REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – September 6, 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the release of its highly popular Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters video game for the PC and Mac® platforms. Golf enthusiasts and gamers can now experience the iconic Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club on a PC or Mac for the first time in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise history. An additional 14 championship courses are included, such as Pebble Beach®, St. Andrews Links®, and TPC™ at Sawgrass.
Boxed copies of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters on the PC/Mac are now available for purchase at EA’s Origin.com for $39.99 MSRP as well as other retailers. Each copy of the game includes a three-month membership to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Online*, an authentic golf experience streamed directly through a web browser. As a member, gamers will have access to additional features such as expanded multiplayer modes, additional courses and group tournaments.
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.
For PC owners only, a digital download version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters is available on Origin.com. All PC copies of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters will have Origin integrated. Gamers will receive automatic updates for the game, fast access to downloadable content, and real-time chat with friends via Origin’s in-game overlay. In addition, playing Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters allows you to start the game at one location, suspend it, go home and pick up the action exactly where you left off – without needing a disc.
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.