Electronic Arts Inc., a leading international interactive entertainment software company and The9 Limited, a leading online games operator in China, today announced that the highly anticipated Mid-Session Game (MSG) for 2008 -- EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 -- will begin close beta testing on December 22, 2008 in China.
EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 is the latest online version of the popular EA SPORTS FIFA franchise of football video games. It is an officially licensed product from FIFA, building on more than a decade of franchise success.
EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 features 30 licensed leagues, over 10,000 real players, 35 stadiums. As a newly added online sports game to the MSG genre in China, EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 delivers the most comprehensive game experience with amazingly stunning, responsive and authentic football graphics, complemented by unique RPG features designed to capture a very wide audience of PC gamers in China.
The brand new EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 has enhanced player controls so that gamers can direct each in-game character to deliver real life football moves. EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 also focuses on player interactivity. Gamers can set up matches, track each others' scores, enjoy other community functions, and even chat in-game. By building up their teams and winning matches, gamers can gain in-game points and rewards to upgrade their players and define their features and skills to advance in the game.
"We are very excited with the progress we're making to introduce the highly anticipated EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 to the large base of football fans and gamers in China. We are working closely with The9 to extend the unmatched FIFA game experience to Chinese gamers," says Jon Niermann, President of EA Asia.
Ms. Chen Xiaowei, President of The9 says, "EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 possesses the best features of a global sports game. In China, we're actively working with our partner EA to add features that are tailor made for local players. It will give both football fans and gamers the ultimate entertainment experience."
The official site of EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 2 is now live. For more information, please visit http://www.eafifaonline2.com/ .