FIFA Street To Feature Street Ball Control, New Dribbling Styles, One
Touch Passing, Sweet Skill Moves And Indoor And Outdoor Locations Around
The World
COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that EA SPORTS™ is
developing an authentic street soccer game that will replicate the way
the game is played by street players all over the world. From the
creators of the award-winning EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer franchise at EA
Canada, and inspired by street soccer styles and stars from around the
world, EA SPORTS FIFA Street will be built to the level of
quality and depth that millions of FIFA fans have come to expect from
the EA SPORTS FIFA development team. The game will be available for the
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and
entertainment system in early 2012.
EA SPORTS Developing Authentic Street Soccer Game (Photo: Business Wire)
"This is the first time our award-winning FIFA development team is
creating a street soccer game, and we are going to deliver a level of
authenticity never before seen in this genre, along with amazing
gameplay," said Matt Bilbey, Vice President and GM of Soccer, EA SPORTS.
"FIFA Street will appeal to new fans that are looking for a
unique, fun soccer experience, and long-time FIFA fans looking for an
authentic street soccer experience with the level of quality that they
know and love from the FIFA franchise."
Powered by the revolutionary FIFA Soccer gameplay engine, and
introducing Street Ball Control, FIFA Street will deliver an
arsenal of groundbreaking street dribbling styles and trick moves that
ignite the one-on-one battles within matches. Whether performing one
panna after another without breaking a sweat the way street soccer is
played in Amsterdam, or a physical, fight-for-possession style the way
players compete in London, fans will enjoy a superior fidelity of ball
control and responsiveness than anything ever experienced in a soccer
videogame. Plus, for the first time ever, utilize aerial skills to
maneuver past opponents, an all-new sophisticated one-touch passing
system for quick, precision passes, and over 50 never-before-experienced
skill moves.
Play with and against the stars of the most popular clubs in the
world—or real-life street players—and compete at more than 35 locations
around the world. From one-on-one battles in parking lots and parks to
prestigious 5v5 tournaments on the streets of the world's biggest
cities, FIFA Street will replicate the unique street soccer
style. Plus, it will feature a host of modes and online features
that will be revealed in the months ahead that will make the game a
social, connected experience.
FIFA Street will be connected to EA SPORTS Football Club^, so
from the first nutmeg on, gamers will be contributing to their Football
Club identity. Fans who purchase EA SPORTS Season Ticket will
also get, as a bonus offer, full-game digital access to FIFA Street
three days in advance of launch.*
FIFA Street has not yet been rated. Assets are available at http://info.ea.com.
For the latest news on FIFA Soccer 12 and FIFA Street join
more than six million fans in the EA SPORTS FIFA community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa
or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/easportsfifa.
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the
world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive
technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital
experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports
through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden
NFL football, FIFA Soccer, FIFA Street, NHL®
hockey, NBA JAM basketball, NCAA® Football, Fight Night
boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and
EA SPORTS Active. For more information about EA SPORTS, including
news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com
to connect, share and compete.
^FIFA Street, Online Pass and an internet connection are required for
play. You must accept EA's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service in order
to play.
* EA SPORTS Season Ticket subscription provides full-game digital
access to all participating EA SPORTS games three days before launch, a
20% discount on all downloadable content, free premium web content and
membership recognition through an in-game and online EA SPORTS Season
Ticket badge. An annual subscription to EA SPORTS Season Ticket
is now available through the PlayStation Store and Xbox LIVE for $24.99
or 2000 MS Points. EA SPORTS Season Ticket is available for Xbox
360 in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and PS3 in
North America. Benefits begin with the launch of Madden NFL 12.
Moving forward, participating franchises include NHL hockey, FIFA
Soccer, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR golf and NCAA Football.
Subscribers will also get, as a bonus offer, three-day early digital
access to FIFA Street. CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE WWW.EASPORTS.COM/SEASONTICKET
FOR DETAILS.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both
packaged goods products and online services delivered through
Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for
critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The
Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass
Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Active, The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks
of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass Effect is a trademark of EA International
(Studio and Publishing) Ltd. John Madden, NFL, NCAA, Tiger Woods, PGA
TOUR and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with
permission. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. Xbox 360 is a trademark of the Microsoft group of
companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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Communications
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Sr. Director, Communications
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VP, Communications
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