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FIFA 09 - Official Thread
Topic Started: Aug 15 2008, 11:13 PM (2,665 Views)
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US,  August 15, 2008 - When we first saw FIFA Soccer 09 up in Vancouver earlier this year, the game looked admittedly early. Now that I've gotten my hands on an updated build, a more accurate iteration of what gamers will see on October 14 when the game ships, I can say that FIFA Soccer 09 is putting the pieces together very nicely.

One of the big pushes in innovation for this year's FIFA title is physical play. Players can now jostle back and forth for balls, slam into each other with the bigger player sending the smaller player on his back, and flop more realistically during a slide tackle. This was on display at EA's Studio Showcase.

The developer on hand setup a match between Chelsea and Arsenal and the action quickly began. I was admittedly rusty, having not laid my hands on a football title since UEFA. I was actually surprised by how different FIFA felt. There's a much larger range of motion, or at least that's the way it felt. I was much less inhibited by things like invisible rails or CPU-forced runs. Even though this has been a focus of FIFA for the last few years, it has clearly seen improvements here with 09.

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The gameplay felt very tight overall and offered new fully customizable controls and camera angles. Yes, you can now change the height, position and other attributes of the sidelines camera. Other additions include customizable tactics which is governed by a set of sliders that include the tempo with which your team advances the ball and their aggressiveness on pushing up the defensive line to force an offside call. Something football diehards will undoubtedly appreciate.

The next big addition to the features list of FIFA Soccer 09 is 10-on-10 football. Similar to the idea behind EA Sports Hockey League in NHL 09, ten players on each side of the ball (all but the goalie) are controlled by a human. Players can change their camera angle to their liking, and yes, the Be A Pro prospective is in there. While I didn't get to try it for myself, the developer described a scenario similar to that of NHL. Novice players begin the game by following the ball around in a giant mass until they realize that playing their roles brings quicker success. Real football is key.

There are other smaller nuances that have been added to the FIFA brand of football, such as the new physics behind the ball. Apparently there has been a redefinition of how the ball reacts to the goal posts and other physical bodies in the environment. The good news is that there have been plenty of crazy, but realistic results because of it.

FIFA Soccer 09 was playing at a high quality when I finally got my hands on it. As someone who enjoyed UEFA a good bit, I can say that FIFA has made the expected strides towards international football glory. Keep an eye out for FIFA Soccer 09 to hit store shelves on October 14.




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I like the realism - alot :notworthy: I just hope the pace of the game is faster than it was on 08(for the 360). Other than that, I'm looking forward to it - with all the updated teams and even some new faces B)
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I just hope that you can have a decent shot from a way out, and this time, you feel like you are in control of the run, and it doesn't just pan.
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I'd like to see distance shots too - I've had less than a few scored in 08 but I want more this time around :|
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Looks good B)
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Yea it does

Its already on my Christmas list along with the new COD game :D
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It does look good, I'm looking forward to do it greatly.

@ligue: I believe the game speed has increased, gameplay was a big focus for 09 and I have a hunch it's going to be excellent..
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Thanks for that bit of info, Hugh :eek: I hope so :lol:
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Are you involved in the making of this game too, Hugh?
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Are you involved in the making of this game too, Hugh?

the database again, yes.
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What new leagues are included in the game? Russian? Greek?

Can't wait to get it, since I never bought fifa 08 (except for my PSP) :eek:

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Another improvement from FIFA 08 is the weather and time. Rain can be switched on and off before games, which affects whether players wear gloves and have their socks left high up their legs. Games can be played during daytime, night and dusk, however in the latest installment the game eventually turns to night as the second half starts. In manager mode, European games are played at night, and stadiums for finals are more accurate (the FA Cup final is at Wembley).

Also, if a player is substituted during half time, then the player is seen warming up and running on to the pitch. However if a substitution is made during play, then the players are seen approaching each other. The score of the game has an effect on this, if a player has scored then he waves to the fans before being substituted, however some players react badly to being substituted, and captains throw their armband to the ground. Captains have more of an effect in this team. The player is advised to choose a squad member who has good captain qualities, for example leadership. Captains are seen in most of the cut scenes arguing to the referee or encouraging his teammates.


