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{{Short description|2007 video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
|title = FIFA 08
|image = [[Image:FIFA 08.jpg|256px]]
| title = FIFA 08
| image = FIFA 08 Coverart.png
|caption =
| caption = British and Irish cover featuring [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]'s [[Wayne Rooney]] and [[F.C. Barcelona|Barcelona]]'s [[Ronaldinho]]
|developer = [[EA Canada]]
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]
| developer = [[EA Canada]]
| publisher = [[EA Sports]]
|designer = Joe Booth & Kaz Makita <small>(PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)</small> Paul Hossack <small>(PS2, PSP , PC)</small>
| designer = Joe Booth<br />Jonathan Gallina<br />Darren Hedges<br />David Hoffmann<br />Kaz Makita<br />Gary Paterson<br />Jamie Toghill
|series = [[FIFA series]]
| series = ''[[FIFA (video game series)|FIFA]]''
|engine =
|version =
| engine =
| released = {{vgrelease|AUS|27 September 2007|EU|28 September 2007|NA|8 October 2007 (PSP)<ref name="NArelease">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shippin-out-october-8-12-orange-box-sega-rally-revo-fifa-08/1100-6180577/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020033926/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shippin-out-october-8-12-orange-box-sega-rally-revo-fifa-08/1100-6180577/ |title=Shippin' Out October 8–12: Orange Box, Sega Rally Revo, FIFA 08 |author=GameSpot Staff |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |date=October 8, 2007 |archive-date=October 20, 2013 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>|NA|9 October 2007<ref name="NArelease"/>|JP|29 October 2007}}
|released ={{flagicon|Australia}} [[September 27]] [[2007]]<ref name="aleague1">[http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/59393,aleague-will-be-in-fifa-08.aspx/ A-League Will Be In FIFA 08] by ''au.fourfourtwo.com'' August 20, 2007</ref><br />
| genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
{{flagicon|Europe}} [[September 28]] [[2007]]<ref>[http://au.pc.ign.com/objects/908/908855.html FIFA 08 game profile] at IGN Australia</ref><br />
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
{{flagicon|US}} [[October 9]] [[2007]]<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/908/908851.html Fifa 08 info at ign.com]</ref><ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/objects/842/842310.html Fifa 08 info at ign.com]</ref><br />
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]{{Collapsible list|title=Consoles|[[Xbox 360]]<br />[[Wii]]<br />[[PlayStation 2]]<br />[[PlayStation 3]]}}{{Collapsible list|title=Handhelds|[[PlayStation Portable]]<br />[[Nintendo DS]]<br />[[N-Gage 2.0]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.n-gage.com/ngi/ngage/web/g0/en/showroom/gamedetail.244.GameDetail.html |title=N-Gage Game Showroom – FIFA 08 |publisher=Nokia |access-date=9 May 2008 |archive-date=23 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080523160506/http://www.n-gage.com/ngi/ngage/web/g0/en/showroom/gamedetail.244.GameDetail.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />[[Java ME]]}}
|genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
|modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]], [[Online game|Multiplayer online]]
|ratings =
|platforms = [[Playstation 2|PS2]], [[PlayStation 3|PS3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Wii]], [[Personal computer|PC]], [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]], [[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Mobile game|Mobile]], [[N-Gage]]
|media = [[Blu-ray Disc]], [[DVD]], [[Wii Optical Disc]], [[Universal Media Disc|UMD]], [[Cartridge (electronics)|Cartridge]]
|requirements = '''Processor''': 1.3 Ghz ([[Windows Vista]]: 1.5 Ghz)<br>'''RAM''': 256 MB (Windows Vista: 512 MB) <br>'''Video card''': 64 MB RAM to 128 MB RAM <br>'''Sound card''': [[DirectX]] 9.0c compatible<br>'''DVD-ROM''': 8x <br>'''Hard drive''': 3.92GB <br>'''DirectX''': 9.0c
|input = [[Gamepad]], [[Monitor]] & [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]],[[SIXAXIS]]
|footnotes =
|picture format =
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}}
'''FIFA 08''' (also known as '''FIFA Football 08''' and '''FIFA Soccer 08''') is the latest i(like pie)nstallment of [[Electronic Arts]]' popular [[FIFA Series|series]] of [[football (association)|football]] [[video game]]s. 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]], [[PlayStation 3|PS3]], [[Wii]], [[PlayStation 2|PS2]], [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]], [[DS]], [[Personal computer|PC]], [[Mobile phone|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. FIFA 08 has sold 2.9 million copies <ref>http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/02/technology/ea.ap/index.htm?postversion=2007110206</ref>
'''''FIFA 08''''' (titled '''''FIFA Soccer 08''''' in North America) is a [[Association football|football]] [[Simulation video game|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 comes from [[Sky Sports]]' [[Martin Tyler]] and [[Andy Gray (footballer, born 1955)|Andy Gray]] on next generation consoles. However, [[ITV Sport]]'s [[Clive Tyldesley]] partners Gray on current generation{{when|date=July 2024}} 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 (console)|Xbox]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] has been excluded from the FIFA lineup since ''[[FIFA Football 2002]]''.
The tagline for the game is "Can You FIFA 08?". <ref>http://fifa08.ea.com/ChooseTerritory.aspx</ref>


