Record 6.4 Million Fans Play the Preseason Demo across Console and PC
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced that EA SPORTS™ FIFA
16, winner of the E3 2015 Game Critics Best Sports Game award, is
now available in retail stores and as a digital download* worldwide. FIFA
16 has been described by Digital Spy (UK) as, "an impressive beast
of a game that's stuffed with official leagues and licenses, game modes
and other little touches that add flavor to the match day experience,"
and hailed by EGM (USA) as, "an unparalleled soccer simulation that
improves upon FIFA 15 in every aspect." With gameplay
innovation across the entire pitch and brand new ways to play, FIFA
16 lets fans Play
Beautiful.
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"It has been incredible to see the number of fans already engaging in
and enjoying FIFA 16 through EA Access and our preseason demo,"
said Nick Channon, Senior Producer of EA SPORTS FIFA. "We are
very excited with the early feedback, particularly on the balanced
gameplay, and now that the game is launching across the globe, we shift
our focus to providing the best live service in the industry."
A record 6.4 million fans have downloaded the FIFA 16 demo in the
ten days since it became available. Fans playing the full version of FIFA
16 through the Play First Trials on EA Access**, only on Xbox One
the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, were
excited to try the newly added Women's National Teams, with the United
States Women's National Team ranking in the top ten most selected clubs
or national teams. FIFA Ultimate Team™ Draft, a brand new way to
play the franchise's most popular mode, has also been a fan favorite,
with more than 13 million matches played throughout the demo and EA
Access combined.
FIFA 16 delivers a balanced, authentic, and exciting football
experience that lets fans play their way, and compete at a higher level.
With innovative gameplay features, FIFA 16 brings Confidence in
Defending, Control in the Midfield, and gives players the tools to
create more Moments of Magic than ever before. FIFA Ultimate
Team, the game's most popular mode, introduces FIFA Ultimate Team
Draft, a brand new way for fans to test their team building skills and
compete with some of the best football players in the world. And this
season, Career Mode adds two features most requested by fans: Pre-season
Tournaments and Player Training that ensure an even deeper and more
authentic career whether fans play as a manager or a pro. For more
information about FIFA 16 features visit www.easports.com/fifa.
A trailer showcasing the new season of FIFA 16 can be viewed: here.
FIFA 16 is developed in Burnaby, British Columbia by EA Canada
and is available now on Origin™
for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox
360® games and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 entertainment
system.
Join the EA SPORTS community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa.
Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and
use the hashtag #FIFA16.
The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
*Internet connection and Origin account required. Must be 13+ to create
an account.
** Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See www.ea.com/eaacess/terms
and www.ea.com/eaacess
for details.
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 videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS™
FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Rory
McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.
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 around the
world.
In fiscal year 2015, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.5 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, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and
Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
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SSX, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and
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UFC, and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with
permission. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
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Electronic Arts Inc.
Melissa Ojeda, 650-628-7870
PR Manager
mojeda@ea.com
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Hilderbrand, 407-386-4246
Communications Specialist
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