Electronics Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today released EA SPORTS™ NHL
®
17, the most exciting EA SPORTS NHL® to
date, on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Watch
the NHL 17 Official Launch Trailer now. NHL 17 is
available in stores and for digital download today in North
America and on September 15 worldwide.
From the crease to the open ice to behind-the-scenes control of an
entire franchise, NHL 17 lets you shape your legacy no matter how
you play the game. Built with more fan feedback than ever before,
players can live out their hockey fantasy in three all-new game modes,
enjoy deeper and more customizable experiences in their fan-favorite
modes, and own every zone on the ice with new on-ice gameplay features
and improvements. Whether you’re a skilled hockey veteran or lacing up
the skates for the very first time, the new ‘Semi-Pro’ game difficulty
and Visual On-Ice Trainer give fans the experience and coaching needed
to elevate their game.
“We’re really excited to deliver completely new ways to play the game
for our fans,” said Sean Ramjagsingh, Lead Producer, NHL 17.
“Combined with the new gameplay features and deeper experiences in our
fan favorite modes, NHL 17 is the biggest year-over-year release we’ve
ever had and we can’t wait to get it into players’ hands.”
Draft Champions, Franchise Mode and World Cup of Hockey introduce three
new ways to play hockey in NHL 17. Feel the thrill of fantasy
draft night in Draft Champions and make fast picks of superstar players
that you immediately take to the ice. Manage the business in Franchise
Mode where players answer directly to the team owner, each with unique
goals and challenges, while managing budgets, players, promotional
nights – and even relocation. The new World Cup of Hockey mode lets
players compete for glory on the international stage as their favorite
national heroes.
In addition to all-new game modes, players can take complete control of
the ice with more responsive gameplay using authentic goaltenders, new
Net Battles on offense and defense, and bone-crushing Collision Physics.
Dozens of new goal celebrations bring the biggest game moments to life
and the most customizable EA SPORTS Hockey League ever gives fans the
power to build the player, team and arena they’ve always dreamed of.
Hockey Ultimate Team™ reaches new heights of collecting and strategy
with the introduction of ‘Synergy’ – a new mechanic that adds deeper
strategic choices based on pairing line-mates with similar playstyles to
grant perks for the entire line and team.
EA SPORTS NHL
®
fans can also sign up for the
EA
SPORTS™ NHL Rewards
™
program, the best destination for hockey fans to register for free* and
receive awesome hockey rewards, in-game digital content for Hockey
Ultimate Team™ and other great surprises.
EA Access± members on Xbox One can play 10 free hours of NHL 17
and receive a 10% discount on purchases of the full game.
NHL 17 is available now in North America and will release
worldwide on September 15, 2016 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. For full
details and to purchase the game now, visit www.easports.com/nhl/buy.
NHL
17 is developed at EA Vancouver and
is rated E10+ by the ESRB or PEGI 12; visit www.esrb.org
and www.pegi.info
for more information. NHL 17 will be available for Xbox One and
PlayStation®4. Become a fan of EA
SPORTS NHL
®
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world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive
technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA
SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports
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*EA SPORTS™ NHL Rewards™ is currently open to players in Canada
and the United States. An EA account, updated contact information, Xbox
gamertag or PSN Online ID, and consent to receive mail and email
marketing required. Some rewards require EA SPORTS NHL 16 or EA SPORTS
NHL 17 on applicable platform (each sold separately) to access. Must be
13+ to register. Rewards not guaranteed and are subject to change. Must
live within United States or Canada to receive physical rewards.
Additional terms and conditions may apply. For full details, see www.easports.com/nhl/nhl-rewards.
±CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE EA.COM/EAACCESS/TERMS
AND EA.COM/EAACCESS FOR DETAILS.
NHL® 17 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHL and the
NHLPA.
NHLPA and the NHLPA logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League
Players’ Association. © NHLPA. All Rights Reserved.
NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks and NHL Awards name and
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© NHL 2016. All Rights Reserved.
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entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the
world.
In fiscal year 2016, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.4 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
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