Vote to Determine Next Cover Athlete Begins May 8
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced Madden NFL 15 will be
available on August 26 in North America and on August 29 in the EU for
Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system from Microsoft, the
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 entertainment system. The
first Madden NFL 15 video, featuring Carolina Panthers linebacker
and Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly, can be seen here.
Madden NFL 15 delivers everything fans need to own their rivals
on both sides of the field, including the most immersive defensive
gameplay control in franchise history. Like the Super Bowl XLVIII
champion Seattle Seahawks, you can win championships and bask in the
glory of success by building a great defense fit to challenge the best
offenses in the game. Fans will also experience an entirely new
broadcast presentation that delivers Madden NFL game day like
never before with dramatic all-new camera angles, as well as dynamic
pre-game and halftime features. It's not just football, it's Madden
Season.
This year EA is once again collaborating with ESPN to give fans the
opportunity to select which player will grace the cover of Madden NFL
15. In light of last year's record-breaking vote, fans can look forward
to a highly-competitive contest featuring some big-name matchups and
intense rivalries. Fans can tune in to the NFL Draft on ESPN and NFL
Network on May 8 at 8pm ET for a special Cover Vote announcement.
Madden NFL 15 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon. To
learn more about Madden NFL 15, visit http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl.
All player participation has been facilitated by NFL Players Inc., the
licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association
(NFLPA).
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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, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball,
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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 300 million registered players in over 200
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, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™
and Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
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Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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About NFL PLAYERS INC.
NFL Players Inc. (NFLPI) is the licensing and marketing subsidiary of
the NFL Players Association. NFLPI has been a trusted resource since
1994, delivering access to the influence, power and personal stories of
NFL players. NFLPI is a "one-stop shop" for businesses seeking licensing
rights, access to players through hospitality and events, marketing
strategy and player procurement. For more information, please visit nflplayers.com.
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Electronic Arts Inc.
Julie Foster, 407-386-5184
Sr.
Communciations Manager
jfoster@ea.com
Brad
Hilderbrand, 407-386-4246
Communications Specialist
bhilderbrand@ea.com
Source: Electronic Arts
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