October 7, 2003 - Nokia, together with Electronic Arts (EA) today announced that the true authority in soccer gaming, FIFA Soccer 2004 will be released for the Nokia N-Gage game deck. The soccer season of FIFA Soccer 2004 on the Nokia N-Gage game deck will get players into amazing 3D stadium graphics, and head-to-head multiplayer gameplay via Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology.
"We're bringing the world's most popular sports game to the world's newest handheld game deck," said EA's Executive Vice President of North American Publishing, Nancy Smith. "EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 2004 is going to bring a new level of intensity to competition on the Nokia N-Gage."
"FIFA Soccer 2004 is a game with a huge global appeal. Together with the unique mobile capabilities, Nokia N-Gage game deck allows users to play the latest global titles in a new way - multiplayer games connected locally via Bluetooth wireless technology," said Pasi Pölönen, Director of Game Publishing, Entertainment and Media Business Unit, Nokia Mobile Phones. "The excellent in graphics performance will also impress FIFA Soccer 2004 players on Nokia N-Gage, and allow for the most complete and authentic soccer experience."
With the unique Nokia N-Gage features of FIFA Soccer 2004, the players will be able to create the history of FIFA Soccer 2004 in their own hands. By going up against 6,000 real players from more than 300 official teams and the multiplayer experience of head to head play, FIFA Soccer 2004 on N-Gage offers players the chance to skillfully challenge each other in real time. FIFA Soccer 2004 will be available on the Nokia N-Gage game deck in time for the 2003 holiday season.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues of $2.5 billion for fiscal 2003. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under three brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA GAMES(TM), and EA SPORTS BIG(TM). EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.info.ea.com.
About N-Gage
The Nokia N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active and hardcore gamers, the Nokia N-Gage is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer gameplay over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The Nokia N-Gage also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.
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