Popular Summer Movie Properties Coming to EA Mobile: Harry Potter and
the Half-Blood Prince, G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra,Star Trek, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine
LOS ANGELES, Jun 25, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- EA Mobile(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today
announced that it is bringing Hollywood to mobile phones everywhere in
2009 with the launch of four new, movie-based titles: Harry Potter
and the Half-Blood Prince(TM), G.I. JOE(TM) The Rise of Cobra(TM), Star
Trek(R) and X-Men Origins: Wolverine(TM). Each title from EA
Mobile will give fans the chance to extend their movie experience by
stepping into the shoes of their favorite characters from the big screen
for all new action and adventures on a mobile device. Whether battling
against Death Eaters as Harry Potter, facing off against Cobra Commander
as a G.I. JOE operative, taking on hordes of Klingons aboard the USS
Enterprise starship, or slashing through enemies with Wolverine's
adamantium claws, movie fans are sure to enjoy EA Mobile's action-packed
roster of mobile games.
"There are a lot of great movies this summer that translate into
exciting mobile entertainment experiences, including these phenomenally
popular franchises," said Adam Sussman, VP Worldwide Publishing, EA
Mobile. "These are four of the hottest films this year, and EA Mobile is
proud to bring fantastic game companions of each title to mobile phones."
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Experience the magic of Harry Potter in this exciting new mobile game
for feature phones based on the latest installment of one of the most
popular movie franchises of all time. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood
Prince delivers all the fun of the movie via varied, action-packed
gameplay in the authentic and interactive setting of Hogwarts(TM) School of
Witchcraft and Wizardry. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione as they explore
the school grounds, interact with popular characters, and battle Dark
Forces in an all-new free roaming environment.
G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra
Developed under license from Hasbro, Inc. and based on the blockbuster
movie due out on August 7th, G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra for
feature phonesgives players the chance to join Conrad R. "Duke"
Hauser, Shana "Scarlett" O'Hare, and Wallace "Rip Cord" Weems in the
events that take place directly after the movie's conclusion. Face off
against Cobra Commander's toughest villains including Storm Shadow,
Destro, and Cobra Commander using the very latest technology and
vehicles at your disposal in this frenetic side scrolling action game
inspired by the famous action figures.
Star Trek
Become the captain of the USS Enterprise and fight against the Klingons,
Cardassions and Vulcans in an all new space adventure based on the world
famous Star Trek franchise. The game is available now on feature phones
and iPhone, to coincide with the release of the latest movie directed by
J.J. Abrams. The Star Trek mobile game pits players against
enemies from all over the galaxy in a number of diverse and exciting
gameplay scenarios that are guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Take on the role of one of Marvel's most popular X-Men as he attempts to
discover the secrets of his past in this all new mobile game based on
the Hollywood blockbuster starring Hugh Jackman. Players must use all
the weapons at their disposal and battle through hordes of enemy mutants
on the journey to discover Wolverine's origins in an action-packed
mobile gaming experience on feature phones.
Star Trek is now available on feature phones and iPhone; X-Men
Origins: Wolverine is now available on feature phones;and Harry
Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra will
both be available on feature phones in July.
For information on pricing for all EA Mobile games, visit www.eamobile.com.
To follow EA Mobile on Twitter visit http://twitter.com/eamobile.
About EA Mobile
EA Mobile(TM), 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, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR. 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
a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless
devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2009,
EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 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 Mobile and Pogo 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. HARRY POTTER and related indicia are trademarks of and ©
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. G.I. JOE and all related characters,
MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) are trademarks
of Hasbro and are used with permission. Star Trek is a trademark of CBS
Studios Inc. and is used under license. X-Men Origins: Wolverine: TM & ©
2009 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries; Movie elements: ©
2009 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. iPhone and iPod are
trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
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