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[Chris]

27th September 2006
Codemasters and Microsoft confirm Sensible World of Soccer for Xbox Live Arcade.

Become a goal-scoring superstar hero in Q1 2007 with matches over Xbox Live.


A dedicated Xbox Live Arcade™ edition of Sensible World of Soccer, the true sequel the classic lightening-fast football game of the 1990s, is now in development for Xbox 360™, the next generation video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and will arrive in Q1 2007, Codemasters and Microsoft announced today at X06, Barcelona.

Based on the classic 1994 Amiga title, Sensible World of Soccer will capture the original’s entire world of football, mixing management with super-fast match action and featuring teams and divisions from around the globe.

It is also confirmed that the Xbox Live Arcade edition will take the ultimate football kickabout online, enabling players to compete head-to-head in matches, friendlies, tournaments, and custom leagues over Xbox Live®. The off-line game will further offer the classic twenty-season career mode, which gives gamers the opportunity to play as thousands of different teams.

Chris Lewis, regional vice president, Entertainment and Devices EMEA, Microsoft, comments:
“We’re delighted to welcome Codemasters on board for Xbox Live Arcade. To have such an iconic gaming experience as Sensible World of Soccer lined up as a future title is fantastic and will deliver the perfect match for Live gamers. Xbox 360 is already the home of next-generation football - with Sensible World of Soccer, Xbox 360 gamers will be able to enjoy the seminal console football game experience too.”

Says Nick Pili, Codemasters’ director of Casual Gaming:
“Sensible World of Soccer for Xbox 360 Live Arcade will enable fans of the original and a new generation of gamers to experience a beautiful game that’s recognised as the classic Sensi title. Making use of Xbox Live for online multiplayer matches will take the SWOS experience to a whole new level of gameplay perfection.”

The Xbox Live Arcade edition will also enable players to switch between visuals refined for Xbox 360, with a high-def display up to 720p, and the original game’s retro visuals. Sensible World of Soccer will be available for Xbox Live Arcade in Q1 2007.

[kj_ugs]

unless its true 2d and top down view, it'll never be swos to me.

[daveofficer]

Originally Posted by kj_ugs

unless its true 2d and top down view, it'll never be swos to me.

dude, read it again. it's saying that it'll be a port of the classic amiga version of swos. the only additions will be new teams and live content. it's a time for rejoicing not naysaying!

REJOICE!

[Alkaline]

"There's a time for fighting and there's a time for singing. Now you teach us to sing"

[-matthEw-]

the only thing worth getting an xbox 360 for!!

[daveofficer]

jesus christ, it's amazing. it's a perfect port as far as i can see. i just beat hibs 6-0 with w didds scoring 5 of them the old tricks still work and i'm still shite at timing tackles. when the music started up i almost shed a tear.

[idol_wild]

Originally Posted by daveofficer

jesus christ, it's amazing. it's a perfect port as far as i can see. i just beat hibs 6-0 with w didds scoring 5 of them the old tricks still work and i'm still shite at timing tackles. when the music started up i almost shed a tear.

From all three eyes, I imagine? I want to come over and play! I used to rock at SWOS. It was near impossible to be a manager only though. Players would depreciate by half their value in less than a season!

[Tam o' Shantie]

one of the best games of all time, coming from a guy who hates football AND football games

[daveofficer]

the only thing that's frustrating me apart from the lack of real names is that i can't remember how to make a substitution.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by daveofficer

the only thing that's frustrating me apart from the lack of real names is that i can't remember how to make a substitution.

Do you not pause the game, choose your subs, then they come on next time the ball goes out?