LGC07: Sony and EA announce the FIFA Interactive World Cup
by Jem Alexander 
{ Aug 23rd 2007 at 10:26AM }
During their jam packed (and some more) Press Conference at Leipzig today, Sony revealed that it will be partnering with EA to produce the first "FIFA Interactive World Cup." This online FIFA 2008 tournament will feature thousands of players globally facing off over the PlayStation Network. The 32 best players will the be invited to Berlin to play out the final match.Up for grabs are $20,000 and a trip to the FIFA World Player Gala. Prizes like that are nothing to be sniffed at, so we hope you have a hanky handy. In order to be in with a chance (more than a chance, an opportunity) of winning, simply register for the contest on the official website. The tournament will run between October and May, so you have a month and a half to get your registrations in. No dilly dallying, now.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Action Hank @ Aug 23rd 2007 12:05PM
Just wondering how that's the "first" FIFA Interactive World Cup?
Microsoft and EA did the same thing last year for the World Cup in Germany, flying the finalists to Berlin for the final...
AlanRickman @ Aug 23rd 2007 10:46AM
Meh.
Phranctoast @ Aug 23rd 2007 11:22AM
and you posted for what reason? I dont give a rats ass about soccer but a lot of people do. Enjoy soccer/football fans.
marco @ Aug 23rd 2007 11:34AM
Bleh. This upsets me, I was hoping MS would step up to the plate again. Now I'm tempted to get a PS3 just to play in the FIWC. Then again, if the game is just as good (or better) on the 360, I probably wont. Either way I'm looking forward to FIFA 08 on the 360!
dukeatreides4ever @ Aug 23rd 2007 11:39AM
For all we know this is EA trying to placate those angry hypocritical sony fanboys.
I'm sure the 360 version will be great. However if its lacking this component then it does make it seem like the 360 owner is missing out.
Its a great idea though.
Alcevious @ Aug 23rd 2007 5:18PM
Ronaldinho and Rooney if people were wondering.
Oscar @ Aug 24th 2007 7:41AM
God I hope PES and X360 team up in reaction to this.