Zeebo F.C. Foot Camp
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Zeebo F.C. Foot Camp is a football (soccer) video game developed by Zeebo Interactive Studios in Brazil and released exclusively for the Zeebo
system. The game was introduced in Brazil
and Mexico
in June, 2010.
The game is a collection of football-related mini-games, consisting of Juggle, Dribble, Free Kick and Goal Scoring. Zeebo F.C. Foot Club is the first game in the Zeebo Football Club (F.C.) series and the first to use the Zeeboids
application, allowing players to create custom avatars
and participate in online rankings. Zeeboids was launched alongside Foot Camp in Brazil and Mexico in June, 2010.
The game also includes 20 challenges, 12 of which can be used to unlock special uniforms, while others allow users to access extra content in the game Zeebo F.C. Super League, a forthcoming Zeebo football title to be released in the second half of 2010.
Zeebo F.C. Foot Camp includes basic character customization capabilities. More advanced character customization is provided by the Zeeboids application, which allows users to create full-fledged avatars for Football Club games. Zeeboids has 24 options for customizing the look of the characters and 12 different uniforms. It keeps track of and rewards avatar accomplishments, allows players to upload scores and take part in online rankings and use their avatars on each others' Zeebo systems.
In partnership with Goal.com
, Mexican users can access the Goal.com website on the Zeebo, viewing the latest football scores and news.
, Zeebo Brazil held an online "Foot Camp tournament." The top scorers in each of the four mini-games, as well as those with the best overall combined scores, were awarded free Z-Credits.
Zeebo
Zeebo is a 3G-enabled entertainment and education system from Zeebo Inc. It not only enables users to play video games, but also connect to the Internet, communicate online and run educational applications. The Zeebo is targeted at developing markets such as BRIC and Mexico. Zeebo Inc...
system. The game was introduced in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
in June, 2010.
The game is a collection of football-related mini-games, consisting of Juggle, Dribble, Free Kick and Goal Scoring. Zeebo F.C. Foot Club is the first game in the Zeebo Football Club (F.C.) series and the first to use the Zeeboids
Zeeboids
Zeeboids is an avatar creation application developed by Zeebo Interactive Studios in Brazil and released exclusively for the Zeebo system. Zeeboids is compatible with Zeebo Football Club games such as Zeebo F.C...
application, allowing players to create custom avatars
Avatar (computing)
In computing, an avatar is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character. It may take either a three-dimensional form, as in games or virtual worlds, or a two-dimensional form as an icon in Internet forums and other online communities. It can also refer to a text...
and participate in online rankings. Zeeboids was launched alongside Foot Camp in Brazil and Mexico in June, 2010.
Gameplay
Each of the four mini-games in Zeebo F.C. Foot Camp emphasizes a particular football skill: juggling (keeping the ball in the air as long as possible using feet, knees and head), dribbling (using footwork to evade defenders), free kicks (beating the goalkeeper with direct free kicks) and scoring (working with teammates to score goals). Players receive a score in each of the four mini-games, plus a combined score for overall performance. Up to eight players can play and compete in turn.The game also includes 20 challenges, 12 of which can be used to unlock special uniforms, while others allow users to access extra content in the game Zeebo F.C. Super League, a forthcoming Zeebo football title to be released in the second half of 2010.
Zeebo F.C. Foot Camp includes basic character customization capabilities. More advanced character customization is provided by the Zeeboids application, which allows users to create full-fledged avatars for Football Club games. Zeeboids has 24 options for customizing the look of the characters and 12 different uniforms. It keeps track of and rewards avatar accomplishments, allows players to upload scores and take part in online rankings and use their avatars on each others' Zeebo systems.
In partnership with Goal.com
Goal.com
Goal.com, founded in 2004 by Chicco Merighi and former Ferrari Maserati and Ralph Lauren President and CEO Gian Luigi Longinotti-Buitoni, is a website for international football news. Goal.com represents the largest football community in the world, with 22 language versions, covering over 200...
, Mexican users can access the Goal.com website on the Zeebo, viewing the latest football scores and news.
Online Tournament in Brazil
From June 11, 2010, concurrent with the 2010 FIFA World Cup2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
, Zeebo Brazil held an online "Foot Camp tournament." The top scorers in each of the four mini-games, as well as those with the best overall combined scores, were awarded free Z-Credits.
External links
- Official Brazilian Website (Brazilian Portuguese)
- Official Mexican Website (Spanish)
- Official Zeebo Inc. Blog Posts on Zeebo F.C. Foot Camp (English)