Experience the Thrill and Spectacle of Tournament Golf
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Mar 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the world's #1
selling* golf video game franchise tees off for a new season in Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR(R) 10. Shipping to retailers on June 16, Tiger Woods
PGA TOUR 10 takes golf fans inside-the-ropes to experience the drama
and emotion of tournament golf. In addition, the U.S. Open, a USGA
championship, and the USGA's Rules of Golf will be available in Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR 10 for the first time in franchise history.
"No player has elevated the game of golf more than Tiger Woods and we
celebrate his return with a game that recreates the atmosphere of the
PGA TOUR like never before," said Executive Producer Mike Taramykin. "Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR 10 continues the long-standing tradition of providing
an authentic golf experience that is accessible to skilled and casual
gamers alike."
As you hear the roar of the crowd from the next hole over, can you
handle the mounting pressure while you stand over your
tournament-winning putt? Expanded crowds surround every hole; adding to
the tension and excitement of each shot. A first for the franchise,
real-time weather will be reflected on every course, ensuring the
in-game experience matches that of the current weather conditions. Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR 10 will also feature a television broadcast style
presentation, which include instantaneous updates and a new announcer
team of ESPN's Scott Van Pelt and the Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 on the Nintendo Wii will support the
all-new Wii MotionPlus accessory, which brings an authentic sports
motion to your golf swing; including the ability to draw and fade.
Whether it's opening up your clubface to take on that dogleg or tap in
that five-foot putt - Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 with the Wii
MotionPlus is like bringing a golf simulator to your living room.
This year's 2009 U.S. Open course, Bethpage State Park (Black Course),
will be available on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION3, PSP and Wii versions of
the game. The USGA's U.S. Open courses are known for being the toughest
test in all of golf, and in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 golf fans can
expect the same major championship conditions as found in the real world.
Developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10
will be available on the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system,
the PlayStation(R)2 and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment systems, the
PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and Wii(TM).
For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10, check out www.tigerwoods10.com.
EA SPORTS(TM) is the leading interactive sports software brand in the
world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL
Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL(R) hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA(R) Football,
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) and NASCAR(R) racing.
* Based on NPD data.
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(TM), EA SPORTS(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 and POGO are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U. S. and/or other countries.
John Madden, NFL, FIFA, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods, PGA TOUR and NASCAR
are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission.
"PLAYSTATION", "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold
separately). Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the
Microsoft group of companies. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional
golfers. Its primary purpose is to expand the PGA TOUR domestically and
internationally so as to substantially increase player financial
benefits while maintaining our commitment to growth in charity and
integrity to the game.
In 2009, the three Tours will compete in 102 events for more than $350
million in prize money. Tournaments will be held in 10 countries outside
the U.S. and 35 states.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities to its membership,
TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In
fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall
charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR's web site address is www.pgatour.com
and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
About the USGA
The USGA is the national governing body of golf in the USA and Mexico, a
combined territory that includes more than half the world's golfers and
golf courses.
The Association's most visible role is played out each season in
conducting 15 national championships, including the U.S. Open, U.S.
Women's Open and U.S. Senior Open. The remaining USGA national
championships are exclusively for amateurs, and include the U.S. Amateur
and the U.S. Women's Amateur.
The USGA also writes the Rules of Golf, conducts equipment testing,
provides expert course maintenance consultations, funds research for
better turf and a better environment, maintains a Handicap System and
administers an ongoing "For the Good of the Game" grants program, which
has allocated more than $63 million over 12 years to successful programs
that bring the game's values to youths from disadvantaged backgrounds
and people with disabilities. For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.
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Electronic Arts Inc.
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