Fifa 09

[Cool Joe]

Developer- EA Sports
Release date- October 3

FIFA 09 is touted to be the next- gen football simulator. FIFA 09 is being released for the PC, X360, Playstation 2 & 3, Playstation Portable, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. This is about the PC version.

FIFA 09 has been customized and designed specifically for each platform. In the PC version, you can use either the keyboard or the mouse to control your players. You are allowed to change the keyboard controls to suit yourself.

There are 32 skill moves which you can perform, including scoop turns, rainbow flicks and ball rolls.

The players’ faces are realistically well detailed. All the skin tones and muscles are shown in great detail. The graphics is high quality, and has been designed to exploit the power of today’s high- end machines.

There are customizable widgets which you can integrate into the menu system to connect with the FIFA online community and real world football so you stay in touch while playing.

FIFA 09 offers a more realistic gameplay. Quick free kicks, shielding, collisions etc. are added to make the playing experience ultra realistic.

All the usual stuff like Manager Mode, Challenges and Tournaments are there and improved. You can play one of the 61 tournaments or create one.

There are over 500 licensed teams and 30 leagues with accurate kits and logos.

visit http://shishir007.wordpress.com/2008/08/17/fifa-09/ for screenshots

[Ethan_Hunt]

It's supposed to be on Xbox 360 as well which is not mentioned in the above post.So see if you can edit the post.

[Kl@w-24]

Are those screenshots from the PC version? Last time out EA fooled a lot of people who bought it for the PC, assuming that the graphics would be almost same for all platforms. But in fact, the PC version was utter crap. Washed out graphics, commentary glitches (Clive Tyldsley screaming 'good save' when the ball actually went past the post) and outdated appearances & stats for players. Hope it's not the same with 09.

[ancientrites]

let us hope for the best

[ajaybc]

wow...screenshots look great.

[Ei8t]

according to....fifa09.de

On Thuesday, 8.7.2008 EA Germany hold a FIFA 09-Multi-Plattform-Event in Munich. Our pals from FIFA 4 Fans.com have been on location and have collected a lot of information about the new FIFA 09.

In the beginning FIFA 09 have been introduced by the three main producers (Paul Hossack for PC, Kaz Makita for Wii and David Rutter for Playstation 3 and Xbox360) from the Canadian EA Sports Studio, and have talked about the new and improved features of the different versions of the game.

Afterwords we have been able to play the different versions of the (PlayStation 3, Wii and PC version) - so we tested the game a lot. Furthermore we got some more information by the producers.

Designed for the PC
In recent years there have been used the Playstation 2 version for the PC version. This comes to an end now. The PC version is designed for the PC, it is not a converted version of a console. Thus, the game is now independent, and no longer dependent on certain characteristics of consoles.

Next Generation Graphic
The fact which everyone had been waiting is now finally finally: FIFA 09 contains the NextGen graphics and makes a big step towards console version.

The player models are now as pretty as the ones out of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 version, so that even the muscles of the players can be identified. 3D grass grows from the ground, pretty shader and glowing effects have been added. The players look totally realistic, have a natural skin colour. It is possible to recognize Michael Ballack not only because of his face, but also because of his deceptively similar 3D hair.

However there are still missing some things. The stadiums are not yet adapted to NextGen, the spectators and the surrounding area in the stadiums have not been renewed yet. The NextGen changes have been primarily done in the area of the playing field which you can see all the time during the game. Nevertheless, the overall picture of the graphic is very positive.

EA has made a big step. The main focus has been on the NextGen graphic on the field in FIFA 09. EA will continue working on the graphics, so that - perhaps next year - there will even more Next Generation graphics available


System requirements
The NextGeneration graphics - of course - increases the system requirements a lot. How much these requirements will be is not clear yet, because the game is still in development and EA still tries to improve the graphic performance more and more.

If you have a high-end graphics card as the GeForce 8800 and 3 GB of RAM, you don't have to worry, you will be able to play the game in full details.

