2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (video game)

2010 video game the official video game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup the annual FIFA game FIFA 10FIFA 10 November 2022 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup Video Game.jpg North American cover art EA Canada (PS3, Xbox 360 & iOS)HB Studios (Wii & PSP) EA Sports FIFA World Cup NA 27 April 2010 AUS 29 April 2010 UK 30 April 2010iOSNZ 29 April 2010Keith Andrew FIFA World Cup 2010 kicks off on App Store https://www.pocketgamer.com/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/fifa-world-cup-2010-kicks-off-on-app-store/ 2023-04-22 www.pocketgamer.com 29 April 2010 en NA 28 June 2010 Sports Single-player, Multiplayer PlayStation 3Xbox 360WiiPlayStation PortableiOS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is the official video game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, published by EA SportsEkberg Brian January 26, 2010 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/fifa-world-cup-2010-qanda-with-simon-humber/1100-6247684/ FIFA World Cup 2010 Q&A With Simon Humber GameSpot https://web.archive.org/web/20180213195116/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fifa-world-cup-2010-qanda-with-simon-humber/1100-6247684/ February 13, 2018 live April 19, 2015 and available to play on iOS and all major seventh-generation platforms except the Nintendo DS. Announced in January 2010 during an interview with one of the producers of the game, it was released 27 April 2010 in North America. 199 of the 204 teams that took part in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification are included in the game. Gameplay thumb|left|The method of taking a penalty kick was altered in the game. In the player's display in the bottom-left, the colored bar below the name represents the accuracy, while the green bar above represents the power (PS3/Xbox 360 versions only). This feature was thereafter adopted for future FIFA titles up until FIFA 17. Players choose a team from the 199 nations available and compete against the computer or against other players through online gaming services PlayStation Network or Xbox Live. All 10 official World Cup stadiums are available for play.Workman Robert February 19, 2010 http://www.gamedaily.com/games/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/xbox-360/game-previews/preview/9501/20754/ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Preview GameDaily February 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100223070430/http://www.gamedaily.com/games/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/xbox-360/game-previews/preview/9501/20754/ February 23, 2010 dead EA announced that there would be gameplay improvements over FIFA 10, such as a higher rate of player fatigue for matches at higher altitudes, with an advantage to a home team who plays at a higher altitude against an away team who does not. EA also announced that players could get injured outside international matches.SamsArmy February 20, 2010 http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/world-cup-dev-team-lobby/895482-will-players-get-injured-while-their-clubs.html Will players get injured while with their clubs? EA Forums https://web.archive.org/web/20100424222620/http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/world-cup-dev-team-lobby/895482-will-players-get-injured-while-their-clubs.html April 24, 2010 dead April 19, 2015 EA also announced that the "Captain Your Country" mode would return, similar to the "Be a Pro" mode,Humber Simon March 4, 2010 http://www.easportsfootball.co.uk/blogs/worldcup/post/slug/2010-fifa-world-cup-producer-blog-2 2010 FIFA World Cup: Producer Blog #2 Electronic Arts https://web.archive.org/web/20100307134055/http://www.easportsfootball.co.uk/blogs/worldcup/post/slug/2010-fifa-world-cup-producer-blog-2 7 March 2010 dead April 19, 2015 and that FIFA 10 owners can import their Virtual Pro for this purpose and then earn CYC Accomplishments and attribute boosts. The game's penalty kick mechanism was changed so that their outcome better reflected the player's own composure. In addition, the game's online multiplayer lobby system was limited to unranked head-to-head matches. As in 2006 FIFA World Cup, a "scenario" mode is included with 55 playable scenarios from past World Cup matches. Scenarios from the 2010 World Cup are also playable with an online update.Aranda Ramon March 18, 2010 http://411mania.com/games/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-xbox-360-ps3-preview/ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (Xbox 360, PS3) Preview 411Mania April 19, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160111223059/http://411mania.com/games/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-xbox-360-ps3-preview/ January 11, 2016 dead The Wii version of the game features more stylised graphics and utilises a nuanced physics system to allow for more casual, arcade-style gameplay. This version supports multiple control schemes, including the Classic Controller. Exclusively in this version, players are required to use quick-time events to save free kicks or penalty shots, or to win possession of the ball after goal kicks and corner kicks. It is also possible for multiple players to take control of one team in that version. The game includes Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend as the commentators, who provide insight into both sides during matches.Meikleham David 9 February 2010 https://www.gamesradar.com/why-2010-fifa-world-cup-is-the-best-football-game-yet/ Why 2010 FIFA World Cup is the best football game yet GamesRadar+ July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200720105421/https://www.gamesradar.com/why-2010-fifa-world-cup-is-the-best-football-game-yet/ live Teams and venues thumb|left|The 199 national football teams included in the game, shaded in green The included teams were confirmed by Electronic Arts on 17 February 