The tagline for the game is "Can You FIFA 08?".<ref name=fifa08>{{cite web|url=http://fifa08.ea.com/ChooseTerritory.aspx |publisher=[[EA Sports]] |title=FIFA 08 |archive-date=23 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080523160506/http://fifa08.ea.com/ChooseTerritory.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> The theme song is "Sketches (20 Something Life)" by La Rocca, from the album ''The Truth''.{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}
==Leagues==
FIFA 08 includes 621 [[FIFA]] licensed teams, 30 leagues (with all 27 leagues from FIFA 07<ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/articles/793/793715p1.html FIFA 08 First Look] by [[IGN]]</ref>), and more than 15,000 players included, 20% more than FIFA 07.<ref> [http://www.fifa07.ea.com/news/?id=13184&lang=en&delta=1 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</ref> The new leagues officially confirmed are the [[FAI League of Ireland]]<ref> [http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2107&Itemid=9 eircom League of Ireland to Feature in FIFA 08 Around the World], by ''FAI.ie'', [[11 June]], [[2007]]. Retrieved on [[15 June]] [[2007]]</ref>, the Australian Hyundai [[A-League]]<ref>[http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18867 Hyundai A-League To Feature in FIFA 08 Video Game] by ''A-League.com.au'', [[20 August]], [[2007]].</ref> and the Czech [[Gambrinus Liga]]<ref name="aleague1"/>.


