Content about South Africa

07.07.10

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup winding down in South Africa, EA SPORTS unveiled a new feature called Creation Center that will provide soccer fans with the tools to customize content in FIFA Soccer 11 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in new ways. Craft your own player and create the team of your dreams using a web-based application at www.easportsfootball.com. Create a player by choosing his appearance, accessories and attributes and then create an original team with a distinctive crest and kits, complete with home stadium.

06.26.10

With Team USA capturing the nation’s attention at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa by making it to the Sweet 16 bracket with a match against Ghana, former Team USA soccer star and current ESPN soccer analyst Alexi Lalas chimes in on his favorite videogames. Lalas can be seen throughout the World Cup using EA Sports 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa videogame graphics to highlight key plays from matches during his ESPN coverage. He talks about his favorite sport and some of his favorite videogames in this exclusive interview.

06.09.10

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa about to kick off, will unveil its bestselling EA Sports franchise FIFA Soccer 11 at E3 2010 in Los Angeles. EA Sports is set to redefine player authenticity when FIFA Soccer 11 launches this fall on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. FIFA Soccer 11 reinvents player authenticity – on and off the ball – for every player and at every position on the pitch with Personality+, an all-new feature that sees individual abilities reflected in game, enabling clear differentiation for every player.

06.05.10

The world is about to unite in the ultimate sports tournament. In preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Electronic Arts has launched its first free soccer game, EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online. This marks the first downloadable FIFA soccer game designed for PC and it’s available worldwide at http://fifa-online.easports.com.

06.03.10

With competition about to start in South Africa, EA Sports has already picked the winner. And the FIFA World Cup Trophy goes to … Spain! Electronic Arts declared the winner of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Using the market-leading EA Sports soccer engine that drives 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, EA was able to simulate the 2010 FIFA World Cup and test all 32 teams under the same conditions they will face in the weeks ahead. It was determined that Spain will defeat Brazil 3-1 at Soccer City on July 11 to win its first World Cup.

04.27.10

One of the big games of 2010, and one of the hottest sports games of the summer, is now in stores. Electronic Arts has shipped EA Sports’ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PSP, iPod Touch and iPhone. The game gives soccer fans an early chance to take part in the biggest sporting event in the world, which kicks off in June.

04.19.10

Just in time to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in 3D, Sony Electronics will ship its first Bravia 3D TVs and Blu-ray 3D players to Europe this June. The company announced a package of products, services and free content, comprising four compelling reasons for consumers to make their first 3D TV experience a Sony one. Sony has yet to announce details for its North American 3D plans, but similar free 3D games and movie offerings are expected.

03.30.10

One of the big games of 2010 comes in the form of the world’s most popular sport – soccer. EA Sports is bringing 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa across all consoles this summer before the real soccer matches kick off. EA Sports has partnered with Coca-Cola Zero to bring a new free online service to soccer fans on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this April. The exclusive new feature will virtually recreate actual on-the-pitch moments in the videogame just hours after they unfolded.

01.30.10

With James Cameron’s Avatar continuing to rule the global box office, 3D remains more than just a fad in Hollywood. At CES 2010, electronics giants like Sony, Panasonic, LG and Samsung showcased 3D TVs for the home. Now EA Sports President Peter Moore, who was in Europe for an international press event showcasing new 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa videogames, has chimed in on 3D games.

01.29.10

Just in time for this June’s World Cup 2010 in South Africa, EA Sports is offering a free soccer game for PC. Electronic Arts  is developing a downloadable game called EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online that will make its most popular and highest rated^ videogame franchise available to soccer fans with a broadband internet connection and an average spec laptop computer or desk-top personal computer. The free-to-play EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer videogame will call on soccer fans and gamers to help shape features during closed beta testing prior to its English language European open beta release in June 2010.

01.27.10

Electronic Arts will celebrate the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed videogame for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.  Now everyone can play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP and mobile in April 2010 in anticipation of the real-world tournament which begins in June.