Editing Football Manager (section)

===''Football Manager 2009''===
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On 3 September 2008, Sports Interactive released a preview video announcing ''Football Manager 2009'' to be released on 14 November. The main difference from past versions was the inclusion of a [[3D computer graphics|3D]] match engine for the first time in the game's history. Other new features included the ability to have female managers and staff, a new press conference system, more in-depth feedback from assistant manager, and a more realistic transfer system. The latest incarnation of ''Football Manager'' was also released in DVD format for the first time.

The use of [[online-activation DRM]] utilised by Sports Interactive resulted in issues for consumers activating either online, or phone. This was the result of a well orchestrated [[DDoS]] attack launched upon activation servers and phone lines, resulting in many users on the Windows platform unable to activate and play. On 17 December 2008, Sports Interactive announced a deal with [[Arsenal F.C.]] to release an exclusive version of ''Football Manager 2009'', containing all official Arsenal squad player pictures, and an exclusive skin in Arsenal's colours. Shortly following this announcement, Sports Interactive reinforced their pursuit of online retailers by offering ''Football Manager 2009'' through eSellerate for the [[Mac OS X]] platform on 23 December 2008. This is the first incarnation of the game to be available to global users through online distribution.