EA Partners with Aeria Games to Expand Play4Free Game Titles
Article published on Friday, September 23rd, 2011
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- The free-to-play market is flourishing as Electronic Arts Inc. ERTS +2.34% recently released that it has finalized a strategic distribution agreement with Aeria Games, a worldwide leader of free-to-play online games, to take its best Play4Free titles to the multi-million person community at Aeria Games. EA’s initial game to kick off on the famous Aeria Games portal is the arcade shooter Battlefield Heroes(TM), now available, along with other EA titles to follow; which includes Need for Speed(TM) World.

"We are thrilled to add EA titles to our portfolio of games, and what better game to launch with to celebrate this partnership than Battlefield Heroes," said Lan Hoang, Chief Executive Officer, Aeria Games. "EA continues to champion the free-to-play space and their Play4Free games deliver quality, diversity and fun from recognizable IPs so we look forward to supporting their titles through our network resulting in access to millions of additional new power gamers."

"Distribution of Battlefield Heroes on Aeria Games’ Network is a natural next step as we expand the Play4Free brand," said Sean Decker, Vice President of Play4Free. "Aeria Games is a frontrunner in the free-to-play games business and our titles will benefit tremendously as they reach the ever-growing global market."

Since 2006, Aeria Games has become a world leader in bringing top quality online free-to-play games to North America, Europe, and Latin America. The corporation is focused on promoting titles that appeal to gamers seeking a more profound and immersive multiplayer experience with strong and active community support. Aeria Games boasts a diversified and expanding portfolio of critically acclaimed titles from numerous genres such as action, MMO, shooters and more.