'FIFA 09' player attributes will mimic real-world performances

Electronic Arts today announced a new premium service for FIFA 09 called adidas Live Season that will dynamically update the game on a weekly basis so that player attributes mirror real-world performances. FIFA 09 will feel and play differently throughout the entire 2008-2009 season matching the weekly rhythm of football. The new service will be available for Barclay’s Premier League, La Liga BBVA, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A and Mexican Primera Division on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. Electronic Arts today announced a new premium service for FIFA 09 called adidas Live Season that will dynamically update the game on a weekly basis so that player attributes mirror real-world performances.

Electronic Arts today announced a new premium service for FIFA 09 called adidas Live Season that will dynamically update the game on a weekly basis so that player attributes mirror real-world performances. The adidas Live Season service is based on how real players performed in the most recent real-world matches. Gameplay will change dynamically as the performance of players and football teams in the real world experience the highs and lows during their campaigns.

A global network of football scouts will monitor every player in the adidas Live Season leagues throughout the season to supply accurate and in-depth player and team data each week. Player attributes will be impacted and player performance will change dynamically. The adidas Live Season service is downloaded into FIFA 09 each week and will run from the launch of the game to the end of the 2008-2009 season. Gamers will have access to one league of their choice for a free trial from the moment they activate it to the end of the 2008-2009 season.

A FIFA 09 demo will be available for download on September 11 worldwide on the PLAYSTATION Network and Xbox LIVE.FIFA 09 will be available on the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PS2, Nintendo DS, PSP and mobile phones.