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EA SPORTS "NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup" ShipsPosted on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 @ 04:31:18 pm E.S.T
Reflecting NASCAR's new format for choosing its champion -- the Chase for the NASCAR(R) NEXTEL Cup -- and featuring an all-new dynamic career mode, Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS) announced today that it is shipping NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup(TM). The new EA SPORTS(TM) title will put players behind the wheel of vehicles from four series including modifieds and trucks as well as a variety of production cars such as the new Chevrolet C5 Corvette and Ford GT's. Online gamers will enjoy enhanced features on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and for the first time, Xbox Live(TM) Support.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup's innovative new career mode, Fight to the Top, has drivers battling for opportunities as they race through the ranks of NASCAR Featherlite Modified, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, and NASCAR Busch Series rides before competing for million-dollar purses in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(TM) and a chance to compete in the newly implemented Chase for the Cup that will be featured in the game as the Chase creates more excitement and drama in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Players can develop their racing skills and intimidate their rivals on the track with all-new controls such as the Intimidator Button, and continue the action off the track with post-race confrontations, including opportunities to settle disputes with NASCAR stars by racing America's top production cars through city streets. Enhanced online play on PlayStation 2 and Xbox will allow players a chance to race with up to 4 live racers with broadband connections. Fans react to the drama, idolizing both NASCAR heroes and villains with every move, while owners and sponsors recognize talent and reward success.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup, developed by EA Tiburon, is rated "E" for (Everyone) by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $49.95 for the PlayStation 2 console and Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, and $39.95 for the Nintendo GameCube(TM). The game's official website is http://www.chaseforthecup2005.com .
In addition to NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup, a new, standalone NASCAR PC title is being designed expressly for simulation racing fans. The NASCAR PC title is being developed at EA Tiburon. Utilizing an 18 month development cycle, the game is scheduled to ship in early 2005.
About EA SPORTS
Electronic Arts' EA SPORTS(TM) brand is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world. Its top-selling titles and franchises include Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL(R) hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R), MVP Baseball(TM), NCAA(R) Football and NASCAR(R) racing. The EA SPORTS home page is http://www.easports.com .
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, EA posted revenues of $2.96 billion for fiscal 2004. The company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers and the Internet. In 2003, EA had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. 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 http://www.ea.com . More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com .
* Internet connection required for online play. Not all features available with all platforms. See http://www.easports.com or back of product pack for details.
ABOUT NASCAR(R)
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, NASCAR, is the sanctioning body for one of America's premier sports. NASCAR has 75 million fans spread throughout the U.S., ranks second among sports in television ratings, is among the leaders in professional sports in licensed product sales, and has more Fortune 500 company involvement than any other sport. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in Charlotte, New York and Los Angeles, NASCAR sanctions 1,800 races at 120 tracks in 38 states.
The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup is how NASCAR determines its champion. It consists of the final 10 races of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series' 36-race season. The top 10 drivers and those within 400 points of the leader, after 26 races, will compete for the championship. The driver leading the standings after 26 races will be reset to 5,050 points and those behind him will trail in five-point increments with 10th being reset at 5,005. All drivers will continue to have the opportunity to win races, improve in the standings, and increase earnings.
Electronic Arts, John Madden Football, MVP Baseball, EA, EA SPORTS, EA GAMES and EA SPORTS BIG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. NASCAR and Chase for the Cup are all trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. NFL, FIFA, NHL, NBA, Tiger Woods, PGA TOUR, MLB and NCAA are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. (TM), (R), and Nintendo GameCube are trademarks of Nintendo. All other car, team, track names, trademarks, and other intellectual property are used under license and are the property of their respective owners. Posted By: Adam Paoli - 287 Reads
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