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{{Short description|2007 video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
|title=FIFA 08
| title = FIFA 08
|image=FIFA 08 Coverart.png
| image = FIFA 08 Coverart.png
|caption = The UK cover featuring [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United’s]] [[Wayne Rooney]] and [[F.C. Barcelona|Barcelona’s]] [[Ronaldinho]].
| 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]]
| developer = [[EA Canada]]
|publisher = [[EA Sports]]
| publisher = [[EA Sports]]
|designer = Joe Booth<br>Jonathan Gallina<br>Darren Hedges<br>David Hoffmann<br>Kaz Makita<br>Gary Paterson<br>Jamie Toghill
| designer = Joe Booth<br />Jonathan Gallina<br />Darren Hedges<br />David Hoffmann<br />Kaz Makita<br />Gary Paterson<br />Jamie Toghill
|series = ''[[FIFA (video game series)|FIFA]]''
| series = ''[[FIFA (video game series)|FIFA]]''
|engine =
| 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 = {{vgrelease|JP|September 27, 2007|AUS|September 27, 2007|EU|September 28, 2007|NA|October 8, 2007}}
|genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
| genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]<br/>[[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
|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|N-Gage 2]]<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 |accessdate=May 9, 2008 |archivedate=May 23, 2008 |archiveurl=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/>[[Zeebo]]<br/>[[Java ME]]}}
| 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]]}}
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'''''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.


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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]]''.
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'''''FIFA 08''''' (named '''''FIFA Soccer 08''''' in [[North America]]) is the 2007 installment of [[EA Sports]]' [[FIFA (video game series)|series]] of [[football (association)|football]] [[video game]]s. 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. 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. However it does include exclusive features such as custom chants, due to the nintendo ds' unique hardwear.


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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}}
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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 consoles, and the PC version of the game. On the [[Nintendo DS]] version of the game, Tyldesley commentates solo. It also marks the first time the [[GameCube]] has been excluded from the FIFA lineup since [[FIFA 2001]] and the first the original [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] has been excluded from the FIFA lineup since ''[[FIFA Football 2002]]''.


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== New features ==
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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 |archivedate=May 23, 2008 |archiveurl=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''.
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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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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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==New features==
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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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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}}
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New features for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 include 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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== Manager Mode ==
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In the PS2 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 expressed their feelings to see both or one make a welcome return.
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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|date=July 2024}}


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== Leagues and teams ==
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==Manager Mode==
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''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}}
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The Manager Mode on 08 has few enhancements from its predecessor, however, 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.


==Leagues and teams==
=== 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|date=July 2024}}.
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''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] 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=2007-09-03 }} by [[EA Sports]]. June 5, 2007</ref> 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}}


== Soundtrack ==
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===National teams===
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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>
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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 currently belong to Konami). The following international teams are playable in the current generation consoles. But not all the teams are fully licensed e.g. Netherlands and Spain.


==Soundtrack==
== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
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EA Sports officially announced ''FIFA 08''s<nowiki>'</nowiki> soundtrack on September 11, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fifa2008.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/fifa-08-soundtrack-announced/ |date=September 11, 2007 |publisher=EA Sports |archivedate=November 18, 2007 |archiveurl=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. It also featured "Closer". "Closer" is a song by Scottish band Travis, released as the first single from their fifth studio album, The Boy with No Name, on 23 April 2007. web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1319417/ea-fifa-soundtrack-adds-latin-flair |title=EA FIFA Soundtrack Adds Latin Flair |work=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |author=Ben-Yehuda, Ayala |date=September 11, 2007 |accessdate=February 11, 2013 |archivedate=January 6, 2015 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106041035/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1319417/ea-fifa-soundtrack-adds-latin-flair }}</ref>
| 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>
==Reception==
| 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>
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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 |archiveurl=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]] |archivedate=May 20, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> indicating sales of at least 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom.<ref name=gamasutrasales>{{cite web|archiveurl=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=November 26, 2008 |work=[[Gamasutra]] |archivedate=September 18, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ELSPA gave the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases each a "Platinum" certification,<ref name=platinumelspa>{{cite web |archiveurl=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]] |archivedate=May 15, 2009 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all |access-date=January 18, 2009 }}</ref> for sales of at least 300,000 copies per version in the region.<ref name=gamasutrasales />
| 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>
The game was well-received, garnering an average of 81.5 on both next-generation consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3) because of its refreshing new game mechanics, which broke out from the series' criticised past record of not making much of an effort to innovate, instead adding what were often described by critics as "gimmicks".{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
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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===
=== Awards ===
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 |accessdate=November 13, 2008 |archivedate=December 6, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206072254/http://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens/nominations-childrens-awards-in-2008,593,BA.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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>


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


==References==
== References ==
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{{Reflist}}


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


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Latest revision as of 16:13, 25 November 2024

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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  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.
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  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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