New Game Features First-Ever 3D Street Soccer Mode and the Most
Authentic Teams and Players in Any Soccer Title
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that EA SPORTS™ FIFA
Soccer 12 will deliver the most authentic, innovative and
feature-rich 3D soccer experience on Nintendo 3DS™ when the game
launches this fall. FIFA Soccer 12 on Nintendo 3DS will feature
over 500 officially licensed clubs, new touch screen controls that will
change the gameplay experience, and the first-ever 3D Street Soccer.
With eight different game modes, it is the largest feature set ever
developed by EA SPORTS for a hand-held soccer game.
Take to the pitch with superstars like Real Madrid's Kaká and Manchester
United's Wayne Rooney, and become a true marksman using all-new optional
touch screen controls. Enjoy precision shooting by picking a spot
precisely from the player's viewpoint using the lower touch screen and
then finessing a shot with pinpoint accuracy. Utilize touch screen
controls on set pieces to draw a shot that curves the ball around, or
even power it over the wall for the match-winning goal that lifts your
club to victory.
"We challenged our development team to develop innovative features that
would maximize the FIFA experience on 3DS. They delivered
intuitive new touch screen controls and a curved pitch in our Street
mode that truly brings the 3D elements to life," said Matt Prior,
Producer for FIFA Soccer 12 on Nintendo 3DS. "When you combine
these features and many other innovations with all the authentic players
and kits for the upcoming season, we are confident that this will be the
best soccer game available on Nintendo 3DS."
Whether fans choose to take to the pitch as a real-world superstar or
re-create themselves in the first-ever 3D Street Soccer mode, the
environment will come alive through an innovative curved pitch and
unique lower camera view that maximizes 3D planes, enabling gamers to
experience the depth of the field and player movement with full 3D
effects. Featuring players wearing the latest street gear, the stage
will be set for epic 5 versus 5 matches in exotic street locales and
indoor environments that are true to the spirit of street soccer. Plus,
in Be A Pro, fans will be able to take their created player on a journey
from the streets to ultimately compete for their favourite club and
national side and become the next soccer legend.
FIFA Soccer 12 on Nintendo 3DS will feature fully authentic 11
versus 11 gameplay, head-to-head online matches using Nintendo® Wi-Fi
Connection, Tournament Mode with over 50 real-world competitions, a full
in-depth Career Mode that enables gamers to play or manage their way to
glory, 3D Street Soccer, Be A Pro and a Training Mode. It also features
eight different camera angles to choose from for the perfect view of the
pitch.
FIFA Soccer 12 will be available in stores world-wide this fall
for Nintendo 3DS and is being developed by EA SPORTS at EA Canada in
Burnaby, B.C. The game has not yet been rated.
Screenshots are available at http://info.ea.com.
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.
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