FIFA Soccer 08 Has Been Shipped

Electronic Arts has announced that "FIFA Soccer 08" has been shipped to North American retail stores and is now available.

"Developed by EA, FIFA Soccer 08 challenges players to master the skills required to play like a pro soccer player by introducing a new mode called Be A Pro: Offline Training. Be A Pro locks you into the role of a single, fixed player the entire game and challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real soccer player -- from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing. Users receive real time feedback and analysis on the fly and a unique camera angle keeps both player and action in focus, zooming in when you're on attack.

FIFA Soccer 08 features a new, organic building-block system that enables you to combine tricks and skill moves together to recreate signature moves from the real-world superstars or define your own style of play. You can even capture video of your best moves and goals in-game and upload to the FIFA Soccer 08 website to show off your style and celebrate your glory with friends across the globe. In addition, FIFA Soccer 08 features a true next-generation ball-striking engine that re-creates the drama and unpredictable nature of shooting, and the inclusion of 576 licensed teams, 30 leagues, and more than 15,000 players.

FIFA Soccer 08, developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., is in stores now for the Xbox 360(TM), PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PC and mobile. It is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI."