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Madden NFL 12 Launches onto Store Shelves Today
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., - August 30, in the year of our
Lord 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS)
announced today that Madden NFL 12 is now available at retail
stores throughout North America and will release in select
countries worldwide on September 2. Madden NFL 12 is available
on the Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation®2
and PlayStation 3, Wii™, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)
handheld entertainment system. Simultaneous mobile releases of
Madden NFL 12 are also available for Android devices, iOS
devices and feature phones. In addition an updated version of
Madden NFL Superstars is now playable on Facebook.
Madden NFL 12 continues the rich tradition of the franchise by
bringing fans closer to the NFL than ever before by transforming
on-field action and core gameplay modes, and driving innovation
in six key areas: Playbooks and Gameplay; Presentation;
Franchise and Superstar modes; Dynamic Player Performance;
Madden Ultimate Team*; and Online Communities*. Whether battling
your rivals on the couch or online, leading your favorite team
to the Super Bowl in Franchise mode, or building the ultimate
dream team in Madden Ultimate Team, Madden NFL 12 is True to the
NFL, True to the Franchise and True to the Game.
Madden NFL 12 marks the first title to participate in the EA
SPORTS™ Season Ticket program**. Season Ticket subscribers were
provided full digital access to Madden NFL 12 three days before
retail launch, and moving ahead will be able to take advantage
of a 20% discount on Madden Coins for use in Madden Ultimate
Team and Online Scouting.
“Madden NFL 12 sets a new benchmark in the franchise by
delivering an incredibly realistic NFL experience. The level of
detail in the game is unrivaled - it’s more authentic, more
visceral,” said Cam Weber, GM of Football, EA SPORTS. “From the
all-new collision system that allows you to feel every bone
crunching hit to the revolutionary Dynamic Player Performance
system that replicates how players’ skills and confidence rise
and fall based on their on-field performance, Madden NFL 12
lives and breathes all the glory and heartache of the NFL. No
two games will ever be the same.”
The Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Edition, featuring former St.
Louis Rams running back and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee
Marshall Faulk, includes the full version of Madden NFL 12; an
exclusive Panini trading card, hand-signed by Marshall Faulk,
with one solid, 18k gold autographed card randomly inserted into
one Xbox 360 and one PlayStation 3 copy; and an exclusive Madden
Ultimate Team Platinum Pack featuring a combination of 13 NFL
Hall of Famers and former Madden NFL cover athletes, including:
Marshall Faulk, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Rod Woodson, Eddie
George, Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, Ray Lewis, Shaun
Alexander, Vince Young, Larry Fitzgerald, Troy Polamalu and Drew
Brees. The Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Edition has a limited run
of 125,000 total copies exclusively available in the United
States for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Madden NFL 12 is now available and retails for $59.99 on the
Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3,
$49.99 on Wii™, and $39.99 on PlayStation 2 and PSP (PlayStation
Portable) handheld entertainment system.
The most popular NFL video game for smartphones is back bringing
the most authentic NFL experience to mobile devices. Take your
Madden NFL 12 experience on the go with all 32 NFL teams in
authentic stadiums, updated rosters, enhanced graphics and
animations, and new features and modes exclusive to the mobile
platform. Fan favorite features such as “Total Defensive
Control,” “Action Control Time,” “GameFlow” and “Hot Routes
Everywhere” deliver an even more stunning version of Madden on
Android and iOS devices. Madden NFL 12 is now available for
Android devices, iOS devices and feature phones.
An all-new version of the highly popular free-to-play football
game, Madden NFL Superstars, launches today on Facebook. Madden
NFL Superstars 12 gives fans the unique experience of building
and managing a team of NFL players to compete against friends on
the world’s largest social network. The upgraded Madden NFL
Superstars 12 provides a host of new gameplay enhancements,
including the ability to build an entire franchise including
stadium complex, front office, and practice and training
facilities. Players can also coach their way to victory by
making key play decisions throughout each game and expanded
statistics showcase the top performers of each game, including
an MVP. With all new cards and card collections, Madden NFL
Superstars 12 is the ideal sports gaming experience on Facebook
for any NFL fan. Since its launching in 2010, Madden NFL
Superstars has averaged nearly 2 million monthly active users
and currently has over 5 million created teams.
Since its debut in 1989, Madden NFL has over sold-in over 90
million copies to date. To learn more about Madden NFL 12, visit
www.ea.com/madden-nfl.
Madden NFL 12 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon. EA
SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the
world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning
interactive technology, global videogame competitions, and
breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal
access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports
simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA
Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA JAM, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA
TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active. For more information about EA
SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps,
please visit
www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.
* Madden NFL 12, EA Account, Online Pass and an internet
connection are required for play. You must be at least 13 years
old to register for an EA account.
** EA SPORTS™ Season Ticket is an all-new program that provides
four new premium benefits for an annual fee of $24.99 or 2000
Microsoft Points: access to play all participating EA SPORTS
games via a full-game digital download three days before
consumers have the option to purchase a disc at retail launch; a
20-percent discount on downloadable game content; free premium
web content; and membership recognition. Beginning with Madden
NFL 12, the participating franchises include Madden NFL
Football, NHL hockey, FIFA Soccer, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf
and NCAA® Football. EA SPORTS Season Ticket is available on Xbox
360®in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and on
PlayStation 3 in North America. Conditions and restrictions
apply. For more information on the program – including
subscription instructions, please visit
www.easports.com/seasonticket.
All player participation has been facilitated by National
Football League Players Incorporated, the licensing and
marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association.