: The Force Unleashed broke all Star Wars games sales records.

UK charts (week 40,2008) . FIFA 09 kickstarts Q4 (News)

Oct 6, 2008

PS3 and X360 fifa sales were neck and neck in last week's UK charts. The wii version howver flopped in sales.

Charttrack reports:-

"42% of sales were on Xbox 360, making it the 3rd fastest selling game on Microsoft's format (behind GTA IV and Halo 3), while 40% of sales were on PS3 where it is the 2nd fastest selling game (behind GTA IV). The PS2 version accounted for 11% of sales and PSP 3%, while Nintendo's formats and PC made up the remainder. "

distribution of Fifa sales were as follows:-
360 - 42%
PS3 - 40%
PS2 - 11%
PSP - 3%
WII/NDS/PC - 4%

FIFA 09 (Review)

Oct 3, 2008

To put it simply in three words: this is ace. FIFA 09 plays a blinder of a game and we are absolutely loving it ...

FIFA Soccer 09 (Screenshots)

Oct 3, 2008

FIFA 09 price slash this weekend (News)

Oct 2, 2008

The price war continues between retail stores yet again. EA's FIFA 09 is set to have a price slash this weekend.

- Tesco are selling the game at a reduced price of £29.99 for PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms

- Asda are also reducing their price, selling FIFA 09 for £32 on the PS3 and Xbox 360 platform

- You can also pick up a good deal at Blockbuster, which is selling the game for £34.99 and are giving away a free football and £5 off any other game.

Downloadable content FIFA 09 online on the same day as gamerelease (News)

Oct 2, 2008

PS3-Sense writes: "Today FIFA 09 released in Europe and on that very same day the PlayStation Store have been updated with lots of FIFA 09 content in a league pack. The entire pack will cost a total of no less than 17.99 euros and includes six leagues. Its also possible to buy every league apart but that will cost you over 35 euros.

First complains are made on our forums about not including this content in the game itself. We wonder how you think about this?"

Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of September 28th (News)

Sep 28, 2008

PS3Fanboy writes:

Silent Hill is coming home this week. For America and Asia, that is. Europe has about another month to wait, but instead get the latest iteration in the never ending FIFA franchise. That's it for this week, but here's the info in a handy bullet-point list:

US Games
Silent Hill: Homecoming
EU Games

FIFA 09
Asian Games

Silent Hill: Homecoming
Release dates are constantly subject to change. If you're worried, then check with your local retailer. Europeans, feel free to import Silent Hill: Homecoming, if you're desperate. Just be aware that imported games must have downloadable content from their respective regions. Not that we suspect Silent Hill: Homecoming will be getting any DLC.

That Aussie Game Site: Weekly Wrap 28th September, 2008 (News)

Sep 28, 2008

That Aussie Game Site recaps another important week of game news. Featuring their theories on Bungie's "Keep It Clean" trailer, the revelation of a familiar looking nemesis in Gears of War 2 and they discuss the disappointing mix-up that left no one playing the the much anticipated Mirror's Edge demo.

Fifa 09 Release Date Broken in UK and France (News)

Sep 27, 2008

Fifa09 release date has been broken in UK and France. After the jump, proof with pictures and videos.

Global Icons Ribery, De Rossi, Kuranyi, Cech and Others Adorn FIFA Soccer 09 Covers Around World (News)

Sep 26, 2008

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.

DRM for FIFA 09 (News)

Sep 23, 2008

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.

SCANS of the review of FIFA 09 in PSM 3 (News)

Sep 21, 2008

Luso FIFA has for you scans of FIFA 09 review by PSM3 UK.
Enjoy.

Four Minute Fifa 09 Trailer Premiere On Sunday (News)

Sep 19, 2008

EA Sports has announced they will be airing a four minute one-off screening of the Fifa 09 TV advert this Sunday during the Sky Sports' Super Sunday showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United.

EA to invade Chelsea Vs Man U (News)

Sep 19, 2008

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.

FIFA 09 info direct from the developers (News)

Sep 18, 2008

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 ...

360 and PS3 FIFA 09 would only run on "1-3% of PCs" (News)

Sep 13, 2008

Videogaming247 Writes:

"The PC version of FIFA 09 is different to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions because of the CPU processing power required for the architecture of the game."

"The majority of gamer's PC's do not have enough CPU processing power for this architecture, so FIFA09 on PC has been built to have the best possible graphics and gameplay engine while still being accessible to as many fans of the game as possible. If the architecture was identical to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, FIFA09 on PC would only be accessible to 1-3% of the PC systems on the market."

