EA Tees Off With Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 as It Hits Retail Stores
Today
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug 26, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Tiger Woods
PGA TOUR(R) 09, a nominee for best sports
game at this year's E3, is available in retail
stores today. The critically acclaimed Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise,
which appeals to experienced and novice gamers alike, will feature
personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' swing
coach, Hank Haney. In addition, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 All-Play, winner
of IGN's Best Wii Sports Game Award at E3, features
new graphics and user interface while also incorporating interactive and
social mini-games.
"Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 brings
simulation golf to life through its graphically enhanced courses and
several all-new features for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 versions of
the game," said Executive Producer Mike
Taramykin. "In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09
All-Play we were able to create a sociable yet competitive
experience with the new Golf Party Mode, while also evening the playing
field with an all-new Wii-specific controller system."
An all-new addition to this year's game is
Performance Coach featuring Haney. He will assist gamers as they hit the
links and try to advance their career to win the FedExCup. Following
each round, Haney will deliver customized feedback on a player's
performance. This feedback system allows all gamers, rookies or pros, to
compete and enjoy the game at any level. In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09,
a player's skill level is dynamic, constantly
adjusting throughout the round just as it would during a real afternoon
of golf.
Also new to the game is Club Tuner, which gives gamers the opportunity
to calibrate their clubs to fit their personal tendencies and
preferences. Players can test and customize their driver, fairway woods,
irons and wedges. The Club Tuner allows gamers the ability to create a
bag of clubs that fit specific course conditions or needs, but strategy
will come into play as gamers must weigh the risks of club performance
versus ease of use.
The online experience for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 has been
significantly enhanced, from enhancements and all-new features within EA
SPORTS(TM) GamerNet1 to
an all-new game engine powering simultaneous play within the game. New
to GamerNet, which is an interactive gaming hub that hosts user-created
gameplay online, are Instant Challenges, seamless integration into
gameplay and all-new daily leaderboards. The new online engine in Tiger
Woods PGA TOUR 09 and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 All-Play gives
as many as four players the ability to play each hole at the same time,
allowing players to swing when they are ready and experience a round of
golf even faster and more competitive than ever before.
Developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09
will be available on August 26 on the Xbox 360(R)
video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation(R)2
and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment
systems and the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)
system. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 All-Play is available specifically for
Wii(TM).
For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, check out www.easports.com/tigerwoods09.
EA SPORTS(TM) is the leading interactive sports
software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises
including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL(R)
hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA(R) Football,
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) and NASCAR(R)
racing.
1Internet connection required. See product pack
for details.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM,
EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM.
In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27
titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online
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About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional
golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings
opportunities for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR,
Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the
game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the U.S. and around the
world.
In 2008, the three Tours will compete in 108 events for approximately
$355 million in prize money. Tournaments will be held in nine countries
outside the U.S. and in 37 states.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership,
TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In
fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall
charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR's web site address is www.pgatour.com
and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts Inc.
Katherine Coulthart, 407-386-4812
Sr. Publicist
kcoulthart@ea.com
Tyrone Miller, 407-386-4905
Sr. PR Manager
tmiller@ea.com