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The Ultimate College Football Experience Features All-New Race for the Heisman Mode
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Tuesday, July 12, 2005 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that NCAA® Football 06, the newest iteration of EA SPORTS™ best-selling college football video game franchise, is now available in stores nationwide. NCAA Football 06 takes full advantage of the exclusive college league license to deliver real-world teams, stadiums and schools.
Packed with new modes and features, NCAA Football 06 captures the unique electricity of college football. The all-new Race for the Heisman mode gives players the chance to experience the ultimate goal in college football – winning the Heisman Memorial Trophy™. Starting out as a high school prep star, players will begin their career on the practice field in search of scholarship offers and then work their way to becoming one of the nation’s top collegiate players.
In NCAA Football 06, gamers can also act as Impact Players to single handedly break games wide open with highlight reel moves and special animations. Through a revamped Dynasty Mode, gamers can take control of a program and make a run for the championship year after year. In addition, redesigned graphics, improved gameplay and new in-studio commentary and analysis by Brad Nessler, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit make NCAA Football 06 the most authentic and realistic college football gaming experience.
Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, NCAA Football 06 is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. The game is rated “E” (Everyone) by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $49.99 for both console versions. The game’s official website is www.ncaafootball06.com.
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