EA SPORTS Launches First FIFA Social Mobile Game in Japan- FIFA World Class Soccer Free-To-Play Game Comes To GREE On November 15th -

Tokyo, Japan - Nov 15, 2011 - EA SPORTS™ and EA™ Interactive, divisions of Electronic Arts Inc., today announced that the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise - the most popular sports videogame franchise on the planet - is coming to social networking service (SNS) GREE in Japan for the first time ever beginning November 15th.

Developed in partnership between EA and independent game developer gumi Inc., FIFA World Class Soccer enables players to build and manage their ultimate team of soccer superstars from around the world, including many of the top Japanese soccer stars. Competing on global leaderboards and against friends, players utilize features such as player loans and player trades, scouting networks, and training in an authentic social gaming experience that replicates the emotion and drama of the real world of soccer. In addition, FIFA World Class Soccer on the GREE Platform will be highlighted by regular tournaments, special Teams of the Week, and in-game challenges.

"Japan is a country that absolutely loves its soccer, so we're very excited to bring fans this unique social experience that features the top leagues, stars and clubs from around the world," said Matt Bilbey, Vice President and General Manager at EA SPORTS. "Millions of fans around the world have already played our FIFA Superstars game on Facebook, so bringing FIFA World Class Soccer to GREE is a great addition to the award-winning FIFA experiences that soccer fans can enjoy."

The EA SPORTS FIFA franchise is the most popular sports videogame franchise in the world, operating on multiple platforms and delivering authentic experiences to millions of fans every year. FIFA World Class Soccer features more than 5,000 teams* from the most prestigious leagues around the world, including La Liga Espan~ola (Spain), Barclays Premier League (UK), Serie A (Italy), Bundesliga (Germany), Ligue 1 (France), Eredivisie (Netherlands), Premiere League (Russia), Pro League (Belgium), Major League Soccer (USA), and many more.

Screenshots (Work in Progress)

Note: These screenshots are taken from the non-finished game and are work in progress.

Notes

Title FIFA WORLD CLASS SOCCER
Genre Soccer Simulation Game
Service Starts Tuesday November 15, 2011
Platforms
  • Feature Phones:
    • docomo

      All types that were released after the 901i,701i series

    • au

      Windows Phone (Except for the W62SA)

    • SoftBank

      All 3G type phones that have Movie Sha-Mail functionality except for the phones listed below

      920SC, 821SC, 820SC, 740SC, 830SC, 731SC, 904T, 903T, 902T, 805SC, 804SS, 804NK, 804N, 803T, 802N, 709SC, 708SC, 707SCII, 707SC, 706SC, 706P, 706N, 705T, 705SC, 705P, 705Px, 705NK, 705N, 703N, 702sMO, 702NKII, 702NK, 702MO

  • Smartphones:
    • Android

      docomo/au/SoftBank

      Android(OS Android 2.2 and above)

      *Except for the SH-03C (docomo) which will not be supported.

      *Tablet machines will not be supported.
    • iOS

      iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4S that use iOS 4.3 or later

      *Tablet machines will not be supported.
Access Feature Phones:

[QR Code]



[URL]

http://mpf.gree.jp/3241



Smartphones:

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[URL]

http://pf.gree.jp/3241
Price Free to play (with paid content in-game)
Copyright Informations © 2011 Electronic Arts Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, and the EA SPORTS logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.

OFFICIAL FIFA LICENSED PRODUCT.

© THE FIFA NAME AND OLP LOGO ARE COPYRIGHT OR TRADEMARK PROTECTED BY FIFA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE BY ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.

PLAYER NAMES AND LIKENESSES USED UNDER LICENSE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLERS “(FIFPRO)”, CLUBS, AND/OR LEAGUES.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Developed by gumi Co.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries. In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com

EA SPORTS, The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. Official FIFA licensed product. "© The FIFA name and OLP Logo are copyright or trademark protected by FIFA. All rights reserved." Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc.

About GREE, Inc.

GREE provides Japan's leading mobile social networking service, and is at the forefront of mobile technology. GREE was ranked as Japan's fastest-growing tech company by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in 2010. GREE, following its acquisition of OpenFeint in April 2011, is expanding globally and will soon offer a single, worldwide mobile social gaming platform. Combined, GREE reaches over 150 million players and offers over 7,500 game applications for smartphones. GREE aims to build the leading mobile social gaming ecosystem for users and developers worldwide.

GREE and the GREE logo are registered trademarks of GREE, Inc. in Japan. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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