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Majesco has announced that soccer titles featuring popular player David Beckham will be hitting the Xbox, Playstation 2, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color. Developed by Rage Software, David Beckham Soccer will hit the Xbox and Playstation 2 in time for World Cup 2002, while the Game Boy versions will follow later in the year.

"Technologically advanced, David Beckham Soccer introduces gamers to the exciting and high-tempo world of international soccer at a time when soccer fever is peaking," said Ken Gold, Vice President of Marketing of Majesco. "David Beckham is one of the most accomplished and recognizable sports figures in the world and we are pleased to be working with both David and Rage Software in developing one of the premier soccer games to date."

David Beckham Soccer is set to include over 200 of the top international and club teams. A variety of game modes are featured, from arcade modes such as “Beat Brazil” and “Classic Match,” to full Domestic League, Cup, and European Cup season play. “Train with Beckham” mode allows gamers to hone their skills on a variety of tests and challenges developed by David Beckham himself. Popular footy announcers Ron Atkinson and Jonathan Pearce will provide the in-game commentary. Exclusive to the Xbox revision of David Beckham Soccer are create a stadium and create a player modes.