2006 FIFA World Cup

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Game Information

Platform:	Nintendo DS
Released:	April 25, 2006
Genre:	Sports
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Description

Soccer fans can play along with their favorite international stars in this interactive adaptation of the 64-match, 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament held in Germany between June and July. Using an enhanced version of the graphics engine featured in 2005�s FIFA Soccer 06, the game includes 125 national teams and all-new modes of play. The main mode focuses on qualifying and advancing through World Cup competition in the country�s 12 official stadiums, while Global Challenge lets players recreate 125 historic moments from past World Cup tournaments. The Nintendo DS version includes touch-screen controls that allow players to change formations and tactics during heated matches. Exclusive to the handheld are five skill challenges, a FIFA World Cup trivia game, and manually controlled 3D replays. Throughout each mode, players also have the chance to unlock rewards such as legendary athletes and licensed apparel for use in multiplayer games. Up to four players can compete in wireless multi-card play, or two can go head-to-head using a single card.

Controls

GENERAL GAMEPLAY

Control Pad = move player
R Button (hold) = sprint
Start Button = pause
Select Button = instant replay

ATTACKING

B Button = pass
L + B Button = one-two pass
A Button = shot
L + A Button = chip shot
Y Button = lob, cross
L + Y Button = early cross, hollywood pass
X Button = through ball
L + X Button = lobbed through ball
L Button (tap) + Control Pad = skill move

DEFENDING

B Button = switch player
A Button = tackle, clearance
Y Button = slide tackle
X Button (hold) = goalkeeper charge
L Button (hold) = call secondary defender

GOALKEEPER IN POSSESSION

Control Pad = move, aim kick or throw
B Button = throw
Y or A Button = long kick
X Button = drop ball

TAKING AN INDIRECT FREE KICK OR GOAL KICK

Control Pad = aim
A Button = long pass
B Button = short pass

TAKING A THROW-IN

Control Pad = move receiving player
X, Y or L Button = choose receiving player
A or B Button = throw

DEFENDING A PENALTY KICK

Control Pad = dive ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide