SI Staff Marc Duffy Posted September 12, 2007 Author SI Staff Share Posted September 12, 2007 Take your managing skills on the road with the third iteration of the most realistic representation of the challenging world of football on PSP LONDON (September 12th, 2007) – SEGA Europe Ltd. and Sports Interactive today announced that Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system will be in stores before Christmas 2007. Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 will include a host of new features, which will enrich the portable management experience. While a new skin and lay-out makes it easier to navigate for players, the addition of a reserve squad doubles the amount of squad members players can use. The player can now also customise their tactics and share them with their friends. The match engine has been optimised as well, meaning the player will spend more time playing and less time waiting. “Once again, Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 raises the bar for handheld management games, with the team squeezing in as many feature requests from the community as were possible.†commented Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive. “When we first started on the quest for a real pick up and play football management game, we didn’t even believe ourselves that the game would be able to have the depth that is does, whilst still being so much fun to play in bite size chunks, or on long journeys and holidays.†With all-new features, greater accessibility, more teams to choose from and a depth only seen from Sports Interactive, Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 offers a management experience better than ever experienced before on a handheld console. Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 for PSP is set for release before Christmas 2007. For further information please go to www.sigames.com or the completely re-vamped www.footballmanager.net website. For all SEGA assets please visit www.sega-press.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Marc Duffy Posted September 12, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted September 12, 2007 Take your managing skills on the road with the third iteration of the most realistic representation of the challenging world of football on PSP LONDON (September 12th, 2007) – SEGA Europe Ltd. and Sports Interactive today announced that Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system will be in stores before Christmas 2007. Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 will include a host of new features, which will enrich the portable management experience. While a new skin and lay-out makes it easier to navigate for players, the addition of a reserve squad doubles the amount of squad members players can use. The player can now also customise their tactics and share them with their friends. The match engine has been optimised as well, meaning the player will spend more time playing and less time waiting. “Once again, Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 raises the bar for handheld management games, with the team squeezing in as many feature requests from the community as were possible.†commented Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive. “When we first started on the quest for a real pick up and play football management game, we didn’t even believe ourselves that the game would be able to have the depth that is does, whilst still being so much fun to play in bite size chunks, or on long journeys and holidays.†With all-new features, greater accessibility, more teams to choose from and a depth only seen from Sports Interactive, Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 offers a management experience better than ever experienced before on a handheld console. Football Manager Handheld™ 2008 for PSP is set for release before Christmas 2007. For further information please go to www.sigames.com or the completely re-vamped www.footballmanager.net website. For all SEGA assets please visit www.sega-press.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutterschoice Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 This looks like a massive improvement over 2007, got my new psp coming tomorrow I hope really can't wait for FMH08 bigger squad sizes will be amazing, I do have one question, what about how many years you can play for is it still going to be 30? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerleat Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 TALK ABOUT DOUBLE STANDARDS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutterschoice Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jerleat: TALK ABOUT DOUBLE STANDARDS. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Explain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle Wood Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jerleat: TALK ABOUT DOUBLE STANDARDS. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>we can't read your mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 great news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Marc Vaughan Posted September 12, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted September 12, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jerleat: TALK ABOUT DOUBLE STANDARDS. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Double standards are where someone says that you should do do one thing and does another. (there you go we aim to please - I've talked about double standards for you ) More seriously if you'd care to explain further I'd be happy to discuss whatever has upset you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Marc Vaughan Posted September 12, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted September 12, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by cutterschoice: This looks like a massive improvement over 2007, got my new psp coming tomorrow I hope really can't wait for FMH08 bigger squad sizes will be amazing, I do have one question, what about how many years you can play for is it still going to be 30? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> It's still going to have a 30 season limit - mainly because it feels fairly realistic and we didn't get many requests to extend it ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny.harv Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Why is it only thirty??? Good news btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick... Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Any chance of a PC release? That would be cool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutterschoice Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Marc Vaughan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by cutterschoice: This looks like a massive improvement over 2007, got my new psp coming tomorrow I hope really can't wait for FMH08 bigger squad sizes will be amazing, I do have one question, what about how many years you can play for is it still going to be 30? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> It's still going to have a 30 season limit - mainly because it feels fairly realistic and we didn't get many requests to extend it ... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I guess thirty isn't to bad, thanks for the reply, at least there's going to be alot more depth in the game, so should be alot more enjoyable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vane Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by danny.harv: Why is it only thirty??? Good news btw. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, it took me 20 seasons to get a second job. 30 is nothing really. But I know it's the console makers who want their 'game over' point! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutterschoice Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I think the added final stats are great at the end, have to admit I’m looking forward to this more than the pc version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vane Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Yes, you can play it whilst loafing about on the sofa in front of the TV! Will the national under 21 sides now be listed even if not playable? Currently we only know if a player is an under 21 if it's in a news items. Also will it be harder for the Premiership to buy half of Brazil and Argentina? The constant supply of wonderkids is used as a money exploit by many. Buy 'em for a million at 18 then sell them for £20m at 21. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafkans Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 All quiet on the Xbox 360 front I see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James07? Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Are SI working on any non-football games these days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 are you still unable to make tactical changes throughout the game? Or am i getting that mixed up with the Mobile phone version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younger Crayola Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I'll just be waiting to see if there are any new leagues in this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrging Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Any chance that you can use wifi to play with someone else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogilthorpe Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 OMG! Yes! Another Footy game from SI!! I can't get enough of them!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogilthorpe Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by James07?: Are SI working on any non-football games these days? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> HaHa!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridley99 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 cant wait for this, glad to see squad sizes have increased much needed part of the game When do we find out the full list of new features????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerleat Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 No thread titles all in caps thx? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Is that really the best you could come up with? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_oc16 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Improvements sounding good already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ99 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Forget some of these posters, this is really great news and an awesome Xmas Present! Thanks SI Can't wait until more is revealed... ! One other thing, will there be US availability this year or will I need to order through England again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macedonian King Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Any chance of a Macedonian league? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerleat Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Russ99: Forget some of these posters, this is really great news and an awesome Xmas Present! Thanks SI Can't wait until more is revealed... ! One other thing, will there be US availability this year or will I need to order through England again? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey, would you like to be a mod? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle Wood Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jerleat: No thread titles all in caps thx? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Perhaps its you that wants to be a mod Jerleat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Nah, jerleat just likes to prove how cool he is by spamming up every SI sticky thread until one of the mods comes in and cleans it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 are you going to release it in the US because I wasn't able to buy the 07 release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Marc Vaughan Posted September 14, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted September 14, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bliss Seeker: are you still unable to make tactical changes throughout the game? Or am i getting that mixed up with the Mobile phone version. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Not sure what version you're mixing it up with to be honest (not an FM game) - you can make tactical changes and edit tactics etc. ... (and reposition players on the pitch, save tactics and give them to friends etc. ala the PC game with the new version ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Marc Vaughan Posted September 14, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted September 14, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mrging: Any chance that you can use wifi to play with someone else? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> You can - but only in one off matches to prove who has the better team (or who is the better manager) at present. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdBed Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 That's one Christmas pressie on the list then. Didn't realise how good FM Handheld '07 would be until I played it. Now you've allowed tactic customisation it is even better. Can't wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younger Crayola Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Marc Vaughan: (and reposition players on the pitch, save tactics and give them to friends etc. ala the PC game with the new version ) </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Glad to see this is finally in. Any word on how detailed it is? Comparable to CM3 (albeit without the wibble/wobble)? Actually, wouldn't that then just be comparable to PC FM? Minus a few tactical instructions, really, although I've never really complained too much about what's there in previous Handhelds. Also, it's a long shot but is there any additional support for the extra RAM in the Slim & Lite model? I don't even know if it's possible for devs to use it, to be honest, and it might be too soon even if you could. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Marc Vaughan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mrging: Any chance that you can use wifi to play with someone else? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> You can - but only in one off matches to prove who has the better team (or who is the better manager) at present. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Are we ever going to see that in the PC version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamadinho Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 when does FM 08 come out on PC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudester Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jamadinho: when does FM 08 come out on PC? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm going to guess at before Christmas like previously stated by SI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamadinho Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 so u reckon probs in october or november coz i seriously cant w8 much longer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy123 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 No-one knows. Read the stickies ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutterschoice Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Got my PSP today, wow there so much faster than the older version, I might have to go into town tomorrow and get 2007 while I wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds for ever Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 No 2D pitch? I feel sick... Has the editor been updated/changed and is there anywhere I can get a full change list for FMH2008. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Been playing CM from day one. I got a bit tired of the time the later ones took up so I got a PSP when FMH07 came out. I absolutely love it and now 08 looks like it has everything I wanted. I can't wait to get it. Well done and thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Marc Vaughan Posted September 15, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted September 15, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Has the editor been updated/changed </div></BLOCKQUOTE> The editor will be updated and available for download in advance of the games release (and include the new facilities for editing managers).. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebo_loyal Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 can we assign squad numbers this time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerleat Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ackter: Nah, jerleat just likes to prove how cool he is by spamming up every SI sticky thread until one of the mods comes in and cleans it up. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerleat Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dayle Wood: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jerleat: No thread titles all in caps thx? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Perhaps its you that wants to be a mod Jerleat? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Perhaps it is my life's work dayle wood? :MOLEEYES: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Marc Vaughan Posted September 15, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted September 15, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sebo_loyal: can we assign squad numbers this time? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> No to be honest few people requested it for the handheld version and imho it'd slow the game play down a little for minimal gain (so unless a lot of people request it it'll stay out for now). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebo_loyal Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 oh well fair enough. what was i going to ask again? oh yeah, what about friendlies, can we pick our own friendlies? cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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