{"id":5483,"date":"2010-04-02T07:43:51","date_gmt":"2010-04-01T21:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=5483"},"modified":"2010-04-02T07:43:51","modified_gmt":"2010-04-01T21:43:51","slug":"ea-and-coca-cola-zero%e2%84%a2-team-up-to-change-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=5483","title":{"rendered":"EA AND COCA-COLA ZERO\u2122 TEAM UP TO CHANGE HISTORY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coca-Cola Zero\u2122 Story of the Finals<\/em> To Deliver Crucial Moments From 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Free Online\u00a0
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\n<\/strong><\/span>1 April 2010, Australia <\/strong>\u2013 What if you could kick the winning goal that gives your favourite team a spot in the 2010 FIFA World Cup\u2122 Finals? \u00a0What if you could change the outcome of the final match? \u00a0Now you can. \u00a0Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Coca-Cola Zero\u2122 are teaming up to launch a free* online service called The Coca-Cola Zero Story of the Finals for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa\u2122 videogame from EA SPORTS\u2122.
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\nThe feature will enable gamers to relive crucial moments from the actual tournament hours after games have been played. The free service from EA SPORTS will be available for the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360\u00ae videogame and entertainment system.
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\n\u201cThis is an ambitious and completely unique feature that has never before been attempted for football videogames,\u201d said Executive Producer Kaz Makita. \u201cThe hopes and dreams of nations will rise and fall throughout the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final and within hours after the real matches have occurred our development team will re-create the storylines in our game and provide fans the opportunity to replay and, perhaps, change the outcome \u2013 virtually.\u201d
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\nThe Coca-Cola Zero Story of the Finals will enable gamers connected online to play real matches from the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final and face the same challenges their heroes experienced throughout the tournament.
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\nThe free service complements an existing game mode called The Coca-Cola Zero Story of Qualifying, which enables gamers to relive moments from the 2010 qualifying campaign and the 2006 FIFA World Cup\u2122 Finals through over 50 scenario-based challenges.
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\n\u201cJust like Coke Zero made the impossible possible by offering real Coke taste with zero calories, the Coca-Cola Zero Story of the Finals empowers people to become part of the game and virtually rewrite sports history,\u201d said Scott Cuppari, Manager, Media and Interactive, Coca-Cola North America. \u00a0
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\n\u201cThrough our partnership with EA SPORTS and their 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa game, we\u2019re offering new, innovative videogame content that delivers a rich experience to gamers and soccer enthusiasts.\u201d \u00a0
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\nThe 2010 FIFA World Cup\u2122 will available on the PlayStation\u00ae3, Xbox 360\u00ae, Wii\u2122, PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00ae Portable) and iPhone\u00ae on 29 April 2010. Visit http:\/\/www.FIFA-WORLD-CUP.EASPORTS.COM<\/a> for more information about features. The game is rated G by the OFLC.
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\nScreenshots can be downloaded at http:\/\/info.ea.com<\/a><\/span><\/span>.
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\nEA SPORTS\u2122 is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. \u00a0EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogame franchises, including Madden NFL<\/em> football, FIFA Soccer<\/em>, NHL\u00ae<\/em> hockey, NBA LIVE<\/em> basketball, NCAA\u00ae Football<\/em> and NCAA Basketball<\/em>, Fight Night<\/em> boxing and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR\u00ae<\/em> golf. \u00a0
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\nFor more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.
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\n* 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa and an internet connection are required for play.
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\n<\/strong>For more information please contact:
\n<\/span><\/strong>Lisa Knox \/ Liberty Lee
\nDEC for EA Play
\nlisa@deccommunications.com.au<\/a> \/ liberty@deccommunications.com.au<\/a>
\n(02) 8014 5036 \/ (02) 8014 5032
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\n<\/span>About Electronic Arts<\/strong>
\nElectronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com<\/span>. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http:\/\/info.ea.com<\/a><\/span>.
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\n<\/span>EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. \u00a9 The Official Emblem and Official Mascot of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa\u2122 and the FIFA World Cup Trophy are copyrights and trademarks of FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. Player names and likenesses used under license from FIFA, International Federation of Professional Footballers “(FIFPro)” and national teams. \u00a0John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. \u201cPlayStation\u201d and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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\n<\/span>About The Coca-Cola Company
\n<\/strong>The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world\u2019s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Together with Coca-Cola, recognised as the world\u2019s most valuable brand, the Company\u2019s portfolio includes 14 billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply and Georgia Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world\u2019s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company\u2019s beverages at a rate of 1.6 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.
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