Need for Speed Undercover and Tomb Raider: Underworld Headline
Essential Mobile Phone Games Available this Season
LOS ANGELES, Dec 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
EA Mobile(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today
announced the availability of five new games for mobile phones and one
for the iPod(TM). EA Mobile games will keep its customers entertained while
waiting in lines at the mall or while traveling to see the family this
holiday season with engaging mobile game experiences. Need for Speed(TM)
Undercover and Tomb Raider: Underworld(TM) offer action packed
adventure, while MySims(TM), SimCity(TM) Metropolis, and THE
GAME OF LIFE offer something for the more casual player.
"As we head into the holiday season, our customers will enjoy great
gaming experiences created for mobile with titles such as Need for Speed
Undercover," said Adam Sussman, VP Publishing Americas and Asia for EA
Mobile. "As the global leader in mobile games publishing, we're proud to
continue creating quality games based on popular EA franchises."
Need for Speed Undercover
Chase or be chased in Need for Speed Undercover. The cops are
back like never before in this action-packed game of pursuit and
betrayal. Battle ruthless street racers out to win at any cost. Earn
respect and fill your garage with the world's fastest cars. Reach the
finish line first in circuit races. Bust up the city in bounty
challenges. Show your skills for a shot at top drivers. Choose between
Career or Quick Race mode. You're the hunter and the hunted in Need
for Speed Undercover.
Tomb Raider: Underworld
Join Lara Croft(TM) in a mythical journey, as she embarks on her most
treacherous adventure yet. Discover an ancient world of cryptic puzzles,
hidden tombs and deadly enemies as you explore the wonders of the
underworld. Based on the hit console game, Tomb Raider: Underworld
brings you an action packed adventure of epic proportions. Master your
surroundings using acrobatic abilities and deadly combat skills to help
Lara reach new heights. Can you unravel the mysteries that await her?
MySims
The adventure never ends with MySims! Help the townspeople
rebuild after a devastating storm. Play the hero as you explore
mysterious lands and face puzzling challenges on your quest for powerful
gems. Dare to skydive for valuable rewards, paraglide across a gaping
canyon, and even fish for bloodthirsty piranha. Customize the appearance
of your Sim from head to toe. Choose between Story Mode or hone your
skills in Activities. You never know who - or what - you'll find on your
journey through MySims.
SimCity Metropolis
Build your legacy with SimCity Metropolis. Handpicked by the
President, your task is to shape a new town into the city of your
dreams! Build the right combination of comfortable residences,
successful industries, and popular businesses to keep Sims happy. Solve
each neighborhood's humorous scenario to expand your city and earn Hero
Buildings. Act fast to take advantage of opportunities and overcome
disasters. Simplified controls help you turn a small town into a
flourishing SimCity Metropolis.
THE GAME OF LIFE
Make it big in THE GAME OF LIFE! Experience the popular board
game on your phone. Go to college for a chance to make the big bucks.
Start a career and get rich quick. Get married. Have a couple kids. Buy
the big house with the huge mortgage. Spin the wheel with skill and you
might come out ahead. Strategy and luck will decide if you retire to
lofty Millionaire Estates or lowly Countryside Acres. Where will THE
GAME OF LIFE take you?
Need for Speed Undercover, Tomb Raider: Underworld, MySims,
SimCity Metropolis, and THE GAME OF LIFE are currently
available for purchase globally. For information on carrier availability
and pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.
About EA Mobile
EA Mobile(TM), a division of EA's Casual Entertainment Label, is the
world's leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning
games such as Tetris(R), Bejeweled(R), The Sims(TM), and Need
For Speed(TM). The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based
on the company's partnership with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY,
YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE(in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports
blockbusters from the EA SPORTS(TM) brand, including Madden NFL Football,
FIFA Soccer and NASCAR(R). EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile
platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone(TM) and iPod(R).
For more information about EA Mobile, please visit www.eamobile.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 video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS Freestyle(TM) and POGO(TM). In
fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 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
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, EA Mobile, POGO, Need for Speed,
MySims, SimCity and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. John Madden,
NFL, FIFA and NASCAR are the property of their respective owners and
used with permission. Tetris is a registered trademark of Tetris
Holding, LLC. Bejeweled is a registered trademark of PopCap Games, Inc.
THE GAME OF LIFE, MONOPOLY and YAHTZEE are trademarks of Hasbro and are
used with permission. SCRABBLE is a trademark of Hasbro in the United
States and Canada and is used with permission. iPod is a trademark of
Apple Computer Inc. Tomb Raider: Underworld (C) Eidos Interactive Limited
2008.Lara Croft, Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Underworld are trademarks of
Eidos Interactive Limited.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
Sparkpr for EA Mobile
Matt Marquess, 415-321-1874
matt@sparkpr.com
or
EA Casual Entertainment
Trudy Muller, 650-628-2926
tmuller@ea.com
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