Q：Will the PC have next-gen gameplay and graphics and if not, why not?
F：The gameplay engine that we've built for the Xbox 360 and PS3 is designed for multi-threaded, multi-core consoles. This is a significantly larger amount of power than even the top-end PCs on the market right now. Unlike many FPS titles that scale through dropping down the graphics detail, most of the power is used for the gameplay to calculate AI, animation, ball physics etc – we can’t drop the number of players!.
We have done tests that show that our new gameplay engine takes up to 34 times the CPU power of the CG gameplay engine. In other words, there are very few PC's available in the market that could run a next-gen FIFA 08 gameplay engine.Instead, we've focused on innovating and polishing the gameplay on the current-gen engine for FIFA 08 PC. We've also improved the graphics and added 8-player LAN this year.
Q：Will the game be any harder than previous versions?
F：You will find in the PS2 and PC version that you’ll need to work harder for your goals. The gameplay is much deeper with the new manual controls, improved positioning and tighter defense. We’ve worked really hard to create a great game that you’ll find challenging for a long, long time.
Q：Can the goal keepers take free kicks in FIFA 08
F：Yes! They can also take corner kicks, and you can even call them up late in the game if down a goal to improve your chances of scoring.