==Leagues==
== New features ==
New features that were not in ''[[FIFA 07]]'' include "[[Be-a-pro mode|Be a Pro Mode]]", where the player plays as only one player (the player can be changed) throughout the entire match.<ref name=fifa08 /> However, this mode is not available for goalkeepers.
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* {{flagicon|Australia}} [[A-League|Hyundai A-League]] <sup>new, 1</sup>
* {{flagicon|Austria}} [[Austrian Football Bundesliga|T-Mobile Bundesliga]]
* {{flagicon|Belgium}} [[Belgian League|Jupiler League]]
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A]]
* {{flagicon|Czech Republic}} [[Gambrinus liga]] <sup>new</sup>
* {{flagicon|Denmark}} [[Danish Superliga|SAS Ligaen]]
* {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Eredivisie]]
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Premier League|Barclays Premier League]]
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Football League Championship|Coca-Cola Football League Championship]] <sup>2a</sup>
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Football League One|Coca-Cola Football League One]] <sup>2b</sup>
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Football League Two|Coca-Cola Football League Two]] <sup>2c</sup>
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Ligue 1|Ligue 1 Orange]] ³
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Ligue 2|Ligue 2 Orange]]
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Fußball-Bundesliga]]
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[2. Fußball-Bundesliga]]
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* {{flagicon|Ireland}} [[FAI Premier Division|FAI eircom League of Ireland Premier Division]] <sup>new, 4</sup>
* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Serie A|Serie A TIM]]
* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Serie B|Serie B TIM]]
* {{flagicon|South Korea}} [[K-League]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Major League Soccer]] <sup>5</sup>
* {{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Primera División de México]]
* {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Norwegian Premier League|Tippeligaen]]
* {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Orange Ekstraklasa]]
* {{flagicon|Portugal}} [[Portuguese Liga|bwinLIGA]]
* {{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Scottish Premier League|Clydesdale Bank Premier League]]
* {{flagicon|Spain}} [[La Liga|Liga de Fútbol Profesional]]
* {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Segunda División A|Liga BBVA]]
* {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Allsvenskan]]
* {{flagicon|Switzerland}} [[Swiss Super League|Axpo Super League]]
* {{flagicon|Turkey}} [[Turkcell Super League|Turkcell Süper Lig]]
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New features for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 included cooperative online play and a change of controls, which features the right stick as a way of selecting which player is to be on defense. However, this control setting can be changed back to the ''FIFA 07'' configuration as well as other preset control configurations. In addition, the online mode has a new addition with interactive leagues, where players choose a league, a team, and play against real-life opponents. While not an entirely new feature, ''FIFA 08'' includes new trick moves that can be used by using the right analog stick, which were, for the most part, absent in ''FIFA 07''. In general, the speed of game also has decreased in ''FIFA 08''.
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<sup>new</sup> - First time included in the [[FIFA series]]<br>
<sup>1</sup> - includes [[Wellington Phoenix FC|Wellington Phoenix]] from New Zealand<br>
<sup>2a</sup> - includes [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] from Wales<br>
<sup>2b</sup> - includes [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]] from Wales<br>
<sup>2c</sup> - includes [[Wrexham F.C.|Wrexham ]] from Wales<br>
³ - includes [[AS Monaco FC|AS Monaco]]<br>
<sup>4</sup> - includes [[Derry City F.C.|Derry City]] from Northern Ireland<br>
<sup>5</sup> - includes [[Toronto FC]] from Canada<br>
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In the [[PlayStation 2]] version of the game, two new features were added. The first being goalkeeper AI, which meant when in a one-on-one situation with a forward and goalkeeper, one could push the right analog stick and have complete control of the goalkeeper. The second of these was when taking a free kick you were able to push the R3 (right stick) to lock the position of the ball, while you used the stick to determine exactly where you wanted the free kick to go. These were two features that have not been used in any FIFA games since, although many users and fans have requested them.{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}
====Rest of World====
{{Refimprovesect|date=October 2007}}
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.
<ref>http://www.fifa2008news.com/fifa-08-faq.htm#more-115</ref>
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* {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Club Atlético Boca Juniors|Boca Juniors]]
* {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Esporte Clube Bahia]]
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Associação Atlética Ponte Preta|Ponte Preta]]
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Santa Cruz Futebol Clube|Santa Cruz]]
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Associação Desportiva São Caetano|São Caeatano]]
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Fortaleza Esporte Clube|Fortaleza]]
* {{flagicon|Greece}} [[AEK Athens FC|AEK Athens]]
* {{flagicon|Greece}} [[PAOK FC|PAOK]]
* {{flagicon|Greece}} [[Olympiacos]]
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* {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Arka Gdynia]]
* {{flagicon|Poland}} [[GKS Górnik Łęczna|Górnik Łęczna]]
* {{flagicon|Poland}} [[MKS Pogoń Szczecin|Pogoń Szczecin]]
* {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Wisła Płock]]
* {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Polonia Warszawa]]
* {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Orlando Pirates FC|Orlando Pirates]]
* {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Kaizer Chiefs FC|Kaizer Chiefs]]
* {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Mamelodi Sundowns FC|Mamelodi Sundowns]]
* {{flagicon|Switzerland}} [[Lausanne Sports|Lausanne-Sport]]
* {{flagicon|Switzerland}} [[AC Lugano|Lugano]]
* {{flagicon|Switzerland}} [[FC La Chaux-de-Fonds|La Chaux-de-Fonds]]
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* {{flagicon|World}} Classic XI
* {{flagicon|World}} World XI<!--Seeing as these change with each edition, they aren't going to have an article-->
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==International==
== Manager Mode ==
The Manager Mode on ''FIFA 08'' has few enhancements from its predecessor. Some of the new features include the chance to schedule training on certain dates, via the manager's calendar, and the option to play up to four pre-season friendlies.{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}
{{Refimprovesect|date=October 2007}}
There are 44 national teams in total.
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*{{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]]
*{{flagicon|Australia}} [[Australia national football (soccer) team|Australia]]
*{{flagicon|Austria}} [[Austria national football team|Austria]]
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]]
*{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]]
*{{flagicon|Bulgaria}} [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]]
*{{flagicon|Cameroon}} [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]]
*{{flagicon|China}} [[China national football team|China]]
*{{flagicon|Croatia}} [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]]
*{{flagicon|Czech Republic}} [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]]<sup>1</sup>
*{{flagicon|Denmark}} [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]]
*{{flagicon|England}} [[England national football team|England]]
*{{flagicon|Finland}} [[Finland national football team|Finland]]
*{{flagicon|France}} [[France national football team|France]]
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*{{flagicon|Germany}} [[Germany national football team|Germany]]
*{{flagicon|Greece}} [[Greece national football team|Greece]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|Italy}} [[Italy national football team|Italy]]
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Korea Republic national football team|Korea Republic]]
*{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]]
*{{flagicon|Nigeria}} [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]<sup>1</sup>
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] <sup>1</sup>
*{{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[New Zealand national football team|New Zealand]] <sup>new</sup>
*{{flagicon|Northern Ireland}} [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]]
*{{flagicon|Norway}} [[Norway national football team|Norway]]
*{{flagicon|Paraguay}} [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]]
*{{flagicon|Poland}} [[Poland national football team|Poland]]
*{{flagicon|Portugal}} [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]]
*{{flagicon|Ireland}} [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]]
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*{{flagicon|Romania }} [[Romania national football team|Romania]]
*{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Russia national football team|Russia]]
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
*{{flagicon|South Africa}} [[South Africa national football team|South Africa]] <sup>new</sup>
*{{flagicon|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia national football team|Slovenia]]
*{{flagicon|Spain}} [[Spain national football team|Spain]]
*{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Sweden national football team|Sweden]]
*{{flagicon|Switzerland}} [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]]
*{{flagicon|Turkey}} [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]]
*{{flagicon|Ukraine}} [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]]
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]]
*{{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]]
*{{flagicon|Wales}} [[Wales national football team|Wales]]
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<sup>new</sup> - Added to the game since the last iteration.<br>
<sup>1</sup> - Unlicensed<br>
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== Leagues and teams ==
==Stadiums==
''FIFA 08'' includes 621 licensed teams, 43 national teams, with 30 leagues<ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/articles/793/793715p1.html ''FIFA 08'' First Look] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018050641/http://ps3.ign.com/articles/793/793715p1.html |date=18 October 2007 }} by ign.com</ref> and more than 15,000 licensed players.<ref>[http://www.fifa07.ea.com/news/?id=13184&lang=en&delta=1 Master the skills required to play like a pro in EA's ''FIFA 08'' for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070903180825/http://www.fifa07.ea.com/news/?id=13184&lang=en&delta=1 |date=3 September 2007 }} by [[EA Sports]]. 5 June 2007</ref> It is the first game in the series to feature the [[League of Ireland Premier Division|League of Ireland]]. Several teams from other leagues also appear in a "Rest of World" category. Of the 621 teams that comprise the game, 29 appear unlicensed, 13 of them being national teams.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}
{{Refimprovesect|date=October 2007}}
<!--If you are adding stadiums, please make sure the list is still alphabetized when you are done. Thank you.-->
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=== Germany ===
=== National teams ===
''FIFA 08'' has 44 teams in its international division. The most notable exclusion is Japan, who made it into the round of 16 in the [[2002 World Cup]], but whose licensing rights belonged to [[Konami]] at the time{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}.


