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Electronic Arts has revealed engagement metrics for EA SPORTS FC™ 25 during its first 25 days since launch. Players from over 200 nations have played 1.7 billion matches and scored 4.3 billion goals. Real Madrid emerged as the most selected men's team, while FC Barcelona led women's selections. The new Rush 5v5 experience has seen nearly 300 million matches played, primarily in the Nike Air Zoom Arena. The game features over 19,000 athletes across 700+ teams, 120+ stadiums, and 30+ leagues. Career Mode transfers show Lamine Yamal and Aitana Bonmatí as the most sought-after players in men's and women's football respectively.

Electronic Arts (EA) reported strong Q2 FY25 results with record net bookings of $2.079 billion, exceeding guidance. American Football is on track to exceed $1 billion in net bookings, with Q2 playing hours up 140% year-over-year. Net revenue reached $2.025 billion, while net income was $294 million. The company repurchased 2.6 million shares for $375 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share. Based on strong performance, EA raised its FY25 outlook, projecting net revenue between $7.400-7.700 billion and net bookings of $7.500-7.800 billion.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended September 30, 2024, after market close on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The company will host a conference call at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time) to discuss the results, future outlook, and potential material developments affecting its business and financial performance.

Investors and interested parties can access the call via dial-in numbers (Domestic: 888-330-2446; International: 240-789-2732; Conference ID: 5939891) or audio webcast at http://ir.ea.com. A replay of the call will be available until November 5, 2024, and an audio webcast replay will be accessible for one year on EA's investor relations website.

EA SPORTS NHL 25 is now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, setting a new standard in hockey authenticity. The game introduces the ICE-Q gameplay system, bringing enhanced hockey intelligence to the franchise. Key features include:

1. ICE-Q: A new logic-driven animation system providing true hockey intelligence.
2. Revamped Franchise Mode: Streamlined navigation, new contract clauses, and enhanced negotiations.
3. Immersive Presentation Updates: New Grudge Match System, SAPIEN Technology for improved character visuals, and Infinite Camera System for replays.
4. Hockey Ultimate Team Innovations: New Wildcard Mode and HUT XP Progression System.
5. Updated World of Chel Live Event Structure: New playlist structure and competitive tournaments.

The game is rated E10+ and offers a Deluxe Edition with additional content and bonuses.

EA SPORTS FC™ 25, the latest iteration of the world's most popular football game, is now available worldwide for multiple gaming platforms. The game introduces several new features:

1. Rush: A new 5v5 experience integrated across various game modes.

2. FC IQ: An AI-powered system that overhauls tactical foundations, offering more strategic control and authentic player behavior.

3. Women's Football: Introduced to Career Mode for the first time, achieving game mode parity with men's football.

The launch was celebrated with global events featuring football stars like Jude Bellingham, Aitana Bonmatí, and Zinedine Zidane. EA SPORTS FC 25 boasts over 19,000 athletes, 700+ teams, 120+ stadiums, and 30+ leagues, powered by partnerships with 300+ global football organizations.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) celebrates the one-year anniversary of EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile with an expansive 24/25 season update. The update introduces:

• The new Football Centre, a hub for real-time football content
• A Club Challenge mode featuring authentic LALIGA EA SPORTS and Premier League teams
• A revamped daily login reward system
• An anniversary event with weekly rewards and unique matches

The game now offers 18,000+ players across 690+ teams and over 30 leagues. New features include the What's New Chapter highlighting special football moments, Match Focus with Key Matches and Showdown Exchanges, and an immersive broadcast package for LALIGA EA SPORTS and Premier League. Players can carry over their progress from the previous season.

Electronic Arts has unveiled the EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion for EA SPORTS™ WRC 24, set to launch on October 8. The expansion includes three content packs: Locations & Car (October 2024), Le Maestros (Winter 2024/2025), and Hard Chargers (Spring 2025). Players can expect:

• New locations: Tet Rally Latvia and Orlen 80th Rally Poland
• Five new high-performance vehicles, including Rally1 hybrids
• 52 new liveries and 104 drivers/co-drivers from the 2024 WRC Season
• New routes: Briançonnet and Fafe
• Updated stages: Umeå and Harvati

The expansion aims to enhance the rally experience with new content, landscapes, and challenges, reflecting EA's commitment to creating an authentic rallying simulation.

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.