2010.Humber Simon 18 February 2010 http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/world-cup-dev-team-lobby/894087-199-teams-listed.html 199 Teams Listed EA Forums https://web.archive.org/web/20100304141344/http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/world-cup-dev-team-lobby/894087-199-teams-listed.html 4 March 2010 dead 19 April 2015 The game contains 199 of the 204 national teams that took part in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification phase. Electronic Arts stated that they have included every team that FIFA have permitted them to use, with some others not being allowed for "various reasons". The five teams that were in the draw for World Cup qualifying but are not included in the game are the Central African Republic, Eritrea, and São Tomé and Príncipe from Africa, and Asian teams Bhutan and Guam. All five withdrew from the qualifying stage before it began. Additionally, the game does not feature Brunei, Laos, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, as they did not participate in World Cup qualification. The game includes all 10 venues used at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, as well as stadiums from each qualifying region and a range of "generic" stadiums.https://www.ea.com/news/ea-announces-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa EA Celebrates 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) with Exclusive Release of Officially Licensed Videogame Electronic Arts 27 January 2010 29 January 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710163446/http://investor.ea.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=440686 10 July 2011 live Humber Simon 7 April 2010 http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/world-cup-ng-discussion/1021699-stadia-list.html Stadia List EA Forums https://web.archive.org/web/20100412142729/http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/world-cup-ng-discussion/1021699-stadia-list.html 12 April 2010 dead 19 April 2015 Background Development 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa was in development for 12 months,Garratt Patrick 29 March 2010 https://www.vg247.com/2010/03/29/interview-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africas-simon-humber/ Interview: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa's Simon Humber VG247 20 July 2020 19 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200719112100/https://www.vg247.com/2010/03/29/interview-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africas-simon-humber/ live and had two separate teams working on it: gameplay team and core team. The gameplay team was led by Gary Patterson, the creative director for FIFA games. Meanwhile, the core team designed the game modes and audio/visual presentation, among other things. EA Sports wanted to shape World Cup in a way that it would be able to match FIFA 10. They decided to release it as a standalone game, rather than downloadable content, citing the size, scope, and the uniqueness of the covered event.Yin-Poole Wesley 8 February 2010 https://www.videogamer.com/previews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-interview 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Interview VideoGamer 18 July 2020 18 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200718172757/https://www.videogamer.com/previews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-interview live Because the game focused on a single event, EA Sports was trying to secure complete authenticity by working with FIFA and the host nation.Dolge Adam 2 April 2010 https://www.psu.com/news/interview-fifa-2010-world-cup-south-africa/ Interview: FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa PlayStation Universe 20 July 2020 18 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200718160828/https://www.psu.com/news/interview-fifa-2010-world-cup-south-africa/ live Several members went to South Africa and recorded the vuvuzela noise during actual football games in order to capture the atmosphere. Adding to the variety, each nation got its own fully rendered crowd in-game.Saltzman Marc 21 May 2010 https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2010/05/21/5_things_you_didnt_know_about_2010_fifa_world_cup_south_africa.html 5 things you didn't know about 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Toronto Star 20 July 2020 22 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201122083203/https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2010/05/21/5_things_you_didnt_know_about_2010_fifa_world_cup_south_africa.html live The developers were also influenced by African themes in other areas, such as the soundtrack and menus. Release The game was announced on 26 January 2010 in a GameSpot interview with the line producer of the game, Simon Humber, with a slated release date for 27 April 2010 in North America, and 30 April 2010, in Asia and Europe. A playable demo was released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on 8 April 2010.Ingham Tim 7 April 2010 http://www.computerandvideogames.com/241840/fifa-world-cup-2010-demo-released-tomorrow/ FIFA World Cup 2010 demo released tomorrow Computer and Video Games https://web.archive.org/web/20141221074528/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/241840/fifa-world-cup-2010-demo-released-tomorrow/ 21 December 2014 dead 19 April 2015 It includes Italy and Spain as the playable teams, and the ability to upload video replays to EA Football World. The game was pulled from Saudi Arabia due to the soccer ball being translated as Allah, which referred to God in the Arabic language, as Saudi players did not kick it due to political and religious reasons.February 2026 Soundtrack The 2010 FIFA World Cup soundtrack consists of 28 tracks by artists from 21 countries. According to Electronic Arts, it is intended to be a soundtrack that "celebrates the cultural vibrancy of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in