Electronic Arts announced that it has signed three of the world's top soccer players to serve as spokesmen and cover athletes for FIFA Soccer 2004, scheduled for release this fall under the EA SPORTS brand. Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero, and Barcelona's Ronaldhino will appear together on the pack front for FIFA Soccer, the world's top-selling sports franchise.
We strive to deliver an in-depth soccer experience, with the finest gameplay and authenticity, said FIFA Soccer 2004 producer Danny Isaac. We're thrilled to be able to work with this soccer 'Dream Team' as North American interest continues to grow in the world's most popular sport.
FIFA Soccer 2004 offers the most authentic soccer gaming experience available, complete with immersive atmospheres, comprehensive game modes, and the world's greatest teams and players. New Latin American teams and clubs from the lower divisions across Europe highlight the 18 leagues, 450 teams, and 15,000 players available for play in FIFA Soccer 2004. All new Off The Ball control adds a revolutionary dimension to gameplay, while EA SPORTS Nation provides the ultimate interactive experience through online play.
FIFA Soccer 2004 is scheduled for release in October on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation game console, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, and the PC. This being an EA game expect online play to be available for everything but the XBox.