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2007 · EA Vancouver · Association football · Simulation

FIFA 08

FIFA 08 (named FIFA Soccer 08 in North America) is the 2007 installment of EA Sports' series of football video games. Developed by EA Canada, it is published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA Sports label. It was released on all popular gaming formats in September 2007 in Europe, Australia, and Asia, and in October 2007 in North America. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game feature an improved game engine with superior graphics and different commentators and are dubbed "next-generation" by EA.

Released
27 September 2007
Platforms
Nintendo DSPlayStation 2PlayStation 3PlayStation PortableWiiWindowsXbox 360
Genres
Association footballSimulationSports
Developers
EA Vancouver
Publishers
EA Sports
Modes
MultiplayerSingle-player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Non-fiction
Country
Canada
Age ratings
PEGI 3ESRB ECERO A
Languages
English

About

FIFA 08 (titled FIFA Soccer 08 in North America) is a football simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports label. It was released on all popular gaming formats in September 2007 in Europe, Australia and Asia, and in October 2007 in North America. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game feature an improved game engine with superior graphics and different commentators and are dubbed "next-generation" by EA. On all other platforms—including the PC—the game utilizes an older engine. The Nintendo DS version features fewer teams, stadiums, game modes and kits due to the limitations of the machine's storage medium.

Commentary in the English-language version comes from Sky Sports' Martin Tyler and Andy Gray on next generation consoles. However, ITV Sport's Clive Tyldesley partners Gray on the then current generation consoles, and the PC version of the game. On the Nintendo DS version of the game, Tyldesley commentates solo. It also marked the first time the GameCube has been excluded from the FIFA lineup since FIFA 2001 and the first time the original Xbox and Game Boy Advance has been excluded from the FIFA lineup since FIFA Football 2002.

Keywords

  • soccer
  • gravity
  • achievements
  • esports
  • easter egg
  • instant replay
  • tournament
  • licensed game
  • box art - real photos
  • playstation trophies
  • polygonal 3d
  • licensed soundtrack

Media

FIFA 08 screenshot 1

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Reception

The PlayStation 2 version of FIFA 08 received a "Double Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), indicating sales of at least 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom. ELSPA gave the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases each a "Platinum" certification, for sales of at least 300,000 copies per version in the region.

In 2008, FIFA 08 was nominated for BAFTA Children's Kids Vote Award. During the 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, FIFA 08 received a nomination for "Sports Game of the Year" by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.

Awards

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
PlayStation 327 September 2007North America · Europe 28 September 2007 · North America 16 October 2007 · Japan 20 December 2007
Xbox 36027 September 2007North America

Editions and related releases

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FIFA Soccer 08
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FIFA Soccer 08

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