EA SPORTS FIRST NEXT GEN GOLF DETAILS REVEALED

EA Sports has announced that a next gen golf game is in development, and Tiger Woods has nothing to do with it.

EA SPORTS golf fans have always loved authentic courses and players, but they've also asked for more choice and customization in how and where they play.  We're working on a new approach to deliver the best golf experience to our fans — we think you'll love it, and so we’re excited to share the first screenshot of our next generation golf game currently in development. 

EA SPORTS and Tiger Woods have also made a mutual decision to end our partnership, which includes Tiger's named PGA TOUR golf game. We’ve always been big fans of Tiger and we wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.

Moving forward, we will continue to work with the PGA TOUR exclusively to create groundbreaking golfing titles and our partnership remains strong.

EA SPORTS is committed to creating a new golf experience that leverages the best technologies across EA to deliver a stunning and immersive game for mobile and next generation consoles.

We'll have more news soon.

FIFA 14 - PS4 & Xbox One Trailer

NBA LIVE 14 First Look Trailer

First screen from NBA Live 14

As we promised, here’s the first gameplay screen for #NBALIVE14: pic.twitter.com/DvLc1SInIj
— EA SPORTS NBA (@EASPORTSNBA) September 16, 2013

FIFA 14 SOUNDTRACK BRINGS TOGETHER A WORLD OF MUSIC WITH 37 INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS

SYDNEY, Australia. – Sept. 17, 2013 –Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled the soundtrack for EA SPORTS™ FIFA 14, featuring 37 artists from 13 countries around the world. Traditionally the gaming world’s preeminent showcase for new international music, this edition of FIFA features brand-new tracks from superstar artists Nine Inch Nails, Bloc Party, Grouplove, The Naked and Famous, Vampire Weekend and more. It also includes new music from breakthrough artists such as Scotland’s CHVRCHES, England’s Disclosure and The 1975, Latin America’s Los Rakas and Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas, American performers Robert DeLong, The Colourist, and American Authors, and Spain’s Crystal Fighters. Japan’s J-Rap kingpin Chinza Dopeness’ track will be exclusive to FIFA 14 on the new generation of consoles.

“Every FIFA soundtrack represents our passion to bring fans together via new music, new genres and new artists,” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA. “With FIFA 14, we’re excited that rock fans in Spain will discover South London rapper Amplify Dot and UK blues/folk singer Jamie N Commons. American fans of Nine Inch Nails or Grouplove will meet the Swedish electro-pop band The Royal Concept. Australian EDM fans of Empire Of The Sun will be introduced to Brazilian hip-hop via Marcelo D2 and Karol Conka. We’re not only defining the sound of the coming season, we’re creating a whole new world of musical discovery.”

The complete in-game soundtrack for FIFA 14 includes:

ARTIST	SONG	TERRITORY
American Authors	Hit It	USA
Amplify Dot	Get Down	England
Bloc Party	Ratchet	England
Chinza Dopeness	T.U.B.E.	Japan
CHVRCHES	We Sink	Scotland
Crystal Fighters	Love Natural	Spain/England
Dan Croll	Compliment Your Soul	England
David Dallas	Runnin	New Zealand
De Staat	Down Town	Netherlands
Disclosure	F For You	England
Empire Of The Sun	Alive	Australia
Foals	My Number (Trophy Wife Remix)	England
Grouplove	I'm With You	USA
Guards	I Know Its You	USA
Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas	Funky Futurista	Argentina
Jamie N Commons	Marathon	England
John Newman	Love Me Again	England
Karol Conka	Boa Noite	Brazil
Los Rakas	Hot	Panama
Marcelo D2	Voce Diz Que O Amor Nao Doi	Brazil
Miles Kane	Don’t Forget Who You Are	England
Nine Inch Nails	Copy Of A	USA
OK KID	Am Ende	Germany
Oliver	Mechanical	USA
Olympic Ayers	Magic	Australia
Portugal. The Man	Purple Yellow Red And Blue	USA
Robert DeLong	Here	USA
Rock Mafia feat. Wyclef Jean and David Correy	I Am	USA/Brazil
Smallpools	Dreaming	USA
The 1975	The City	England
The Chain Gang Of 1974	Miko	USA
The Colourist	Little Games (St. Lucia Remix)	USA
The Naked And Famous	Hearts Like Ours	New Zealand
The Royal Concept	On Our Way	Sweden
Vampire Weekend	Worship You	USA
Wretch 32	24 Hours	England
You Me At Six	Lived A Lie	England