FIFA, EA Sports and Playstation Ring in 2009 Season of FIFA Interactive World Cup (News)

Sep 12, 2008

EA and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced the new season of the FIFA Interactive World Cup, the world's only official FIFA global football gaming competition. The FIWC is a season-long tournament mirroring the real world of football in which competitors from all around the world can participate playing EA SPORTS FIFA 09 on the PLAYSTATION®3.

Fifa '09 demo out today, 'Club' details revealed (News)

Sep 12, 2008

For all the football/soccer fans with an Xbox 360 or PS3, you'll get a chance to play the demo of Fifa '09, releasing later today on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network respectively.

Meanwhile, one of the new features of Fifa '09, Fifa '09 Clubs, enables gamers around the world to form or join user-controlled clubs of up to 50 people,

FIFA 09 Club Details from EA - Also Known as Clans for Soccer (News)

Sep 11, 2008

EA scared some folks into thinking they canned the Club component from FIFA 09 but a press release today showed they have in fact kept the feature in both PS3 and Xbox 360 version.

This is essentially a clan feature...for soccer. Now I know that the game will sell like hotcakes in Europe but if EA can have the feature for a sports game, why can't they add this to the many FPS games they put out?

Battlefield: Bad Company is a perfect example of the type of game that should have this feature. Soccer yes, shoot-em-ups no. Thank the Gods for SOCOM.

New Online Mode for FIFA 09 Revealed (News)

Sep 11, 2008

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.

FIFA 09 Demo Coming Tomorrow (News)

Sep 10, 2008

XeNonX are just giving us a heads up that the FIFA 09 demo from EA is coming to the PSN tomorrow.

From the article:
"FIFA fan or not get the demo and try it, all those PES fans who haven't played the last few games are in for a bit of a shock."

Read the full piece over at XeNonX

[Official] FIFA 09 - Ratings of some players (News)

Sep 9, 2008

Luso FIFA has for you some ratings of some FIFA 09 players.
Enjoy.

Fifa 2009 Demo Coming This Week (News)

Sep 6, 2008

Just to remind you guys, the demo for Fifa 2009 is coming this week!

A few weeks ago EA Sports have announced the release date for the Fifa 2009 demo - September 11.

First FIFA 09 review score revealed (News)

Sep 1, 2008

This month’s issue of UK's Official PlayStation Magazine has the exclusive review of EA’s latest footie juggernaut and early word on the terraces is it’s finally nabbed the title from PES ...

Making of FIFA 09 (News)

Aug 29, 2008

A video has popped up on youtube showing interview's with the creators and some gameplay.

Exclusive: FIFA 09 Demo details revealed (News)

Aug 22, 2008

FIFA Soccer Blog brings you exclusive details of the Playstation3, Xbox360 and PC demo versions of FIFA09!

GC 2008: FIFA09 PS3 Exclusive feature revealed (News)

Aug 20, 2008

FIFA Soccer Blog:

"Latest news from GC is that the exclusive PS3 feature is: FIFA Interactive World Cup being built into the game. So gamers can track progress, play games etc through the game rather than be so website reliant."

GC08: EA announces FIFA 09 add-on Live Season (News)

Aug 20, 2008

EA has announced a new premium FIF 09 service called Live Season at Games Convention 2008.

EA Facing Another Football Cover Change? (News)

Aug 18, 2008

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."

FIFA 09 Gets Rockin' Hop'n Bumpin' With New Soundtrack (News)

Aug 14, 2008

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."

FIFA09: i34 Event - Exclusive EA Booth Tour (News)

Aug 11, 2008

FIFA Soccer Blog:

"Here's the first of many videos from our i34 coverage. This one is a quick video showing the EA booth and the FIFA 09 pods (running on PS3's). More video's to follow today with some exclusive HD footage on the way."

Fifa 09 New Screenshots (News)

Aug 9, 2008

It seems that EA keeps updating their Fifa website with New pictures of Fifa 09.

Rooney mania: Wayne shakes off illness to film video game advert in Manchester (News)

Aug 8, 2008

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.

Fifa 09 Gameplay - Spain v Brazil (News)

Aug 6, 2008

Here's two new gameplay videos of Fifa09 taken from the Spanish Campus Party 2008. Better version after the jump.

Maurice Edu Named Cover Athlete For FIFA 09 (News)

Aug 6, 2008

Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that Toronto FC star Maurice Edu is taking his game to the cover of the world's most popular soccer videogame* where he will join Brazilian International Ronaldinho and Mexican national team goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa as cover athletes and spokespersons for EA SPORTS(tm) FIFA Soccer 09 in the United States, Canada and other regions in North America.

