2002 FIFA World Cup (video game)

2002 video game November 2022 the official video game of 2002 FIFA World Cup the annual FIFA video game FIFA Football 2002FIFA Football 2002 2002 FIFA World Cup 2002 FIFA World Cup Coverart.jpg North American PC cover art EA CanadaCreations Intelligent Games (all versions except PS)Tose Software (GC) NA / EU EA Sports JP Electronic Arts Square FIFA World Cup PlayStation 2 & XboxNA 22 April 2002 EU 26 April 2002 JP 2 May 2002PlayStation & WindowsEU 26 April 2002 NA 30 April 2002GameCubeNA 30 April 2002 JP 2 May 2002 EU 3 May 2002 Sports Single-player, Multiplayer PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, GameCube 2002 FIFA World Cup, sometimes known as FIFA World Cup 2002, is the second EA Sports official World Cup video game and tie-in to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, released for GameCube, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It was developed by EA Canada and Creations, with Intelligent Games assisting the development of the PC and sixth-generation console versions, with additional assistance from Tose Software for the GameCube version. The game was published by EA Sports in North America and Europe and published by Electronic Arts Square in Japan. The GameCube version was a launch title for the system in Europe. Overview A stepping stone between the game engines of FIFA Football 2002 and FIFA Football 2003, the game still incorporates the power bar for shots and crosses but with a steeper learning curve and customisation of the chances of being penalised by the match referee. Some kits are licensed, along with the player likeness and the stadia of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Unlike the previous games in the FIFA series, the game had an original soundtrack composed by Bob Buckley2002 FIFA World Cup - PlayStation 2 credits (2002) https://www.mobygames.com/game/6498/2002-fifa-world-cup/credits/ps2/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20250125064304/https://www.mobygames.com/game/6498/2002-fifa-world-cup/credits/ps2/ 25 January 2025 11 February 2024 MobyGames and performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, although "Anthem" by Vangelis is used as one of the match entrance fanfares. Reception (PC) 79%http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/555142-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html 2002 FIFA World Cup for PC GameRankings 15 April 2015 10 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180210062147/http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/555142-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html live (PS2) 76.58%http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/554989-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html 2002 FIFA World Cup for PlayStation 2 GameRankings 15 April 2015 9 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150909043121/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/554989-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html live (Xbox) 76.05%http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/555157-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html 2002 FIFA World Cup for Xbox GameRankings 15 April 2015 9 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150909051919/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/555157-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html live (GC) 73.59%http://www.gamerankings.com/gamecube/555156-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html 2002 FIFA World Cup for GameCube GameRankings 15 April 2015 9 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150909092629/http://www.gamerankings.com/gamecube/555156-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html live (PS) 68.75%http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/561314-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html 2002 FIFA World Cup for PlayStation GameRankings 15 April 2015 10 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150910102536/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/561314-2002-fifa-world-cup/index.html live (PC) 80/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2002-fifa-world-cup/critic-reviews/?platform=pc 2002 FIFA World Cup for PC Reviews Metacritic 15 April 2015 18 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150418220350/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/2002-fifa-world-cup live (Xbox) 79/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2002-fifa-world-cup/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox 2002 FIFA World Cup for Xbox Reviews Metacritic 15 April 2015 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150101204141/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/2002-fifa-world-cup live (GC) 78/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2002-fifa-world-cup/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube 2002 FIFA World Cup for GameCube Reviews Metacritic 15 April 2015 4 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150304151352/http://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/2002-fifa-world-cup live (PS) 77/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2002-fifa-world-cup/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation 2002 FIFA World Cup for PlayStation Reviews Metacritic 15 April 2015 14 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150514153113/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation/2002-fifa-world-cup live (PS2) 73/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2002-fifa-world-cup/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 2002 FIFA World Cup for PlayStation 2 Reviews Metacritic 15 April 2015 31 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151031014830/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/2002-fifa-world-cup live 5.5/102002 FIFA World Cup (PS2) Electronic Gaming Monthly July 2002 115 6/10Bramwell Tom 6 May 2002 http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_2002fwc_x 2002 FIFA World Cup (Xbox) Eurogamer 16 April 2015 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150416073100/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_2002fwc_x live 30/40ニンテンドーゲームキューブ - 2002 FIFA ワールドカップ Famitsu 915 30 June 2006 102プレイステーション2 - 2002 FIFA ワールドカップ Famitsu 915 30 June 2006 92Xbox - 2002 FIFA ワールドカップ Famitsu 915 30 June 2006 107 8/10Kato Matthew http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200206/R03.0804.1059.15253.htm FIFA World Cup 2002 (Xbox) Game Informer 110 June 2002 82 https://web.archive.org/web/20031201022437/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200206/R03.0804.1059.15253.htm 1 December 2003 dead 15 April 2015 (Xbox) 4.5/5Tokyo Drifter 24 April 2002 http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/22905.shtml 2002 FIFA World Cup Review for Xbox on GamePro.com GamePro https://web.archive.org/web/20050209090710/http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/22905.shtml 9 February 2005 dead 16 April 20153.5/5Tokyo Drifter 24 April 2002 http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/22904.shtml 2002 FIFA World Cup Review for GameCube on GamePro.com GamePro https://web.archive.org/web/20050214011640/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/22904.shtml 14 February 2005 dead 16 April 2015Air Hendrix 30 April 2002 http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/22980.shtml 2002 FIFA World Cup Review for PlayStation 2 on GamePro.com GamePro https://web.archive.org/web/20050313192844/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/22980.shtml 13 March 2005 dead 16 April 2015 (Xbox) BDodson Joe May 2002 http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/xbox/fifa_world_cup_2002 FIFA World Cup 2002 - Xbox Review Game Revolution https://web.archive.org/web/20081201202959/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/xbox/fifa_world_cup_2002 1 December 2008 dead 16 April 2015(PS2) B−Dodson Joe May 2002 http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/fifa-world-cup-2002 FIFA World Cup 2002 Review (PS2) Game Revolution 16 April 2015 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150416070729/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/fifa-world-cup-2002 live (PC) 8.8/10Goble Gord 9 May 2002 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2864878/ 2002 FIFA World Cup Review (PC) GameSpot 16 April 2015 23 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140323024922/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2864878/ live (Xbox) 8/10Varanini Giancarlo 24 April 2002 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2862562/ 2002 FIFA World Cup Review (Xbox) GameSpot 16 April 2015 6 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141206040237/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2862562/ live 7.4/10Varanini Giancarlo 24 April 2002 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2862553/ 2002 FIFA World Cup Review (PS2) GameSpot 16 April 2015 10 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180210180211/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2862553/ live Varanini Giancarlo 2 May 2002 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2863776/ 2002 FIFA World Cup Review (GC) GameSpot 16 April 2015 10 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180210180147/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2863776/ live (PS) 6.8/10Varanini Giancarlo 9 May 2002 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2864876/ 2002 FIFA World Cup Review (PS) GameSpot 16 April 2015 10 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180210180242/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2002-fifa-world-cup-review/1900-2864876/ live (GC) 85%Ham Tom 7 June 2002 http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/june02/2002fifawcgcn/ 2002 FIFA World Cup (GCN) GameSpy https://web.archive.org/web/20041222182940/http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/june02/2002fifawcgcn/ 22 December 2004 dead 16 April 2015(Xbox) 83%Collins Derek 16 May 2002 http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/may02/fifa2002wcxbox/ 2002 FIFA World Cup (Xbox) GameSpy https://web.archive.org/web/20041222183955/http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/may02/fifa2002wcxbox/ 22 December 2004 dead 16 April 2015 (PC) 9.2/10Lafferty Michael 13 May 2002 http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19703.htm 2002 FIFA World Cup Review - PC GameZone https://web.archive.org/web/20081004233232/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19703.htm 4 October 2008 dead 16 April 20158.5/10Lafferty Michael 8 May 2002 http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19703.htm 2002 FIFA World Cup Review - Xbox GameZone https://web.archive.org/web/20080528195306/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19703.htm 28 May 2008 dead 16 April 2015Wiley Patricia 9 May 2002 