 

Winner of “Best Sports Game” award at gamescom 2013, FIFA 14 is the pinnacle of innovation on this current generation of consoles. Experience the emotion of scoring great goals with innovations to the award-winning gameplay that make the game more authentic and more fun. Dictate the tempo of a match, create chances through midfield, and then unleash the perfect strike.  A new feature called Pure Shot and a brand-new ball physics system transform shooting, making every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the perfect strike, feel exhilarating. FIFA 14 delivers engaging new online modes* such as Co-op Seasons, and live services that connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport—and to each other—through EA SPORTS Football Club. The FIFA 14 demo is out now for for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft for Xbox LIVE® Gold members, for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and for PC on Origin™ and is available for pre-order** now. A FIFA 14 “New Season” trailer can be viewed atyoutube.com/easportsfifa.

EA SPORTS FIFA 14*** will release in Australia on September 26 on the Xbox 360® with Kinect™ from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 with PlayStation Move support, Windows PC, Wii™, Nintendo 3DS™^, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable). The game will also be available with the launch of the Xbox One on November 21, and PlayStation 4 on November 28. FIFA 14 on mobile^ will be available on iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® touch as well as Android devices this Spring. Other mobile platforms will be revealed later.

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 visitwww.easports.com/fifa..

Xbox One Out In Australia on Nov 22nd - Day One Editions Include Free Copy of FIFA 14

Thursday 5 September 2013 [Sydney Australia] – Microsoft today announced an Xbox One pre-order bundle for Australia that includes a free copy of FIFA 14. The news coincides with confirmation that November 22, 2013 will be the launch date of the Xbox One console in Australia.

The FIFA 14 bundle offer will be available to all those Australians who have pre-ordered an Xbox One Day One edition console as well as any further pre-orders of the Xbox One console, while stocks last.

Pre-orders for the Xbox One are unprecedented, with the Xbox One Day One Edition Console already sold out in Australia. Fans who pre-order an Xbox One now will benefit from the value of the Xbox One FIFA 14 Pre-Order Bundle, which will include a digital version of the blockbuster title. [i]

Jeremy Hinton, Interactive Entertainment Business Lead, Microsoft Australia said:

“Today is an exciting day for Xbox in Australia with the confirmation of our launch date of November 22, so we’ll be one of the first countries in the world to launch Xbox One. Xbox is the best place to play games and we are delighted by the pre-orders of Xbox One. Australians love their sport and their sports games and our Xbox One FIFA 14 bundle in particular is our gift to those Xbox fans who pre-order early. Also, to make sure people who pre-ordered the Day One Edition Console don’t lose out, we’ll be making sure they all receive a copy of FIFA 14 too.”

In FIFA 14 legendary footballers such as Pelé, Patrick Vieira, Freddie Ljungberg, Ruud Gullit, and Gary Lineker, will be playable in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team only on Xbox consoles. This season, fans will be able to craft theirFIFA 14 Ultimate Team with a mix of legendary players on the pitch alongside today’s stars on Xbox One.

Each Legend will have their own distinct look, unique attributes, and custom biography, and will be randomly included in Gold Packs in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team on Xbox One. Fans will be able to acquire Legends in Gold Packs or through the Transfer Market, and then compete with their squads in special tournaments that showcase the skills and flair that made each of these players legendary. Each Legend will be available in packs for a limited time and at different times throughout the season.

“We’re thrilled to bring legendary footballers to FIFA 14 Ultimate Team on Xbox.  Only on Xbox will you be able to terrorise defences with a dream partnership of Messi with the legendary Pelé,” said Matt Bilbey, EA SPORTS Senior Vice President and Group General Manager. 

Pre-orders for the Xbox One console can be made with participating retailers today. Xbox One will launch in Australia on November 22 2013. Xbox One RRPs in Australia for $599.

Read Xbox’s blog post announcing November 22 as the launch date here:http://news.xbox.com/2013/09/xbox-one-launch

MADDEN NFL 25 Burst through the line and onto store shelves

Sydney, Australia  – August 29, 2013 – Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) officially launched Madden NFL 25 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Madden NFL 25 allows fans to Run Free and unlock the power, precision and creativity of an NFL ball-carrier with the brand-new precision modifier. Utilise an arsenal of over 30 new moves to destroy the competition and leave the defense grasping at thin air as you juke, spin and stiff-arm your way into the end zone. The official Madden NFL 25 launch trailer can be viewed here.

