EA sports NASCAR 2005: CHASE FOR
THE Cup ships game features largest upgrade in franchise history
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., August 31,
2004 – Reflecting NASCAR’s new format for choosing its champion – the Chase for
the NASCAR® NEXTEL Cup – and featuring an all-new dynamic career mode,
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that it is shipping NASCAR 2005:
Chase for the Cup™. The new EA SPORTS™ title will put players behind the wheel
of vehicles from four series including modifieds and trucks as well as a variety
of production cars such as the new Chevrolet C5 Corvette and Ford GT’s. Online
gamers will enjoy enhanced features on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment
system and for the first time, Xbox Live™ Support.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup’s
innovative new career mode, Fight to the Top, has drivers battling for
opportunities as they race through the ranks of NASCAR Featherlite Modified,
NASCAR Craftsman Truck, and NASCAR Busch Series rides before competing for
million-dollar purses in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series™ and a chance to compete
in the newly implemented Chase for the Cup that will be featured in the game as
the Chase creates more excitement and drama in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
Players can develop their racing skills and intimidate their rivals on the track
with all-new controls such as the Intimidator Button, and continue the action
off the track with post-race confrontations, including opportunities to settle
disputes with NASCAR stars by racing America’s top production cars through city
streets. Enhanced online play on PlayStation 2 and Xbox will allow players a
chance to race with up to 4 live racers with broad band connections. Fans react
to the drama, idolizing both NASCAR heroes and villains with every move, while
owners and sponsors recognize talent and reward success.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup,
developed by EA Tiburon is rated “E” for (Everyone) by the ESRB and has an MSRP
of $49.95 for the PlayStation 2 console and Xbox® video game system from
Microsoft, and $49.99 for the Nintendo GameCube™. The game’s official website is
www.chaseforthecup2005.com .
In addition to NASCAR 2005: Chase
for the Cup, a new, standalone NASCAR PC title is being designed expressly for
simulation racing fans. The NASCAR PC title is being developed at EA Tiburon.
Utilizing an 18 month development cycle, the game is scheduled to ship in early
2005.
About EA SPORTS
Electronic Arts’ EA SPORTS™ brand is
the leading interactive sports software brand in the world. Its top-selling
titles and franchises include Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA
LIVE basketball, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR®, MVP Baseball™, NCAA® Football and
NASCAR® racing. The EA SPORTS home page is
www.easports.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA),
headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive
entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, EA posted revenues of $2.96
billion for fiscal 2004. The company develops, publishes, and distributes
interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers and
the Internet. In 2003, EA had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies.
Electronic Arts markets its products under three brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA
GAMES™ and EA SPORTS BIG™. EA’s homepage and online game site is
www.ea.com
Internet connection required for
online play. Not all features available with all platforms. See
www.easports.com or back of product
pack for details.
ABOUT NASCAR®
The National Association for Stock
Car Auto Racing, NASCAR, is the sanctioning body for one of America’s premier
sports. NASCAR has 75 million fans spread throughout the U.S., ranks second
among sports in television ratings, is among the leaders in professional sports
in licensed product sales, , and has more Fortune 500 company involvement than
any other sport. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla, with offices in Charlotte, New
York and Los Angeles, NASCAR sanctions 1,800 races at 120 tracks in 38 states.
The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup
is how NASCAR determines its champion. It consists of the final 10 races of the
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series’ 36-race season. The top 10 drivers and those with in
400 points of the leader, after 26 races, will compete for the championship. The
driver leading the standings after 26 races will be reset to 5,050 points and
those behind him will trail in five-point increments with 10th being reset at
5,005. All drivers will continue to have the opportunity to win races, improve
in the standings, and increase earnings.
Electronic Arts, John Madden
Football, MVP Baseball, EA, EA SPORTS, EA GAMES and EA SPORTS BIG are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
countries. NASCAR and Chase for the Cup are all trademarks of the National
Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. NFL, FIFA, NHL, NBA, Tiger Woods,
PGA TOUR, MLB and NCAA are trademarks of their respective owners and used with
permission. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. ™, ®,
and Nintendo GameCube are trademarks of Nintendo. All other car, team, track
names, trademarks, and other intellectual property are used under license and
are the property of their respective owners.
