EA TAKES TO THE PITCH WITH THE SOUNDS OF FIFA 07
International In-Game Soundtrack Takes Players around the Globe
CHERTSEY, UK. - August 18, 2006 - Brazil, France, England or the USA who has the most die-hard football fans? Representing 21 different countries, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today rang in the sound of the football season by revealing the 40 songs that will be featured in FIFA 07. Launching in over 15 languages and 40 countries worldwide, FIFA 07 will bring the superstar footballers, stadiums and music of your every competitor into your hands.
Every year, FIFA Football boasts an unparalleled mix of music gathered from around the globe, hand picked to represent each country and its passion for football. This year, the soundtrack is highlighted by songs from UK artists Muse, Boy Kill Boy, Keane and The Feeling alongside international talent including Bersuit Vergarabat (Argentina), caBas (Colombia), Carlos Jean (Spain), Epik High (Korea), Keane (UK), Muse (UK), Plastilina Mosh (Mexico), Shiny Toy Guns (USA) and Seu Jorge (Brazil).
"No sport is more celebrated around the world than football, so what better way to live the magic of the real-world game than by listening to the anthems and songs that will be discovered by football fans around the globe as they play through the season," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Music Marketing.
The music in FIFA 07 includes:
ARTIST SONG COUNTRY Angélique Kidjo Wele Wele Benin Belasco Chloroform UK Bersuit Vergarabat O Vas a Misa Argentina Bitman & Roban Get On The Floor Chile Blasted Mechanism Blasted Empire Portugal Boy Kill Boy Civil Sin UK caBas La Cadena de Oro Colombia Carlos Jean Get Down Spain d.o.c.h.! Was in der Zertung Steht Germany Elefant Uh-oh Hello USA Epik High Fly Korea Fertig, los! Sie ist in mich verliebt Germany Infadels Can't Get Enough (Mekon Remix) UK Keane Nothing In My Way UK Malibu Stacy Los Angeles Belgium Mellowdrone Oh My USA Mobile New York Minute Canada Morning Runner Gone Up In Flames UK Muse Supermassive Black Hole UK Nightmare Of You Dear Scene, I Wish I Were Deaf USA Outlandish Kom Igen Denmark Paul Oakenfold Beatiful Goal UK Persephone's Bees Muzika Dlya Fil'ma USA/Russia Plastilina Mosh Peligroso Pop Mexico Polysics Tei! Tei! Tei! Japan The Prototypes Kaleidoscope UK Ralph Myerz and The Jack Herren Band Deepest Red Norway Seu Jorge Tive Razão Brazil Shiny Toy Guns You Are The One USA Stijn Gasoline & Matches Belgium Suferosa Royal Uniform Norway Tahiti 80 Big Day France The Feeling Sewn UK The Pinker Tones TMCr Grand Finale Spain The Sheer Understand Holland The Young Punx You've Got To UK Tigarah Girl Fight Japan Trash Inc. Punk Rock Chick Lebanon Us3 Kick This UK Young Love Discotech USAFrom the first whistle, FIFA 07 throws you into the emotional rollercoaster of the football season as you live out the intensity of every home and away match. A specially-designed audio track authentically replicates the crowd reactions found in stadiums around the world. The dynamic game engine tracks every move on the pitch to realize the emotional response of the crowd during the highs and lows of a match. Every layer of the audio track is affected, with crowds responding to what occurs on the pitch by cheering or jeering, and broadcast commentary reflecting the momentum swings that play out in games.
This year, you have the power to shape your club's destiny in the EA SPORTS Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents. The online interactive leagues feature the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League and the Mexican 1st Division. Experience the future of online gaming as you play your games according to the real-world schedule. When they play, you play. Track your team's progress as the aggregate results determine your club's position in the league table. Now you actually take to the pitch for the glory of your club. This is the season where you make the difference!
Learn more about the game and listen to 60-second samples of each song included in the soundtrack at http://fifa07.ea.com.
FIFA 07, developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., is scheduled to ship on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy® Advance, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PC and mobile. The game carries a PEGI rating of 3+. Screenshots can be downloaded at www.electronicarts.co.uk/press.
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