                                                                

 




This year also offers fans the opportunity to take full control of their favorite NFL team with the new Owner mode within Connected Franchise. Set prices on everything from concessions to merchandise; draft, sign and trade players; upgrade and renovate your home stadium or even pack up the team and move to a brand-new city. Owners retain full control both on and off the field, and do everything from calling and running plays on game day to managing all aspects of a team’s day-to-day operations.

On top of all this, Infinity Engine 2 brings even more polished physics to the series, and the new Force Impact system enhances and improves stiff-arms, truck moves, the Hit Stick and more. All of these additions, enhancements and improvements result in the greatest Madden NFL experience ever, a game 25 years in the making.

“We’re giving the fans the most technologically advanced, fully-featured football experience of a generation,” said Cam Weber, General Manager of American Football for EA SPORTS. “The precision modifier, combined with Infinity Engine 2, creates the most realistic gameplay experience to date, and Owner mode gives fans the level of control over their favorite team they crave. Madden NFL 25 is the culmination of years of hard work, and we hope fans love playing the game as much as we’ve loved creating it.”

Madden NFL 25 also introduces a new way to play Madden Ultimate Team with Head-to-Head Seasons*, and the new Madden Share feature allows fans to find all the best rosters, playbooks, sliders and more, all created by the Madden NFL community.

Madden NFL 25 won’t only be coming to consoles today, as it also makes its debut on theApp Store℠. Fans will be able to build a dominant squad of NFL stars to challenge their friends on iPhone® and iPad®. In addition to exhibition games, fans can also take on several seasons of Solo Challenges or participate in fast-paced Head-2-Head mode. With full control on both sides of the ball, you run the show in Madden NFL 25 on mobile devices. Madden NFL 25 will also be coming to Google Play this spring.

Embraced by fans and honored by critics for 25 years, Madden NFL is known as the NFL’s “33rd Franchise” due to its authentic gameplay, the development team’s unparalleled access to NFL resources and its prominent place in NFL culture. 

Madden NFL 25 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon is now available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iPhone and iPad. Madden NFL 25 will also be available for Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system from Microsoft, and the PlayStation®4 at launch. To learn more about Madden NFL 25, visit http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl. Fans are also invited to become a Madden Insider on Facebook for exclusive information including the latest news, original content and more for Madden NFL 25. 

All player participation has been facilitated by National Football League Players Incorporated, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).

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 NFLfootball, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC.

Madden NFL 25 Launch Trailer

Xbox One Pre-orders receive a free digital copy of FIFA 14

Xbox  announced that all pre-order Xbox One consoles in launch countries in Europe this holiday will include a digital version of a blockbuster game and the first of these bundles will be the best-selling sports franchise FIFA 14 (available while stocks last). All pre-orders to date and pre-orders from today will include FIFA 14, while stocks last. 

To make the launch of Xbox One even more exciting, Xbox is also teaming up with Activision and Infinity Ward to create an exclusive Call of Duty: Ghosts bundle across various European markets when the game is released in November.  The bundle will also include special bonus content, exclusive to Xbox One. 

FIFA 14 Gameplay Trailer - Gameplay

Tim Cahill takes the cover for Fifa 14

                                    

 

Sydney, Australia – August 6, 2013 – Electronic Arts Inc. today confirmed that Australia’s Socceroo star Tim Cahill will return as the local featured player to appear on the Australian and New Zealand cover of the greatest sports game on the planet, world’s greatest sporting game, FIFA 14. Marking his fifth year as the game’s cover star, the move confirms Cahill’s continued football success both in overseas competition, and as a key member of Australia’s World Cup team set to compete in the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil next year.

 

Tim Cahill is a long-time international professional football player and currently plays for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and Australia’s Socceroos national team. Prior to joining New York, he played his club football in England for Everton. Cahill plays as an attacking midfielder, but has also played as a forward on several occasions.

 

“With Tim Cahill on our team again this year, we’re excited to have one of Australia’s most loved and respected athletes appearing on the FIFA 14 cover” says Arbie Artinian, EA SPORTS Label Manager, Asia Pacific. “Tim continues to be a huge supporter and great friend of EA SPORTS, bringing his passion and talent to help bring FIFA to life for its biggest fans and a new generation of players.” 

 

“The FIFA franchise is such an ingrained part of in football culture for so many millions of fans worldwide“ says Tim Cahill, FIFA 14 ambassador and Australian Socceroos team member “I’m thrilled to be working with the EA SPORTS team again for the launch of FIFA 14. Every year they deliver new innovations that make the game more authentic and more fun to play. It leads the pack with the best technology and realism that delivers the most authentic sports gameplay experience. Bring on September 26!”

