Academy of Champions Soccer is a new Ubisoft Wii-exclusive soccer game that will feature legendary sports icons such as Pele and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm in an attractive, cartoon-y and stylish way. It will be released sometime this year.
Targeting young kids and their families, “Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world’s most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm is your team member and mentor.”
In the game, players improve their skills, recruit new team members and build the best possible squad to defeat their rival Academy and win the champion cup. Compatible with the Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus accessories, young soccer fans and their friends and family will enjoy playing together in a humorous, interactive universe that features over-the-top gameplay, entertaining fantastical environments, and innovative challenges.
Here is a trailer for the game, and although it’s all CG is gives you a good idea of what Ubisoft is shooting for. I must say that the game looks really cool in CG form.
“We made our mark in the sports genre last year with the global success of Shaun White Snowboarding,” stated Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “Now, with Academy of Champions, Ubisoft offers another sports game with a fresh approach that has something unique to offer young gamers and sports fans.”