UEFA Euro 2008 (video game)

Infobox VG
title = UEFA EURO 2008


developer = EA Canada, HB Studios
publisher = EA Sports
series = UEFA EURO series
release = vgrelease|AUS=April 17, 2008|EU=April 18, 2008|NA=May 19, 2008
genre = Sports
modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|PEGI=3+|ESRB=Everyone
platforms = PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, PC

"UEFA Euro 2008" is the official video game of the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were developed by EA Canada. The PSP, PlayStation 2 and PC versions were developed by HB Studios. The European and North American versions were released on April 18, 2008 and May 20, 2008 respectively. [ [http://www.easports.com/article.jsp?id=ue0131 Official announcement from EA] ] PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 demos have been released. Commentary is from ITV Sports' Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend.

Anthem errors

EA Sports made two errors with regard to the Northern Ireland national team and the national anthems played. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7482074.stm BBC News] ] Instead of playing Northern Ireland's national anthem, "God Save the Queen", during the start of season line-up, the game produces "Danny Boy". Upon winning, the anthem played is that of neighbouring country, the Republic of Ireland.

Features

* Win UEFA Euro 2008: You can play as one of 53 teams from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of Euro 08 in Austria and Switzerland.
* Captain Your Country: Play as yourself on the same team with up to three friends, all playing individual positions on the pitch. Compete collaboratively to win games but compete against each other for the captaincy. Develop your player through eight status levels to earn the captaincy of your country and the right to lead your team.
* Battle of the Nations: Represent your country online against your rivals around the world to win global supremacy. Earn individual and team points.
* Online Knockout Draw: Battle gamers from other nations online in 16-team single elimination tournaments to gain points for your nation.
* Home & Away Match Strategy: CPU mimics international football by creating strategic, defensive formations for away teams intent on playing for a draw.
* Authentic Stadiums: Compete in all 8 official stadiums of Euro 08.
* Dynamic Player Ratings: Real-time player ratings change based on actual player performance, simulating the momentum swings of a real season.
* Story of Qualifying: Play the qualifying campaign and step up at key defining moments to lead your country to Europe's biggest prize. Complete team and individual tasks.
* Dynamic Rain and Mud: Winter weather from across Europe is authentically re-created to simulate real-world playing conditions. Experience driving rain that creates sloppy, muddy pitches which dramatically impacts passing and player performance.
* Enhanced Penalty Kicks: Experience the challenge of a penalty shoot-out as if you were on the pitch. Master your nerves to score the goal that puts your team in the final.
* Team Managers: Watch reactions from team managers on the sideline as they shout encouragement or become disappointed in your team's performance.

UEFA Euro 2008 Teams [ [http://ps3.ign.com/articles/871/871046p1.html IGN: UEFA Euro 2008 Ratings ] ]

1: Unlicensed Kits
2: Fake Team Players
3: Must be manually added in UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying mode

oundtrack

The following songs are featured in the game.

References

External links

* [http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/uefaeuro2008/index.html?tag=result;title;4 UEFA Euro 2008 for PlayStation 2] at GameSpot.com
* [http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/uefaeuro2008/index.html?tag=result;title;2 UEFA Euro 2008 for PlayStation 3] at GameSpot.com
* [http://www.gamespot.com/psp/sports/uefaeuro2008/index.html?tag=result;title; UEFA Euro 2008 for PlayStation Portable] at GameSpot.com
* [http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/uefaeuro2008/index.html?tag=result;title;1 UEFA Euro 2008 for Xbox 360] at GameSpot.com
* [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/sports/uefaeuro2008/index.html?tag=result;title;0 UEFA Euro 2008 for PC] at GameSpot.com