Africa".http://www.marketwatch.com/story/eas-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-music-soundtrack-sets-the-stage-for-soccer-glory-2010-04-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp EA's 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Music Soundtrack Sets the Stage for Soccer Glory Market Watch 7 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100412133109/http://www.marketwatch.com/story/eas-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-music-soundtrack-sets-the-stage-for-soccer-glory-2010-04-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp 12 April 2010 dead 19 April 2015 The headline track is "Wavin' Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)" by K'naan. Reception true true true true true true 8/10Leray Joseph 28 April 2010 http://www.destructoid.com/review-2010-fifa-world-cup-172329.phtml Review: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (X360) Destructoid 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924015104/http://www.destructoid.com/review-2010-fifa-world-cup-172329.phtml 24 September 2015 live 8/10Bramwell Tom 23 April 2010 http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (PS3, X360) Eurogamer 26 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141027013705/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review 27 October 2014 live 8/10 8.5/10Kato Matthew https://www.gameinformer.com/games/2010_fifa_world_cup_south_africa/b/ps3/archive/2010/04/26/review.aspx 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (PS3, X360): FIFA World Cup is the easy way to qualify Game Informer 205 May 2010 98 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924130323/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/2010_fifa_world_cup_south_africa/b/ps3/archive/2010/04/26/review.aspx 24 September 2015 live 8.5/10 A−Akerman Nick 30 April 2010 http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/2010-fifa-world-cup 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (PS3, X360) Game Revolution 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924040407/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/2010-fifa-world-cup 24 September 2015 dead A− 8.5/10Calvert Justin 28 April 2010 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review/1900-6260570/ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (PS3, X360) GameSpot 26 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140613075755/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review/1900-6260570/ 13 June 2014 live 7.5/10Cocker Guy 19 May 2010 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review/1900-6262878/ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (PSP) GameSpot 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140131120604/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review/1900-6262878/ 31 January 2014 live 8.5/10 7/10Calvert Justin 4 May 2010 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review/1900-6261244/ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (Wii) GameSpot 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201065631/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review/1900-6261244/ 1 February 2014 live 9/10http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/eunrrk/2010-fifa-world-cup--south-africa-review 2010 FIFA World Cup: South Africa Review (X360) GameTrailers 27 April 2010 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150427154355/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/eunrrk/2010-fifa-world-cup--south-africa-review 27 April 2015 live 8.5/10Lafferty Michael 9 May 2010 http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-ps3-review 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa PS3 Review GameZone https://web.archive.org/web/20110829160314/http://ps3.gamezone.com/reviews/item/2010_fifa_world_cup_south_africa_ps3_review 29 August 2011 live 19 April 2015 5/10Akerman Nick 28 April 2010 http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (Wii) GameZone 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924051150/http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review 24 September 2015 live 4.5/10Buchanan Levi 13 May 2010 http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/13/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-iphone-review 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (iPhone) IGN 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424100102/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/13/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-iphone-review 24 April 2015 live (UK) 8.7/10Robinson Martin 22 April 2010 http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/22/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-uk-review 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa UK Review (PS3, X360) IGN 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424100054/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/22/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-uk-review 24 April 2015 live (US) 8.3/10Ahearn Nate 26 April 2010 http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/27/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review-4 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (PS3, X360) IGN 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424100052/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/27/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review-4 24 April 2015 live 6/10Ahearn Nate 29 April 2010 http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/30/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (PSP) IGN 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424100105/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/30/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review 24 April 2015 live (UK) 8.7/10(US) 8.3/10 6.5/10Ahearn Nate 28 April 2010 http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/28/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review-2 