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EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will feature all the emotion and passion of the fiercest national rivalries battling on the world’s biggest stage, with all 199 national teams that took part in qualification, all 10 official stadiums to be used in South Africa and stadiums from each qualifying region. Gamers will be able to play as their home nation from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the FIFA World Cup Final and feel what it is like to score the goal that lifts a nation. Everything fans love about the World Cup will come to life in spectacular detail, including confetti rain, streamers, & fireworks—just like the official tournament.

For the first time ever in a videogame compete in a full and authentic online World Cup tournament. Carry the hopes and dreams of a nation into battle against fans from rival countries, from the group stage through the knockout rounds to the chance to be crowned 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa champion. For fans of nations that failed to qualify for South Africa this is the chance to replay and re-write history. Plus, gameplay innovations capture the journey from qualification to the final tournament with home and away strategies for every nation, situational tactics in-game, and altitude effects that fatigue players faster and even impact the flight of the ball.

Presented in an art style that celebrates the cultural vibrancy of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in Africa, EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup on the Wii is an action-packed football game that brings friends together in their living rooms to compete for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Travel around the world virtually to take on all 32 nations competing in South Africa in head-to-head challenges in Zakumi’s Dream Team mode. Start the journey with random players and then build your team by stealing an opposition player after each victory.

Features:

• Win the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
  Compete as one of 199 teams from qualification right through to a virtual simulation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. Play in any of the 10 official stadiums that come to life with the passion and excitement of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
  
• Spectacular Presentation
  2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa comes to life in spectacular fashion with all the passion and excitement of the official tournament, including all 10 official licensed stadiums. Experience confetti cannons, streamers, giant banners, seat cards, flags and fireworks - just as if you were in South Africa.
  
• Golden Moments
  Dominate your opponent, build momentum and earn a power boost that will propel your squad to victory. Choose the right time and the right way to boost your team -- offense, defense, the entire squad or just your goalkeeper to prevent your opponent from rallying from behind.
  
• New Shooting Mechanic
  A new shooting mechanic provides players with the ability to become a dangerous dead ball striker. Now you have total control over the spin on the ball for pin-point accuracy during corners and free kicks. Plus, dominate your opponent, build momentum and earn power boosts that will propel your squad to victory and the 2010 FIFA World Cup championship.