Kinect for Xbox 360 Integration Puts Your Authentic Swing into the Game<\/p>\n
SYDNEY, Australia. – March 29, 2012 <\/strong>\u2013 Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR\u00ae 13<\/em> and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR\u00ae 13:The Masters Collector\u2019s Edition<\/em> have shipped in Australia and will be available in New Zealand on March 30. Both games are packed with an array of new features, including the most comprehensive swing mechanic revamp in more than a decade, allowing players to customize their shots and execute more than 62 million combinations. Additional new features include Kinect for Xbox 360 integration, making the franchise the first ever voice-enabled and controller-free sports simulation, an all-new Tiger Legacy Challenge mode that allows players to relive Tiger\u2019s most memorable golf achievements and an online and social feature that allows fans, for the first time ever, to connect, compete and collect in-game rewards with their friends.<\/p>\n According to Official Xbox Magazine, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13<\/em> features \u201cthe most significant changes to the long-running golf sim\u201d. The game is available on the Xbox 360\u00ae videogame and entertainment system and the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system.<\/p>\n \u201cWe focused on making Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13<\/em> the most immersive golf experience ever. Fans have the opportunity to chase and win one of sport\u2019s most highly coveted accomplishments, the Green Jacket, play with or against friends with our online Country Clubs mode and incorporate their authentic swing in the game with Kinect integration,\u201d said Mike Taramykin, vice president and general manager of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR. \u201cTiger Woods PGA TOUR 13<\/em> is the total package.\u201d<\/p>\n Tiger Legacy Challenge celebrates Tiger\u2019s greatest golf moments from child prodigy to golfing legend. The mode features 10 different eras where gamers can relive Tiger\u2019s days as a toddler playing golf in his childhood backyard, his domination of junior and amateur events, his remarkable Tiger Slam in 2000-2001, his 14 major championship wins and much more.<\/p>\n In addition to all the content available in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13<\/em>, the Collector\u2019s Edition provides gamers with the most comprehensive Masters Tournament experience ever. It features exclusive access to Augusta National Golf Club\u2019s Tournament Practice Facility, its famous Par 3 Course, an authentic Green Jacket Presentation, five additional courses and the ability to explore the hallowed grounds like never before \u2013 all of which has been authentically replicated down to millimeters of the actual course.<\/p>\n Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 <\/em>is developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon and will retail for $99.99 AUD & $119.99 NZD and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13: The Masters Collector\u2019s Edition <\/em>will be available for $99.99 AUD & $119.99 on Xbox 360\u00ae and PlayStation\u00ae3.<\/p>\n Over the past two decades, EA SPORTS has introduced a series of immersive and authentic golf experiences across a variety of game platforms. The EA SPORTS golf product portfolio includes the award-winning Tiger Woods PGA TOUR<\/em> franchise, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online<\/em><\/a> and EA SPORTS PGA TOUR\u00ae Golf Challenge<\/em> for Facebook.<\/p>\n To see additional information regarding Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 <\/em>and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13: The Masters Collector\u2019s Edition<\/em> log on to www.easports.com\/golf<\/a>. For in-gameassets, go to www.ea-anz-press.com. <\/a>; For more regular exclusive updates regarding Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, become a fan of the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/tigerwoodspgatour<\/a> or follow on Twitter at @easports_tiger<\/a>.<\/p>\n EA SPORTS\u2122 is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports videogames, including Madden NFL<\/em> football, FIFA Soccer<\/em>, NHL\u00ae<\/em> hockey, NBA LIVE <\/em>basketball, NCAA\u00ae Football<\/em>, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR\u00ae<\/em> golf, SSX<\/em>, and Fight Night<\/em> boxing. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game communities, please visit www.easports.com<\/a> to connect, share and compete.<\/p>\n