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Old 04-06-2010, 11:49 PM   #1
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Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online Launches

EA SPORTS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR ONLINE

Golf Enthusiasts Can Now Access the Award-Winning
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Experience On-The-Go

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – April 6, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Online, providing on-the-go golf enthusiasts with the most accessible, authentic and feature-rich golf video game experience available through a web browser. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, developed by EA Tiburon, has stunning high resolution 3D graphics and requires no game installation*, no disc, and no additional peripherals.

In addition to a free-to-play** experience that allows unlimited access to featured courses, players will be able to choose from a monthly or yearly membership, offered at $9.99 and $59.99 respectively (pricing for North America). Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online will also utilize a points-based transaction system allowing players to purchase packages of points at $9.99, $19.99 and $39.99 that can be used on in-game transactions, such as rounds of golf and Pro Shop items. Consumers who purchase the annual membership receive unlimited rounds on all available courses, and will be provided with a package of points that can be spent on Pro Shop items.

“Consumers have an increasing appetite for authentic gaming experiences online and EA SPORTS is driving innovation and growth in the online gaming category, from consoles to mobile devices and the web,” said EA SPORTS President Peter Moore. “The launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online signals a shift in the traditional distribution model and will change the way that people will be able to access and enjoy their favorite video games for years to come.”

Since Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online first debuted in May 2009, EA SPORTS has invited players to participate in a series of closed and open beta sessions and consumers have showed overwhelming interest and support for the offering. During open beta, players from nearly 200 countries have played more than two million rounds of golf.

The community will continue to play an integral role in driving the game’s evolution by influencing new course releases, tournament enhancements and key game features. The server architecture allows for easy feature additions driven by player feedback, creating a continuously fresh and challenging experience for on-the-go golf enthusiasts.

Beginning today, new players will also be able to enjoy the following highlighted features:
  • Pro Shop – Players have access to a robust Pro Shop allowing them to customize their golfer’s apparel, gear and clubs. Items in the Pro Shop will positively affect the players’ in-game experience, allowing them to earn more in-game currency and experience with certain items and improve their performance with better clubs. Pro Shop items can be purchased with in-game currency earned through regular on course play. Additional Pro Shop items can be attained with points purchased using real-world money.
  • Group Tournaments – Group tournaments will help players connect with golf buddies across the globe, as players will be able to challenge their friends in customized, private Group Tournaments. These tournaments are customizable allowing group leaders to set personalized criteria for their tournaments such as selecting the course and playing conditions.
  • Friend to Friend Messaging – Leveraging the growing social aspect of golf, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online allows players to connect with and message friends in the world’s fastest-growing online golf community.
  • World Championship Courses – At launch, two new courses will be released for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online – Harbour Town Golf Links and Oakmont CC®. Upon launch, the game will feature an initial roster of ten world-class golf courses including Torrey Pines GC, Pebble Beach Golf Links®, TPC Sawgrass, Sheshan Golf & CC, St Andrews (Old Course), Wolf Creek GC, Wentworth (West Course), Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Oakmont CC® and Harbour Town Golf Links. New courses will continue to be released in the future.

Since 1986, EA has produced immersive golf experiences that give casual and hardcore gamers the ability to hit the links via an authentic gameplay experience. Since the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 99 the franchise has sold more than 25 million units worldwide***. The critically acclaimed Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 on the Wii™ was a finalist for IGN.com’s 2009 Sports Game of the Year. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 will launch in North America on June 8 on the Wii, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and iPhone® platforms.

For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, go to http://tigerwoodsonline.ea.com.
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Old 04-09-2010, 08:22 AM   #2
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I tried the Beta program and it was rather enjoyable. I'm hoping to get in on
another Beta round for FIFA. If this is EA's future for PC gaming, it's good.
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Old 04-11-2010, 03:09 PM   #3
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Old 04-11-2010, 03:35 PM   #4
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I'm still waiting for this one to grab me... I've played it through most of the beta, but so far it's been just a casual curiosity. I really like the True View option, quite honestly, were it not for that, I'm not sure I'd be playing it at all.

I only like mouse swings when it comes to PC golf. TWO's TrueSwing is lacking a dynamic that I can't quite put my finger on. It just feels flat in terms of conveying any sense of momentum or intertia.

I'll keep playing this as a non-subscriber as it evolves and hope that TrueSwing eventually reflects some real world physics.
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Old 04-25-2010, 08:11 PM   #5
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Overall, I've been enjoying this game quite a bit. It's extremely easy to shoot 10 to 20 under par on almost every course, which is a bit of a drawback. It's still fun just to work on building up your character though. I still haven't bought the full yearly subscription to this, as I feel $60 is way too much for one year of playing this game. As it stands, I think my guy's attributes will be maxed out within six months even if I don't get a subscription. There's little content besides the courses themselves. I think I'll stick this out a while before I throw it aside, but I won't be buying the full subscription just yet.

If anyone's on here playing, add Acedeck to friends/watch list.
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