:point: Sounds cool.
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What new leagues are included in the game? Russian? Greek?

They are keeping it very secret, so I don't know. I have a feeling they won't add any. But if they do, it will be Russian, Greek or Argentinian.
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I hope it's not Argentinian, only those guys would play there :| I'd be happy if it was Russian or Greek though :eek:


EDIT: I dunno if they showed this on the FIFA forums as I barely go there anymore but here's the soundtrack for anyone who didn't know:

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En attendant la suite de notre reportage au Canada, voici la liste des musiques qui seront incluses dans FIFA 09. Il y en aura pour tous les goûts mais tout ne sera pas au goût de tout le monde.

* Caesar Palace : "1ne"
* Chromeo : "Bonafied Lovin'" (Yuksek Remix)
* CSS : "Jager Yoga"
* Curumin : "Magrela"
* Cut Copy : "Lights And Music"
* Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley : "Something For You (One Loaf Of Bread)"
* Datarock : "True Stories"
* DJ Bitman : "Me Gustan"
* Duffy : "Mercy"
* Foals : "Olympic Airways"
* Gonzales : "Working Together" (Boys Noize Remix)
* Hot Chip : "Ready For The Floor" (Soulwax Remix)
* Jakobinarina : "I'm A Villain"
* Junkie XL feat. Electrocute : "Mad Pursuit"
* Jupiter One : "Platform Moon"
* Kasabian : "Fase Fuse"
* Ladytron : "Runaway"
* Lykke Li : "I'm Good I'm Gone"
* Macaco : "Movin'"
* MGMT : "Kids"
* My Federation : "What Gods Are These"
* Najwajean : "Drive Me"
* Plastilina Mosh : "Let U Know"
* Radiopilot : "Fahrrad"
* Reverend And The Makers : "Open Your Window"
* Sam Sparro : "Black & Gold"
* Señor Flavio : "Lo Mejor Del Mundo"
* Soprano : "Victory"
* The Airborne Toxic Event : "Gasoline"
* The Black Kids : "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You" (The Twelves Remix)
* The Bloody Beetroots : "Butter"
* The Fratellis : "Tell Me A Lie"
* The Heavy : "That Kind Of Man"
* The Kissaway Trail : "61"
* The Kooks : "Always Where I Need To Be"
* The Pinker Tones : "The Whistling Song"
* The Script : "The End Where I Begin"
* The Ting Tings : "Keep Your Head"
* The Veronicas :"Untouched"
* The Whip : "Muzzle #1"
* Tom Jones : "Feels Like Music" (Junkie XL Remix)
* Ungdomskulen : "Modern Drummer"

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What new leagues are included in the game? Russian? Greek?

Can't wait to get it, since I never bought fifa 08 (except for my PSP) :eek:

ooo:

Another improvement from FIFA 08 is the weather and time. Rain can be switched on and off before games, which affects whether players wear gloves and have their socks left high up their legs. Games can be played during daytime, night and dusk, however in the latest installment the game eventually turns to night as the second half starts. In manager mode, European games are played at night, and stadiums for finals are more accurate (the FA Cup final is at Wembley).

Also, if a player is substituted during half time, then the player is seen warming up and running on to the pitch. However if a substitution is made during play, then the players are seen approaching each other. The score of the game has an effect on this, if a player has scored then he waves to the fans before being substituted, however some players react badly to being substituted, and captains throw their armband to the ground. Captains have more of an effect in this team. The player is advised to choose a squad member who has good captain qualities, for example leadership. Captains are seen in most of the cut scenes arguing to the referee or encouraging his teammates.


:point: Sounds cool.

Now that IS cool. I think weather should be more of a factor. In wet rain, and in lower leagues, the pitch would be more muddy, so the ball would stick on the ground.


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