By
Eli Green
July 1, 2008 - 22:30
Electronic Arts announced today that it has created platform specific experiences for each version of FIFA Soccer 09. The game has been designed and customized for a unique experience across each platform, taking advantage of the hardware specifications on a platform by platform basis. So when the game releases worldwide this autumn – on Xbox 360, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Nintendo DS, the mobile platform, PC and Wii – the experience will be maximized for each system.
“ We have listened and responded to gamers and soccer fans around the world by building customized gameplay experiences for FIFA Soccer 09 on each platform,” said Andrew Wilson, Vice President & Executive Producer for the franchise. “Everyone wants to play a soccer game that is customized to their system and delivers a unique and enjoyable experience. We understand that and have innovated features, created new modes and designed controls that are tailored to each specific platform.”
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The innovative Be A Pro feature, introduced last year, has been updated this year, and has been expanded to a full career mode called Be A Pro: Seasons. Now, you can go deeper into the “play as one specific player” style and develop your skills at a single outfield position over four seasons. The match day experience is now true-to-life with a referee and linesmen on the pitch. Plus, crowds, stadium atmosphere and commentary have all been made region specific in exact detail.
Already announced for the Wii version is the new All-Play system, complete with an updated control system and special, customizable play features, Footii Match mode and more. “You’ve never played soccer like this before,” said Kaz Makita, Producer of FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play . “Our new ‘8 vs. 8’ Footii Match enables you to play an exaggerated style of soccer where the personality of your Mii comes to life. You can play with your Mii characters against or alongside some of the biggest stars in a truly unique soccer experience tailored specifically for the Wii version of FIFA Soccer 09 .”
The PC version will deliver graphics that can fully take advantage of high specification gaming PCs, another thing specifically requested by gamers. Electronic Arts says it's going for ultra-realistic gameplay, including star players featured in photorealistic quality. Also included in the PC version are customizable mouse gameplay controls that make squad command more intuitive and customizable widgets integrated into the menu to connect you to the FIFA community while playing.
The Playstation 2 version has over 500 new animation sequences, plus new collision and shielding systems. “The new collision detection system with 360 degree coverage enables players to behave according to their physical attributes where player speed, direction and strength determine everything from the severity of the collision to the outcome of possession.” The Nintendo DS and PSP versions now include Be A Pro, including a unique Be A Pro camera that is supposed to re-create the excitement of racing in on the net. The feature has been tuned to fit both systems.
EA says there are still more details to come later this month, and more at Games Convention in Leipzig this August.
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