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EA SPORTS Launches Fifa Soccer on Playstation Vita
Award-Winning FIFA Console Quality Gameplay, Graphics, And Game Modes Available In Stores Now For PlayStation Vita
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – February 21, in the year of our
Lord 2012 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced
today that it has delivered the first true HD console experience
on a hand-held gaming device with the launch of EA SPORTS™ FIFA
Soccer on the PlayStation® Vita handheld entertainment system,
available now in retail stores throughout North America and
Europe. The first game ever developed for the PlayStation Vita
by EA SPORTS features the award-winning FIFA Soccer console
quality gameplay, graphics, game modes and authenticity.
“FIFA Soccer on PlayStation Vita represents a quantum leap
forward for hand-held gaming, delivering the HD console quality
experience in the palm of your hands,” said Vice President and
Executive Producer Kaz Makita. “The level of quality that is now
achievable is a very exciting landmark for the FIFA Soccer
franchise and in gaming.”
EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer on PlayStation Vita features the same
physics-based, data driven technology that powers FIFA Soccer
gameplay on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
across eight different game modes. The largest and most complete
experience for handheld ever created by EA SPORTS includes
authentic 11 versus 11, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode with over 50
real-world competitions, a full in-depth Career Mode, and
head-to-head online.
In addition, FIFA Soccer features innovations that utilize front
and back multi-touch screens, creating a more responsive,
intelligent and unique gameplay experience. Touch Screen
Shooting delivers pin-point accuracy and removes the element of
“hit and hope” from shooting, Touch Screen Passing opens up the
field of play for more creative, precision passing, and Touch
Screen Free Kick Control enables players to swipe a finger to
aim and curl the shot around the wall. The game also features
over 30 officially licensed leagues and 500 officially licensed
clubs in 11 v 11 matches in authentic stadiums from around the
world.
FIFA Soccer on PlayStation Vita is rated “E” for everyone by the
ESRB. For the latest news on the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise join
more than 7.5 million fans in the EA SPORTS FIFA community at
http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa.
