UPDATE: The last link has gone dead, so here are two alternative links: the first is another match which shows of the faster gameplay of FIFA 09, the second is an exclusive feature from the PSM3 French magazine. The quality is not that great at the moment, but it’s the best we have got at the moment, hopefully some HD gameplay videos will come out nearer the release date.

MCV has just announced that FIFA 09 is set for release on October 3rd. (NOTE: MCV is a UK site, therefore the release date may be slightly different in regions outside of Europe.)

Not only that, the guys over at fifasoccerblog.com appear to have experienced the upcoming instalment in the FIFA series, and here are the details stated on their blog:

“Well all I can say is that FIFA 09 is truly where next gen football begins.

A few key points:

1. Be a pro is 4 seasons offline

2. They have a new EA locker where the game tactics and formations an stuff by the fans can be exchanged!

3. They are also implementing a new online rule for quitters. If you quit in the first 3 minutes no penalty. Quit between 3 and 5 minutes you get a DNF and quit after 5 minutes you get a 5 minute loss and a really bad rating.

4. Collision system is phenomenal! You really have to see it in action.

5. New jostling system is also amazing.

6. Ball physics and passing is improved drastically.

7. The pace of the game is much better.

8. The manager mode is pretty much the same, as well the edit mode.

9. There will be some major announcements at Leipzig about the exclusive ps3 mode.

10. Player fatigue has been improved.

And there are loads more details and pics to come.”

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