EA TURNS FOOTBALL STAR RONALDINHO INTO CUSTOMIZED CHARACTER FOR FIFA 08 ON THE WII (Euro)
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on June 14, 2007 6:33:40 PM
Pass, Shoot, and Perform Trick Moves with A Flick of the Wrist
FIFA 08 cover athlete Ronaldinho, one of the most talented and
recognizable athletes in the world, will become the first professional
football player to appear as a customized character exclusively for the
Wii, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today.
EA
has created a unique character of the celebrated Brazilian
International football star that will be playable in FIFA 08 on Wii.
The Wii-exclusive Ronaldinho will host a game mode designed and created
exclusively for Wii called Footii Party with Ronaldinho. With this
mode, EA introduces unique party games - including Table Football and
Shoot Off '" where you can play as your self-created Mii character to
unlock Ronaldinho and take on the champ. Each Footii Party game is
created as a multiplayer, social experience designed to engage and
entertain fans of all ages.
Ronaldinho commented on the
character, '"My character looks like he enjoys playing football and
shares my passion for the game. This is important to me. Whether you
are playing football on the pitch or my party games in FIFA 08 on the
Wii, it should be a fun and enjoyable experience."
'"When
Ronaldinho steps on to the football pitch, he plays with passion and
energy. We've brought that same spirit to FIFA 08 on Wii '" it is fun,
high-energy entertainment the entire family can enjoy," said senior
producer Tim Tschirner.
The game's revolutionary FreeMotion
controls help level the playing field for all players and turns FIFA 08
on Wii into a physical, social activity. It also provides gamers with a
truly authentic football experience with more control than ever before.
It's easy to pick-up and play and with the in-game Football Academy you
can learn basic and advanced controls in more than 30 interactive
tutorials. Each lesson teaches you how to master the FreeMotion
controls and perform all the necessary movements to dominate on the
pitch.
Play FIFA 08 to take your favorite team and players to
Cup glory. Mesmerize defenders with authentic individual skill and play
like a real football player. Now you pass, shoot, and perform trick
moves all with a flick of the wrist. Dictate the play with all-new
controls for through-passing and crossing, or control your goalkeeper
in one-on-one situations to deny an onrushing striker.
FIFA 08
delivers complete authenticity with licenses for all of the world's top
leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division in North America, and
28 others from more than 20 nations. This year you can choose to play
with one of over 570 licensed teams and more than 14,000 players to win
glory with or against up to three of your friends.
FIFA 08 is
developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C. It is scheduled for worldwide
release this fall on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the
PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP
(PlayStation Portable) system, PC and mobile. FIFA 08 is not yet rated
by the ESRB and PEGI.