FIFA Soccer 09 for PS3 will have exclusive game mode
by Alan Tsang 
{ Jul 1st 2008 at 7:00AM }
An interview over at Gamespot with FIFA Soccer 09 producer David Rutter has revealed new information about the upcoming sports game. 30 leagues and 40 national teams are at your disposal this year, while the magic number of 250 key changes as reported before remain true. Highlights of upgrades from the previous year include improvements in "responsiveness, physical play and their affect through attributes, plus the AI." Different types of players are less homogeneous and you will have to utilize different types of players to achieve victory.
A Custom Team Tactics mode will be introduced where 11 sliders or criteria will allow you to determine how your team will play. There is also a promise of 140 attacking and 40 defensive options. The ever-popular Be A Pro career mode will allow you to play unlocked, meaning one has the option of a change of position and still gain experience. Friends can likewise choose to act as a teammate or opponent to the player in this mode. Lastly, Rutter promises a to talk about "a game mode exclusive to that system," referring to the PS3, later in the year. We'll keep you updated as details of the mode becomes available.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Gaucho @ Jul 1st 2008 7:41AM
Considering they put in the Australian league and if I remember correctly also the Austrian league I really hope they put in the Argentinean league. It's embarrassing how underrated FIFA games have always made south american league teams.
TekTro @ Jul 1st 2008 7:33AM
Looks like devs are starting to favour the PS3, am i right?
I hope i am.
Ashley Mazillius @ Jul 1st 2008 7:40AM
Not wanting to sound like a fanboy... but that's what this site's about so...! I really hope you are right TekTro, it's been a long time coming. Damn the 360 holding back the PS3 and it's power (and performance)!
Ves @ Jul 1st 2008 8:07AM
hope so too. Even though I own a 360 and play more on that then my PS3
mlyazid @ Jul 1st 2008 9:49AM
Fifa IS massive in EU
Gaucho @ Jul 1st 2008 12:04PM
PES is bigger than FIFA in EU though. And for good reason.
Gaucho @ Jul 1st 2008 8:51AM
I really hope they fixed this game. I always say I'm going to wait for PES (though last years was beyond terrible(except the ps2&psp versions)) but I end up buying FIFA as if I expect major fixes like fixing the speed issue or the sluggish movements. PES2008 (PSP&PS2) best futbol/soccer game ever.
Sorry for the double post. really excited for this and PES09
Kspraydad @ Jul 1st 2008 9:06AM
"A game mode exclusive to that system"...
Street ball inside HOME?
el sworodo @ Jul 1st 2008 10:02AM
game over man i had 07 and 08 for 360 because i had it before ps3 but now looks like i am getting ps3 version of 09
stacy daniels @ Jul 1st 2008 10:31AM
fifa is moving in the right direction!!!
first it was baby steps
now they taking this seriously.
can (PRO EVO) step up now after there last lag feast game??.
should be intresting.
forget xbox buy a ps3 @ Jul 1st 2008 10:59AM
cant wait for this gamee!
will @ Jul 1st 2008 11:37AM
this sounds pretty exciting actually. 60fps maybe?
Carlos @ Jul 1st 2008 1:29PM
I own both games (fifa 08 and pes08).... on the ps3 ... and everybody is right about pes08 getting slow sometimes... but when you turn off commentators .. it helps a lot.. and becomes playable just like the old versions.... (online version still sucks)
I don't play fifa anymore..... just pes... but is not to the same level as fifa.... is hard for me to say this... but fifa 08 is better than pes 08 as far as graphics and speed..
Carlos @ Jul 1st 2008 1:31PM
I own both games (fifa 08 and pes08).... on the ps3 ... and everybody is right about pes08 getting slow sometimes... but when you turn off commentators .. it helps a lot.. and becomes playable just like the old versions.... (online version still $ucks)
I don't play fifa anymore..... just pes... but is not to the same level as fifa.... is hard for me to say this... but fifa 08 is better than pes 08 as far as graphics and speed..
Kindergamer @ Jul 1st 2008 2:04PM
That's all goodie goodie, but what is EA's plans for 2010 FIFA World Cup?
J Swayze @ Jul 1st 2008 2:38PM
Can't wait. First thing I'm going to do is, ship Sergio Ramos to Barcelona.....he's one of my favorite players in the world
wickedman67 @ Jul 1st 2008 10:49PM
pig, tu no puedes hacer eso cerdo, Sergio nunca iria a jugar al Barcelona,pinches americanos pendejos,respeten la lealtad,hijos de puta!!!
Joshd16 @ Jul 1st 2008 6:39PM
I think you will find that fifa is alot bigger than pes in europe, not the other way round. Its a shame that so many people have xbox's (including me aswell as a ps3) so not many people will be able to enjoy this exclusive content, but LOL at them, because us ps3 people will be, for once. When i pre-order this game, it will be for the ps3, even without the extra stuff. Waheyy!
Will7am @ Jul 16th 2008 1:37PM
If you're lokoing for a online league for Fifa08 then go to www.FifaProLeague.com
said @ Aug 22nd 2008 8:34PM
i think that fifa 09 will be more better than 08 beacuse 08 i don't like it sucks but fifa 09 i saw the Trailer it is so sick but i will buy it for my ps3 so but the problem is beacuse in usa it will come out at 10/11/09 so i will wait but i can't even wait to buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!
firshheatcats @ Sep 9th 2008 12:04AM
They need to add so much more to the PS3 game. The 360 IS NOT the same as the PS3 but EA treats it like it is. There were several stadiums and teams in 08 for PS2 that weren't on PS3 only because a 360 DVD can't handle both expanded content AND enhanced graphics. The PSP, DS, Wii, and PS2 versions of this game are all unique, but the 360 and PS3 are the same. GOD I HATE MICROSOFT!! Thanks for ruining 3 years of sports games 360!