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	'''''PDC World Championship Darts 2008''''' is a [[sports game\|sports video game]], published by Oxygen Interactive and developed and designed by Mere Mortals. It was released for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]] [[Personal computer\|PC]], [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], and the [[PlayStation Portable]]. The game features sixteen professionals from the [[Professional Darts Corporation]], and seven tournaments from the PDC circuit. It is a direct sequel to the previous year's ''[[PDC World Championship Darts]]''.		'''''PDC World Championship Darts 2008''''' is a [[sports game\|sports video game]], published by Oxygen Interactive and developed and designed by Mere Mortals. It was released for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]] [[Personal computer\|PC]], [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], and the [[PlayStation Portable]]. The game features sixteen professionals from the [[Professional Darts Corporation]], and seven tournaments from the PDC circuit. It is a direct sequel to the previous year's ''[[PDC World Championship Darts]]''.

	The game was localized for and released in North America on June 16, 2009 on the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable with the year 2008 dropped from its title. A [[Nintendo DS]] version was planned, but cancelled, although the DS version of the Nintendo-exclusive sequel, ''[[PDC World Championship Darts 2009]]'', was released as a port of the abovementioned North American localization at the same time it was released.		The game was localized for and released in North America on June 16, 2009, on the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable with the year 2008 dropped from its title. A [[Nintendo DS]] version was planned, but cancelled, although the DS version of the Nintendo-exclusive sequel, ''[[PDC World Championship Darts 2009]]'', was released as a port of the abovementioned North American localization at the same time it was released.

	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

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	===Controls===		===Controls===
	Throwing darts is implemented as a three-step procedure across all platforms. The first step is for the player to decide the general area of where they want to throw, determined using a set of [[keyboard]] keys, the [[Wii Remote]] pointer or an [[analog stick]], depending on platform and control option. The second step is to determine how strongly the dart is to be thrown towards the chosen aiming area. The throwing power oscillates automatically on the Wii version as long as a "lock-on" button is held, while other platforms determine it manually based on how far the other analog stick is pulled or how long a key is held down. In 'Amateur' mode the power can be seen with a blue that fills a power meter; in 'Professional' mode this aid is not present and the power can be seen via the movement of the character's arm. A new difficulty added is 'Master' mode where extra precision is required.<ref name="gs">{{cite web \|title=PDC World Championship Darts 2008 Review \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pdc-world-championship-darts-2008-review/1900-6187993/ \|website=Gamespot \|access-date=6 May 2022 \|date=19 March 2008}}</ref>		Throwing darts is implemented as a three-step procedure across all platforms. The first step is for the player to decide the general area of where they want to throw, determined using a set of [[Computer keyboard\|keyboard]] keys, the [[Wii Remote]] pointer or an [[analog stick]], depending on platform and control option. The second step is to determine how strongly the dart is to be thrown towards the chosen aiming area. The throwing power oscillates automatically on the Wii version as long as a "lock-on" button is held, while other platforms determine it manually based on how far the other analog stick is pulled or how long a key is held down. In 'Amateur' mode the power can be seen with a blue that fills a power meter; in 'Professional' mode this aid is not present and the power can be seen via the movement of the character's arm. A new difficulty added is 'Master' mode where extra precision is required.<ref name="gs">{{cite web \|title=PDC World Championship Darts 2008 Review \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pdc-world-championship-darts-2008-review/1900-6187993/ \|website=Gamespot \|access-date=6 May 2022 \|date=19 March 2008}}</ref>

	Once the desired amount of power is reached, the player then completes the throwing procedure in a third and final step by actually making the throwing motion. The Wii version implements this with an actual thrusting motion of the Wii Remote and the PC version assigns this move to another key to press. Other platforms implement the throwing action by quickly flicking the right analog stick forward just after it was pulled backward. Any deviation to the left or right while throwing the dart will also affect the dart's flight. The game also takes into account real-life darts physics, such as under- or over-stacking of darts, flights falling out, and bounce-outs. The former can be used to tactical advantage. These were not present in the first game.		Once the desired amount of power is reached, the player then completes the throwing procedure in a third and final step by actually making the throwing motion. The Wii version implements this with an actual thrusting motion of the Wii Remote and the PC version assigns this move to another key to press. Other platforms implement the throwing action by quickly flicking the right analog stick forward just after it was pulled backward. Any deviation to the left or right while throwing the dart will also affect the dart's flight. The game also takes into account real-life darts physics, such as under- or over-stacking of darts, flights falling out, and bounce-outs. The former can be used to tactical advantage. These were not present in the first game.

