FIFA 2009

I scored from 3 metres inside the halfway line in my 3rd match of 09.

It was Barbarouses!

All you need to do it hold L1, power up, aim and hope..

This is ps2 btw

Thats why in 08 i created a player,put him in the nix,sold him for 35 mill,did upgrades and then spent some money on Tim Cahill and Fransisco Lima
HK_Keeper2008-10-06 11:44:30

lol you need to play on world class keepers if your scoring outside the box that much

That was semi pro

08 is simple to score Fks in... on PC it's even easier.

08 tut:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02sp-8x026c

Anyway yeh looking to buy 09 after christmas as I'm hoping for a Ps3 or 360, else I'll just buy computer one

get a 360 mate... better controllers.... better games!

PIcked up the Wii version today, trading in PES 2008 for it. I definitely like how EA nicked the controls from PES 2008. There are somethings that aren't as well done, like control of other players, but on the whole it's a better game. Definitely like the way the Wii remote allows for a lot of freedom in controlling the game. Footii is pretty cute too. The graphics aren't as hot as the PS3, obviously, but the control is a lot better. Not a a bad purchase for $46 after trades.

Should the formation for the All Whites be 442 but with the midfield in a diamond shape with Elliot at CDM Brown at RM, Bertos at LM and James at CAM?

Anyone notice that if the Phoenix are winning at home the crowd starts chanting "Who are ya?" Man, this game pulled out all the stops!

Does that for every team though.

They definately have improved these things.

Would love to hear the same old Aussies chant lol (Dreaming)

How many stars does the Phoenix get?

Phoenix have 1 star

One star?
Seriously?
what are the players ratings? mid 60s?

as mentioned previously, our best player is like, 64 (Daniel)

also, have you lot got the Screamer achievement for 360 yet? Just knocked in a 35 yard curler to the top right (on professional) , after hitting the post numerous times in be a pro... which is far batter now there's character progression
GenericFan2008-10-07 20:27:36

Also heard of Tiatto I think thats it anyone heard anyone else?

Have heard Tiatto, Thompson, Aloisi so far.  Am playing Be A Pro: Seasons as Costa B on PC - the mouse/keyboard controls are pretty good, for passing/shooting anyway.  Tricks seem clunky (press trick button, move mouse in trick pattern) and the trapping/guarding are lctrl & lalt which can be troublesome given the WASD movement.

Turned the graphics right up and it looks hot, the players especially look much better than the 08 PC version (which was a port from PS2! >.<) - can recognise most of the phoenix players though Smeltzie has black hair.

Downsides:
 - Commentary is largely the same as last year "This defense really are like scrooge, misely" - I thought I was done with that comment...
 - Manager mode is largely unchanged, everything is the same they just changed the interface look a little.
 - Be A Pro: Seasons is the most fun part so far, though I am annoyed that I can't see the league table from this mode... it makes me control the substitutions and formations but doesn't let me see my team's form on the table?  V annoying cos I was set to try and basically play manager mode but just control one player, it doesn't work that way.

Oh I found it ridiculously easy to score on Semi Pro - 4 goal bag in my second game as Costa.  Set difficulty up one notch and got smashed 5-0, for some reason it made the phoenix defense totally useless.

New control system, upgraded graphics (at last!) and be a pro season mode are worth the price... esp since its $20 cheaper on PC.

@Buffy, do you know how to take first touches properly?

having not played a fifa game for years, i must admit I'm struglling on the semi-pro level of the ps3 version. Think I need to practice some more before i head into a season.

Edited

Hired it and tried a season with Arsenal. Tried to get my mits on Xabi Alonso, Casillas and Ramos. I offered the maximum amount the game would let me and way too much weekly salary and I still couldn't get them. Much like real life!!! (I would do a season with Phoenix but until a 1 star team doesn't feel like your using rugby players i'm sticking with the quality stuff)
brumbys2008-10-12 23:55:48

Anyone up for an online match?

I'm sick of either gong 1 goal ahead and then being quit on or going goals behind and getting smashed.

For some reason the PC version doesnt record my online stats half the :(Gangsta!2008-10-13 16:58:43

Just online - My in game stats are fine.

had my best game on xbox live so far last night, played as the phoenix vs a guy who went inter milan. phoenix took the 2 nil victory after daniel and leo goals. got a few abusive messages after the match from the guy obviously not happy at being beaten by a 1 star team with a 5 star team.

anyone else on live sick of playing man united? i play them 4 out of 5 times they always get chosen.

my GT is diesel fontaine if anyone is up for some friendly games.

09 is class!! Be a Pro seasons is the best mode yet. 26 goals in 8 games for Juventus!!

Well done mate
yeah its typical of people doing this choosing Chelsea, Man U, AC Milan etc

Includes gamesman.

I got one aswell, except on PC there only making fifa so its useless.

Again PM if you want and 2B has given his away already.

I was playing on Be a pro and the crowd was chanting "Ricki Herbert's Yellow Army."  I also heard "Oh Wellington!"

You were hulicinating.

not sure if many people have realised this but you can play as the whole team in be a pro :)

click right analog stick in :)

Anyone finding fifa much easier this year? Won the Prem league on Pro with everton no problem..

Won a copy for xbox 360 but dont have a 360 so any ideas of what to do with it wood be helpful.. lol..