FIFA Soccer 09

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New 'Smart Play' Controls
Enjoy top soccer action at your own level of ability with new Smart Play controls. Passionate soccer fans new to gaming can play like a professional, controlling only the shooting and passing using a two-button control system and gradually mastering all of the controls as they become adept. With new smart play controls and an assist from the AI, gamers can learn at their own pace and still play entertaining matches with more advanced players.

Key Game Features:

• 500 New Animation Sequences - The largest overhaul of the soccer animation system delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. Players move more fluidly around the pitch. Smaller, nimble players possess quicker first steps and have the advantage in sprints
• New Collision Detection System - With 360 degree coverage players behave according to their physical attributes. Stronger players now possess the strength to knock down smaller players during collisions or use their body and arms to shield the ball in challenges.
• New Shielding System - Player strength and momentum determine outcomes in challenges. Slow the pace of a game with increased control shielding the ball, enabling you to bring support players into the action. Plus, players can push off defenders to create space?at the risk of being called for a foul.
• Pro Skill Moves - Four new skill gives you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal, making it easier to recreate signature moves of the real-world superstars. Now perform scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls just like Ronaldinho.
• New Controls - Pass, shoot, and score using a graduated control system. Start with the simplified two-button control system and then learn more controls at your own pace on-the-fly. Now even players new to the game can challenge the best.
• Be A Pro: Seasons - Pick a professional player or create a player and test your soccer ability over four seasons. Master positioning, improve your attributes and develop into an elite player. Cooperate with up to three friends fixed to their player on the same team, but compete with those same friends on individual challenges. All performances are tracked through detailed statistics.
• Multiplayer Options - 2 player support via local multiplay, and 1-8 via multitap. (multitap not included)

Product Description
Play professional soccer your way in EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 09. It's got 500 new animation sequences and all-new collision and shielding systems. Four new skill moves -- scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls - give you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal to perform just like Ronaldinho. FIFA 09 challenges you to think and react like a real football player through Be A Pro -- now expanded to multiple seasons and featuring the Be A Pro camera that tracks your player, re-creating the excitement and rush of racing in on goal. Play with up to three friends playing all fixed to single players on your favorite club. With new Smart Play controls and an assist from the AI, gamers can learn at their own pace and still play entertaining matches with more advanced players.

Be A Pro - Seasons ? Pick a professional player or create a player and test your ability. Co-operate with up to three friends fixed to their player on the same team or go head-to-head as rivals Be A Pro Camera - tracks your player Manager Mode - Featuring 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 ?over 500 licensed teams and 30 leagues