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Fifa World Launches New Gameplay Engine
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – November 6, 2014 – Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that EA SPORTS™ FIFA
World, a free-to-play* football game for PC, launched a new
gameplay engine, the game’s biggest update yet.
The new engine raises the bar for repeat-pay-to-play football
games and introduces a number of fan-favorite gameplay features
from previous FIFA franchise titles, including Attacking
Intelligence, which gives teammates the ability to analyze the
play and better position themselves to create a variety of
attacking opportunities, and Complete Dribbling adds creativity
in attack by allowing fans to utilize precise dribble touches
while facing defenders. Also included in the update, First Touch
Control, adds realism and variety in gameplay by eliminating
near-perfect ball control and Tactical Free Kicks gives fans the
option to position up to three attacking players over the ball,
providing additional passing options and dummy runs, and
resulting in elaborate free kicks. The new gameplay features are
complemented by the addition of more than one thousand gameplay
animations, helping to keep fans immersed in the action on the
pitch.
“The new engine gives fans an even better, more realistic
football experience while still keeping the game fun and
accessible for fans around the world,” said Line Producer Alex
Grimbley. ”And it all comes only six weeks after our New Season
update, where we gave fans the ability to keep and use players
from previous seasons in their current FIFA Ultimate Team
squads, allowing fans even more possibilities when building
their teams.”
After installing the free update, fans will immediately notice
visual upgrades, including a new modernized look for the user
interface and match presentation. The match experience has been
enhanced by the addition of commentary adopted from FIFA 15, and
six new stadiums have been added, including Villa Park, Boleyn
Ground (Upton Park), The KC Stadium and the Liberty Stadium.
FIFA World can now be played in Italian with a fully localized
user interface and Italian match commentary, featuring Pierluigi
Pardo and Stefano Nava as presenters – the game is now available
in 10 languages.
By removing the barriers of having access to a console or a high
powered PC, EA SPORTS FIFA World brings the FIFA experience to
more gaming and football fans around the globe. Since entering
Open Beta, EA SPORTS FIFA World has seen over 50 million matches
played by fans from over 180 countries. Fans with an average
spec laptop or desktop PC and a broadband Internet connection
can play a fun, authentic football game, driven by live content
and featuring real players and real clubs from 33 leagues.
* Requires persistent internet connection, Origin account, EUALA
acceptance and installation of Origin Client Software. Must be
13+ to create an account. Additional in-game content may be
purchased.