EA Confirm PSP Commitment News

EA today confirmed at the Tokyo Game Show that it will ship Need for Speed: Underground Rivals and Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf for the Japanese launch of the Sony PSP.

The games are currently in development at EA Canada by Team Fusion, an elite group of 150 game designers specialising in development for the PSP. Both titles will benefit from a multitude of customisations to suit the PSP, such as the 16:9 screen and the portable style afforded by the system.

Need for Speed Underground Rivals is set to feature all-new tracks and environments, alongside an extensive selection of Japanese custom cars and American muscle cars; whilst weâ??re promised Wi-Fi multiplayer and a selection of unique PSP modes.

Similarly, Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf is set to feature Wi-Fi multiplayer, allowing players to go Head-to-Head; whilst the first information on the game makes reference to a â??new wayâ? of playing golf.

"The launch of the PlayStation2 taught us that it is essential to deliver first-rate games from day one. We've assembled Team Fusion to do just that," said Warren Wall, Executive Producer and Director of Team Fusion. "Our PSP games will be tailored for the new system in every way -- graphics, gameplay and sound. We plan to kick off the PSP launch with a bang!"

Both games will join NBA Street, NFL Street and two other unannounced games when the PSP is launched in North America during spring 2005.