FIFA 08

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FIFA 08
File:FIFA 08.jpg
Developer(s)EA Canada
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
Designer(s)Joe Booth & Kaz Makita (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii) Paul Hossack (PS2, PSP, DS, PC)
SeriesFIFA series
Platform(s)PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PSP, DS, Mobile, N-Gage
ReleaseAustralia September 27 2007[1]

Europe September 28 2007[2]

United States October 9 2007[3][4]
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single player, Multiplayer, Multiplayer online

FIFA 08 (also known as FIFA Football 08 and FIFA Soccer 08) is the latest installment of Electronic Arts' popular series of football video games. Developed by EA Canada, it is published by Electronic Arts worldwide. It was released in September 2007 and October 2007, depending on the region. The game was released on the following platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP, DS, PC, Mobile, and N-Gage. The PC version of the FIFA 08 demo was released on 31 August 2007. Both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 versions of the demo were released on 13 September 2007. The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of the game boast significantly superior graphics and different commentators, and are dubbed "next-gen" by Electronic Arts. On all other platforms - including the PC - the game utilises an older engine. On the DS it is said to lag more with less teams, stadiums, game modes and kits due to its capacity. FIFA 08 has sold 3 million copies [5].

The tagline for the game is "Can You FIFA 08?". [6] The theme song for the game is "Sketches(20 Something Life)" by La Rocca, from the album The Truth.

Leagues

FIFA 08 includes 621 FIFA licensed teams, 30 leagues (with all 27 leagues from FIFA 07[7]), and more than 15,000 players included, 20% more than FIFA 07.[8] The new leagues officially confirmed are the FAI League of Ireland[9], the Australian Hyundai A-League[10] and the Czech Gambrinus Liga[1].

Leagues

new - First time included in the FIFA series
1 - includes Wellington Phoenix from New Zealand
2a - includes Cardiff City from Wales
2b - includes Swansea City from Wales
2c - includes Wrexham from Wales
³ - includes AS Monaco
4 - includes Derry City from Northern Ireland
5 - includes Toronto FC from Canada

Rest of World

FIFA 08 has 24 clubs in its "Rest of World" division. These teams are not part of any league listed above, but are included in FIFA 08. [11]

International

There are 43 national teams in total.

new - Added to the game since the last iteration.
1 - Unlicensed

Stadiums

1 - First time included in FIFA series
² - Can be unlocked in the Fan Shop, does not appear on XBOX 360
³ - New to the PlayStation 2 and other consoles except Xbox 360
4 - Old Trafford does not have the new quadrants, except in Xbox 360 and PS3 versions
5 - Does not appear in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions

Game soundtrack

As a constant in the series, FIFA 08 too will feature a wide variety of world music on its soundtrack. The songs featured are as follows[12]:

Game covers

Ronaldinho will be featured on game cover in all regions, along with the following footballers depending on region.[13]

Note 1: Australia has an alternate version of the UK cover.

Achievements and awards

  • BAFTA Nominations (2007 Video Game Awards): The Best Sports Game (FIFA 08 PS3) [1]
  • IGN Awards (2007 Video Game Awards): The Best Sports Sim (FIFA 08 PS3)
  • IGN Awards (2007 Video Game Awards): The Most Realistic Real Life Sim (FIFA 08 PS3)
  • IGN Awards (2007 Video Game Awards): The Game Of The Year (FIFA 08 PS3)
  • IGN Awards (2007 Video Game Awards): The Best Sports Gameplay (FIFA 08 PS3)

References

  1. ^ a b A-League Will Be In FIFA 08 by au.fourfourtwo.com August 20, 2007
  2. ^ FIFA 08 game profile at IGN Australia
  3. ^ Fifa 08 info at ign.com
  4. ^ Fifa 08 info at ign.com
  5. ^ http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/02/technology/ea.ap/index.htm?postversion=2007110206
  6. ^ http://fifa08.ea.com/ChooseTerritory.aspx
  7. ^ FIFA 08 First Look by IGN
  8. ^ Master the Skills required to play like a pro in EA's FIFA 08 for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 by EA Sports on 6.5.2007
  9. ^ eircom League of Ireland to Feature in FIFA 08 Around the World, by FAI.ie, 11 June, 2007. Retrieved on 15 June 2007
  10. ^ Hyundai A-League To Feature in FIFA 08 Video Game by A-League.com.au, 20 August, 2007.
  11. ^ http://www.fifa2008news.com/fifa-08-faq.htm#more-115
  12. ^ http://fifa08.ea.com/br/NewsPres.aspx?id=14939&mn1=4232 (in Portuguese)
  13. ^ a b FIFA 08 scores with Ronaldinho, blesses PS3 & Wii by Joystiq on May 24, 2007
  14. ^ Official FIFA08 Gamecovers
  15. ^ a b c d Official FIFA08 Gamecovers
  16. ^ French Cover Revealed!
  17. ^ EA Names American Teen Soccer Star Jozy Altidore and Mexican Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa to FIFA Soccer 08 Cover
  18. ^ Swiss Gamecover Revealed!
  19. ^ Australian Gamer Preview: FIFA 08

External links

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