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