FIFA 09 - details revealed!

Wednesday 2nd July 2008 - 11:00

We lift the lid on EA's next football instalment with world-first screenshots!

Football fans rejoice! Hot on the heels of Spain securing Euro 08 victory, EA has revealed the first details of the forthcoming guaranteed blockbuster that is FIFA 09. According to EA's PR machine there's over 250 new gameplay enhancements forthcoming in the autumnal release of the long running football franchise. That's not all - with each version being tailored to a 'platform specific' audience, EA promises gamers "a football game that is customised to their system and delivers a unique and enjoyable experience."

New animation technology creates more responsive first-time shooting and passing, faster and more controlled dribbling, and improved trapping. New player momentum physics, which exploits the power of these platform engines, delivers realistic player collisions, authentic jostling for the ball, and more variation in tackling.

For the first time, players can go inside the game engine to customise the strategy and positioning of your teammates to decide exactly how your team will play in any situation. With new Custom Team Tactics you have all the tools to become a first-team coach. Adjust and customise tactical settings so CPU players and your team perform just like the real-world team plays and make strategic decisions to exploit your opponent's weaknesses, all on-the-fly.

The popular feature innovation Be A Pro has expanded to a career mode called Be A Pro: Seasons where you can choose or create a professional player and then develop his skills at a single outfield position over four years with the ultimate goal of becoming a national legend. The matchday experience is now true-to-life with a referee and linesmen on the pitch. Plus, crowds, stadium atmosphere and commentary have all been regionalised in exact detail.