== Soundtrack ==
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Allianz Arena]] ([[Bayern Munich]],[[1860 Munich]])³
EA Sports officially announced ''FIFA 08'''s soundtrack on 11 September 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fifa2008.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/fifa-08-soundtrack-announced/ |title=FIFA 08 Soundtrack announced. |date=11 September 2007 |publisher=EA Sports |archive-date=18 November 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071118134613/http://fifa2008.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/fifa-08-soundtrack-announced/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> It featured many [[Latin music (genre)|Latin music]] acts including [[Ivy Queen]] and [[Pacha Massive]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1319417/ea-fifa-soundtrack-adds-latin-flair |title=EA FIFA Soundtrack Adds Latin Flair |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |author=Ben-Yehuda, Ayala |date=11 September 2007 |access-date=11 February 2013 |archive-date=6 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106041035/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1319417/ea-fifa-soundtrack-adds-latin-flair }}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion]]<sup>1</sup>([[VfB Stuttgart]])
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[AWD-Arena]] ([[Hannover 96]])<sup>1</sup>
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[BayArena]] ([[Bayer Leverkusen]])
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Commerzbank-Arena]] ([[Eintracht Frankfurt]])<sup>1</sup>
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Veltins-Arena]] ([[FC Schalke 04]])
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[HSH Nordbank Arena]] - [[AOL Arena]] ([[Hamburger SV|HSV]])
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Olympic Stadium (Berlin)|Olympiastadion]] ([[Hertha BSC]] and [[Germany national football team|Germany]])
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Signal Iduna Park]] ([[Borussia Dortmund]])


