First Look at FIFA 09
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Gamespot has posted up the first full preview of FIFA 09 and a video has found its way out that displays gameplay along with discussion about the game with producer David Rutter. It also appears that FIFA will join NHL and NBA Live in receiving feature announcements at E3.
Given the great contrast in team skill levels in UEFA, EA implemented an adaptive AI that used realistic team strategies based on the team’s opponent. For instance, a team with less talent may choose to play a defensive game against a more-skilled opponent by dropping 9 or 10 defenders back to defend their goal. The end result is that games with uneven opponents will still offer a challenging experience. This feature will undoubtedly impact FIFA 09 as well. Popular club teams such as Barcelona will find it more difficult to score against less-heralded opponents. In addition, it is EA’s hope that this will encourage gamers to try out other teams.
You can read the full preview here and continue on to view the video.
June 30, 2008 at 5:25 pm
cool video
June 30, 2008 at 5:25 pm
awesome im first i saw the online dynasty pushed the back button and wham fifa 09
June 30, 2008 at 5:30 pm
hey pasta i know this has nothing to do with fifa 09 but what is Jimmy Claussen’s Rating in NCAA football 09….and if u dont know where do i find it
June 30, 2008 at 5:32 pm
UEFA was a great game so I am excited for Fifa.
June 30, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Eh…to bad I don’t care about soccer games or I would be excited right now.
June 30, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I don’t really like soccer but i have played Fifa before i want to know why they don’t put the real mls stadiums in the game instead of playing in the international or made up stadiums they have the mls license don’t they
June 30, 2008 at 8:02 pm
i am pretty sure that i played FIFA 08 more than any other game this year…its MEGA-addictive…but it also didn’t help that Madden terrible this year (my usual game of choice)…though i am still excited to see if EA is able to improve on last years game of FIFA…
June 30, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I’d like to be able to play goalkeeper, like in the NHL series. I’ve not heard any mention of it anywhere, but still it’d be cool.
June 30, 2008 at 9:16 pm
yes they do have the MLS license but the fact that there are so many teams it’s hard to include all the stadiums. but you are right anyway, there are probably only 30 something stadiums in the game at most. i would expect there to be at least 100 since they do it in college basketball and college football. maybe if the game started selling more in the u.s. and there was more interest for soccer in general, they would put in the stadiums.
July 1, 2008 at 9:03 am
we need better manager mode to make a great game elite
July 1, 2008 at 10:06 am
Pasta when will you have info on March Madness 09? I figure it should be soon since Fifa info is here and they come out at similar times. Just let me know?
July 1, 2008 at 11:54 am
March Madness is a November release, FIFA is October. I know there will be a community event for it but no dates have been settled on. As to first information its a good question cause this is the first year where it has no competition. They’ll want to come out and do what they can to sway the College Hoops fans. Its tough though getting around all the NCAA and Madden attention that comes this time of year. So maybe late next month or so would be my guess to hear the first things about it.
July 1, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Thanks Pasta!! Cant wait to hear about it hopefully its better than last year.
August 27, 2008 at 2:40 pm
its cool that they brought back some of the speed to the game. last year it felt like none of the players really had any skill like they were really slow with their moves but it was still fun i was playin it like 5 mins ago. 09 has amazing graphics especially at night. i like the 4 season be a pro. i hope the cpu will attempt to get u mor involved in the game