Setting the stage for glory

Electronic Arts release a full playable demo of the officially licensed game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa and reveal an international soundtrack to usher in the game.

A full playable demo of EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ for PlayStation®3 is available now to download from PlayStation®Store. Choose to play and represent your country and discover a football experience that brings to life the passion and emotion of the actual tournament.

New players to the FIFA franchise will be able to choose to play the demo utilising new Two-Button controls designed to enable new gamers to pass, shoot and compete for the 2010 FIFA World Cup with an accessible control scheme using only two-buttons.

In addition to playing a match, football fans will be able to upload their replays from the demo to EA Football World for other fans to watch.

Experience the passion of the fiercest national rivalries, lead your team from qualification to a virtual re-creation of the FIFA World Cup Final and feel what it's like to score the goal that lifts the nation.

Electronic Arts have also revealed the 28 artists across 20 countries who will usher in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa game with an international soundtrack that celebrates the cultural vibrancy of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in Africa.

EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa captures the sounds and history of the musical landscape in Africa with a rhythmic, tribal blend of 28 songs that, through mass exposure to football, videogame and music fans, will become synonymous with the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa worldwide. Somali-born poet, musician and rapper, K'NAAN, headlines the soundtrack with his song "Wavin' Flag Coca-Cola Celebration Mix", plus Future Sound Of London, Baaba Maal, Basement Jaxx feat. Santigold, Michael Franti & Spearhead feat. Cherine Anderson, Australia's own Sia and more.

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