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	===Controls===		===Controls===
	Throwing darts is implemented as a three-step procedure across all platforms. The first step is for the player to decide the general area of where they want to throw, determined using a set of [[keyboard]] keys, the [[Wii Remote]] pointer or an [[analog stick]], depending on platform and control option. The second step is to determine how strongly the dart is to be thrown towards the chosen aiming area. The throwing power oscillates automatically on the Wii version as long as a "lock-on: button is ~~released~~, while other platforms determine it manually based on how far the other analog stick is pulled or how long a key is held down. In 'Amateur' mode the power can be seen with a blue that fills a power meter; in 'Professional' mode this aid is not present and the power can be seen via the movement of the character's arm. A new difficulty added is 'Master' mode where extra precision is required.		Throwing darts is implemented as a three-step procedure across all platforms. The first step is for the player to decide the general area of where they want to throw, determined using a set of [[keyboard]] keys, the [[Wii Remote]] pointer or an [[analog stick]], depending on platform and control option. The second step is to determine how strongly the dart is to be thrown towards the chosen aiming area. The throwing power oscillates automatically on the Wii version as long as a "lock-on" button is held, while other platforms determine it manually based on how far the other analog stick is pulled or how long a key is held down. In 'Amateur' mode the power can be seen with a blue that fills a power meter; in 'Professional' mode this aid is not present and the power can be seen via the movement of the character's arm. A new difficulty added is 'Master' mode where extra precision is required.<ref name="gs">{{cite web \|title=PDC World Championship Darts 2008 Review \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pdc-world-championship-darts-2008-review/1900-6187993/ \|website=Gamespot \|access-date=6 May 2022 \|date=19 March 2008}}</ref>

	Once the desired amount of power is reached, the player then completes the throwing procedure in a third and final step by actually making the throwing motion. The Wii version implements this with an actual thrusting motion of the Wii Remote and the PC version assigns this move to another key to press. Other platforms implement the throwing action by quickly flicking the right analog stick forward just after it was pulled backward. Any deviation to the left or right while throwing the dart will also affect the dart's flight. The game also takes into account real-life darts physics, such as under- or over-stacking of darts, flights falling out, and bounce-outs. The former can be used to tactical advantage. These were not present in the first game.		Once the desired amount of power is reached, the player then completes the throwing procedure in a third and final step by actually making the throwing motion. The Wii version implements this with an actual thrusting motion of the Wii Remote and the PC version assigns this move to another key to press. Other platforms implement the throwing action by quickly flicking the right analog stick forward just after it was pulled backward. Any deviation to the left or right while throwing the dart will also affect the dart's flight. The game also takes into account real-life darts physics, such as under- or over-stacking of darts, flights falling out, and bounce-outs. The former can be used to tactical advantage. These were not present in the first game.

	The Wii version also utilizes an alternate control scheme that uses the Nunchuk's analog stick to adjust power and throw the dart, like most platforms.		The Wii version also utilizes an alternate control scheme that uses the Nunchuk's analog stick to adjust power and throw the dart, like most other platforms.<ref name="gs"/>

	===Modes===		===Modes===

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	===Controls===		===Controls===
	Throwing darts is implemented as a three-step procedure across all platforms. The first step is for the player to decide the general area of where they want to throw, determined using a set of [[keyboard]] keys, the [[Wii Remote]] pointer or an [[analog stick]], depending on platform and control option. The second step is to determine how strongly the dart is to be thrown towards the chosen aiming area. The throwing power oscillates automatically on the Wii version ~~until~~ ~~the~~ A ~~Button~~ is ~~pressed~~, while other platforms determine it manually based on how far the other analog stick is pulled or how long a key is held down. In 'Amateur' mode the power can be seen with a blue that fills a power meter; in 'Professional' mode this aid is not present and the power can be seen via the movement of the character's arm. A new difficulty added is 'Master' mode where extra precision is required.		Throwing darts is implemented as a three-step procedure across all platforms. The first step is for the player to decide the general area of where they want to throw, determined using a set of [[keyboard]] keys, the [[Wii Remote]] pointer or an [[analog stick]], depending on platform and control option. The second step is to determine how strongly the dart is to be thrown towards the chosen aiming area. The throwing power oscillates automatically on the Wii version as long as a "lock-on: button is released, while other platforms determine it manually based on how far the other analog stick is pulled or how long a key is held down. In 'Amateur' mode the power can be seen with a blue that fills a power meter; in 'Professional' mode this aid is not present and the power can be seen via the movement of the character's arm. A new difficulty added is 'Master' mode where extra precision is required.

