Electronic Arts revealed more than 20 game titles that round out its 2006 line-up.
With an unparalleled mix of action, adventure, sports and racing games. EA’s summer showcase reflects the global appeal of games on 11 different platforms. “This is an extraordinary time to be a gamer. Whether your passion is for sports or action, whether you play online or on a mobile phone, our development teams have created something special for you,” said Paul Lee, president, EA Studios. “Investments we’ve made in online, mobile, sports games and new intellectual properties are starting to pay off. In the year ahead, consumers will see ESPN content integrated into our sports games, they’ll see innovative online experiences like Warhammer and Battlefield 2142 and console games like Need For Speed Carbon will pioneer new technologies on next generation and current gen systems,” said Frank Gibeau, executive vice-president, general manager, North America Publishing. “This year’s line-up is the best, most diverse ever,” said Gerhard Florin, executive vice-president, general manager International Publishing. “Consumers are about to see the true next generation of interactive entertainment on consoles, handheld devices, mobile phones and online. As the appetite for interactive entertainment steadily grows around the world, EA’s broad offering of content and formats will give gamers everywhere great reasons to play.” Whether it is on the ice, the football field or the basketball court, the EA SPORTS™ line-up has never delivered a more authentic athletic performance. Featuring physics technology that allows for naturally moving player characters, perennial favourites from the Fifa, Madden NFL, NCAA Football, NHL hockey, NBA Live, Nascar and Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf franchises deliver new levels of athletic excellence. New titles from The Sims, The Godfather, Need for Speed, Battlefield, and Half-Life franchises join Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning in creating a diverse mix of gameplay experiences. For a whimsical romp, players can get their paws on the new game from The Sims franchise, but when seeking a more intense adventure, Need for Speed, Battlefield, Half-Life or The Godfather will hit the spot. With nearly 1.5 billion mobile phone handsets circulating around the globe, the EA Mobile portfolio brings a unique mix of games to people of all tastes. Tetris, SimCity and Downtown Texas Hold’Em appeal to casual players while Orcs & Elves will send players on fantastic adventures and EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3, Madden NFL 07, NBA LIVE 07, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07will make virtual athletes out of every sports fan. Pogo and Club Pogo will continue to dazzle casual game fans worldwide with Turbo 21, BattlePhlinx, Poppit! and Pogo Bowl.