EA SPORTS FIFA 14 Available Now For Pre-Order
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that EA SPORTS™ FIFA
14 will feel alive with players who think, move and behave like
world-class players, and dynamic stadiums that come to life, on Xbox
One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and
PlayStation®4. Fuelled by EA
SPORTS™ IGNITE, which blends new technology with the best
rendering, run-time physics, animation, intelligence, locomotion and
online systems from across EA into one powerful, new engine, FIFA 14
will elevate its award-winning gameplay to new heights*.
For the first time ever, fans will feel the electricity of a living
stadium, and experience the majesty of the world's greatest soccer
theatres. Players now have four times the decision making ability than
the current generation of players in EA SPORTS FIFA, enabling
each player to have Pro Instincts—human-like reactions,
anticipation, and instincts. The leap forward in intelligence is matched
by innovations that deliver true player motion. Now in FIFA 14, every
step matters with Precision Movement that enables players to
explode out of each step and every turn like real athletes, preserving
their natural momentum. Plus, the artistry and athleticism of soccer
stars will come to life with Elite Technique that world class
players express in every match.
A trailer showcasing FIFA 14 on Xbox One can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/_AL1ZkIJ2zQ.
"Innovation is the engine that drives our FIFA team and this year we're
building the most technologically advanced and authentic sports
experience in history," said David Rutter, Executive Producer of the EA
SPORTS FIFA franchise. "FIFA 14 on next gen consoles will feel
alive with players who possess human-like intelligence, reactions and
instincts, players who move and behave like real athletes, and stadiums
that buzz with electricity and excitement."
FIFA 14 will have stunning accuracy and visuals and the world
inside the stadium comes alive as the emotions of new 3D crowds rise and
fall around the stories on the pitch. Players are also aware of the
match and what needs to be done to get a result—their sense of urgency
increases as the match draws on, and if a goal is needed, they rush to
take a throw-in, corner or goal-kick if time is running down.
Players in FIFA 14 will make intelligent decisions with
human-like anticipation and reaction times. All 22 players on the pitch
possess Pro Instincts to anticipate and react to the play around them,
just like world-class soccer players. Players will move more
instinctively with the ball, anticipating and reacting to tackles by
skipping over out-stretched legs to avoid collisions, using stiff arms
to fend-off defenders or to brace for collisions, and turning their
bodies to brush through contact. Defenders will anticipate moves to seal
off opponents and intercept passes, and slow down attackers by hooking
or holding an arm.
With 10 times more animation depth and detail, EA SPORTS IGNITE delivers
the dynamic movements and biomechanics of the world's best players.
Precision Movement enables players to plant, pivot and cut, and explode
out of each step. The fidelity of movement has a game-changing effect on
gameplay. Players feel more grounded, agile and athletic, and manage
their momentum with distinct foot plants and push-offs, bringing the
authentic motion of professional soccer players to FIFA 14.
Harnessing the power and memory of the new consoles, FIFA 14 also
delivers Elite Technique—hundreds of new skills, including new types of
shots like side volleys, deflections and first time screamers, and new
types of passes, such as touch, over-head, slice and lobs. Hundreds of
new behaviors include trapping the ball in stride at pace, panic turns
when defenders are beaten, off-balance shots, missed shot reactions, and
more are a result of the massive increase in memory of the new consoles.
FIFA
14, developed at EA Canada, will release worldwide within
the next 12 months on Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, and is available
for pre-order** now at http://www.origin.com
and other retailers. A version of FIFA 14 will also release on
the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system with Kinect™ from
Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system with PlayStation
Move support, Windows® PC, Nintendo Wii™, Nintendo 3DS™,
PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in North
America on September 24 and worldwide on September 27. FIFA 14 on
mobile will be available on iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® touch as well as
Android devices this fall. Other mobile platforms will be revealed later.
For more information about EA SPORTS IGNITE visit www.easports.com/ignite
or join the EA SPORTS community at http://www.facebook.com/easports.
Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa
and use the hash tag #FIFA14. For information about FIFA 14 visit www.easports.com/fifa.
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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 EA
SPORTS UFC. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news,
video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com.
*Not all features available on all gaming platforms.
**Offer
restrictions apply. Please see www.easportsfootball.com
for details.
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 and
tablets. EA has more than 285 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 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 www.ea.com/news.
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Electronic Arts Inc.
Colin Macrae, 604-456-3685
Sr. Director,
Communications
cmacrae@ea.com
Steve
Frost, 604-456-5067
Communications Manager
sfrost@ea.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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