Fastest selling FIFA of all time.
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.
PS3 and X360 fifa sales were neck and neck in last week's UK charts. The wii version howver flopped in sales.
The price war continues between retail stores yet again. EA's FIFA 09 is set to have a price slash this weekend.
dailygamesnews.com - Many would argue this generation has brought year after year of fantastic titles and it looks like fall '08 will continue the trend. We've picked out the UK releases alone for the Xbox 360 with a superb selection of titles being released every week.
dailygamesnews.com - Man, we thought the UK release schedule was intense, gamers in the US have a plethora of fantastic titles arriving over the month.
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.
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.
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.
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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Xbox360Achievements.org have just unveiled the achievements for EA's latest installment in the FIFA franchise
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.
Eurogamer reports that EA Sports and Gillette will be running an enormous Xbox Live competition in October to win a trip to Florida and chance to take on sports stars such as Tiger Woods at their own game.
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.
Major Nelson writes: "Download the demo for FIFA 09 and play professional football with more responsive first-time shooting, passing, one-touches plus faster and more controlled dribbling and improved trapping. Plus try new Custom Team Tactics and make your favourite team play the way you want them to as if you are the first team coach. In-stores October 3, 2008 in Europe and Oct 14 in North America and Asia; visit fifa09.ea.com for more info."