New Games Feature Award-winning Gameplay, HD Graphics, And New Ways
To Play
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced that EA SPORTS™ is
developing its two most popular sports videogames—FIFA Soccer 13 and
Madden NFL 13—for Nintendo Wii U™. Featuring award-winning gameplay,
HD graphics and new ways to play, FIFA Soccer 13 and Madden
NFL 13 promise to be incredibly innovative sports games on the Wii
U, and they will be in stores around the world when the new console
launches.
"We challenged our teams to develop innovations designed specifically
for the Wii U, and to create new ways to play that would bring players
of all abilities together," said Andrew Wilson, Head of EA SPORTS. "Our
teams have truly delivered creative new football experiences with FIFA
Soccer 13 and Madden NFL 13 for the Wii U."
In development at EA Canada, FIFA Soccer 13 features three new
ways to play that bring players of all abilities together. Families can
play together in Co-op Mode, where one player manages and up to four
others play. Team Management Control features interactive radar to send
players on supporting runs, attacking or defensive, and touch screen
control to change tactics, formations or subs on the fly. Experience the
thrill of managing your favorite football club in Manage Match,
directing players from the sidelines and even giving half-time talks.
View a statistical analysis of the match and any player at any time,
enabling you to make informed decisions. Plus, connect and interact with
friends like no other FIFA title. See your friends online and invite
them to play, or message them in real time using touch screen typing. FIFA
Soccer 13 features innovations utilizing the Wii U GamePad™ that
immerse players in the action on the pitch. Gamers can lift and look
through the GamePad touch screen to aim the ball on set pieces and
penalty kicks, then put the perfect curve on a shot and let it fly.
Shake the GamePad to activate Touch Screen Shooting, removing the
element of ‘hit and hope', and allowing for pinpoint accuracy.
Madden NFL 13 on the Wii U delivers the most authentic NFL
experience ever on a Nintendo platform, including core gameplay new to
the franchise this year, beautiful HD graphics, the newest depth and
career modes, and all-new touchscreen features exclusive to the Wii U.
With the all-new Connected Careers mode, you can build your own legacy
as a player or a coach, or relive the glory of an all-time legend. Plus,
the new CBS commentary team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms make every game
feel like an authentic NFL broadcast, as they call the action from the
3D booth. Get immersed into every game with features exclusive to the
Wii U, including streamlined playcalling, pre-snap adjustments and
personnel management - all directly from the innovative Wii U Gamepad
touchscreen. Madden NFL 13 on the Wii U brings next generation
innovation, gameplay, and graphics straight to your living room like
never before.
Join more than nine 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.
Madden NFL 13 Wii U is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA
Tiburon. For more information about Madden NFL 13 please visit http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl.
The games have 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, 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.
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.
EA SPORTS, The Sims, SSX and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic
Arts Inc. Mass Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and
Publishing) Ltd. Battlefield is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE
AB. Official FIFA licensed product. "© The FIFA name and OLP Logo are
copyright or trademark protected by FIFA. All rights reserved."
Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL,
NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are the property of their respective
owners and used with permission. Wii U and Wii U GamePad are trademarks
of Nintendo.
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Communications
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Manager, Communications
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Macrae, 604-456-3685
Sr. Director, Communications
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VP, Communications
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Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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