REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2006--With the 2006
FIFA World Cup™ over and the glamour of international soccer fading
fast, players like Ronaldinho, Rooney and Kaka have now gone back to
their day jobs of winning glory for their club in FIFA 07 from
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS). From the first whistle, FIFA 07 throws
you into the rollercoaster ride of the soccer season as fans of the
franchise live out the intense stadium atmosphere of every home and
away match when it ships to stores in North America on October 3,
2006.
FIFA 07 delivers complete authenticity with licenses for all the
world's top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division in North
America, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the
power to shape your club's destiny in the EA SPORTS™ Interactive
Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against
supporters of your real-world opponents. The online interactive
leagues feature the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League and
the Mexican 1st Division. Experience the future of online gaming as
you play your games according to the real-world schedule. When they
play, you play. Track your team's progress as the aggregate results
determine your club's position in the league table. Now you actually
take to the pitch for the glory of your club. This is the season where
you make the difference!
"We are still innovating the gameplay in our current-gen game, and
this year, the new online Interactive Leagues will bring together
soccer fans from around the world and allow them to experience the
glory and shame of their clubs, 24/7," said Joe Booth, producer of
FIFA 07.
Developed under the EA SPORTS™ brand, you can learn more about
FIFA 07 through the official website at www.fifa07.ea.com that has
been localized for 15 international markets. It includes an overview
of the videogame's features and will be updated with tutorial gameplay
videos.
This year, new intelligent A.I. ensures that your 11 men on the
pitch make realistic decisions, finding space and passing like
professionals. A complete overhaul of the game engine now means that
you have to employ real world tactics, make split-second decisions and
think like a player in order to win matches. Watch as your players
jostle and collide realistically while trying to win balls. Experience
the realism of the world's superstars, who come to life with signature
moves and authentic playing styles and a more sophisticated shooting
mechanic that gives you greater control to produce finesse shots. Plus
you now have the ability to apply topspin or backspin to the ball for
more creative set-pieces.
Take on the updated and improved challenge of the Manager Mode.
Player values and wages have been tuned to be even more realistic.
Managerial decisions have even more tangible effects on player
performance and welfare. Smarter CPU decisions mean rival managers are
even more strategic in their own pursuit of silverware. Experience the
emotional highs & lows of your club 24hrs a day, seven days a week
with new connectivity between a PlayStation®2 and a PSP®
(PlayStation® Portable) system that enables you to begin your
managerial career on either console and continue your campaign
anywhere.
FIFA 07 will be available for download via mobile phones through
major mobile carriers and gamers will have the option of downloading
either English or the Spanish language version of the game in North
America. FIFA 07 on mobile offers gamers on-the-go a compelling
gameplay experience that, for the first time, features 100 fully
licensed teams, stunning individual player graphics and TV-style
presentation that brings you closer to the heart of the game with
every replay.
Developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., FIFA 07 is scheduled to
ship on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox®
video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo
DS™, and Game Boy® Advance, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable)
system, PC and mobile. The game is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.
Screenshots can be downloaded 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.
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and/or other countries. Official FIFA licensed product. The FIFA Logo
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