Fifa 08 - PS3

The 2008 edition of the long-running EA FIFA football series improves the gameplay and features of the previous instalments. The next-gen version marks the series' second regular appearance on Xbox 360 and its first on PS3. Compared to the previous year, the game now includes the full list of teams and leagues, just as in other versions: 620 licensed teams, 30 national leagues, plus the Hyundai A-League (Australia), the Czech Gambrinus Liga (Czech Republic) and the FAI Premier Division (Ireland). As usual, the leagues have been updated with new teams, and prominent footballing nations (England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) have multiple divisions. There are also 23 clubs from around the world that aren't represented in specific leagues.

Gameplay changes include a reworked shot simulation, in which factors such as position, defence, speed, jumping ability and direction all play a role. This continues the dynamic shot meter from the previous version, where positioning and a shot power meter deliver powerful long-range shots. There is also more focus on through balls, smoother animations and skill moves, reworked crowd, celebration and stadium animations, as well as a redesigned tackling system. Alongside the familiar modes, "Be A Pro" is introduced, in which players take control of a single, fixed player on the pitch. It's not a career mode, but mainly an alternative way to play the matches. Online multiplayer options allow players to form a team of independently controlled players, with 10 human-controlled players in a single match at once. The camera is adjusted for this mode to keep the respective player, as well as the overall action, in focus at all times. There are also the recurring interactive online leagues, featuring complete national leagues against other players on EA servers. The game also includes the tools to set up independent multiplayer matches and organise tournaments.

FIFA Soccer 08 features licensed music tracks from around the world. Brazilian player Ronaldinho is the face of this version, and was replaced by prominent national players only for certain localised versions, particularly for European countries.

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