New Swing Mechanic and Kinect for Xbox 360 Integration Among Array of
Features Connecting Fans with Their Personal Swing for a Fully Immersive
Golf Experience
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that the world's
number one selling golf video game franchise will return with an array
of exciting new features, including Kinect for Xbox 360 integration, an
opportunity to experience Tiger's golf legacy, online and social
features, as well as a Collector's Edition providing even greater access
to the Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club. Tiger Woods
PGA TOUR 13® and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 13: The Masters
Collector's Edition, marks the 22nd season for the EA
SPORTS golf simulation video game franchise and will go on sale in North
America on March 27 and worldwide on March 30, and be made available on
the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
With the most comprehensive swing mechanic revamp in over a decade, Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR 13 will provide fans unprecedented control over their
swing tempo, ball position and stance, allowing players to replicate
countless swing combinations used by real-world PGA TOUR players.
Coupled with complete integration with Kinect for Xbox 360, including
voice-enabled controls, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 lessens the gap
between the real world and virtual golf course experience.
"Our fans asked us to deliver a new level of fidelity and authenticity
to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 and our team delivered with the
ability to literally choose millions of shot combinations through our
new swing mechanic," said Mike Taramykin, vice president and general
manager of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR. "Fans will now be able to experience
unparalleled control on the virtual golf course."
"As the first of the EA SPORTS titles to feature Kinect for Xbox 360
integration in 2012, the controller-free and voice-enabled Tiger
Woods PGA Tour 13 experience will bring a whole new level of fun to
fans worldwide," said George Peckham, general manager, Global Publishing
Group at Microsoft. "We look forward to continuing to work closely with
EA SPORTS to deliver the most immersive and engaging sports gaming
experiences, only on Xbox 360."
In addition to Kinect for Xbox 360 integration, EA SPORTS is providing
fans with a fully immersive golf experience through all-new features
such as Online Country Clubs, the chance to relive Tiger Woods'
memorable golf career accomplishments and the return of the pre-eminent
tournament in all of golf — the Masters.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 and The Masters Collector's Edition
include a number of features and enhancements that will make golfers
feel as if they're on the course, such as:
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Total Swing Control — Taking its most significant leap forward
in swing mechanics in over a decade, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13
revolutionizes the virtual golf swing. Golfers will take full control
over their swing with all-new tempo, swing plane and shot power
controls along with an adjustable shot setup, allowing players to
address the ball in a number of ways to create limitless shot types
with just one club.
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22 Licensed Professional Golfers — Fans can take to the course
with any one of 22 PGA TOUR golfers in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13,
including Tiger Woods, 2011 US Open Champion Rory McIlroy, 2010 PGA
TOUR Rookie of the Year Rickie Fowler and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13
US cover art finalist Bubba Watson. More details about the new golfers
in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 will be revealed during the week of
January 16.
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Kinect for Xbox 360 Integration — Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 will
be the first-ever Kinect for Xbox 360 sports simulation title,
tracking full body movements to create the most advanced and authentic
swing to date on the virtual golf course. Controller-free and
voice-enabled controls provides for a unique, never-before-seen sports
gaming experience. More details will be revealed about Kinect for Xbox
360 integration the week of January 24.
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PlayStation Move Integration — Improve your game with the
true-to-life golf swing created for the PlayStation Move. Fans will
once again be able to experience the authentic golf swing created by
the PlayStation Move, allowing golfers to emulate their swing style as
they drive the ball down the fairway or sink a 30-foot putt.
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Experience Tiger's Golf Legacy — Relive first-hand Tiger Woods'
most memorable golf accomplishments as he rises from a child prodigy
to golfing legend. More details will be revealed about the Tiger golf
legacy feature the week of February 6.
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Online Country Clubs — In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13, gamers
will be able to invite friends to join their own exclusive country
club and team up to gain quicker access to downloadable golf courses
or compete against other club members for the coveted Club
Championship. More details will be revealed about Online
Country Clubs the week of February 20.
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The Masters Collector's Edition Exclusives — The Collector's
Edition provides fans with the ultimate Masters experience. Fans that
purchase the Collector's Edition will receive all of the features in
the standard edition game, as well as exclusive access to Augusta
National Golf Club's Tournament practice facility, Augusta National's
famous Par 3 Course, an authentic Green Jacket Presentation and a
chance to explore the hallowed grounds like never before.
The
Collector's Edition also comes packed with five additional
championship courses in addition to the standard edition, allowing
players to experience 21 of the world's greatest golfing destinations.
More
details will be revealed about features exclusive to The Masters
Collector's Edition during the week of March 6.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 is developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA
Tiburon and will retail for $59.99 and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13: The
Masters Collector's Edition will be available for $69.99 on Xbox
360® and PlayStation®3.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13: The
Masters Collector's Edition will be participating in the EA
SPORTS™ Season Ticket program. Season Ticket subscribers will be
provided full digital access to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 and Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR 13: The Masters Collector's Edition three days before
retail launch.
Over the past two decades, EA SPORTS has introduced a series of
immersive and authentic golf experiences across a variety of game
platforms that has helped expand the popularity of the sport amongst
fans. The EA SPORTS golf product portfolio includes the award-winning Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR franchise, Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR Online and EA SPORTS PGA TOUR® Golf
Challenge for Facebook.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters was recently chosen by
Kotaku as the 2011 Sports Game of the Year and was a finalist for the
Spike VGA's Best Individual Sports Game category.
To see additional information regarding Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 and
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13: The Masters Collector's Edition log on
to www.easports.com/golf.
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become a fan of the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tigerwoodspgatour
or follow on Twitter at @easports_tiger.
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 basketball, NCAA®
Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf,
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to connect, share and compete.
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forums and game communities, please visit www.easports.com
to connect, share and compete.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) 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.
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EA with the permission of the GSTP. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA,
Tiger Woods, PGA TOUR, The Masters and FIFA are the property of their
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of their respective owners.
About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world's premier membership organization for touring
professional golfers, co-sanctioning nearly 100 tournaments on the PGA
TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.
The PGA TOUR's mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver
substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give
back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in communities
in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to approximately 500 million
households in 224 countries and territories in 29 languages. Virtually
all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations in order to
maximize charitable giving. In 2011, tournaments on the three Tours
generated more than $118 million for local charitable organizations,
bringing the TOUR's all-time total of charitable contributions to more
than $1.7 billion.
The PGA TOUR's web site is PGATOUR.COM,
the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte
Vedra Beach, FL.
Electronic Arts Inc.
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Communications
Manager
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PR Director
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