The Tetris® game debuts on the PlayStation Network in high-definition
and surround sound, with all-new game modes
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Blue Planet Software, Inc., the
company that manages the exclusive licensing rights to the Tetris®
brand, today announced the release of Tetris for
PlayStation®Network (PSN). Millions of players worldwide on Sony
PlayStation® 3 systems will now have the opportunity to download and
play the game with crisp 1080p high-definition (HD) graphics,
high-quality 5.1 surround sound audio, and all-new ways to play
including online against other Tetris players from around the
globe. The Tetris game is one of the best-selling games of all
time, with more than 100 million paid mobile downloads.
"EA has developed Tetris on more than 15 platforms to date, and
we're excited to bring Tetris to millions of gamers worldwide on
PlayStation Network," said Adam Sussman, Vice President of Worldwide
Publishing for EA Mobile. "With new gaming modes, stunning HD visuals
and the enhanced audio experience, this truly is the definitive Tetris
experience for PlayStation Network."
"This is Tetris made for a big screen," said Alexey Pajitnov,
creator of the Tetris game. "We're very excited to bring Tetris
to PlayStation Network with new game modes offering different and fun
new ways to play. With high-definition graphics and surround sound, this Tetris
game is a full experience. We're thrilled to bring this unique game to
longtime fans and new players. We hope everyone shows it off in their
home ‘theaters!'"
In addition to stellar audio and visual qualities, Tetris players
can now play online or locally with up to six friends in all-new game
modes. For those that play well with others, "Shared" mode enables two
players to team-up in a single matrix to combine efforts and clear lines
together. On the other end of the spectrum, "Team Battle" is the
ultimate competitive match-up that allows two teams of two to play
against one another, alternating between offense and defense as they
compete for the win. Even the well-known "Battle" mode has been enhanced
with new Power-Ups for more fast-paced fun.
And long-time Tetris fans need not worry, as Tetris for
PSN also includes the famous "Marathon" mode. But for a new twist, now
multiplayer games let up to four players locally play "Marathon" mode at
the same time. Also included is the new "Challenge" mode, which allows
players playing "Marathon" mode or any of the 12 variants to try to beat
"replays" of either friends or some of the best Tetris players in
the world. Additionally, players can see how they stack up to the best Tetris
players internationally by checking out worldwide and regional leader
boards, which are refreshed weekly. Assets and additional press
information on Tetris for PSN can be found at http://info.ea.com.
Tetris for PSN was developed by EA Mobile™, known for its
solid reputation and market leadership in mobile gaming. Popular EA
Mobile games include SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada),
Tetris, MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP, which have
consistently ranked among top sellers in multiple mobile platforms and,
in 2009, The Sims® 3 was the #1 best-selling game on the
Apple App StoreSM. For more information about EA Mobile,
please visit www.EAMobile.com,
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About the Tetris® Brand
The Tetris® brand is one of the leading and most distinctive video game
brands and franchises in the world. In the game's 25-year history,
hundreds of millions of units have been sold. Loved globally by people
of all ages and all cultures, the Tetris game continues to be one of the
most widely recognized video games of all time. Tetris Holding, LLC is
the owner of Tetris rights worldwide and The Tetris Company, LLC is its
exclusive licensee. The Tetris Company, through its agent Blue Planet
Software, Inc., licenses and manages the Tetris intellectual property
and franchise worldwide. Today, Blue Planet Software continues to work
with licensees to deliver top quality Tetris products that are relevant,
fun, and challenging for its millions of players. For the latest
information about the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit www.tetris.com.
About EA Mobile
EA Mobile™ is the world's leading wireless entertainment publisher with
award-winning games such as Tetris®, Bejeweled®, The Sims™, and Need
For Speed™. The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based
on the company's alliance with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY,
YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as
sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS™ brand, including Madden NFL
Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR®. EA Mobile develops games for multiple
mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone®,
iPad™ and iPod® touch. 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™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010,
EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold
more than one million units. 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, Pogo, The Sims and Need for Speed are
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Tetris is a registered trademark of
Tetris Holding. Bejeweled is a registered trademark of PopCap Games,
Inc. BATTLESHIP, MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada)
are trademarks of Hasbro. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and NASCAR are the
property of their respective owners and used with permission. iPad is a
trademark of Apple Inc and iPhone and iPod touch are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Electronic Arts
Holly Rockwood, 650-628-7323
hrockwood@ea.com
or
Grayling
Connecting Point for the Tetris® Brand
Victoria Krammen,
415-442-4033
victoria.krammen@graylingcp.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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