MELBOURNE – Thursday 6 November, 2008 – FIFA, EA SPORTSTM and PLAYSTATION are inviting Australia’s best virtual football players to take part in the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009, the world’s largest football gaming tournament which will be held at the eGames Expo.

The FIWC09 Live Qualifier Event sees players compete on the PLAYSTATION 3, the ultimate Hi Definition entertainment device. Gamers from across the nation battle it out to win an all expenses paid trip to the FIWC09 International Grand Final event and the chance to compete against the world’s top virtual players with the hope of being crowned FIFA Interactive World Player of the Year.