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EA'S FIFA Soccer 08 Music Soundtrack Sets the Stage for International Soccer Glory

EA will kick off the new international soccer season with the incredible FIFA Soccer 08 soundtrack -- one of its largest soundtracks ever with 50 artists representing 27 countries. Set to launch in 16 languages and 37 nations, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 08 creates a soccer experience that matches the complexity, finesse and excitement of the real-world game.

Every year, FIFA Soccer boasts an extraordinary mix of music gathered from around the globe, hand picked to represent each country and its passion for the game. This year, the soundtrack will mark the debuts of new artists like Babamars (France), Bodyrox (UK), Junkie XL (Holland), Santogold (USA), and The Hoosiers (UK), each of whom will be discovered by soccer fans worldwide as their songs become the soundtrack for the 2008 soccer season.

The FIFA Soccer 08 soundtrack is highlighted by songs from CSS (Brazil), Datarock (Norway), Dover (Spain), Ivy Queen (Puerto Rico), Junkie XL (Holland), Maximo Park (UK), Mexican Institute of Sound (Mexico), Peter Bjorn And John (Sweden), Planet Funk (Italy), Simian Mobile Disco (UK), Superbus (France), The Cat Empire (Australia), and Wir Sind Helden (Germany).

Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music at EA commented, "We've been working for nearly a year to deliver what we believe is the ultimate FIFA 08 soundtrack. These are the most songs ever in a FIFA edition representing the most countries in the history of the videogame. In addition to an unprecedented mix of great global artists and some killer debut acts, we're also proud to showcase our premiere Artwerk signings Junkie XL, Jupiter One and Datarock. And as in seasons past, we know that some of the hottest new artists of the coming year will emerge from our soundtrack. This is the true spirit of the EA SPORTS FIFA games: An unparalleled experience where one-of-a-kind action goes head-to-head with the thrill of the unexpected. It's the only way to play what has become one of the most popular and only truly international sports videogame in our world today."

Through mass exposure to soccer fans, the following 50 songs will define the sound of the coming international season. To listen to streaming music clips, learn more about the bands and get details about the videogame visit www.FIFA08.ea.com.

EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 08 for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system will create a soccer experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA Soccer 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro soccer player in the all-new Be A Pro: Offline Training mode with new Pro Skills. Play the entire game as a fixed player while getting real time feedback and analysis. A new, organic building-block system enables you to combine tricks and skill moves together to recreate signature moves from the real-world superstars or define your own style of play. In addition, FIFA Soccer 08 features a true next-generation ball-striking engine that re-creates the drama and unpredictable nature of shooting, the award-winning Interactive Leagues online gameplay and the inclusion of 576 licensed teams, 30 leagues, and more than 15,000 players.

FIFA Soccer 08, developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., will be available in North America on October 9 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, PC and mobile, and on October 16 for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system. The game will be will be available in Europe on all platforms on September 28. FIFA Soccer 08 is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI. Screenshots can be downloaded at http://info.ea.com.