	Once the desired amount of power is reached, the player then completes the throwing procedure in a third and final step by actually making the throwing motion. The Wii version implements this with an actual thrusting motion of the Wii Remote and the PC version assigns this move to another key to press. Other platforms implement the throwing action by quickly flicking the right analog stick forward just after it was pulled backward. Any deviation to the left or right while throwing the dart will also affect the dart's flight. The game also takes into account real-life darts physics, such as under- or over-stacking of darts, flights falling out, and bounce-outs. The former can be used to tactical advantage. These were not present in the first game.		Once the desired amount of power is reached, the player then completes the throwing procedure in a third and final step by actually making the throwing motion. The Wii version implements this with an actual thrusting motion of the Wii Remote and the PC version assigns this move to another key to press. Other platforms implement the throwing action by quickly flicking the right analog stick forward just after it was pulled backward. Any deviation to the left or right while throwing the dart will also affect the dart's flight. The game also takes into account real-life darts physics, such as under- or over-stacking of darts, flights falling out, and bounce-outs. The former can be used to tactical advantage. These were not present in the first game.

	The Wii version also utilizes an alternate control scheme that ~~eschews motion controls and utilizes~~ the Nunchuk's analog stick ~~for~~ ~~aiming~~ and ~~throwing~~, like ~~on other~~ platforms.		The Wii version also utilizes an alternate control scheme that uses the Nunchuk's analog stick to adjust power and throw the dart, like most platforms.

	===Modes===		===Modes===

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	'''''PDC World Championship Darts 2008''''' is a [[sports game\|sports video game]], published by Oxygen Interactive and developed and designed by Mere Mortals. It was released for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]] [[Personal computer\|PC]], [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], and the [[PlayStation Portable]]. The game features sixteen professionals from the [[Professional Darts Corporation]], and seven tournaments from the PDC circuit. It is a direct sequel to the previous year's ''[[PDC World Championship Darts]]''.		'''''PDC World Championship Darts 2008''''' is a [[sports game\|sports video game]], published by Oxygen Interactive and developed and designed by Mere Mortals. It was released for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]] [[Personal computer\|PC]], [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], and the [[PlayStation Portable]]. The game features sixteen professionals from the [[Professional Darts Corporation]], and seven tournaments from the PDC circuit. It is a direct sequel to the previous year's ''[[PDC World Championship Darts]]''.

			The game was localized for and released in North America on June 16, 2009 on the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable with the year 2008 dropped from its title. A [[Nintendo DS]] version was planned, but cancelled, although the DS version of the Nintendo-exclusive sequel, ''[[PDC World Championship Darts 2009]]'', was released as a port of the abovementioned North American localization at the same time it was released.

	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

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	===Controls===		===Controls===
	~~After~~ ~~aiming~~ where they want to throw ~~with~~ ~~the~~ ~~left~~ ~~analogue~~ ~~stick~~, the ~~player~~ ~~uses~~ ~~the~~ ~~right~~ ~~analogue~~ stick on ~~the~~ ~~DualShock~~ 2 or ~~keyboard~~ to ~~pull~~ ~~back~~ ~~their~~ dart ~~and~~ ~~increase~~ the power ~~behind~~ the ~~throw~~. In 'Amateur' mode the power can be seen with a blue that fills a power meter; in 'Professional' mode this aid is not present and the power can be seen via the movement of the character's arm. A new difficulty added is 'Master' mode where extra precision is required.		Throwing darts is implemented as a three-step procedure across all platforms. The first step is for the player to decide the general area of where they want to throw, determined using a set of [[keyboard]] keys, the [[Wii Remote]] pointer or an [[analog stick]], depending on platform and control option. The second step is to determine how strongly the dart is to be thrown towards the chosen aiming area. The throwing power oscillates automatically on the Wii version until the A Button is pressed, while other platforms determine it manually based on how far the other analog stick is pulled or how long a key is held down. In 'Amateur' mode the power can be seen with a blue that fills a power meter; in 'Professional' mode this aid is not present and the power can be seen via the movement of the character's arm. A new difficulty added is 'Master' mode where extra precision is required.

	Once the desired amount of power is reached, ~~pushing~~ ~~forward~~ on the ~~analogue~~ ~~stick~~ ~~will~~ ~~throw~~ the ~~dart~~. Any deviation to the left or right while throwing the dart will also affect the dart's flight. The game also takes into account real-life darts physics, such as under- or over-stacking of darts, flights falling out, and bounce-outs. The former can be used to tactical advantage. These were not present in the first game.		Once the desired amount of power is reached, the player then completes the throwing procedure in a third and final step by actually making the throwing motion. The Wii version implements this with an actual thrusting motion of the Wii Remote and the PC version assigns this move to another key to press. Other platforms implement the throwing action by quickly flicking the right analog stick forward just after it was pulled backward. Any deviation to the left or right while throwing the dart will also affect the dart's flight. The game also takes into account real-life darts physics, such as under- or over-stacking of darts, flights falling out, and bounce-outs. The former can be used to tactical advantage. These were not present in the first game.

			The Wii version also utilizes an alternate control scheme that eschews motion controls and utilizes the Nunchuk's analog stick for aiming and throwing, like on other platforms.

	===Modes===		===Modes===

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