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Winning Eleven 8 Coming to Xbox

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Konami announced today that U.S. national team defensive star Eddie Pope will be the cover star for Winning Eleven 8. They also announced that Winning Eleven 8 will be coming out for Xbox for the first time as well as the PS2 and PC. This is huge news for Xbox owning soccer fans.

"As one of the greatest defenders in the history of U.S. Soccer, Eddie Pope has redefined his position and is truly the perfect cover athlete for Winning Eleven 8," said Rob Goff, Product Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment - America. "With his help and the many numerous additions to this year's game - including the franchise debut on the Xbox - there is no doubt Winning Eleven 8 will own the playing field."

Pope added, "Being on the cover of a video game is the new standard for any athlete. I've always been a big fan of Winning Eleven and I'm honored to be a part of it because this is the best playing soccer game in the world. Konami has managed to capture the passion and excitement of the game down to the smallest details. It's an incredibly realistic soccer experience."

For more information, head on over to Konami's official website.

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