October 23, 2007

Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 Available for Purchase

Highly Popular Soccer Management Franchise Launches Latest Version with a Plethora of Updated Team Stats and Game Features

SEGA of America, Inc. and Sports Interactive Ltd. today announced that Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008, the next iteration of the Soccer Manager series, is available for purchase today on Amazon.com and via digital download at SIGames.com in North America for the PC and Apple Macintosh.

The world’s most comprehensive soccer management game returns with fully updated 2007-2008 game stats. Players are challenged to manage one of 5000 possible soccer clubs from around the world including teams from the top international divisions. Clubs from 50 countries are available for management, making Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 a truly global game.

“With its additions and upgrades, Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 is definitely the game to have for true soccer fanatics,” says Elliott Chin, Director of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. “This game gives fans of the sport unprecedented access to the inner workings of the game of soccer and the strategy behind the sport.”

Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 features a greatly improved match engine. To create the most accurate soccer team management simulation possible, Sports Interactive Ltd. used the combined coaching knowledge of former Irish international player Ray Houghton as well as tools used by numerous real-life managers. International team management has been completely revamped, with new ways to interact with in-game soccer reporters, international roster updates, player interaction, international scouting, improved pool selection, and captain selection. A brand new advisor system helps players make sound decisions through various areas of the game. A new perfected navigation system and an updated tutorial all make Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 the most accessible Worldwide Soccer Manager yet, without losing any depth for the more experienced player.

Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 is available for both the PC and Apple Macintosh. For more information about Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 please visit www.sega.com. For purchase via digital download please visit www.sigames.com.

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