Video Gaming News - October 2004
Redwood City, CA (October 11, 2004) - Electronic Arts today revealed
in-game details of Madden NFL 2005, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Golf and The Urbz: Sims
in the City for the Nintendo Dual-Screen (Nintendo DS).
From EA:
Leveraging the handheld system’s distinctive features including the dazzling
dual-screen design, each game boasts features that could only be experienced on
the unique Nintendo console.
“The launch of the Nintendo DS is a big event for game fans worldwide. We will
be there with some of our most popular franchises,” said Frank Gibeau, Senior
Vice President of North American Marketing. “Each of our games has been custom
designed for the Nintendo DS, guaranteeing a one-of-a-kind entertainment
experience.”
Madden NFL 2005 is the deepest and most authentic handheld sports game ever.
Taking advantage of the unique Nintendo DS hardware feature set, Madden NFL 2005
gives players unprecedented control during gameplay. Gamers can now use the
Nintendo DS touch screen to call plays, utilize the kick meter and select
audibles at the line of scrimmage. The second screen also is home to Field
Radar, which allows gamers to see where all 22 players are on the field while
staying in the heart of the action on the other screen. Madden NFL 2005 breaks
new ground by allowing players to go head-to-head in Madden NFL 2005 via
wireless play. The game delivers unprecedented 3D graphics while featuring
authentic NFL uniforms for all 32 NFL teams and player portraits for each NFL
player. With a full season mode and fun game modes such as Situation Mode and
2-Minute Drill, Madden NFL 2005 for the Nintendo DS delivers its signature level
of depth in the palm of your hand.
Developed at EA Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR on
the Nintendo DS retains the hallmarks of the series including legendary courses
and world-class golfing. As with the hit version that inspired it, players will
take on Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Jack Nicklaus and other golfing greats from
past & present. Players create their golfer, develop their skills and step on to
the green to challenge the masters on some of the world’s top courses including
five licensed and one fantasy courses from the Tiger Woods series. However,
unlike any past iteration, this innovative version of the game allows players to
utilize touch screen technology to command control of their swing and position
their shots like a pro. When they feel truly confident, players can fire up the
multiplayer component to challenge up to four friends in wi-fi networked play.
Then, see who’s the real master.
A spin-off of The Sims, the most successful PC Game of all time The Urbz: Sims
in the City is being developed in Redwood City by the EA Maxis Studio in
conjunction with Griptonite Games. Urbz aren’t typical Sims; they have a
completely new look, attitude and outlook on life. Roaming through the
rough-and-tumble city streets, Urbz are all about their friends, their pets and
building their reputation. This highly-anticipated title will benefit from the
unique Nintendo DS capabilities by offering players a touch-screen input and a
multitude of in-game features that are not available in any other version of the
game. Exclusive features for the Nintendo DS include 24 objects, a unique
touch-screen menu system, 5 minigames, 7 characters and 5 pet species that
players can create with the special in-game ‘gene manipulator’.
Madden NFL 2005 and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Golf are rated E for Everyone by the
ESRB and will ship under the EA SPORTS brand. The Urbz: Sims in the City is
rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will released under the EA GAMES brand.
These three titles will be available when the Nintendo DS launches.
Rounding out EA’s line-up of Nintendo DS titles are GoldenEye: Rogue Agent and
Need For Speed Underground which will ship in the months following launch.
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