The first details have appeared for EA Sports' FIFA 09 from a US mag report.

"Considerable gameplay improvements" are promised for the 2009 installment, the most significant of which appears to be the 'increased' response from passing and dribbling. Also the animation work has been greatly improved

According to US mag Gamepro, the ball-handler can adjust themselves from falling during a slide tackle "if their non weight-bearing leg is tackled", and goalkeepers can reach behind their bodies if they misjudge a shot on goal.

Another great improvement, is the reaction of the Managers to specific events in the games, such as that he may cry in despair to a fluffed up penalty

There's more customisation in the ability to mod and create your own specific offensive and defensive play sets, by choosing between a variety of aggression levels and risk-taking.

Initial impressions of FIFA 09 are all very positive. Im getting the feeling that the relentless PES and FIFA fight is about to begin again...

Tags : EA : electronic arts : fifa : FIFA 09 : FIFA International Soccer

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By: deanogee

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On: 06:15 May 23rd, 2008
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Good stuff!

In my opinon Fifa 2008 was better than the latest PES. PES was too similar to the 06 version.

But who knows which one will be the best in 2009?... PES may come back fighting...

By: Savior of the Damned

On: 08:23 May 23rd, 2008
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Good stuff!

Thanks ;)

I loved all the PES up to 08 which I thought FIFA was better, Im looking forward to FIFA 09

By: Dragonfly

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On: 10:51 May 23rd, 2008
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[B]In my opinon Fifa 2008 was better than the latest PES.

Agreed, and I'm not even a fan of soccer.

This whole "Electronic Arts making good games" thing is starting to get surreal. *laughs*

Here's hoping this one improves the beautiful game just as much.

By: Savior of the Damned

On: 11:41 May 23rd, 2008
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I like football, but what makes it the 'Beautiful Game' lol

By: Glorin

On: 12:46 May 23rd, 2008
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I call it soccer because I am American but I am in love with soccer. It's the only sport that I am passionate about. I think it is very beautiful because it takes so much more skill then most sports.

I think it's awesome that they are really trying to improve FIFA. I was really disapointed in the last 2 and hardly played them.