UEFA Euro 2008 (0)

First release date

2008-05-20

Platform

PlayStation Portable PlayStation 2 Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 PC

Developer

EA Canada HB Studios

Publisher

EA Sports

Theme

FIFA UEFA Champions League

Franchise

FIFA UEFA Champions League

Aliases

Euro 2008UEFA 2008

Overview

UEFA Euro 2008 is the official game of the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament allowing players to pick their favorite European teams tackle the official tournament or one of the other many modes. It was released for , , , and . The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions use a improved version of the / engine while the PC and PS2 versions use an older, previous generation engine. Commentary is provided by and .

Features

Win Euro 2008: Play as one of 52 teams (53 on PS3 and Xbox 360) from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of Euro 2008 on 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

Multiplayer

Online Leagues: Create Leagues, Search for Leagues and a visit My Leagues to view the ones you've already joined.
Quick Ranked Match: Choose a Quick Ranked Match and have your match count towards your overall ranking.
Quick Unranked Match: Choose a Quick Unranked Match and play without the match counting towards your ranking.
Custom Match: Create a Quick Ranked Match, a Quick Unranked Match, or check out the Online Lobbies And Leaderboards.
Online Career: Check out your Stat Book to see a complete list of stats from the matches you've played on Xbox Live, from wins and losses to averagee goal scored and more.