FIFA or Winning Eleven? Whichever rules the virtual soccer roost is really down to personal taste, but FIFA 08's senior producer, Joe Booth, certainly seems confident of the series' position in the game: "I want to make this statement: EA is back. We own football." And of course by "football," he means "soccer." Ah, don't you love regional differences? This assured answer seemed to be on a slight tangent to the question Booth was asked by UK Official PlayStation Magazine ("What specifically do ... » Read More

6 Jun 2007

Pro evolution FIFA

PC News | FIFA 08

Every year, FIFA starts boasting about the new tricks up its sleeve. But how many of them actually stick around for the next installment? GamesRadar takes a look back at some 15 years of FIFA and the amazing new features it's introduced. And then forgotten about. FIFA International Soccer The original FIFA introduced stunning graphics to the genre. We remember one journalist at the time saying "it looks like Match of the Day." Well... we must all have been more easily impressed back then. But ... » Read More

5 Jun 2007

FIFA 08 - what's new for PS3 and 360?

PC News | FIFA 08

FIFA 08 has been officially revealed today and we've got the skinny on the next-gen version's new features and first screenshots, too. So, in quick-fire form, here's the run-down of what you'll be playing with on your PS3 or Xbox 360 in a few months' time. Decision engine The game now features a 35-point decision engine which enables AI players to make multiple decisions and reactions in real time. Players are now aware of their surroundings and will make their choices based on them. Air ... » Read More

1 Jun 2007

Ronaldinho fronts FIFA 08

PC News | FIFA 08

Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho will be the face that launches a few hundred thousand FIFA 08 units come autumn for Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, DS, PC, mobile and for the first time PS3 and Wii. No platform is safe... "We're proud to call some of the world's best football athletes our partners. The access, guidance and insight they give us means that FIFA 08 will create a next gen experience that not only looks authentic, but that captures the emotion, finesse and beauty of the ... » Read More

29 May 2007

FIFA will thrash Pro Evolution Soccer, says EA

PC News from N4G | FIFA 08

PC - FIFA 08 - FIFA will thrash Pro Evolution Soccer, says EA

EA is feeling as confident as ever about the yearly FIFA vs PES battle as FIFA 08 and PES 7 prepare to do battle for another season.

"I'm happy to say that we're comfortably on top in the whole FIFA vs Pro Evolution Soccer battle," marketing manager Dan Holman told UK trade mag, MCV. Our market share has kept on increasing over the past three years, and more and more core gamers are being converted to FIFA all the time."
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24 May 2007

FIFA 08 European cover athletes revealed

PC News from N4G | FIFA 08

PC - FIFA 08 - FIFA 08 European cover athletes revealed

Electronic Arts today announced that two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho will headline a global lineup of superstar athletes to be featured on the front packs of FIFA 08, which is set for release this autumn on formats including the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii...
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10 Apr 2007

Electronic Arts to buy stake in The9

PC News from N4G | FIFA 08

PC - FIFA 08 - Electronic Arts to buy stake in The9

Electronic Arts Inc. has reached an agreement with The9 Ltd. to buy a 19 percent stake in the Chinese online game operator for about $200 million, a local newspaper said on Saturday.

EA, the world's top video game publisher, and The9 have reached a basic agreement, Shanghai Securities News reported.

A representative from The9 was not immediately available for comment.

Shanghai-based The9 also obtained the exclusive right to run EA's casual game FIFA Online in China at the end of March, the newspaper added.
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