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Review (Wii) IGN 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424100056/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/28/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-review-2 24 April 2015 live The Daily Telegraph 8/10Cowen Nick 30 April 2010 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/7640213/2010-FIFA-World-Cup-video-game-review.html 2010 FIFA World Cup [South Africa] video game review (X360) The Daily Telegraph 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150427120049/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/7640213/2010-FIFA-World-Cup-video-game-review.html 27 April 2015 live 62.50%http://www.gamerankings.com/iphone/998140-fifa-world-cup-2010/index.html FIFA World Cup 2010 for iOS (iPhone/iPad) GameRankings 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150423155549/http://www.gamerankings.com/iphone/998140-fifa-world-cup-2010/index.html 23 April 2015 live 82.82%http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/985986-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/index.html 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for PlayStation 3 GameRankings 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150423155550/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/985986-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/index.html 23 April 2015 live 71.50%http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/985987-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/index.html 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for PSP GameRankings 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150423155545/http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/985987-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/index.html 23 April 2015 live 83.43%http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/985985-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/index.html 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for Xbox 360 GameRankings 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150423155547/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/985985-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/index.html 23 April 2015 live 69%http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/985988-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/index.html 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for Wii GameRankings 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150423155544/http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/985988-2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/index.html 23 April 2015 live 82/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for PlayStation 3 Reviews Metacritic 26 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140827012950/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa 27 August 2014 live 69/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/critic-reviews/?platform=psp 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for PSP Reviews Metacritic 26 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903031331/http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa 3 September 2014 live 83/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for Xbox 360 Reviews Metacritic 26 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111154731/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa 11 November 2014 live 70/100https://www.metacritic.com/game/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa/critic-reviews/?platform=wii 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for Wii Reviews Metacritic 26 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104053002/http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa 4 November 2014 live The game was met with positive to mixed reception. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 83.43% and 83 out of 100 for the Xbox 360 version; 82.82% and 82 out of 100 for the PlayStation 3 version; 71.50% and 69 out of 100 for the PSP version; 69% and 70 out of 100 for the Wii version; and 62.50% for the iOS version. Sales As of May 2010, the game had sold nearly 2 million units worldwide.Magrino Tom 11 May 2010 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/eas-full-year-loss-hits-677-million-fifa-10-sells-10-million/1100-6262120/ EA's full-year loss hits $677 million, FIFA 10 sells 10 million GameSpot https://web.archive.org/web/20100514055034/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6262120.html 14 May 2010 live 19 April 2015 Legacy As of 2022, the game is generally considered to be the best of the modern EA Sports FIFA World Cup video games, as well as one of the greatest football games of all time.https://www.fifagamenews.com/the-best-fifa-world-cup-games-of-all-time/ The Best FIFA World Cup Games of All Time 18 August 2022 18 August 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220818230406/https://www.fifagamenews.com/the-best-fifa-world-cup-games-of-all-time/ live https://www.balls.ie/football/ranking-7-official-world-cup-video-games-124330 Ranking the 7 Official World Cup Video Games 5 June 2014 18 August 2022 2 October 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221002153327/https://www.balls.ie/football/ranking-7-official-world-cup-video-games-124330 live References External links Official website /2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa video games Video game Category:2010 video games Category:EA Sports games Category:Electronic Arts games World Cup 2010 Category:FIFA World Cup video games Category:HB Studios games Category:IOS games Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games Category:PlayStation 3 games Category:PlayStation Portable games Category:Video games developed in Canada Category:Video games set in 2010 Category:Video games set in South Africa Category:Wii games Category:Wii Wi-Fi Connection games Category:Xbox 360 games