EA SPORTS FIFA 12 In Stores Now

FIFA 12 is launching to global critical acclaim. It is currently the highest rated sports videogame ever^ on PlayStation3 and Xbox 360 with an average review score of 92. In addition, FIFA 12 was chosen “Best Console Game” at gamescom 2011, winner of the prestigious E3 Game Critics award for “Best Sports Game” at E3 2011, and 23 other awards to date.
 

FIFA 12 brings to the pitch the game-changing new Player Impact Engine, and revolutionary gameplay innovations inspired by the real-world game, including all-new Precision Dribbling, Tactical Defending, and Pro Player Intelligence. Plus, new live services and breakthrough social experiences like EA SPORTS Football Club, and FIFA Ultimate Team, will deepen fans’ connection to the real-world game, their favorite club, and their friends, rivals and millions of other players around the world in the massive FIFA online community. FIFA 12 on Mac has the same revolutionary core gameplay features as the HD consoles, and for the first time ever, Mac and PC gamers can play with and against each other in online head-to-head matches.
 

Partnering directly with 10 clubs, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bolton, Chelsea, Derby County, Everton, Leeds United, Manchester City, Newcastle and Fulham, as well as countless professional players, FIFA 12 has managed intergrate itself with the world of football like never before.  EA SPORTS has also produced FIFA 12 club packs for all of the clubs above.
 

In EA SPORTS’ continued efforts to promote football at grass roots level The Love Football, Play Football campaign will see cover star Wayne Rooney share the skills that have turned him into one of the world’s greatest players. A partnership has also been formed with the Football Foundation to provide equipment and training advice from professional coaching staff to aspiring stars of the future.

FIFA 12 is localised into 18 languages and available in 51 countries. It is available for the PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®, PC, Mac, Wii™, PlayStation®2, Nintendo 3DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, iPhone®, iPad™, iPod® touch and iOS mobile devices. The game is available for digital download on PC at www.orgin.com.  FIFA 12 on Mac is available for digital download in Europe through Direct2Drive, Gamersgate, Gamestation.co.uk, PC World, Dixons, Curry’s, CDon, Gamesload, Mediamarkt, and Game, and at Coolshop in Denmark and Sweden.

FIFA 12 is rated Pegi 3+. Screenshots are available at http://info.ea.com.  For the latest news on FIFA 12 join more than six million fans in the EA SPORTS FIFA community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/easportsfifa.
 

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA JAM basketball, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

*Based on units sold world-wide as of July 25, 2011 (via NPD, Chart-track, GFK & Famitsu Marketing Data Service)
** according to internal sales data as of September 24, 2011 (date to change)
*** data provided by Microsoft and Sony
^ Source www.metacritic.com as of Sept. 29, 2011

 

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company’s game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.
 

In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass Effect™.  More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.

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