LONDON, UK - May 6th, 2005 - SEGA Europe Ltd, and Sports Interactive are proud to announce Football Manager 2006 for PSP. Specifically designed for Sony's PlayStation Portable handheld entertainment system (PSP), this new game will, for the first time, offer fans of Sports Interactive's games an opportunity to experience the highs and lows of virtual football management 'on the go'.
Sports Interactive have modified their genre defining football management game to purposely suit the PSP. Football Manager 2006 retains all of the hallmark realism and excellence, but is specifically designed to be a more immediate pick up and play experience.
"From the moment that we got our hands on our first PSP we knew that we were finally looking at a portable system that could do our game justice," comments Miles Jacobson, Managing Director of Sports Interactive. "Football Manager is well-known as being a game that people carry with them in their hearts and minds – pretty soon they'll be able to carry it in their pockets too. "
"This has to be one of the most exciting games coming to PSP. I'm going to start getting the train into work so I can play it in the mornings!" commented Matt Woodley, Creative Director of SEGA.
For anyone who loves football, Football Manager 2006 offers a dream come true. Using a new state of the art game interface and management infrastructure, Football Manager 2006 accurately simulates the trials and tribulations of a real football manager. Experience the pressure as you rise through the ranks, reach the heady heights of the Premiership and try your luck in Europe.
Features for Football Manager 2006 PSP:
Select an active league from a minimum of 6 countries' Accurate data from the world renowned SI football database Up to date and accurate competition simulations Accurate European competitions and world rankings Complete tactical options to allow a manager to influence a match Every player has an accurate player history 30 players in a squad Realistic commentary style match engine and computer manager intelligence Staff feedback on the current squad via coach and physio reports Realistically simulated media involvement - including transfer rumors Agent approaches and dressing room unrest A full interactive transfer system simulating modern day negotiations, including player loans, signings etc. Realistically simulated world of football, giving information about transfers, results and injuries involving the big names in football