Fifa (09) Launch Date Revealed

Game info - PC

Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA SPORTS™ has delivered on PC as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player.

FIFA 09 on PC has been customized and designed exclusively for the platform. The gameplay engine features year-on-year improvements, delivering the detail demanded by football fans.

FIFA 09 also features new customizable mouse and keyboard controls that deliver deeper, more intuitive command over your squad for more fluid football action. Now utilize the mouse as a point-and-click tool to send teammates on runs, make pin-point accurate passes, and blast powerful shots on target. Plus, you have the tools to draw up trick moves using the mouse or perform one of 32 skill moves in your arsenal, including new scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls just like Ronaldinho. More than 17 customizable actions in all enable you to design the game to suit your style of play.

FIFA 09 on PC now features new, leading-edge visuals that deliver graphics that exploits the power of hi-spec gaming PCs, as requested by PC gamers. Star players are featured in photorealistic quality with remodeled likenesses that show off skin tones and muscles in greater detail for ultra-realistic action.

FIFA 09 also features customizable widgets that can now integrated into the menu system to connect you to the FIFA community and real-world football so you stay connected while playing.

The online feature set of FIFA 09 includes the EA SPORTS Interactive Leagues, where you represent your club online* against rivals around the world and 61 tournaments. An additional major feature will be announced in August at the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany.
Key features - PCDetailed, authentic gameplay — Gamers will be able to enjoy gameplay that has enjoyed years of improvement and innovations. Details such as quick freekicks, hidden throw-ins, updated collision animations and shielding delivers a complete football experience.
Leading Edge Visual Quality — FIFA 09 on PC now delivers the jump in quality demanded by PC gamers around the world. The latest shader and visual techniques leverage hi-spec graphics cards for a visually spectacular recreation of the beautiful game.
PC Specific Controls - Customizable mouse and keyboard control configurations deliver PC-specific control unique to sports games. Determine exactly where you want the ball played with a click of the mouse button. Furthermore, send your players on pin-point accurate runs using similar commands.
PC Connected Experience — A unique, fully customizable widget design integrated into the menu system. You determine what information you receive directly through your game from online rankings and the Interactive Leagues to real-world football news.
Pro Skill Moves — Use your mouse to draw trick plays or perform one of 32 skill moves, including new scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls.
EA SPORTS™ Interactive Leagues: – Represent your club online in the Barclays Premier League, Bundesliga, Italian League, French League or Mexican 1st Division. Play and knock–off rival clubs more often in new-to-PC Rivals Match-up option.
Manager Mode – New options for pre-season friendlies, and the ability to create formations to customize your club for each opponent.
Tournament Mode – Play 61 tournaments, including 42 officially licensed ones, or create one of your own.
Challenge Mode – Take on the challenge of overcoming a variety of difficult scenarios to earn rewards and unlockables.
Complete Authenticity — Featuring over 500 licensed teams and 30 leagues accurately represented with correct kits and badges.