Award-winning Franchise Invites You to Be the Next Great Legend
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
With the Stanley Cup® Playoffs heating up, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:
ERTS) is getting in on the action with the announcement of new features
for EA SPORTS™ NHL® 12, shipping on September 9th in
Europe and September 13th in North America. Play your way to
superstardom in the revamped Be a Pro mode and experience the authentic
action and energy of real life hockey with the Full Contact Physics
Engine.
In the revamped Be a Pro mode, experience the pursuit of
greatness and legendary moments in your playing career, shatter historic
records and cement yourself in NHL history. Additionally, the better you
play, the more ice time you'll get where you can simulate to your next
shift with the EA SPORTS Action Tracker so you're always on the
ice as you play out your entire career in pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
The NHL 12 Full Contact Physics Engine puts you in the
rink with everything now live on the ice, from players to the
environment - everything is interactive and in play. Experience the
skill and aggression of hockey from shattered glass to flying helmets to
knocking players over the boards and into the bench; crash the crease
too hard and you'll knock the net off and send the goalie flying. Size
and physicality will be emphasized as bigger players will be able to
throw their weight around as they screen the goalie and battle in front
of the net.
This year marks the first time players will face dynamic goalies in
the game. Players can knock the net off and make contact with
goalies, knocking them down or out of position, as they crash the
crease. Watch as goalies battle through screens to make awe-inspiring
saves. Additionally, we're reigniting the beloved fighting engine that
first appeared in NHL 10 with all-new goalie battles. When
the action gets heated, send a message by leaving the net, dropping the
gloves, and trading punches with rivals during fights.
All new gameplay presentation creates an authentic, fresh new
look and feel throughout NHL 12 with presentation graphics that
mimic real life hockey broadcasts. For the first time ever lace up
outdoors under the lights in one of the biggest hockey events of the
season, the 2011 NHL Winter Classic® at Heinz Field in
Pittsburgh, within seconds of putting in the disc. Inspired by the NHL
GameCenter Ice Tracker, the all-new EA SPORTS Action Tracker
presents game highlights and key moments so you never miss a beat.
This is just a sneak peek of what's to come in EA SPORTS NHL 12. Stay
tuned in the coming months for more news on the franchise as well as the
EA SPORTS Hockey League and Hockey Ultimate Team. To get in on the
action now visit www.easports.com/nhl
to pre-order your copy of NHL 12.
Assets:
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asset site at http://easportsnhl12.newslinevine.com/.
NHL 12 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver. It has not
yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI; visit www.esrb.org
and www.pegi.info
for updated rating information. For more information on NHL 12,
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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, NHL® hockey, NBA JAM,
NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.
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.
NHL 12 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHLPA. NHLPA,
National Hockey League Players' Association and the NHLPA logo are
trademarks of the NHLPA. © NHLPA.
NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and the
word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks of the National
Hockey League. All Rights Reserved.
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, NBA, NHL NCAA, Tiger
Woods, PGA TOUR and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and
used with permission. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Electronic Arts Inc.
Lisa Bruce, 604-456-3179
Communications
Manager
lbruce@ea.com
Jen
Riley, 604-456-5081
Communications Director
jriley@ea.com
David
Tinson, 650-628-5189
VP, Communications
dtinson@ea.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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