Kick Off is Upon Us As FIFA Soccer 07 Ships to Retailers Today

This is the Season to Fulfill Your Soccer Dreams and Take Your Club to the Title

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS) announced that EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 07 videogame shipped to retailers throughout North America today for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy® Advance, PC and mobile.

FIFA Soccer 07 offers fans the chance to live out their soccer dreams and take their clubs to the title with complete control of their favorite clubs and players, enabling gamers to experience the highs and lows of the upcoming season.

From the first whistle, FIFA Soccer 07 throws you into the emotional rollercoaster of the soccer season as you live out the intensity of every home and away match. Specially-designed audio replicates the crowd reactions found in stadiums around the world. The dynamic game engine brings to life the emotional response of the crowd during the highs and lows of a match. Crowds respond to what occurs on the pitch by cheering or jeering, and broadcast commentary reflects 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 Ligue 1 Orange 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!

FIFA Soccer 07 was developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and is rated “E" (Everyone) by the ESRB. It will ship on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system on October 17, 2006. FIFA Soccer 07 for the Xbox 360™ video and entertainment system with the dynamic new EA SPORTS engine and all new gameplay will ship later this month.

Learn more about the game at http://fifa07.ea.com.