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Fifa 14 Captures the Emotion of Scoring Goals
Innovations Inspire Midfield Build Up And Rewarding Finishing
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – April 17, in the year of our Lord
2013 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled
innovations to the greatest sports game on the planet that will
enable fans to experience the emotion of scoring great goals
when playing EA SPORTS™ FIFA 14 on the PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment
system and PC.
Innovations to the franchise’s award-winning* gameplay will make
FIFA 14 the complete matchday experience, introducing features
that inspire fans to build play through midfield, dictate the
tempo of a match and create rewarding opportunities. Great
matches are achieved through measured build up and incredible
finishing. A new feature in FIFA 14 called Pure Shot and a
brand-new ball physics system will transform shooting, making
every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the
perfect strike, feel exhilarating.
“FIFA 14 will play the way great matches are contested with
build up through midfield, tension throughout the match as
chances are created, and incredible finishing,” said David
Rutter, Executive Producer for FIFA 14. “Opportunities in FIFA
14 will be rewarding and great goals will look stunning.”
Finishing has been transformed with Pure Shot so 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 more exhilarating and rewarding. New shot types
include pure strikes, as well as off-balance and rushed shots.
Plus, Real Ball Physics now determines the trajectories of
balls, enabling players to kick the ball with force from
distance, drill low rising shots with accuracy, and blast
dipping or turbulent shots, just like real players.
Fans will be able to create rewarding build up to opportunities
and have the tools to dictate the tempo of a match through four
new features. Protect The Ball will enable players to fend-off
and block defenders from the ball while dribbling at any speed,
or out-muscle opponents for position before receiving the pass,
then turn defenders to carve out opportunities. Teammate
Intelligence has been improved on both sides of the ball. New
decision-making logic delivers tighter, smarter marking and
improved run tracking where defenders recognize opportunities to
provide support and win back possession, while attacking players
have new ways to outsmart their opponents by creating space for
themselves, running along the backline and checking their pace.
Major changes to ball control add new tools to win the midfield
battles. Sprint Dribble Turns enable players to turn in every
direction at sprint speed while preserving momentum, delivering
the control and confidence to take on defenders one-on-one.
Variable Dribble Touches introduces variety on touches when
sprinting. Skilled players will have better touch and more
control when sprinting with the ball.
In addition to innovations to gameplay, FIFA 14 is introducing a
game-changing new way to play Career Mode. The Global Scouting
Network brings the world of professional scouting to life.
Players now develop and refine a scouting network and search for
talent year-round. Scouts can evaluate players all over the
world to uncover the attributes and traits of every player in
the game, in preparation for the transfer windows. Plus, a new
hub delivers easy navigation, fewer interruptions and live
scouting reports.
FIFA 14 will deliver engaging online** features and live
services that connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport—and to
each other—through EA SPORTS Football Club, making FIFA 14
soccer's social network, where fans connect, compete and share
with millions of others around the world. The game will also
feature:
· Changes to the wildly popular FIFA Ultimate Team
· A new online Mode that will encourage social competition
· Multiple new features and benefits to EA SPORTS Football Club,
the live service that is the heartbeat of FIFA
· Complete authenticity with more than 500 officially licensed
clubs.
FIFA 14 is in development at EA Canada and will be available in
stores world-wide this fall. Additional platforms will be
revealed in the months ahead. The game has not yet been rated.
* The FIFA franchise has won over 250 videogame awards since
2010 on HD consoles
** Internet connection and Origin account required. Must be 13+
to create an account.