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Fifa 14 Available Now in North America
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Sept. 24, in the year of our Lord
2013 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced
today that EA SPORTS™ FIFA 14 is available in retail stores now
throughout North America, and as a digital download on Origin™.
The game releases worldwide later this week. More than 5
million* fans worldwide—the most ever for an EA SPORTS game—have
played the FIFA 14 demo. FIFA 14 is the pinnacle of innovation
on this current generation of consoles and makes it easy for
fans to bring their FIFA 14 experiences** to the new generation
of consoles: between Xbox 360® and Xbox One®, and between
PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4.
Fans have been playing the FIFA 14 demo and enjoying early
access^ to FIFA 14 Ultimate Team in record numbers. The number
of fans who have played the demo has increased 7% year-over-year
while the number of fans using the FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Web
App, which enables fans to start crafting their ultimate team
pre-launch, attracted 1.35 million players—up 86 percent
year-over-year—and over 830,000 daily active users.
FIFA 14 features 13 different online*** and offline game
modes—including FIFA 14 Ultimate Team and new Co-op Seasons—and
delivers the emotion of scoring great goals. Innovations to the
award-winning gameplay make the game more authentic and more
fun. A new feature called Pure Shot and a brand-new ball physics
system transform shooting while Precision Movement delivers the
authentic motion of real athletes. This year EA SPORTS Football
Club, the heartbeat of FIFA, becomes more connected and more
social. Football Club News and Alerts will suggest different
areas of the game to connect and engage with friends, such as
playing Co-op Seasons together or competing for high score in a
skill game. Send friends Football Club gifts such as kits,
celebrations and FIFA Ultimate Team Coin Boosts. FIFA 14
includes 33 leagues^^ and more than 600 clubs, making it the
most authentic sports game on the planet. Plus, fans playing on
Xbox 360^^^ and Xbox One consoles will be able to craft their
FIFA 14 Ultimate Team with a mix of legendary players, such as
Pelé, playing alongside today’s stars beginning with the launch
of the new consoles later this year.
Fans will be able to bring their FIFA 14 Ultimate Team full
roster, completed seasons and tournaments, in-game items and
in-game currency (coins) to the new consoles so they can access
and compete with their squads on either console throughout the
season. EA SPORTS Football Club level, XP and select catalogue
items such as celebrations and historical kits will also travel
to the new consoles along with Seasons progress, including
trophy case and leaderboards, Virtual Pro and accomplishments,
and select Career Mode rewards.
New features and modes include:
· Precision Movement—Now every step counts as players plant,
pivot, cut, and shift momentum with the agility and
explosiveness of real athletes. Player acceleration and
deceleration is more realistic with a game-changing effect on
gameplay. Players feel more grounded, agile and athletic, and
manage their momentum with distinct foot plants and push-offs,
delivering the authentic motion of professional players.
· Pure Shot— Shooting has been transformed. Players have the
intelligence to adjust their stride and approach angle to find
the best position for hitting the back of the net. Well-hit
balls feel satisfying and goals are rewarding. As well as
quality strikes, players can now shoot while off balance or
rushed.
· Real Ball Physics— Strike the ball with more force and
finesse. Realistic ball physics now determines the trajectories
of balls in game, enabling players to strike the ball with force
from distance, drill low rising shots with accuracy, and blast
dipping or swerving shots, just like real players.
· Protect The Ball—Fend-off and block defenders from the ball
while dribbling at any speed. Protect the ball from opponents to
control play through midfield and dictate the pace of the match.
Plus, out-muscle opponents for position before receiving the
ball, then turn defenders to carve out opportunities.
· Teammate Intelligence— Better decision-making delivers
tighter, smarter marking and improved run tracking. Defenders
recognize opportunities to provide support and win back
possession. Attacking players have new ways to outsmart their
opponents and break down defences by creating space for
themselves, running along the backline and checking their pace.
· Sprint Dribble Turns— Utilize quick, explosive cuts and turns
to beat defenders one-on-one while sprinting with the ball.
Players can move in any direction, preserving their natural
momentum and maintaining possession of the ball.
· Variable Dribble Touches— The First Touch Control of dribbling
varies a player’s touch when dribbling with pace. Skilled
players have the touch and control to stand out while less
skilled players will experience fewer perfect touches and more
uncertainty dribbling, creating opportunities for defenders to
win back possession, and placing emphasis on building play
through midfield.
· FIFA Ultimate Team—Create your own unique squad of stars to
play your style of soccer. Ultimate customization is possible
with all-new Chemistry Styles that make every player and every
team unique. Like real-world soccer, chemistry influences a
team’s performance so building ideal chemistry within a squad
enables a team to perform at its best. Each Chemistry Style has
a unique effect on the way a player performs by enhancing
different player attributes. Different styles can be applied at
every position. Plus, test your talents in the popular Seasons
mode—now expanded to 10 divisions— or in online single games and
tournaments.
· FIFA Ultimate Team Legends—Craft your ultimate dream team with
a mix of legendary players—including Pelé—competing alongside
today’s stars only on Xbox. Each Legend will have unique
attributes that will showcase the skills and flair that made
them legendary at the height of their careers, and may be
included in Gold Packs or available through the Transfer Market
beginning with the launch of the Xbox One.
· Skill Games–A competitive practice mode to learn or master the
fundamental skills necessary to compete at FIFA 14. Become a
better player, faster, no matter what your skill level,
competing against yourself or friends in all-new mini-games.
· Co-op Seasons Mode–Play with a friend online against two other
online friends anywhere in the world in 2v2 ranked online play,
trying to climb up to Division One, win a League Title and
achieve greatness together.
· Match Day Online–Match Day has been expanded to Seasons and
Co-op seasons, completely connecting fans playing online to the
soccer season for the world’s top leagues, with player form
changing throughout the season based on real-world events and
performances.
· Career Mode— Search for talent year-round with the new Global
Transfer Network that brings the world of professional scouting
to life. Develop and refine your own scouting network. Evaluate
players to uncover the attributes of ones who could bolster your
squad during the transfer windows. A new hub delivers easy
navigation, fewer interruptions and live scouting reports.
A mobile version of FIFA 14 launched today as a free download on
iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® touch, and Android devices, and features
all-new touch controls, which easily allows players to touch the
screen to select players, tap to pass or defend, and swipe to
shoot. Download FIFA 14 for free on the App Store or Google
Play.
FIFA 14 is launching with a dedicated broadcast and digital
advertising creative campaign with an all-star cast of sports
and celebrity icons. Created by Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam, the
60-second TV commercial depicts FIFA 14 as an armada of fun,
with gamers from all over the world gathering together for the
most exciting FIFA edition yet. The ‘We are FIFA 14’ campaign
features Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, and pro
players Gareth Bale, Stephan El Shaarawy, Tim Cahill and Javier
‘Chicharito’ Hernandez ‘, and Drake, all getting their game on,
along with other FIFA fans. Family Friendly Gaming was provided
no payment for that advertising.
EA SPORTS FIFA 14**** is available today on the Xbox 360®
videogame and entertainment system with Kinect™ from Microsoft,
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system with PlayStation
Move support, Windows PC, and PlayStation®Vita handheld
entertainment system.The game will also be available with the
launch of the Xbox One on November 19 (North America) and
November 21 (Europe), and PlayStation 4 on November 12 (North
America) and November 29 (Europe).
*According to internal data
**Requires internet connection, access to FIFA 14 on both
current and next generation consoles, the use of the same Origin
Account and the respective Xbox LIVE and Sony Entertainment
Network accounts. Must be 13+ to create an Origin account. EA
may retire online features and services after 30 days notice.
*** Internet connection and Origin account required. Must be 13+
to create an account.
****Not all features available on all gaming platforms.
^Players who registered and created a security question in FIFA
13 Ultimate team prior Aug. 1, 2013
^^ Not all leagues, clubs and player available on all platforms
^^^ Legends will launch on Xbox 360 and Xbox One Nov. 19 in
North America and Nov. 21 in Europe