Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 is now in stores.
New Dual Analog Swing and Putting Mechanics Allow for More Precision and
Control
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., September 22, 2005 - Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:
ERTS) announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(r) 06, the newest
videogame from the best selling golf franchise, featuring new dual
analog swing and putting mechanics, has shipped to retailers nationwide
and is available for the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system,
Xbox(r) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(tm) and PC
under the EA SPORTS(tm) brand. A version for the PSP(tm)
(PlayStation(r)Portable) system will ship on September 26.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 offers all new gameplay challenges with the
introduction of the dual analog swing*. Using the left analog stick to
execute the swing, and the right analog stick, called the "Shape Stick",
to focus on the impact point allows players to help shape their shots
with spin and trajectory. This new control also extends to putting
where players will need to read the green and then use finesse and
precision to make the putt.
The new Rivals singleplayer mode allows players to feel the pressure of
competing against Tiger Woods for the title of #1 Golfer of All Time.
Players will create their own ultra-detailed character and then follow
Tiger Woods' path back through time to best both Tiger's accomplishments
and the accomplishments of the greatest golfers of each era. Legends
such as Old Tom Morris, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus stand
in the way as players attempt to become the unanimous choice as #1
golfer of all time.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 has 12 licensed golf courses including Pebble
Beach Golf Links, Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Doral Golf Resort and
Reflection Bay Golf Club. Three new fantasy courses will test players. A
total of 19 PGA TOUR(r) players are in the game including Tiger Woods,
Vijay Singh, and new golfers Mike Weir, Chris DiMarco, Ian Poulter and
Luke Donald.
Developed by EA Redwood Shores, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 is rated "E" for
Everyone by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $49.99 for the PlayStation 2,
Xbox, and PSP system and $39.99 for Nintendo GameCube and PC. With
exclusive partnerships with the PGA TOUR and the world's #1 golfer,
Tiger Woods, the industry leading EA SPORTS(tm) golf title will once
again provide players features that extend the appeal to both golf and
videogame fans. For more information visit www.tigerwoods06.com