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EA Sports Unveils FIFA Soccer 13 and Madden NFL 13 for Nintendo Wii U
New Games Feature Award-winning Gameplay, HD Graphics, And New Ways To Play
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 2, in the year of our Lord
2012 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today
announced that EA SPORTS™ is developing its two most popular
sports videogames—FIFA Soccer 13 and Madden NFL 13—for Nintendo
Wii U™. Featuring award-winning gameplay, HD graphics and new
ways to play, FIFA Soccer 13 and Madden NFL 13 promise to be
incredibly innovative sports games on the Wii U, and they will
be in stores around the world when the new console launches.
“We challenged our teams to develop innovations designed
specifically for the Wii U, and to create new ways to play that
would bring players of all abilities together,” said Andrew
Wilson, Head of EA SPORTS. “Our teams have truly delivered
creative new football experiences with FIFA Soccer 13 and Madden
NFL 13 for the Wii U.”
In development at EA Canada, FIFA Soccer 13 features three new
ways to play that bring players of all abilities together.
Families can play together in Co-op Mode, where one player
manages and up to four others play. Team Management Control
features interactive radar to send players on supporting runs,
attacking or defensive, and touch screen control to change
tactics, formations or subs on the fly. Experience the thrill of
managing your favorite football club in Manage Match, directing
players from the sidelines and even giving half-time talks. View
a statistical analysis of the match and any player at any time,
enabling you to make informed decisions. Plus, connect and
interact with friends like no other FIFA title. See your friends
online and invite them to play, or message them in real time
using touch screen typing. FIFA Soccer 13 features innovations
utilizing the Wii U GamePad™ that immerse players in the action
on the pitch. Gamers can lift and look through the GamePad touch
screen to aim the ball on set pieces and penalty kicks, then put
the perfect curve on a shot and let it fly. Shake the GamePad to
activate Touch Screen Shooting, removing the element of ‘hit and
hope’, and allowing for pinpoint accuracy.
Madden NFL 13 on the Wii U delivers the most authentic NFL
experience ever on a Nintendo platform, including core gameplay
new to the franchise this year, beautiful HD graphics, the
newest depth and career modes, and all-new touchscreen features
exclusive to the Wii U. With the all-new Connected Careers mode,
you can build your own legacy as a player or a coach, or relive
the glory of an all-time legend. Plus, the new CBS commentary
team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms make every game feel like an
authentic NFL broadcast, as they call the action from the 3D
booth. Get immersed into every game with features exclusive to
the Wii U, including streamlined playcalling, pre-snap
adjustments and personnel management - all directly from the
innovative Wii U Gamepad touchscreen. Madden NFL 13 on the Wii U
brings next generation innovation, gameplay, and graphics
straight to your living room like never before.
Join more than nine million fans in the EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer
community at
http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa or follow us on Twitter
at
www.twitter.com/easportsfifa. Madden NFL 13 Wii U is
developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon. For more
information about Madden NFL 13 please visit
http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl.
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
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