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E3 2003 - EA Sports
At E3 2003, EA will raise the bar with new and enhanced games such
as Madden NFL(TM) Football 2004, SSX 3, The Lord of the Rings(TM), The
Return of the King(TM), and Harry Potter(TM): Quidditch(TM) World Cup.
EA's games are based on massively popular EA SPORTS(TM) and EA SPORTS
BIG(TM) franchises and highly successful EA GAMES(TM)-branded titles
with many games drawn straight from Hollywood's top box office
franchises such as James Bond, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.
EA also is presenting new games from its No. 1 PC franchise, The
Sims(TM). The company's lineup crosses multiple platforms including
next generation consoles, PC, online and hand-helds.
"The winners this year are people who love video games," said Don
Mattrick, president of EA Worldwide Studios. "There will be more games
to choose from -- spectacular new fiction, features and gameplay from
the largest and most innovative studio in interactive entertainment."
"Innovation, access and intensity -- that's what's new from EA in
2003," said John Riccitiello, president and chief operating officer.
"We're introducing global blockbusters with a new look and feel --
games that are as exciting for hard core fans as they are for
newcomers. This year, all the EA SPORTS titles from Madden NFL
Football to FIFA Soccer will include online features that amp up the
action with head-to-head competition, tournaments and ladders. EA
GAMES will feature exciting new turns on the world's most popular
interactive franchises including Medal of Honor, Lord of the Rings,
Harry Potter and SSX. Finally there will be more fun from the world's
most popular game franchise, with all new editions of The Sims and
SimCity."
THE NEW EA SPORTS STARTING LINEUP
EA SPORTS and EA SPORTS BIG will unveil ten titles at E3, all of
which feature online gameplay for the PlayStation® 2 computer
entertainment system:
Madden NFL(TM) 2004 -- In its 14th season, Madden NFL Football
remains the undisputed leader in authentic NFL football simulation.
Madden NFL 2004 features revolutionary Playmaker Control(TM) that
allows players to make adjustments after the snap of the ball to
create championship caliber plays. No other football video game offers
players more in-depth features like online gameplay, the new Quick
Match voice chat and tournaments (the PlayStation 2 console only), and
a new Owner mode. Madden NFL 2004 will be released on the PlayStation
2 console, the PlayStation, Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft,
Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy® Advance and PC in summer 2003.
NBA LIVE 2004 -- Take the game to a whole new level with NBA LIVE
2004. Go deep into a radically enhanced EA SPORTS Dynasty(TM) mode,
import top college players, create a Custom Player, and build player
attributes over time. Take the court at all 29 NBA arenas, each
rendered down to every detail, including championship banners and
retired jerseys hanging from the rafters. Players will be able to blow
past the defenders with all-new moves, an even better passing game,
online competition (the PlayStation console and PC), and silky smooth
control. Players can step up their game and hit the court running with
NBA LIVE 2004. The title will be released on the PlayStation 2
console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, and PC in fall 2003.
NASCAR Thunder(TM) 2004 -- NASCAR Thunder 2004 puts gamers behind
the wheel in a world where grudges and alliances mean the difference
between the victory lane and disaster. Players no longer just race on
a track, they're racing a pack of 42 real-world stars who think for
themselves, remember your every move, and aren't afraid to pay you
back. Revenge may be around the corner or at the next race, as players
scream through 23 authentic tracks or hone their road racing skills on
11 fantasy tracks. The key to success is building alliances that carry
from race to race and season to season in an improved career mode that
challenges gamers to manage sponsors, teams, garages, and crews while
building a 20-year racing legacy. Online (the PlayStation 2 console
and PC) or standalone, racing just became a contact sport. The title
ships this fall on the PlayStation 2 console, the PlayStation, Xbox,
and PC.
NCAA® Football 2004 -- NCAA Football 2004 relives the intensity,
pageantry, and spirit of college football and its storied rivalries.