 

This partnership will see Tim continue his role as Australia’s leading EA SPORTS™ Football Ambassador. He will be the cornerstone of marketing and advertising campaigns in Australia, featuring on packaging, and collaborating with EA SPORTS on social media activities. Tim will appear on the Australian and New Zealand cover of FIFA 14 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 when the game launches on September 26. 

 

FIFA 14 is available for pre-order now at https://www.origin.com/ and other retailers. The game is developed at EA Canada and has been rated "G" by the OFLC. Join the EA SPORTS community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifalatam. Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and use the hash tag #FIFA14.  For information about FIFA 14 visit www.easportsfifalatam.com

New screens for Fifa 14

Kyrie Irving named as the cover athlete for NBA Live 14

Sydney, Australia. – July 29, 2013 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that Kyrie Irving will be the official cover athlete of NBA LIVE 14 when the game launches this spring on the Xbox One® console, and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Irving was named the 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year and was a unanimous choice to the 2012 NBA All-Rookie First Team. He was also named an NBA All-Star in 2013 and is the reigning Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout champion.

“I’m so proud to be the face of this franchise as it makes its much-anticipated return,” Irving said. “I’ve been on the court with the development team and I’ve seen first-hand some of the amazing things EA SPORTS is doing with NBA LIVE 14. The fans are going to love it.”





“We couldn’t imagine a better cover athlete for our game than the dynamic, explosive Kyrie Irving,” added Daryl Holt, VP and GM of Basketball for EA SPORTS. “Kyrie is one of the best ball handlers in the league, and with our next-generation technology we can arm players with the ability to replicate his impressive on-court feats, as well as the amazing signature styles and abilities of other pros in NBA LIVE 14.”


NBA LIVE 14 gives fans the chance to control the court with revolutionary new bounceTek ball physics, providing a level of control and precision never before seen in a basketball video game. Additionally, with the power of EA SPORTS IGNITE, NBA LIVE 14 will deliver True Player Motion, Human Intelligence and Living Worlds to the hardwood. More details on NBA LIVE 14, including information on game modes, features and more, will be coming soon.

NBA LIVE 14 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and is available for pre-order on the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 at all major retailers. To learn more about NBA LIVE 14, visit http://www.easports.com/nba-live, and be sure to follow the NBA LIVE 14 Facebook andTwitter pages for breaking news and information.  

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 NFLfootball, FIFA Soccer, 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 to connect, share and compete.

E3 2013 - Meet the fighters of UFC

Benson Henderson

From Colorado Springs, Colorado with a record of 18-2-0, we’re excited to have UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson be one of the first fighters revealed for the EA SPORTS UFC Fighter Roster. Named the UFC’s 2012 Fighter of the Year, Henderson is one of the most exciting fighters in all of MMA.

Jon Jones

When Jon ‘Bones’ Jones beat Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua to win the UFC Light Heavywieght Championship, he became the youngest champion in UFC history. Five title defenses later,

Jones is one of the biggest stars in the UFC and we’re proud to welcome him to the EA SPORTS UFC Fighter Roster.

Chuck Liddell

The epitome of a UFC ‘Hall of famer’, Chuck ‘The Iceman’ Liddell has the second most career knockouts in UFC history, behind only Anderson Silva. Liddell held the Light Heavyweight Championship from April 2005 to May 2007 and is largely considered to be the greatest fighter in that weight class of all-time. We’re honored to have a legend like Chuck Liddell join the EA SPORTS UFC Fighter Roster.

E3 2013 - EA Press Conference Wrap Up

So earlier today, EA presented The Download, showcasing there games coming out for the next generation of consoles.

EA started off by teasing people with Battlefield 4 Plants Vs. Zombies Garden Warfare, a 3rd person team shooter game.

After what was a really bad ending they moved onto Need for Speed Rivals

Yet another game that seems to be slightly tweaked from previous years, then a very short teaser for a game most people assumed was coming. Star Wars Battlefront

After that, EA showed off a game that most people wanted to see at least 12 months ago. Dragon Age Inquisition.

EA then launched into their barrage of sports games. Where they were quite odd, in that they talked so much about the games, but showed hardly anything of the games. 

Finally after that EA showed off Battlefield 4. In full 64 player awesomeness with Commander mode.

EA then ended the show with a game that I honestly can't believe they are making, but I am so happy they are. Mirrors Edge, this game is not a sequel but a prequel game set before the first game. 