http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19703.htm 2002 FIFA World Cup Review - PlayStation 2 GameZone https://web.archive.org/web/20080528194646/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19703.htm 28 May 2008 dead 16 April 2015(GC) 8/10Surette Tim 11 May 2002 http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19703.htm 2002 FIFA World Cup Review - GameCube GameZone https://web.archive.org/web/20080528131908/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19703.htm 28 May 2008 dead 16 April 2015 (PC) 9.3/10Jones Mark 30 May 2002 http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/30/2002-fifa-world-cup 2002 FIFA World Cup (PC) IGN 15 April 2015 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150416020058/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/30/2002-fifa-world-cup live (PS2) 8.3/10Dunham Jeremy 23 April 2002 http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/04/23/2002-fifa-world-cup-4 2002 FIFA World Cup (PS2) IGN 15 April 2015 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150416020543/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/04/23/2002-fifa-world-cup-4 live 8.2/10Boulding Aaron 23 April 2002 http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/04/23/2002-fifa-world-cup-3 2002 FIFA World Cup (Xbox) IGN 15 April 2015 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150416033624/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/04/23/2002-fifa-world-cup-3 live Schneider Peer 24 April 2002 http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/04/24/2002-fifa-world-cup-2 2002 FIFA World Cup (GCN) IGN 15 April 2015 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150416033627/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/04/24/2002-fifa-world-cup-2 live 4.3/52002 FIFA World Cup Nintendo Power 156 May 2002 133 4/52002 FIFA World Cup (PS2) Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine July 2002 992002 FIFA World Cup (PS) Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine July 2002 103 8.3/102002 FIFA World Cup Official Xbox Magazine July 2002 78 56%Smith Rob http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/06/2002_fifa_world.html 2002 FIFA World Cup PC Gamer August 2002 67 https://web.archive.org/web/20060315131619/http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/06/2002_fifa_world.html 15 March 2006 dead 16 April 2015 2002 FIFA World Cup was met with positive to average reception. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 79% and 80 out of 100 for the PC version; 76.58% and 73 out of 100 for the PlayStation 2 version; 76.05% and 79 out of 100 for the Xbox version; 73.59% and 78 out of 100 for the GameCube version; and 68.75% and 77 out of 100 for the PlayStation version. In Japan, Famitsu gave the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox versions each a score of 30 out of 40.ニンテンドーゲームキューブ - 2002 FIFA ワールドカップ Famitsu 915 30 June 2006 102プレイステーション2 - 2002 FIFA ワールドカップ Famitsu 915 30 June 2006 92Xbox - 2002 FIFA ワールドカップ Famitsu 915 30 June 2006 107 The PlayStation 2 version of 2002 FIFA World Cup received a "Gold" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),https://web.archive.org/web/20090319031650/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3943 http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3943 ELSPA Sales Awards: Gold Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association 19 March 2009 dead indicating sales of at least 200,000 copies in the United Kingdom.https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK Caoili Eric 26 November 2008 Gamasutra 18 September 2017 dead The game was an immediate hit in Italy, with sales of 90,000 units across all platforms within one day of release.http://www.multiplayer.it/b2b/articoli.php3?id=4008 Multiplayer.it Business to Business www.multiplayer.it 12 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20030902075559/http://www.multiplayer.it/b2b/articoli.php3?id=4008 2 September 2003 dead The game sold 3.5 million copies by October 2002.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85030103/ Video Football bigger and better Democrat and Chronicle 17 October 2002 30 9 September 2021 Newspapers.com 21 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230421214834/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85030103/democrat-and-chronicle/ live Lawsuit Bayern Munich and German international goalkeeper Oliver Kahn successfully sued Electronic Arts for their inclusion of him in the game without his prior consent despite EA reaching an agreement with FIFPro, the body that represents all FIFA players. As a result, EA was banned from selling copies of the game in Germany and was forced to financially compensate Kahn.Oliver Kahn wins case against EA - uib.no 29 April 2003 See also 2002 FIFA World Cup World Cup 98 (video game) FIFA World Cup video games References External links /2002-fifa-world-cup 2002 FIFA World Cup Video Game 2002 FIFA World Cup (video game) Category:2002 video games Category:EA Sports games Category:Electronic Arts games World Cup 2002 Category:FIFA World Cup video games Category:GameCube games Category:Intelligent Games games Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games Category:PlayStation (console) games Category:PlayStation 2 games Category:Sports video games set in Japan Category:Video games developed in Canada Category:Video games set in 2002 Category:Video games set in South Korea Category:Windows games Category:Xbox games