February 7^th, 2006 (1:43pm) - Game publishing giant Electronic Arts has announced Arena Football, the latest addition to the EA Sports brand, has shipped to retailers nationwide.

"EA is the premiere sports videogame developer and we’re thrilled to have worked with them on this project," said Glenn Horine, President, AFL Properties. "EA SPORTS Arena Football captures the passion of our sport and gives fans an opportunity to experience the action for themselves."

"The AFL was an amazing league to work with and we strived to create a game that accurately depicts their unique brand of football," said Mike Taramykin, Senior Producer, EA Tiburon. "Arena Football has features that will appeal to both AFL fans and sports fans alike."

Here’s a taste of what to expect from Arena Football:

• Feel the Rumble - Big hits send players over the wall, or if you miss a tackle, you’ll be headed over the wall yourself.
  
• Be the Receiver - Take control and create your own route on the fly as you elude the opposing coverage for a big score with the all-new Control a Receiver feature.
  
• High-Octane Gameplay - Fast-paced, high-scoring offenses dominate the league - light up the scoreboard with an all-out aerial assault using playbooks created by actual Arena Football League coaches.
  
• All-New Telemetry - For the first time ever in sports gaming, instantly get real-time information about your opponent. An in-game telemetry system provides an immediate review of scoring history, passing tendencies and player health allowing you to capitalize on your opponent’s weaknesses.
  
• Ironman Football - This is old-school football...six of eight players compete on both sides of the ball. Use the telemetry system to identify and replace tired players before they give up a big play.
  
• Experience the Excitement - The arena comes alive with fans, fireworks, and a rock-concert atmosphere.
  
• Revolutionary Kicking Game - Split the uprights from any location on the AFL field with all-new analog kicking controls that give you total command over every kick.
  
• Become an AFL Great - Build an AFL powerhouse and take it to the promise land in Season mode or challenge the best players in the nation with head-to-head online play.
  
• Personalize Your Game - Create a dominant player and a customized team then take the league by storm.