Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 | 
| From: Sega of America, Inc.
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1246
Format: Cd
Platforms: Windows Xp, Macintosh
Genre: Soccer Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.1
MPN: 6662
UPC: 010086852172
EAN: 0010086852172
ASIN: B000W2UJ2A
Release Date: October 23, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Fully updated for the new season with over 5,000 playable teams from over 50 countries, | | • | International team management has been completely revamped, with new media improvements, international retirements, player interaction, international scouting, improved pool selection, and captain selection. | | • | Match flow brings more atmosphere to match-days with match previews, team talks, opposition player instructions, the match itself, half-time and post match. | | • | Financial information for today’s soccer business is available to review and control, including corporate match day income, season ticket news, and more. | | • | Arrange special events such as fan days to boost ailing match attendances at games that are likely to attract a low crowd. |
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Product Description
Platform: WINDOWS XP/VISTA Publisher: SEGA Packaging: RETAIL BOX Rating: EVERYONE The world s most complete and in-depth soccer management game Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 is fully updated for the 2007-08 season. Challenge yourself by taking full control of any of over 5000 manageable teams from around the world including clubs from leagues such as Major League Soccer English Premier League and the Mexico Premier Division. With club and international teams from 50 countries available experience the realism in making every management decision and the intense pressure to win. Fully Updated for the New Season Accurately updated with over 5000 playable teams from over 50 countries players will be able to select their favorite club or international team and guide them through Cup matches Leagues European Championships and even major international tournaments. Features:Fully updated for the new season with over 5000 playable teams from over 50 countries. International team management has been completely revamped with new media improvements international retirements player interaction international scouting improved pool selection and captain selection. Match flow brings more atmosphere to match-days with match previews team talks opposition player instructions the match itself half-time and post match. Financial information for today s soccer business is available to review and control including corporate match day income season ticket news and more. Arrange special events such as fan days to boost ailing match attendances at games that are likely to attract a low crowd. Match Engine Improvements A greatly improved match engine once again utilizing the soccer brain of former Republic of Ireland international player Ray Houghton as well as other tools used by real-life managers to make the most accurate simulation of soccer in a computer game. The ability to change the pitch
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Sublime finish! November 21, 2007
Mark Holtman (Columbus, Ohio United States)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Having played this series since the end of the previous century, this version is the best yet. For long time fans, there have been plenty of tweaks and additions to make the game that much more addictive and consuming. For virtual newbies, the game may at first seem daunting in its complexity. Fear not, SI has your back. This year they've included a tutorial to help get your feet wet. They also got a new assistant function that will give you context sensitive suggestions. Once you've got your bearing, it becomes a bit like the Microsoft Office Paper Clip. Fortunately, it's a feature easily turned off.
In general, the game play is fantastic. All the aspects of an international career in management are present. You've got your first team, your reserve squad and a youth set-up. You train your players to keep them fit and make them better. You design your tactics the way YOU want your team to play. Then you set them loose on game day to watch them ignore your best laid plans and get trounced. ;)
Be warned: The popularity of this game is not based on fancy graphics or fast-twitch muscle fiber. To succeed at this game you've got to be patient and attentive to detail. It's very much a marathon, not a sprint.
Worldwide Soccer Torture 2008 December 1, 2007
Sonny (Long Island, NY)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This game is amazing in the comprehensiveness of the database - the ratings of all the players are accurate and unbelievable. Unfortunately, this game is downright addicting and way too difficult.
I think you could assemble the greatest team of all-time and watch them lose to a low Blue Square Premier team because, among other things, every player's morale somehow is very poor. The opposing goalie makes 30 saves against you, and the other team gets one chance and scores. If you manage that same Blue Square team and play Manchester United, you'll lose 9-0. The creators of this game are out to torture you.
Besides that, this is definitely the most realistic simulation game of soccer around in terms of the inner workings of the game (transfers, etc.) and nowhere else could you find such wonderful player ratings of players' mental and physical attributes.
A great game, but not fun - a paradox in a way - the creators need to improve on this!!!!!
Tough Game, but amazing December 28, 2007
Seth C. Walder (Brunswick, ME)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
For those of you who have played the Worldwide Soccer Manager/Football Manager series, you know what you're getting here. The 08 version is exactly what one would expect, an update of the 07 rosters with a few new features to make the game run better (calendar, transfer centre, etc.) So far, it's been harder for me than 07 (I have been fired twice), but that's a great feature, because it will take time for me to get good, and it will make winning just that much better.
For anyone who has never played this game, its amazing. Despite the fact that my friends constantly make fun of me for playing a soccer game where you don't actually play the game, this game is incredibly fun and exciting. The detail level is so immense, you can literally spend hours and hours improving your team, not to mention learning a lot more about soccer across the world. For any at least moderate soccer fan or someone who wants to get more into it, I could not recommend this more highly.
 Very, very good, still waiting for great November 21, 2007
G. Rienzi (Baltimore, MD USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love the Football Manager (Soccer) Manager series. I've spent countless, and I mean countless, hours playing this game through many, many seasons. The beauty of the game is the incredible database of players and the interaction you have with other teams. It just never grows old. Players ask to be dealt, other players want on your team, you try to win and keep everyone happy... My only complaint, and this has been made before, is that the changes from year to year are relatively minor. The new skin I don't like. It's just not as intuitive as it has been in the past or can be. Some of the "buttons" that should be prominent and responsive are just not there, and you have to drag and click. It's not the end of the world, but it's a slight pain. I also hoped that we'd finally see a major update to game action. I'm not asking for realistic players, but just better sounds, animation, etc.. Perhaps it's too much to ask with the sheer size of the player database. I would hate for them to cut corners there, or make the game to slow to play by adding too much game action. Still, there has to be a better way to make gameplay even more exciting and have it come with a bigger feel. With all this said, if you love soccer and being a manager, this is the game to get. Get ready for same late nights!!
The same, but different February 18, 2008
S-Rem (Miami, FL USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Another fine installment in the Championship Manager/Worldwide Soccer Manager line. Updated graphics and the ever-present freaksihly good realism make this a very addictive game. Not for everyone, as it is not a true "video game" and requires imagination and patience. However, once you get into your eleven, you are hooked. Your players responses to your Halftime talk can amuse and confuse, the press will pressure you, and the fan reaction to your player personnel moves and game results can quickly put you on the hot seat. I have played these for eight years now, and keep coming back.
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