Business Editors/Entertainment Editors/High-Tech Writers
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2006--Electronic
Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that NBA STREET Homecourt will be
the name of the newest iteration of the critically acclaimed and
culturally defining streetball videogame franchise. The 4th chapter of
the multi-platinum franchise expands on the fast-paced and
larger-than-life 3-on-3 basketball gameplay that has made the
franchise a hit. The game is in development in Vancouver, B.C. by EA
Canada under the EA SPORTS BIG™ brand.
"NBA STREET Homecourt gives fans the opportunity to play where
legends were made, and will be made," said Dan Ayoub, lead producer on
the product. "Every legendary player got his start somewhere and most
of those roots are set in homecourts across the United States. The
vision for the game's concept, visuals and gameplay all give a nod to
those hometown courts, and will provide fans with an incredibly
addictive and rewarding experience."
With a brand new game engine only possible with the power of
next-gen hardware, the franchise is once again raising the bar with
cutting edge visuals and innovative gameplay putting the ball in your
hands. With a new animation engine and control system, NBA STREET
Homecourt allows users to create gravity-defying tricks-on-the-fly.
NBA STREET Homecourt merges legendary proving grounds with the
homecourts of your favorite NBA stars, featuring 360 degrees of view.
The NBA's best are rendered with the same level of meticulous detail,
making true athlete likeness a reality and putting you up close and
personal with every move and moment. Earn a name for yourself and
garner respect as you progress along your hometown journey and become
a legend.
NBA STREET Homecourt will be available for the PLAYSTATION®3
computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360™ video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft. The game is not yet rated by the
ESRB or PEGI. Media can find screenshots of the game at
http://info.ea.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City,
California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software
company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and
distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems,
personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its
products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS
BIG™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95
billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's
homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about
EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the
Internet at http://info.ea.com.
Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG and POGO are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the
U.S. and/or other countries. The NBA and individual NBA member team
identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted
designs and other forms of intellectual properties of NBA Properties,
Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and may not be used, in whole
or in part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc.
© 2006 NBA Properties, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The WNBA and
individual WNBA team identifications are trademarks, copyrighted
designs, and/or other forms of intellectual property of WNBA
Enterprises, LLC. © 2006 WNBA Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.
"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION" are registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or
other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts