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EA Sports Madden NFL 13 and Fifa Soccer 13 Available Now for Wii U
Exclusive Features Using GamePad Create New Ways To Play On Wii U
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.- Nov. 19, in the year of our Lord
2012– Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) yesterday
launched Madden NFL 13 and FIFA Soccer 13 on Wii U™ in North
America, bringing two of gaming’s biggest franchises to
Nintendo’s brand-new console. With beautiful HD graphics and
exclusive new features using the Wii U GamePad™, Madden NFL 13
Wii U and FIFA Soccer 13 Wii U deliver authentic experiences and
new ways to play.
“We’re very proud to be offering our two most popular sports
franchises to a brand new audience,” said Andrew Wilson,
Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS. “Both the Madden NFL and
FIFA development teams have created new and different ways to
play and we believe fans will really enjoy the unique experience
they can get only on Wii U.”
Madden NFL 13 Wii U offers several features exclusive to the Wii
U, including streamlined playcalling, personnel management, and
more—all directed from the innovative touchscreen of the Wii U
GamePad. Utilizing the GamePad, fans can quickly and easily make
pre-play adjustments, such as creating new offensive and
defensive hot routes simply by tracing on the screen, or
swapping personnel by tapping a position and then choosing the
substitute to bring into the game. Playcalling is also
streamlined, as fans can tap and swipe their way to the perfect
play for any situation. Another innovative, exclusive feature of
Madden NFL 13 Wii U is Detached Mode, which allows true
enthusiasts to play the game completely on the Wii U GamePad,
freeing up the television for other programming. Ultimately,
Madden NFL 13 Wii U brings next generation innovation and
gameplay, to a Nintendo platform like never before.
In addition, Madden NFL 13 Wii U includes the all-new Connected
Careers mode where players can build their own legacy as a
player or a coach—or relive the glory of an all-time legend. The
game also showcases fan-favorite features like Total Control
Passing, read and react defensive AI and the new broadcast team
of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. It all comes together to create the
most interactive, intuitive and impressive Madden NFL game yet.
FIFA Soccer 13 features innovations utilizing the GamePad that
create new ways to play and immerse fans in the action on the
pitch. During a match, simply shake the GamePad to activate the
shooting zone, touch the screen to pick a spot precisely on
goal, and fire away. With free kicks and penalties, look through
the GamePad screen for the player’s on-field perspective to aim
the ball, and then let fly. Take control of a specific defender
by tapping on the player using the touch screen or tap on an
attacking player and watch your closest defender mark or tackle
him.
FIFA Soccer 13 features new modes exclusive to the Wii U. Take
the reins as manager in all of the main game modes and make key
strategic real-time decisions using the GamePad. Control all of
your players with the Interactive Radar and create your own
defense-splitting runs. Analyze match or player stats—including
the opposition—in real-time to make managerial decisions and
then change any facet of a team’s tactics without interrupting
the game. Experience the thrill of managing your favorite club
in Manage Match, directing players from the sidelines and even
giving half-time talks. Compete with friends in Co-op Mode,
Career Mode or Tournaments with one player managing and up to
four others playing. Go online and play head-to-head in FIFA
Seasons, the most popular mode in FIFA, competing in ranked
online seasonal play with promotions and relegations. Plus,
connect and interact with friends like no other FIFA title. Use
the Friends tab to see your friends online and invite them to
play using touch screen typing and real-time messaging.
Madden NFL 13 and FIFA Soccer 13 on Wii U are rated “E” for
Everyone by the ESRB and are available for $59.99. Madden NFL 13
is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon while FIFA Soccer
13 is developed by EA Canada.
FIFA Soccer 13 Wii U will launch in Europe on November 30 and in
Japan on December 7. The game is rated PEGI 3+.
All player participation has been facilitated by National
Football League Players Incorporated, the licensing and
marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).
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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
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