Real-World Injuries, Suspensions, Team Form, And Media Gossip To Play
Out In-Game
COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that EA SPORTS™ has
developed a new feature for FIFA Soccer 13 called EA SPORTS
Football Club Match Day that will drive the deepest and most meaningful
connection yet between a videogame and the real world of sport ever
achieved. FIFA Soccer 13 and the real-world soccer season will be
completely connected for the world's top leagues. EA SPORTS Football
Club Match Day will drive real-world news ripped from the headlines
around the world into FIFA Soccer 13. Real-world drama such as
injuries, suspensions, team form, and media gossip will be reflected
through in-game commentary and play out in-game.
EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day to Drive Real-World News into FIFA Soccer 13 (Photo: Business Wire)
"This is a huge technological innovation that will make every match feel
like a seamless extension of the headlines ripped from the sports pages
around the world," said David Rutter, Executive Producer of FIFA
Soccer 13. "There is nothing bigger in the world of sports than
match day. It brings together the emotions, passion and drama of the
world's sport for players, pundits, managers and fans alike. We are
going to capture that experience and bring it to life in-game."
Through EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day, fans will be following the
heartbeat of soccer and their favourite club. Real-world fixtures and
upcoming clashes of their favourite club in the top leagues will enable
them to play right along with the beats of the season. Player
form—displayed in detail within the team management screens—will change
frequently, so players in form, or players struggling to keep form, will
see their stats change throughout the season based on their real-world
performances. Plus, Games of the Week will highlight the top global
matchups for fans to enjoy.
EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day will be available for the
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and
entertainment system, and PC, and will be included in a FIFA Soccer 13
demo for all three platforms that will launch around the world on
September 11.
EA SPORTS also revealed today that it has expanded its most popular and
addictive online* mode, now called Seasons, to include 2v2 guest ranked
online play where friends can battle together in ten game seasons to win
promotion in league divisions. Division Titles have been added to every
division, and a new Trophy Cabinet enables champions to showcase their
silverware. Players can perfect their line-up and tactics across
multiple Seasons matches, save the squads, and use them for every match.
Plus, new match-making options enable fans to fine tune their Seasons
experience.
The popular Seasons format has also been developed for FIFA Ultimate
Team, bringing ranked online play with seasons, promotions, and
relegation to the mode for the first time. In FIFA Ultimate Team
fans can earn, buy, trade and bid for coveted players to build a team of
the world's best soccer stars. Fans can create and manage multiple
squads and take them into competition in online and single-player
tournaments. It's now easier than ever to play Ultimate Team with a
re-designed navigation system and the Icebreaker Flow, enabling
inexperienced players to choose a team captain, such as Messi, Karim
Benzema, Jakub Błaszczykowski or Claudio Marchisio, to begin a guided
Ultimate Team journey.
Winner of the prestigious E3 Game Critics award for "Best Sports Game", FIFA
Soccer 13 captures the unpredictability of the real-world sport,
ensuring no two matches are ever the same. The game features
breakthrough gameplay innovations such as FIFA 13 First Touch
Control and the Player Impact Engine that create a true battle for
possession across the entire pitch, and features like Complete Dribbling
and Attacking Intelligence that deliver freedom and creativity in
attack. FIFA 13 is Football's Social Network, where fans connect,
compete and share with millions of others around the world. A FIFA
Soccer 13 trailer, screenshots and fact sheet are available at http://info.ea.com.
FIFA Soccer 13 will be available in stores on September 25 in
North America and September 28 in the rest of the world for the
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system with PlayStation Move
support, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system with Kinect™,
PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Wii™, PC, PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system, Nintendo 3DS™, and PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system and later this year on Nintendo WiiU™. The
game will also be available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, iPod
touch, and later this year on Android. The game has not yet been rated.
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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, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA
SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports
through industry-leading sports videogames, including Madden NFL
football, FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA®
Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™, and Fight
Night boxing. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news,
video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com.
* Internet connection and Origin account required. Must be 13+ to create
an account.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 220 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands 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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