=== Portugal ===
== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = (PC) 77/100<ref name="mc-pc">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/fifa-soccer-08/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=FIFA Soccer 08 for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-11-04 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104193027/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fifa-soccer-08 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(PS3) 81/100<ref name="mc-ps3">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/fifa-soccer-08/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=FIFA Soccer 08 for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-11-04 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104193325/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/fifa-soccer-08 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(X360) 82/100<ref name="mc-x360">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/fifa-soccer-08/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=FIFA Soccer 08 for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-11-04 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104193032/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/fifa-soccer-08 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(PS2) 83/100<ref name="mc-playstation-2">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/fifa-soccer-08/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=FIFA Soccer 08 for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-11-04 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104192607/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/fifa-soccer-08 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(WII) 65/100<ref name="mc-wii">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/fifa-soccer-08/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |title=FIFA Soccer 08 for Wii Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-11-04 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104193029/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/fifa-soccer-08 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(PSP) 79/100<ref name="mc-psp">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/fifa-soccer-08/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=FIFA Soccer 08 for PSP Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-11-04 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104192605/https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/fifa-soccer-08 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(DS) 77/100<ref name="mc-ds">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/fifa-soccer-08/critic-reviews/?platform=ds |title=FIFA Soccer 08 for DS Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-11-04 |archive-date=8 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108074436/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/fifa-soccer-08 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>
| IGN = (PC/PS3/X360) 7.9/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ahearn |first1=Nate |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/10/fifa-08-review-4 |website=[[IGN]] |date=10 October 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191725/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/10/fifa-08-review-4 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(PS2) 8.7/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ahearn |first1=Nate |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/11/fifa-08-review-3 |website=[[IGN]] |date=11 October 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191725/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/11/fifa-08-review-3 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(WII) 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ahearn |first1=Nate |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/01/fifa-08-review |website=[[IGN]] |date=1 November 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191726/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/01/fifa-08-review |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(PSP) 8.2/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ahearn |first1=Nate |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/31/fifa-08-review-2 |website=[[IGN]] |date=31 October 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191727/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/31/fifa-08-review-2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| GSpot = (PS3/X360) 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cocker |first1=Guy |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-08-review/1900-6180232/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=4 October 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191728/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-08-review/1900-6180232/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(PS2) 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cocker |first1=Guy |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-08-review/1900-6181825/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=26 October 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191726/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-08-review/1900-6181825/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(WII) 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cocker |first1=Guy |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-08-review/1900-6180680/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=10 October 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191729/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-08-review/1900-6180680/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(PSP) 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cocker |first1=Guy |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-soccer-08-review/1900-6182825/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=13 November 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191731/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-soccer-08-review/1900-6182825/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| NLife = (WII) {{Rating|8|10}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=McFerran |first1=Damien |title=FIFA 08 Review (Wii) |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2007/10/fifa_08_wii |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |date=4 October 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191727/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2007/10/fifa_08_wii |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(DS) {{Rating|6|10}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=McFerran |first1=Damien |title=FIFA 08 Review (DS) |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2007/11/fifa_08_ds |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |date=5 November 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191726/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2007/11/fifa_08_ds |url-status=live }}</ref>
| NWR = (WII) 6/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomsen |first1=Mike |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/14617/fifa-08-wii |website=Nintendo World Report |date=14 October 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191727/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/14617/fifa-08-wii |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(DS) 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomsen |first1=Mike |title=FIFA 08 Review |url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/14752/fifa-08-nintendo-ds |website=Nintendo World Report |date=6 November 2007 |access-date=4 November 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104191726/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/14752/fifa-08-nintendo-ds |url-status=live }}</ref>
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The PlayStation 2 version of ''FIFA 08'' received a "Double Platinum" sales award from the [[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] (ELSPA),<ref name=dpelspa>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090520070249/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3945 |url=http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3945 |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Double Platinum |work=[[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] |archive-date=20 May 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> indicating sales of at least 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom.<ref name=gamasutrasales>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |title=ELSPA: ''Wii Fit'', ''Mario Kart'' Reach Diamond Status In UK | author=Caoili, Eric | date=26 November 2008 |work=[[Gamasutra]] |archive-date=18 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ELSPA gave the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases each a "Platinum" certification,<ref name=platinumelspa>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515224703/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3944 |url=http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3944 |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum |work=[[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] |archive-date=15 May 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=18 January 2009 }}</ref> for sales of at least 300,000 copies per version in the region.<ref name=gamasutrasales />


=== Awards ===
* {{flagicon|Portugal}} [[Estádio da Luz]] ([[S.L. Benfica]])5
In 2008, ''FIFA 08'' was nominated for BAFTA Children's Kids Vote Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens/nominations-childrens-awards-in-2008,593,BA.html |title=BAFTA Children's Kids Vote 2008 nominees |access-date=13 November 2008 |archive-date=6 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206072254/http://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens/nominations-childrens-awards-in-2008,593,BA.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> During the [[11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards]], ''FIFA 08'' received a nomination for "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Sports Game of the Year|Sports Game of the Year]]" by the [[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2008&idGameAwardType=126 |title=2008 Awards Category Details Sports Game of the Year |publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] |website=interactive.org |access-date=14 November 2023}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Portugal}} [[Estádio do Bessa]] ([[Boavista F.C.]])5
* {{flagicon|Portugal}} [[Estádio do Dragão]] ([[F.C. Porto]], [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]])5
* {{flagicon|Portugal}} [[Estádio José Alvalade]] ([[Sporting Clube de Portugal]])5


=== Mexico ===
== See also ==
*[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2008]]


== References ==
* {{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Estadio Jalisco]]([[Club Deportivo Guadalajara|CD Guadalajara]], [[CF Atlas]])<sup>1,5</sup>
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* {{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Estadio Azteca]] ([[Club América]] and [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]])


=== Italy ===
== External links ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130621042343/http://www.ea.com/uk/fifa-08 Official website]


{{Football video games by Electronic Arts}}
* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Stadio delle Alpi]] ([[Juventus F.C.]])
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* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Stadio Olimpico]] ([[A.S. Roma]], [[S.S. Lazio]] and [[Italy national football team|Italy]])
* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Stadio San Siro]] ([[A.C. Milan]], [[F.C. Internazionale Milano|Inter Milan]])


=== England ===

* {{flagicon|England}} [[Anfield]] ([[Liverpool F.C.]])
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Emirates Stadium]] ([[Arsenal F.C.]])
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Arsenal Stadium|Highbury]]²
* {{flagicon|England}} [[St. James' Park]] ([[Newcastle United F.C.]])
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Old Trafford (football)|Old Trafford]] ([[Manchester United F.C.]])<sup>4</sup>
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Stamford Bridge]] ([[Chelsea F.C.]])
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Wembley Stadium]] ([[England national football team|England]])
* {{flagicon|England}} [[White Hart Lane]] ([[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.]])<sup>1,5</sup>