Celebrate the history of college football with classic teams like the
1924 Notre Dame Fighting Irish or replay one of the 20 greatest
college football games from the last two decades. NCAA Football 2004
features new pre-game tunnel presentations, online gaming with
voice-enabled in-game chat (the PlayStation 2 console only), and the
joy of ripping down the goalposts after an emotional victory over your
biggest rival. NCAA Football 2004 is scheduled to release this summer
on the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 2004 -- Only one game gives players the
chance to earn their PGA TOUR card while playing on elite courses --
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2004. The latest console and PC versions allow
players to create the ultimate golfer and take on the best in the
world. Players can take their created golfer through PGA TOUR Season
mode and try to rake in more cash than Tiger Woods himself. While
providing different gameplay experiences, the console and PC versions
will offer five new PGA courses, online gameplay (the PlayStation 2
console and PC), two new fantasy courses, five new PGA TOUR pros, and
the commentary dream team of Gary McCord and David Fehrety. Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR 2004 will ship this fall on the PC, the PlayStation 2
console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, and Game Boy Advance.
FIFA Soccer 2004(TM) -- For true soccer fans who demand the finest
gameplay and in-depth game modes, FIFA Soccer 2004 is the most
complete and authentic soccer experience. A new Career mode gives
players the chance to take a team from the lower divisions, battle
through ranks, sign new players, and turn them into champions. The
action is deeper than ever with advanced levels of player detail and
responsiveness. With immersive atmospheres, benchmark presentation,
total realism with the world's premier clubs, and industry-leading
gameplay, FIFA returns as the true authority in soccer gaming. FIFA
Soccer 2004 ships in fall 2003 for the PlayStation 2 console, the
PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, and PC.
NCAA® March Madness(TM) 2004 -- NCAA March Madness 2004 storms
the court with new schools, smoother control, and an incredibly deep
Dynasty Mode(TM). Players can battle through preseason tournaments,
like the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational, all the way to the "Big Dance."
Dick Vitale takes players through the pageantry of college hoops like
no one else can. The unique, fast-paced college game comes to life
with players applying pressure D, diving on loose balls, online
gameplay and tournaments (the PlayStation 2 console only), and
throwing it down against rival schools. Featuring EA SPORTS Freestyle
Control, March Madness 2004 delivers the authentic strategy, emotion,
and passion that can only be found in college basketball. The title is
slated to ship on the PlayStation 2 console and Xbox in fall 2003.
NHL® 2004 -- The No. 1 selling NHL interactive video game
franchise continues a tradition of excellence in its 11th year with
NHL 2004. With a primary focus on in-game graphics and gameplay, NHL
2004 lets players easily take control and perform ingenious moves to
create scoring chances. With the new RPG Franchise Mode, players can
be the GM of their own team and take them from the bottom of the
league all the way to the Stanley Cup®. NHL 2004 also features
online gaming capability (the PlayStation 2 console and PC) for the
first time and includes new international elite leagues. NHL 2004 is
scheduled for release in fall 2003 for the PlayStation 2 console,
Xbox, and PC.
EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 2004 -- EA SPORTS Rugby 2004 is rugby in its
purest form. Players will be able to take their team to victory in the
fast paced action of World Cup Rugby or hone their skills in the Super
12 and European Domestic Leagues. With an all new control system that
is intuitive and user friendly, players will be rucking, mauling, and
kicking like champions in no time. New motion capture, animations, and
character models will ensure that Rugby 2004 offers the most "In Your
Face" rugby experience ever. Rugby 2004 is scheduled to ship this fall
for the PlayStation 2 console and PC.
EA SPORTS BIG(TM) DELIVERS OVER THE TOP ACTION
A stunning mountain experience under the EA SPORTS BIG(TM) brand:
SSX 3* -- Players will discover the open mountain and immerse
themselves in the new open world environment that is SSX 3, the
ultimate all-mountain experience. Featuring all-new events and
courses, awe-inspiring tricks, and a cast of cool, customizable
characters, SSX 3 lets players conquer miles of untamed powder and
redefine the boundaries of where they go, what they do, and what they
get. The larger-than-life mountain is a player's playground,
racetrack, and launch pad. Explore the mountain terrain to discover
its secrets and conquer the beast. Take it for granted and it'll
swallow you up. SSX 3 go anywhere gravity will take you. The title
ships this fall on the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube
and GameBoy Advance.
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