If you have a rather weaker PC you can adjust the level of details and lower it step by step. It's possible to set it to the FIFA 08 level. So if the game is not running fast enough, just switch of some details, and you can play FIFA 09, too.

Conclusion (PC Version)
The PC version makes a big step forward. Because of the Next Generation graphics it looks really great, the gameplay is similar to the Next-Gen consoles. In short: The game is just fun, it plays out different and looks different than the predecessor. FIFA 09 has no reason to hide, EA has done a great job.


SOURCE:
http://www.fifa09.de/

I am very excited about this years Fifa. 08 on the PS3 was awesome especially the BE-A-PRO mode.08 on the PC was Horrible

[Arsenal_Gunners]

I want 3rd person mode in Be a pro

[Ei8t]

Originally Posted by Arsenal_Gunners

I want 3rd person mode in Be a pro

It will be in 3rd Person mode ,Be A Pro Mode will last for 4 seasons.Linesmen and a referee would be seen and moving with the play on the pitch .

[tuxybuzz]

eagerly waiting for it

[IronManForever]

[Offtopic]
How does Fifa 08 compare to PES 2008? Though its subjective but then again? Any online comparisions?
Reason: Havent played PES; so wanted to know.
[/offtopic]

[Cool Joe]

@klaw- all screenshots except the last (ronaldinho) one are of the PC version.

@ironman- in terms of gameplay, PES 2008 is definitely better than FIFA 08. but in PES, there's a master league instead of FIFA's manager mode, which, in my opinion, sucks. there are also lesser clubs and tournaments in PES 2008. PES 2008's selling point is it's realistic gameplay. in FIFA 09, the gameplay is said to b very realistic and i ll have to check this out when it releases. i ll post a preview of PES 2009 soon....

@ allwyndilima- yes ur right. its releasing for the X360 as well. made a slip up there. corrected it.

[Psychosocial]

PES is better. EA is turning into a disaster. First they destroyed NFS and now FIFA. Dont hope for much. EA

[The Conqueror]

Fifa 09 Looks very very Coool...i am eagerly waiting for this one.

[IronManForever]

Originally Posted by beta testing

@ironman- in terms of gameplay, PES 2008 is definitely better than FIFA 08. but in PES, there's a master league instead of FIFA's manager mode, which, in my opinion, sucks. there are also lesser clubs and tournaments in PES 2008. PES 2008's selling point is it's realistic gameplay. in FIFA 09, the gameplay is said to b very realistic and i ll have to check this out when it releases. i ll post a preview of PES 2009 soon....

Could you tesll me what you would actually call as gameplay? I assume it to be;
Difficulty + AI + Options. I never understood the term gameplay properly.

[Cool Joe]

^well, wat i mean here is that the game engine is better and far more realistic.

one thing i dont like abt PES' engine is the camera when the opposition takes a penalty. it is placed in the GKs view and m not comfortable with it.

[IronManForever]

Originally Posted by beta testing

one thing i dont like abt PES' engine is the camera when the opposition takes a penalty. it is placed in the GKs view and m not comfortable with it.

+1 .. Tried the game yesterday at a friend's place.

Man; this game doesnt have any of the actual leagues? La Liga was there.. no EPL? and wth? no good clubs?
Did this one lose out to FIFA in a copyright bid?

[Kl@w-24]

Originally Posted by IronManForever

+1 .. Tried the game yesterday at a friend's place.

Man; this game doesnt have any of the actual leagues? La Liga was there.. no EPL? and wth? no good clubs?
Did this one lose out to FIFA in a copyright bid?

Some EPL and BundesLiga clubs don't have real names, but this can be corrected using option files available on the net, or you can change them yourself using the inbuilt editor.

[IronManForever]

Originally Posted by kl@w-24

Some EPL and BundesLiga clubs don't have real names, but this can be corrected using option files available on the net, or you can change them yourself using the inbuilt editor.

Thanks; But that would mean a lot of editing. I mean only few are named correctly; well thats what I noticed in my few minutes with the game.
Anyways my friend was annoyed because of it; shall tell him..