=== Spain ===

* {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Estadio Mestalla]] ([[Valencia C.F.]] and [[Spain national football team|Spain]])
* {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Estadio Vicente Calderón]] ([[Atlético Madrid]])
* {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Camp Nou]] ([[FC Barcelona]])
* {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Santiago Bernabeu]] ([[Real Madrid CF]])

=== Netherlands ===

* {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Amsterdam Arena]] ([[AFC Ajax]])

=== Belgium ===
* {{flagicon|Belgium}} [[Constant Vanden Stock Stadium]] ([[RSC Anderlecht]])

=== France ===

* {{flagicon|France}} [[Parc des Princes]] ([[PSG]] and [[France national football team|France]])
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Stade Gerland]] ([[Olympique Lyonnais]])
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Stade Vélodrome]] ([[Olympique Marseille]])
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Félix Bollaert]] ([[RC Lens]])

=== South Korea ===

* {{flagicon|South Korea}} [[Daegu World Cup Stadium|Daegu Sports Complex]] ([[Daegu FC]])
* {{flagicon|South Korea}} [[Seoul World Cup Stadium]] ([[FC Seoul]] and [[Korea Republic national football team|Republic of Korea]])

=== Wales ===

* {{flagicon|Wales}} [[Millennium Stadium]] ([[Wales national football team|Wales]])

=== USA ===

* {{flagicon|United States}} [[Home Depot Center]]<sup>1,5</sup>([[Los Angeles Galaxy]], [[Club Deportivo Chivas USA|Chivas USA]] and [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]])

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<sup>1</sup> - First time included in FIFA series<br>
² - Can be unlocked in the Fan Shop<br>
³ - New to the PlayStation 2 and other consoles except Xbox 360<br>
<sup>4</sup> - Old Trafford does not have the new quadrants, except in [[Xbox 360]] and [[PS3]] versions <br>
<sup>5</sup> - Does not appear in the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PS3]] versions
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===Generic stadiums===
In addition to the real-life stadiums, there are several stadiums created by the game designers that are generic; that is, they do not exist in real life and are not connected to any club.
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* {{flagicon|World}} Closed Square Style 5
* {{flagicon|Europe}} Div1 Euro Style
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Div1 UK Style
* {{flagicon|Europe}} Div2 Euro Style
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Div2 UK Style
* {{flagicon|Europe}} Div3 Euro Style
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Div3 UK Style
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* {{flagicon|World}} Generic Modern 5
* {{flagicon|Europe}} Modern Euro 5
* {{flagicon|World}} Modern South America 5
* [[Image:Olympic flag.svg|22px|border]] Olympic Style 5
* {{flagicon|World}} Open Square Style 5
* {{flagicon|World}} Oval Style 5
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==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<ref>http://fifa08.ea.com/br/NewsPres.aspx?id=14939&mn1=4232 (in Portuguese)</ref>:
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* {{flagicon|United States}} [[!!!]] - "All My Heroes Are Weirdos"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Apartment (band)|Apartment]] - "Fall Into Place"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Art Brut (band)|Art Brut]] - "Direct Hit"
* {{flagicon|Colombia}} [[Aterciopelados]] - "Paces"
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Babamars]] - "The Core"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Bodyrox]] ft. [[Luciana (artist)|Luciana]] - "What Planet You On?"
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Bonde do Rolê]] - "Solta o Frango"
* {{flagicon|Switzerland}} [[CAMP]] - "From Extremely Far Away"
* {{flagicon|Denmark}} [[Carpark North]] - "Human"
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[CéU]] - "Malemolência"
* {{flagicon|Algeria}} [[Cheb i Sabbah]] - "Toura Toura (Nav Deep Remix)"
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Cansei de Ser Sexy]] - "Off the Hook"
* {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Datarock]] - "Fa-Fa-Fa"
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Digitalism (band)|Digitalism]] - "Pogo"
* {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Disco Ensemble]] - "We Might Fall Apart"
* {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Dover (band)|Dover]] - "Do Ya"
* {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Heroes & Zeros]] - "Into the Light"
* {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} [[Ivy Queen]] - "Que Lloren"
* {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Junkie XL]] - "Clash"
* {{flagicon|United States}} [[Jupiter One]] - "Unglued"
* {{flagicon|Ethiopia}} [[Kenna (musician)|Kenna]] - "Out of Control (State of Emotion)"
* {{flagicon|Canada}} [[k-os]] - "Born to Run"
* {{flagicon|Ireland}} [[La Rocca]] - "Sketches (20 Something Life)"
* {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Lukas Kasha]] - "Love Abuse"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Madness (band)|Madness]] ft. [[Sway DaSafo|Sway]] and [[Diamond Blue Smith|Baby Blue]] - "Sorry"
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* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Maxïmo Park]] - "The Unshockable"
* {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Melody Club]] - "Fever Fever"
* {{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Mexican Institute of Sound]] - "El Microfono"
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Modeselektor]] ft. [[Sasha Perera]] - "Silikon"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Noisettes]] - "Don't Give Up"
* {{flagicon|United States}} [[Pacha Massive]] - "Don't Let Go"
* {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Peter Bjorn and John]] - "[[Young Folks]]"
* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Planet Funk]] - "Static"
* {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Robyn]] - "Bum Like You"
* {{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Rocky Dawuni]] - "Wake the Town"
* {{flagicon|United States}} [[Santogold]] - "You Will Find a Way"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Simian Mobile Disco]] - "I Believe"
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Superbus (band)|Superbus]] - "Butterfly"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Switches (band)|Switches]] - "Drama Queen"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[The Automatic]] - "Monster"
* {{flagicon|Australia}} [[The Cat Empire]] - "[[Sly (song)|Sly]]"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[The Hoosiers]] - "[[Goodbye Mr A]]"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[The Hours (band)|The Hours]] - "Ali in the Jungle"
* {{flagicon|Belgium}} [[The Tellers]] - "More"
* {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Tigarah]] - "Culture, Color, Money, Beauty"
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Travis (band)|Travis]] - "Closer"
* {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Tumi and the Volume]] - "Afrique"
* {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Vassy]] - "Wanna Fly"
* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Wir sind Helden]] - "Endlich ein Grund zur Panik"
* {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Yonderboi]] - "Were You Thinking of Me?"
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== Game covers ==
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[[Ronaldinho]] will be featured on game cover in all regions, along with the following footballers depending on region.<ref name="cover1">[http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/24/fifa-08-scores-with-ronaldinho-blesses-ps3-and-wii/ FIFA 08 scores with Ronaldinho, blesses PS3 & Wii] by [[Joystiq]] on May 24, 2007</ref>
* {{flagicon|Austria}} Austria: [[Andreas Ivanschitz]] of [[Panathinaikos FC]]<ref name="cover1"/>

