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Along with the release of 2006 Fifa
World Cup, EA and Fifa announced the
extension of their long-term partnership,
making EA the worldwide and exclusive
Fifa Licensee for soccer action games
across all console platforms, mobile
phones and online formats. The on-going
partnership will allow EA to continue
to bring World Cup gaming experiences
to consumers, and includes games for
the future World Cups in 2010 and
2014.
“Renewing our strategic partnership
with Fifa will enable us to continue
to deliver the most authentic football
titles to fans who have helped to
make our Fifa games the most successful
football videogame franchise in the
world,” said EA’s Gerhard
Florin, Executive Vice President and
General Manager for International
Publishing.
In 2006 Fifa World Cup, users can
step into the heart of the action
as they play their favorite team or
most loathed opponent. Featuring stunning
visual representations of the world’s
superstar players, gamers experience
the 12 official stadiums as they take
their team from qualification to glory.
In addition to taking control of one
of 127 national teams, players will
enjoy groundbreaking new play modes.
Global Challenge tests even the biggest
soccer fanatic by recreating classic
moments in Fifa World Cup history
with modern teams. True champions
can challenge their friends in eight-way
multiplayer matches and take advantage
of tremendous in-game un-lockable
content such as legendary players
and exclusive licensed football apparel.
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