[Kl@w-24]

Originally Posted by IronManForever

Thanks; But that would mean a lot of editing. I mean only few are named correctly; well thats what I noticed in my few minutes with the game.
Anyways my friend was annoyed because of it; shall tell him..

Search for option files on the net, that's the best method.

[amrawtanshx]

Originally Posted by KPower Mania

PES is better. EA is turning into a disaster. First they destroyed NFS and now FIFA. Dont hope for much. EA

Dont know why few people find PES better.
As for 08 versions ... I find EA one better.
It has a lot of maneuvers .. Which the PES fails to provide.

[Cool Joe]

@ironman- m gonna upload PES 2008 files on my blog ASAP. with all the correct names, everything unlocked as well. m playin it currently.

@amrawthanshx- wat are u talking abt? anybody will testify to the fact that PES has got more skill moves and and more realistic dribbling and movement. m not trying to b rude here. just stating the facts.

[amrawtanshx]

Originally Posted by beta testing

@amrawthanshx- wat are u talking abt? anybody will testify to the fact that PES has got more skill moves and and more realistic dribbling and movement. m not trying to b rude here. just stating the facts.

You had posted a link before ... http://fifa08tipsblog.blogspot.com/ ...
And it has many cool moves.
I have both the games .. And play them too ...
After using the tips FIFA 08 is more fun . .. Unlike PES 08.

[moshel]

after the continuos disappointments of a couple of previous years, im not even excited abt this one. its just my love for football which pulls me towards this game....and pls dont suggest me PES, i tried it a couple of times but didnt find it as interesting/immersive as this one.

[Cool Joe]

@amrawtanshx- visit http://shishir007.wordpress.com/2008...s-2008-tricks/ for PES 2008 tricks. u ll find it even more fun to play than FIFA 08.

[amrawtanshx]

Originally Posted by beta testing

@amrawtanshx- visit http://shishir007.wordpress.com/2008...s-2008-tricks/ for PES 2008 tricks. u ll find it even more fun to play than FIFA 08.

wILL TRY

[Kl@w-24]

Originally Posted by amrawtanshx

You had posted a link before ... http://fifa08tipsblog.blogspot.com/ ...
And it has many cool moves.
I have both the games .. And play them too ...
After using the tips FIFA 08 is more fun . .. Unlike PES 08.

PES provides life-like, wholesome fun, just like playing a real football match. FIFA series is good if you like arcade-style matchups. Although the 08 version has seen a massive improvement in match-time gameplay, it still can't compete with PES. Reasons are many. If you're knowledgeable about footy, you'll love the options that you get in PES. You can assign custom runs to each player, set their defensive and attacking areas on the pitch, manually move each player to a custom position on the pitch, you also get several variations of default formations etc, etc. Take time to discover it. I was also a FIFA fan but since I got PES2007 and dug up what lies inside, I've switched my loyalty to PES!

[IronManForever]

Originally Posted by beta testing

@ironman- m gonna upload PES 2008 files on my blog ASAP. with all the correct names, everything unlocked as well. m playin it currently.

@amrawthanshx- wat are u talking abt? anybody will testify to the fact that PES has got more skill moves and and more realistic dribbling and movement. m not trying to b rude here. just stating the facts.

Well; do put up your blog in your signature; so that I can see it when its done.

And as you say that PES 08 has got more skill moves and realisic dribbling; I dont feel so.. maybe because I run it at 1024x768 @ LOW settings. Could you check that the same happens at LOW settings i.e if the movements are compromised a bit so that the PC isnt stressed?

[Cool Joe]

^^ PES 2008 provides realistic, lifelike movements irrespective of the resolution or level of detail. u seem to think that PES' movements are unrealistic. that's ur personal opinion.
still, try setting the resolution to something lower like 640x480 and set the level of detail to medium and see if u like it.

[Kl@w-24]

Yes, the level of detail and res does have some amount of effect on the fluidity of the players' movement. I noticed it when I moved on to an 8600GT from my old 6200TC. It's much smoother, more realistic now, not to mention even more fun!!