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EA SPORTS Collaborates with Augusta National Golf Club in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12
REDWOOD CITY,
Calif. – January 4,
in the year of our Lord 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:
ERTS) announced today a collaboration with Augusta National Golf
Club and the Masters Tournament to feature one of the most
revered tournaments in golf - the Masters - in Tiger Woods
PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters®. For the first time in franchise
history, players will be able to step onto the hallowed
grounds of Augusta National, experience the rich history and
tradition of the Masters Tournament and begin their own journey
to capture the most sought-after prize in professional golf –
the Green Jacket.
The Masters
edition will go on sale in North America on March 29 and
worldwide on April 1, available on the Wii™, Xbox 360® and
PlayStation®3 consoles, with support of the PlayStation® Move
controller. The Masters and five additional courses
will also be included in the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12
Collector’s Edition, developed exclusively for the
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
“For more than a decade, the Masters Tournament has been the most requested and coveted feature for the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise among our fans,” said Peter Moore, president of EA SPORTS™. “Pairing the number one golf video game franchise with the most prestigious golf tournament in the world is a perfect marriage and we’re thrilled to bring our fans this exciting opportunity to experience Augusta National Golf Club like never before.
“Our sincere motivation is to draw an
even greater audience to this wonderful sport and continue to
inspire its growth by building off the success seen in previous
versions of the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise,” said
Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the
Masters Tournament. “The beauty of Augusta National and the rich
history of the Masters have inspired the dreams of golfers for
generations. Three years of collaboration with EA SPORTS has
resulted in a game we feel presents a truly authentic Masters
experience. ”
"I am very happy and excited that the
Masters Tournament is featured in the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR
game," said Tiger Woods. "There are many new and unique
elements in the game that will make everyone feel like they're
really competing at Augusta National. This is great for
the sport and will connect a new audience with the Masters, a
tournament I've been fortunate to experience since 1995.
Continually growing the visibility of golf is important to
attracting newcomers to the sport, and I agree that showcasing
the Masters Tournament in the game will bring an entirely new
dimension to that approach."
New features and enhancements include:
· Masters Moments – Play through memorable, historic moments as
players try to measure up against some of the sport’s greatest
legends.
· Tiger at the Masters – Relive each of Tiger’s four wins at the
Masters by attempting to equal or beat his scores in each round
of the Tournament.
· The Caddie Experience – Behind every great golfer is a trusted
and reliable caddie. Players will have a caddie by their side on
every swing, providing strategic advice, from shot selection to
reading greens, helping them become a more successful golfer.
· The Closest Thing to Being There – For the first time ever, EA
SPORTS™ utilized a new state-of-the art laser scanning
technology at Augusta National Golf Club to laser scan every
hole featured in the game. This will provide players with the
most authentic digital representation of the Tournament and Par
3 courses. Every tree, every azalea and every undulation in
every green was recreated down to the smallest detail.
· Broadcast Presentation – Feel the emotion of every swing as
called by the all-new commentary team of Jim Nantz and David
Feherty, who headline a completely revamped TV broadcast
presentation package.
· Career Mode – The all-new career mode will closely mirror the
journey of an amateur golfer’s rise through the ranks and chase
the title of Masters champion.
· New Players – Over 20 professional golfers to choose from,
including Zach Johnson (2007 Masters Champion) and Bubba Watson
(2010 Ryder Cup – Team USA).
· Championship Courses – Take on the best of the best on sixteen
of the world’s most celebrated courses, including Augusta
National Golf Club, Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Australia),
Atlanta Athletic Club, TPC San Antonio, St Andrews Links and
Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Tiger Woods
PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters is developed in Orlando, Fla.,
by EA Tiburon and will retail for $59.99 on Xbox 360® and
PlayStation®3, $49.99 on the Wii™, and the PlayStation®3
exclusive Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12 Collector’s Edition
will be available for $69.99.
This year marks
the 20th anniversary of a long-standing partnership
between EA SPORTS and the PGA TOUR. Over the past two decades,
EA SPORTS has introduced a series of immersive and authentic
golf experiences across a variety of game platforms that has
helped expand the popularity of the sport amongst fans. EA
SPORTS growing golf portfolio includes the award-winning
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® franchise,
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online
and the recently announced EA SPORTS PGA TOUR® Golf
Challenge for Facebook.
To see additional information regarding Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters, log on to www.easports.com/golf.