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Football (proper football, a.k.a. soccer for some) is the best sport in the world. Anybody who tells you otherwise is WRONG. The FIFA football games have been a mainstay on consoles for an age, but have sadly been going downhill for some time. FIFA 99 was the best incarnation, in my opinion, and one of the best football games made. It's sad for me to say that I have now gone away from the FIFA series, and headed to the greener pastures of the Pro Evolution games. Unfortunately they have not yet made it onto a Nintendo home console, but the release of Pro Evo on the DS shows that there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

The Pro Evo series has always been more realistic, and the last FIFA game on the GameCube had been completely redesigned to combat this. So obviously the next game was going to be even more serious, and include a party mode for you to use your Mii's with. Wait a minute! That doesn't sound right...

It saddens me that this is true. Yes, the Wii is fun, and I like party games as much as the next guy, but I really don't want the Wii to be a machine that is a breeding ground for tacky party games. If the main FIFA game is good, then obviously the party game will be an added bonus, and you won't see me complaining too much more. Let's just hope that they haven't put all their effort into the " Footii Party" side of the game.

They've chosen Ronaldinho to be the face of the game, and have created a special Mii just for him. Some say he's the best player in the world. I say they haven't seen me play. Read more for some screenshots and more details of this addition to the FIFA family.

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.