REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – July 19, 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the highly successful Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters video game will be coming to the PC and Mac® platforms on September 6. PC and Mac users will be able to finally walk and play the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club and have an authentic Masters experience at home or on the go.
“As we continue to expand the golf portfolio, we are extremely excited about bringing the Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club to all the PC/Mac owners,” said Vice President/General Manager of EA SPORTS™ golf business Mike Taramykin. “The Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise continues to lead the way in multi-platform gaming, providing video game golf experiences on various channels – from traditional consoles to social media.”
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters for PC/Mac will include a host of gameplay features including:
· Road to the Masters: Start your journey down the “Road to the Masters” as your career begins on the amateur tour and you work your way through Q-School, Nationwide Tour and the PGA TOUR. Experience the rich history and tradition of the Masters Tournament and begin your chase to capture the most sought-after prize in professional golf – the Green Jacket.
· Masters Moments: Play through memorable, historic moments as you try to measure up against some of the sport’s greatest legends.
· Tiger at the Masters: Relive each of Tiger’s four wins at the Masters by attempting to equal or beat his scores in each round of the Tournament.
· Inside Augusta: Hole-by-hole descriptions of one of the most famous courses in the world – Augusta National Golf Club.
· 14 Championship Courses: In addition to Augusta National Golf Club and its Par 3 Course, take on the best of the best on some of the world’s most celebrated courses including Pebble Beach®, St. Andrews Links®, TPC™ at Sawgrass and many more!
· Photo Game Face: Upload your own image and create your golfer using the Photo Game Face technology.
Moreover, a three-month membership to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Online*, an authentic golf experience streamed directly through a web browser, is available with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters. As a member, gamers will have access to additional features such as expanded multiplayer modes, additional courses and group tournaments.
The game will be available for purchase for $39.99 MSRP and will include a disc and a three-month membership to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online. Current registered players of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online will receive a 25% pre-order discount** for redemption against Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters via digital download from EA’s new Origin™ website.
For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters, visit http://www.easports.com/golf or follow the game on Twitter™ at www.twitter.com/EASPORTS_Tiger and Facebook® at www.facebook.com/TigerWoodsPGATOUR.