* {{flagicon|Germany}} Germany: [[Miroslav Klose]] of [[Bayern Munich]] <ref (name="cover6">[http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/08/11/fifa-2008-the-official-covers-and-soundtrack/ Official FIFA08 Gamecovers]</ref>

* {{flagicon|Spain}} Spain: [[Sergio Ramos]] of [[Real Madrid]] <ref name="cover6">[http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/08/11/fifa-2008-the-official-covers-and-soundtrack/ Official FIFA08 Gamecovers]</ref>

* {{flagicon|France}} France: [[Franck Ribéry]] of [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] <ref name="frenchcover">[http://www.letsplayfifa.com/index.php?nav=news/details&id=412 French Cover Revealed!]</ref>

* {{flagicon|Mexico}}{{flagicon|United States}} Mexico and the United States: [[Guillermo Ochoa]] of [[Club América]] and [[Jozy Altidore]] of [[Red Bull New York]]<ref>[http://info.ea.com/news/pr/pr977.pdf EA Names American Teen Soccer Star Jozy Altidore and Mexican Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa to FIFA Soccer 08 Cover]</ref> <ref name="cover6">[http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/08/11/fifa-2008-the-official-covers-and-soundtrack/ Official FIFA08 Gamecovers]</ref>

* {{flagicon|Poland}} Poland: [[Euzebiusz Smolarek]] of [[Racing Santander]] <ref name="cover6">[http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/08/11/fifa-2008-the-official-covers-and-soundtrack/ Official FIFA08 Gamecovers]</ref>

* {{flagicon|Switzerland}} Switzerland: [[Tranquillo Barnetta]] of [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]]<ref name="swisscover">[http://www.letsplayfifa.com/index.php Swiss Gamecover Revealed!]</ref>

* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}}{{flagicon|Australia}} UK and Australia<sup>1</sup>: [[Wayne Rooney]] of [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] <ref name="cover6">[http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/08/11/fifa-2008-the-official-covers-and-soundtrack/ Official FIFA08 Gamecovers]</ref><ref name="CoverAU">[http://www.australiangamer.com/preview/275/fifa_08.html Australian Gamer Preview: FIFA 08]</ref>

<small>Note 1: Australia has an alternate version of the UK cover.</small>

==Achievements and awards==
* BAFTA Nominations (2007 Video Game Awards): The Best Sports Game (FIFA 08 PS3) [http://www.bafta.org/site/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/413]
* 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==
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FIFA 08
British and Irish cover featuring Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Barcelona's Ronaldinho
Developer(s)EA Canada
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Designer(s)Joe Booth
Jonathan Gallina
Darren Hedges
David Hoffmann
Kaz Makita
Gary Paterson
Jamie Toghill
SeriesFIFA
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Consoles
Handhelds
Release
  • AU: 27 September 2007
  • EU: 28 September 2007
  • NA: 8 October 2007 (PSP)[1]
  • NA: 9 October 2007[1]
  • JP: 29 October 2007
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

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 comes from Sky Sports' Martin Tyler and Andy Gray on next generation consoles. However, ITV Sport's Clive Tyldesley partners Gray on current generation[when?] 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.