PS3 Exclusive FIFA 09 Mode Revealed At Leipzig News (News)

Aug 2, 2008

An update to the official FIFA Soccer Blog has revealed that the exclusive mode heavily touted for the PlayStation3 version of FIFA 09 will be unveiled at the forthcoming Leipzig Games Convention.

FIFA 09 Gameplay - Barca vs. Man Utd (News)

Aug 2, 2008

Here is yet another new FIFA 09 gameplay video. After yesterday's footage of Arsenal vs Chelsea, here comes Barcelona vs Man United.

FIFA 09: German Cover revealed (News)

Aug 1, 2008

German site CYNAMITE.de shows off the German Cover of FIFA 09 featuring Ronaldinho and Kevin Kuranyi.

Confirmed Release Date & German Cover (News)

Aug 1, 2008

Following contact with EA earlier today, we can now confirm that FIFA 09 will be released on October 3rd. The news was leaked first by some UK based retailers, but it will now be officially announced by EA.

more after the jump.

FIFA '09 dated (News)

Jul 31, 2008

MCV: With consumer anticipation for the game already sky high – and some hardline PES supporters even admitting that it could be a Pro Evo beater – EA has exclusively revealed to MCV that FIFA '09 is set for release on October 3rd.

PS3 FIFA 09 graphics 'at least as good' as 360 version (News)

Jul 21, 2008

VideoGamer:

"PS3 FIFA 09's graphics will be "at least as good" as 360 FIFA 09's, EA has promised. Producer David Rutter said that some multiplatform game developers had in the past struggled to get the PS3 version up to scratch simply because they started working on Microsoft's console first. However, Rutter said that EA development on PS3 has now "caught up" and it has achieved "parity" on its multiplatform games."

More after the jump.

Fifa 09 Demo Coming on September 11th (News)

Jul 10, 2008

Playstation Universe Writes -"David Rutter, Line Producer on the PS3/360 Versions of FIFA 09 as just confirmed to us that a Demo of this years versions of the sports franchise is scheduled to be hitting both the EU and US Playstation Stores on September 11th."

10v10 confirmed for FIFA 09 (News)

Jul 10, 2008

Line Producer David Rutter explains why we haven't quite reached 11v11 yet in EA's next footie hopeful ...

FIFA 09 site live (News)

Jul 7, 2008

The FIFA 09 site is now live. TalkPlayStation.com:"Doesn't look like there's a lot on the site at the moment but i'm sure it will get updated overtime."

FIFA 09 to Get Platform-specific Game Features (News)

Jul 2, 2008

EA announced today that almost every gaming platform will get tailor-made content depending on the unique characteristics and capabilities of each system.

Click through for all the details!

FIFA Soccer 09 for PS3 will have exclusive game mode (News)

Jul 1, 2008

An interview over at Gamespot with FIFA Soccer 09 producer David Rutter has revealed new information about the upcoming sports game. 30 leagues and 40 national teams are at your disposal this year, while the magic number of 250 key changes as reported before remain true. Highlights of upgrades from the previous year include improvements in "responsiveness, physical play and their affect through attributes, plus the AI." Different types of players are less homogeneous and you will have to utilize different types of players to achieve victory.

A Custom Team Tactics mode will be introduced where 11 sliders or criteria will allow you to determine how your team will play. There is also a promise of 140 attacking and 40 defensive options. The ever-popular Be A Pro career mode will allow you to play unlocked, meaning one has the option of a change of position and still gain experience. Friends can likewise choose to act as a teammate or opponent to the player in this mode. Lastly, Rutter promises a to talk about "a game mode exclusive to that system," referring to the PS3, later in the year. We'll keep you updated as details of the mode becomes available

Release date FIFA 2009 (News)

Jun 23, 2008

Electronic Arts has announced the release date of FIFA 2009.

The title football EA arrive in stores on October 3

FIFA 09: "50,000 different combinations of tactics" (News)

Jun 5, 2008

CVG writes: "EA is already boasting about FIFA 09's new toy, its customizable tactics system, claiming that it allows up to "50,000 different combinations of tactics". Try and find 'em all!

Speaking in the latest issue of PSM3 UK, lead producer David Rutter boasts, "there are roughly 50,000 possible combinations. That's not really doing it justice. The point is there are over 40 different defensive ways to play and over 500 attacking ways."

In case you're not up to speed, the system works with a series of sliders "incorporating key parts of the team dynamic - aggression, mentality, positioning, etc". You can even assign four of your own custom plans to the D-pad and switch them mid-match."