A. Brown to also Grace the Cover of Madden NFL Overdrive
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) officially unveiled the
Madden NFL 19 and Madden NFL Overdrive cover athlete
featuring Pittsburgh Steelers star Wide Receiver, Antonio Brown. The
star, known for his entertaining end zone celebrations, was also
announced as part of the Madden 99 Club last month, taking his place
amongst an elite group of players rated 99 OVR.
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Antonio Brown Named as Official EA SPORTS Madden NFL 19 Cover Athlete, Worldwide Launch August 10th (Graphic: Business Wire)
Madden NFL 19 is set to push players onto the path of gridiron
greatness with more precision and control than ever before worldwide on
August 10th. Want to tackle the gridiron on the go? Rebuilt
from the ground up to deliver a completely revamped football experience, Madden
NFL Overdrive is the new update for mobile available August 15th,
2018 on iOS and Android.
"I am beyond honored to be on the cover of both Madden games,"
said Brown. "There's a lot of milestones athletes dream of, and after
being inducted into the Madden 99 Club earlier this year, and now
appearing on the cover of this year's games, it's clear that business is
not just booming, but I'm also among the all-time greatest with these
honors."
Fans eager to control AB and other NFL stars will see the immediate
benefits of Real Player Motion in Madden NFL 19. RPM technology
will give fans even more control of in-game moves and immersive
animations, making AB and other players move and act like their
real-life counterparts as they charge through the game, showcasing their
unique personalities, mannerisms, and of course, celebrations.
"AB has taken the league by storm the past few years and is arguably one
of the best wide receivers to ever play in the NFL," said Joshua
Rabenovets, Sr. Brand Director at EA SPORTS. "His game is hot, he's got
a ton of personality on and off the field - he was an easy choice for
the Madden NFL 19 cover."
Fans can also look forward to the continuation of last year's first-ever Madden
NFL story-mode with the return of Longshot: Homecoming. Players will
have more control over Devin Wade and Colt Cruise's football quest with
more NFL gameplay, more ways to impact the story, new storylines, and
the ability to continue their Longshot journey within Franchise and
Ultimate Team.
Players who purchase Madden NFL 19 Hall
of Fame Edition can get into the full game up to three-days early*
starting August 7th, while EA
Access† and Origin
Access‡ members can demo Madden NFL 19 for 10 hours, starting
August 2nd on Xbox One and Origin for PC. Origin Access Premier‡ members
can look forward to the full Madden NFL 19 game on PC, with access
starting before anyone else, on August 2nd.
Madden NFL 19 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and
will be available worldwide on August 10 for Xbox One: The Complete
All-in-One Games and Entertainment System from Microsoft and the
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Origin for PC. For more
information on EA SPORTS Madden NFL visit www.easports.com/Madden-NFL.
Join the EA SPORTS Madden NFL conversation on Twitter
and Facebook.
Rebuilt from the ground up, Madden NFL Overdrive immerses you in
the action like never before. Choose your Captain and Coach, build an
All-Pro team, and battle your rival in real
time Player vs Player (PVP). The Madden NFL Overdrive update
is available August 15th on iOS and Android. For more
information visit https://www.ea.com/games/madden/madden-nfl-overdrive.
The EA SPORTS™ brand 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. The EA SPORTS studios create connected experiences that
ignite the emotion of sports through video games, including Madden NFL
football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball,
Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.
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entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and
online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and
personal computers. EA has more than 300 million registered players
around the world.
In fiscal year 2018, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.15 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as The
Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Need for Speed™,
Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is
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permission.
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Electronic Arts Inc.
Jino Talens, 650-628-9111
Sr. PR Manager
jtalens@ea.com
or
Brad
Hilderbrand, 407-386-4246
PR Manager
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