The tagline for the game is "Can You FIFA 08?".[3] The theme song is "Sketches (20 Something Life)" by La Rocca, from the album The Truth.[citation needed]

New features

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New features that were not in FIFA 07 include "Be a Pro Mode", where the player plays as only one player (the player can be changed) throughout the entire match.[3] However, this mode is not available for goalkeepers.

New features for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 included cooperative online play and a change of controls, which features the right stick as a way of selecting which player is to be on defense. However, this control setting can be changed back to the FIFA 07 configuration as well as other preset control configurations. In addition, the online mode has a new addition with interactive leagues, where players choose a league, a team, and play against real-life opponents. While not an entirely new feature, FIFA 08 includes new trick moves that can be used by using the right analog stick, which were, for the most part, absent in FIFA 07. In general, the speed of game also has decreased in FIFA 08.

In the PlayStation 2 version of the game, two new features were added. The first being goalkeeper AI, which meant when in a one-on-one situation with a forward and goalkeeper, one could push the right analog stick and have complete control of the goalkeeper. The second of these was when taking a free kick you were able to push the R3 (right stick) to lock the position of the ball, while you used the stick to determine exactly where you wanted the free kick to go. These were two features that have not been used in any FIFA games since, although many users and fans have requested them.[citation needed]

Manager Mode

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The Manager Mode on FIFA 08 has few enhancements from its predecessor. Some of the new features include the chance to schedule training on certain dates, via the manager's calendar, and the option to play up to four pre-season friendlies.[citation needed]

Leagues and teams

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FIFA 08 includes 621 licensed teams, 43 national teams, with 30 leagues[4] and more than 15,000 licensed players.[5] It is the first game in the series to feature the League of Ireland. Several teams from other leagues also appear in a "Rest of World" category. Of the 621 teams that comprise the game, 29 appear unlicensed, 13 of them being national teams.[citation needed]

National teams

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FIFA 08 has 44 teams in its international division. The most notable exclusion is Japan, who made it into the round of 16 in the 2002 World Cup, but whose licensing rights belonged to Konami at the time[citation needed].

Soundtrack

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EA Sports officially announced FIFA 08's soundtrack on 11 September 2007.[6] It featured many Latin music acts including Ivy Queen and Pacha Massive.[7]

Reception

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The PlayStation 2 version of FIFA 08 received a "Double Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[27] indicating sales of at least 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom.[28] ELSPA gave the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases each a "Platinum" certification,[29] for sales of at least 300,000 copies per version in the region.[28]

Awards

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In 2008, FIFA 08 was nominated for BAFTA Children's Kids Vote Award.[30] 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.[31]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b GameSpot Staff (8 October 2007). "Shippin' Out October 8–12: Orange Box, Sega Rally Revo, FIFA 08". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. ^ "N-Gage Game Showroom – FIFA 08". Nokia. Archived from the original on 23 May 2008. Retrieved 9 May 2008.
  3. ^ a b "FIFA 08". EA Sports. Archived from the original on 23 May 2008.
  4. ^ FIFA 08 First Look Archived 18 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine by ign.com
  5. ^ Master the skills required to play like a pro in EA's FIFA 08 for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Archived 3 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine by EA Sports. 5 June 2007
  6. ^ "FIFA 08 Soundtrack announced". EA Sports. 11 September 2007. Archived from the original on 18 November 2007.
  7. ^ Ben-Yehuda, Ayala (11 September 2007). "EA FIFA Soundtrack Adds Latin Flair". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  8. ^ "FIFA Soccer 08 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  9. ^ "FIFA Soccer 08 for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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  11. ^ "FIFA Soccer 08 for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  12. ^ "FIFA Soccer 08 for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  13. ^ "FIFA Soccer 08 for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  14. ^ "FIFA Soccer 08 for DS Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 8 November 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  15. ^ Ahearn, Nate (10 October 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  16. ^ Ahearn, Nate (11 October 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  17. ^ Ahearn, Nate (1 November 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  18. ^ Ahearn, Nate (31 October 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  19. ^ Cocker, Guy (4 October 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  20. ^ Cocker, Guy (26 October 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  21. ^ Cocker, Guy (10 October 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  22. ^ Cocker, Guy (13 November 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  23. ^ McFerran, Damien (4 October 2007). "FIFA 08 Review (Wii)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  24. ^ McFerran, Damien (5 November 2007). "FIFA 08 Review (DS)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  25. ^ Thomsen, Mike (14 October 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  26. ^ Thomsen, Mike (6 November 2007). "FIFA 08 Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  27. ^ "ELSPA Sales Awards: Double Platinum". Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association. Archived from the original on 20 May 2009.
  28. ^ a b Caoili, Eric (26 November 2008). "ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017.
  29. ^ "ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum". Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 18 January 2009.
  30. ^ "BAFTA Children's Kids Vote 2008 nominees". Archived from the original on 6 December 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
  31. ^ "2008 Awards Category Details Sports Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
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