Exclusive Features Using GamePad Create New Ways To Play On Wii U
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) yesterday launched Madden NFL 13 and FIFA
Soccer 13 on Wii U™ in North America, bringing two of
gaming's biggest franchises to Nintendo's brand-new console. With
beautiful HD graphics and exclusive new features using the Wii U
GamePad™, Madden NFL 13 Wii U and FIFA Soccer 13 Wii U
deliver authentic experiences and new ways to play.
"We're very proud to be offering our two most popular sports franchises
to a brand new audience," said Andrew Wilson, Executive Vice President,
EA SPORTS. "Both the Madden NFL and FIFA development teams
have created new and different ways to play and we believe fans will
really enjoy the unique experience they can get only on Wii U."
Madden NFL 13 Wii U offers several features exclusive to the Wii
U, including streamlined playcalling, personnel management, and more —
all directed from the innovative touchscreen of the Wii U GamePad.
Utilizing the GamePad, fans can quickly and easily make pre-play
adjustments, such as creating new offensive and defensive hot routes
simply by tracing on the screen, or swapping personnel by tapping a
position and then choosing the substitute to bring into the game.
Playcalling is also streamlined, as fans can tap and swipe their way to
the perfect play for any situation. Another innovative, exclusive
feature of Madden NFL 13 Wii U is Detached Mode, which allows
true enthusiasts to play the game completely on the Wii U GamePad,
freeing up the television for other programming. Ultimately, Madden
NFL 13 Wii U brings next generation innovation and gameplay,
to a Nintendo platform like never before.
In addition, Madden NFL 13 Wii U includes the all-new Connected
Careers mode where players can build their own legacy as a player or a
coach — or relive the glory of an all-time legend. The game also
showcases fan-favorite features like Total Control Passing, read and
react defensive AI and the new broadcast team of Jim Nantz and Phil
Simms. It all comes together to create the most interactive, intuitive
and impressive Madden NFL game yet.
FIFA Soccer 13 features innovations utilizing the GamePad that
create new ways to play and immerse fans in the action on the pitch.
During a match, simply shake the GamePad to activate the shooting zone,
touch the screen to pick a spot precisely on goal, and fire away. With
free kicks and penalties, look through the GamePad screen for the
player's on-field perspective to aim the ball, and then let fly. Take
control of a specific defender by tapping on the player using the touch
screen or tap on an attacking player and watch your closest defender
mark or tackle him.
FIFA Soccer 13 features new modes exclusive to the Wii U. Take
the reins as manager in all of the main game modes and make key
strategic real-time decisions using the GamePad. Control all of your
players with the Interactive Radar and create your own defense-splitting
runs. Analyze match or player stats — including the opposition — in
real-time to make managerial decisions and then change any facet of a
team's tactics without interrupting the game. Experience the thrill of
managing your favorite club in Manage Match, directing players from the
sidelines and even giving half-time talks. Compete with friends in Co-op
Mode, Career Mode or Tournaments with one player managing and up to four
others playing. Go online and play head-to-head in FIFA Seasons, the
most popular mode in FIFA, competing in ranked online seasonal play with
promotions and relegations. Plus, connect and interact with friends like
no other FIFA title. Use the Friends tab to see your friends online and
invite them to play using touch screen typing and real-time messaging.
Madden NFL 13 and FIFA Soccer 13 on Wii U are
rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB and are available for $59.99. Madden
NFL 13 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon while FIFA
Soccer 13 is developed by EA Canada. To learn more about Madden
NFL 13 Wii U, visit http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl.
For Madden NFL 13 Wii U assets, visit: http://maddennfl13.newslinevine.com/wii-U.html.
Join more than 10 million fans in the EA SPORTS FIFA soccer community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa
or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/easportsfifa.
The FIFA Soccer 13 website is http://www.ea.com/ca/fifa-soccer-13.
Assets for both games are available at http://info.ea.com.
FIFA Soccer 13 Wii U will launch in Europe on November 30 and in
Japan on December 7. The game is rated PEGI 3+.
All player participation has been facilitated by National Football
League Players Incorporated, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of
the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).
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 Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball,
NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™
and Fight Night boxing.
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In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
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Madden NFL 13
Julie Foster, 407-386-5184
Sr.
Communications Manager
jfoster@ea.com
or
Madden
NFL 13
Brad Hilderbrand, 407-386-4246
Communications Specialist
bhilderbrand@ea.com
or
FIFA
Soccer 13
Steve Frost, 604-456-5067
Communications Manager
sfrost@ea.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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