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Electronic Arts (EA) hosted an Investor Day event to outline its long-term growth strategy. The company expects to outpace market growth and drive margin expansion through fiscal year 2027. EA aims to double its global audience to over a billion people in the next five years. Key highlights include:

1. Sustained growth in EA SPORTS™ with aspirations to become the most valuable sports business
2. A modern-day Battlefield™ experience with community testing in early 2025
3. Plans to more than double The Sims™ annual net bookings over five years
4. Introduction of the EA SPORTS App for interactive entertainment beyond gaming
5. Leveraging AI to drive efficiency, expansion, and business transformation

EA also announced a partnership with Amazon MGM Studios for a movie based on The Sims. The company is on track towards the high end of its net bookings guidance for Q2 FY2025 and FY2025.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has unveiled the official soundtrack for EA SPORTS FC™ 25, featuring 117 songs from artists across 27 countries. The diverse playlist includes renowned artists like Billie Eilish, Fred again.., Ice Spice, and J Balvin, alongside emerging talents. The soundtrack, a cultural moment since 1997, continues to spotlight international artists and diverse genres.

The game will include several unreleased tracks from artists such as Coldplay, Delfina Dib, FKA Twigs, and Catfish and the Bottlemen. EA SPORTS has partnered with Spotify to make the soundtrack widely accessible. EA SPORTS FC 25 will be available on September 27, with early access for Ultimate Edition holders on September 20.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has announced new exclusive multi-year partnerships and in-game integrations for EA SPORTS FC 25, enhancing the game's authenticity. Key highlights include:

- Exclusive partnerships with AS Roma, SSC Napoli, Fenerbahçe SK, Galatasaray S.K., FK Bodø/Glimt, and Liga Profesional de Fútbol (LPF)
- Over 700 clubs and 30 leagues featured
- New UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League formats
- 120+ authentic stadiums, including new additions and upgrades
- Inclusion of women's clubs in Career mode
- 21 new men's and women's legends added as Heroes and ICONs
- Introduction of FC IQ, a reimagined tactical engine

The game will feature 19,000+ athletes across 700+ clubs and 30+ leagues, playing in more than 120 real-world stadiums.

Nissan's Heisman House campaign enters its 14th season with exciting partnerships and vehicle showcases. Key highlights include:

1. Reggie Bush joins the Heisman House after fan anticipation.

2. Nissan collaborates with EA SPORTS College Football 25 as an official activation partner.

3. The campaign features 5 new commercial spots showcasing Nissan's vehicle lineup.

4. Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, joins the house.

5. The Nissan Heisman House Tour will visit seven major universities across the U.S.

6. Ads will air on major networks and online platforms starting August 29.

EA Sports Madden NFL Esports and Full Sail University have announced a strategic collaboration for the Madden NFL 25 Championship Series (MCS 25). All regular season events will be held at Full Sail's Orlando Health Fortress in Winter Park, Florida, from September 2024 to January 2025. The partnership offers educational opportunities for Full Sail students, including hands-on experience in broadcast production.

The MCS 25 kicks off with the Kickoff Classic on September 4, featuring the top eight Madden NFL 25 players competing for $100,000 in prizes. Two events will welcome live audiences, starting with the Kickoff Challenge on September 10-11. The series includes six events, culminating in the MCS 25 Playoffs in January 2025. Fans can watch the action on Twitch and YouTube, with opportunities to attend in-person events.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is set to release EA SPORTS™ NHL® 25 on October 4, 2024, for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game introduces the ICE-Q gameplay intelligence system, offering unprecedented authenticity and control. NHL 25 features Quinn, Jack, and Luke Hughes as the first siblings to be cover athletes together, embodying the game's evolution in gameplay intelligence.

Key features include Next-Gen Vision Control skating, empowered AI, and Reactive Actions. The game also introduces Skill Based One-Timers, a new Grudge Match System, and improvements to Franchise Mode. Pre-order bonuses and EA Play benefits are available, with the Deluxe Edition offering early access and exclusive content.

EA SPORTS has launched Madden NFL 25, the latest iteration of its popular football video game series. The game features new BOOM Tech gameplay, which includes physics-based tackling, a reloaded Hit Stick, and improved ball carrier control. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Madden NFL 25 offers enhanced visuals, two new commentary teams, and a revamped Franchise mode.

Key features include:

• 900+ new plays and team-specific strategies
• Customizable avatars in Superstar Mode
• Rebuilt NFL Draft experience in Franchise Mode
• Updated Ultimate Team with new challenges and rewards
• Redesigned online head-to-head leaderboards

Electronic Arts and BioWare have announced that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will launch globally on October 31, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders for the Standard and Deluxe Editions are now available, offering in-game cosmetics. The game features a fully-customizable protagonist named Rook, who must unite a crew of seven companions to fight against corrupt Elven gods.

The game promises rich storytelling, fantasy worldbuilding, and character-driven gameplay. Pre-order bonuses include cosmetic armor sets and weapons. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99 USD for consoles and $59.99 USD for PC, while the Deluxe Edition costs $89.99 USD for consoles and $79.99 USD for PC. EA Play Pro members will have unlimited access to the EA Play Pro Edition from launch day.

Electronic Arts (EA) reported strong Q1 FY25 results, beating net bookings guidance with $1.262 billion. Key highlights include:

- EA SPORTS College Football 25 welcomed 5 million unique players in its first week

- Madden NFL 24 saw double-digit growth in Ultimate Team weekly average users and total net bookings

- Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay reveal trended #1 on YouTube Gaming

EA declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share. For FY25, EA expects net revenue of $7.100-$7.500 billion and net bookings of $7.300-$7.700 billion. The company repurchased 2.8 million shares for $375 million during Q1.