E3 2013 - EA SPORTS UFC Gameplay Features Will Make You Feel the Fight

Sydney, Australia – June 11, 2013 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today the gameplay features for EA SPORTS^TM UFC^®. Powered by EA SPORTS IGNITE technology,feel the fight as the action, emotion, and intensity inside the Octagon™ are brought to life in ways that were never before possible in a video game. The next generation of mixed martial arts fighting begins Autumn of 2014 when EA SPORTS UFC is released for the Xbox One and the PlayStation^®4.

“We are very excited to deliver the most realistic fighting experience ever achieved,” said Dean Richards, General Manager, EA SPORTS UFC. “With a talented and experienced team at the helm, and powered by EA SPORTS IGNITE, we’ve created a gameplay feature set for EA SPORTS UFC where every fighter, every strike, every takedown and submission will bring you inside the Octagon like no game ever has before.”

“I couldn’t be more excited about the work that the team at EA SPORTS has done on the upcoming UFC game,” said Dana White, President, UFC. “It’s been a great partnership and even though it is still early in development, the game looks amazing. It will be groundbreaking! Fans of all combat sports will love it and have a lot to look forward to in the spring of 2014.”

· MMAi – A mixed martial artist’s mind is as important as his heart. Every licensed fighter in the game will have changing goals and fight plans, based on their real-life tendencies and each fight situation. Stop their Plan A, and they will adapt to Plan B or C. Down on the scorecards, look for the AI to end the fight with a knockout or a submission. A smarter opponent equals a more challenging and unpredictable fight.

· Real-Time Exertion – A UFC bout is one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet requiring mixed martial artists to give it their all with every movement. Real-Time Exertion brings each moment of that action to life in your gameplay experience. Through real-time vein popping, skin discoloration, muscle flex, as well as signs of fatigue setting in through the course of each round, you will witness the effort it takes to be one of the best fighters in the world.

· Fighter Likeness and Facial Animations – EA SPORTS UFC will set a new bar for character likeness and emotion in gaming. Every single licensed fighter in the game has been created from high resolution 3D head and body scans to deliver revolutionary character likeness and authenticity. Powered by EA SPORTS IGNITE, new facial animation technology delivers more expression, emotion and will communicate greater sense of awareness and intelligence in the Octagon.

· Full Body Deformation – Until now, simulation of physical contact between fighters was limited to bodies that barely made contact with each other; as a result, they looked and behaved like action figures made of plastic rather than elite athletes. The team that revolutionized sports by bringing authentic physics to Fight Night changes the game again with an all-new, full-body deformation system that moves and displaces the fighter’s flesh in real time. For the first time, the strength of every submission and power of every strike will truly make an impression.

· Precision Movement – MMA is a sport of inches, where every step counts and every movement matters. Powered by EA SPORTS IGNITE, the Precision Movement locomotion system grounds the fighters, eliminating unrealistic slipping and sliding across the canvas. More realistic physics-driven movement delivers more realistic action as the overall transfer of energy from the ground up delivers more impactful and believable strikes and takedowns.

· Dynamic Striking – A mixed martial artist uses the environment to his advantage and for the first time in a UFC game, you can too. A dynamic environment allows you to pull off jaw-dropping moves using the Octagon, including roundhouse kicks, superman punches and much more. Combine those abilities with the best striking technology in the industry and that one perfect strike could change the fight.

· Strategic Submission Battles – To own the belt, you have to be dominant on your feet and on the mat. EA SPORTS UFC reinvents the ground game to create a battle for position and control that captures the strategy of a submission battle. Like the real sport, in EA SPORTS UFC fighters will work through multiple stages as they work to advance or escape from a fight-ending submission.

· Real Damage – Every fighter knows that one good shot can ruin your day. EA SPORTS UFC introduces a non-linear damage system which can result in big damage coming from a single strike. The system produces a greater variety of cuts and contusions that is true-to-life and has never been possible in a simulation fighting game.

EA SPORTS IGNITE blends new technology with the best rendering, run-time physics, animation, intelligence, locomotion, and online systems from across EA into one powerful, new engine. Athletes will possess human-like intelligence for advanced decision-making, players will have the agility required to change speeds and directions with true athletic motion, and living worlds will make the game experience as rich and dynamic as real-world stadiums and arenas. To see how EA SPORTS IGNITE will power EA SPORTS games on next generation consoles, visit the EA SPORTS IGNITE website.