EA really knows how to publicize its games. We saw evidence of this in reference to Dante’s Inferno which even has a Facebook app based on it. And now in relation to the EA Sports mixed martial arts title announced in June last year, Electronic Arts has revealed two new fighters set to appear in the game.
The two new mixed martial arts additions are the Japanese fighters Hidehiko Yoshida and Shinya Aoki. The 40-year old Yoshida is a long time veteran of Japan’s Pride Fighting Championships, while 26-year old Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki, known for taking his opponents by surprise with his quick moves and flexibility, is currently ranked the number 2 Lightweight fighter in the world by Sherdog and MMA Weekly.
Other fighters already confirmed for EA Sports MMA include Fedor Emelianenko, the world’s top ranked MMA Heavyweight, Randy Couture, one of the most popular fighters in the history of the sport, Frank Shamrock, Jay Hieron, Brett Rogers, Nick Thompson, Muhammed Lawal, Jason Miller, Jake Shields, Ronaldo Souza, Robbie Lawler, Josh Thomson, Nick Thompson, Scott Smith and others.
EA Sports MMA will feature a Strikeforce as a Premier League, and be headlined by Fedor Emelianenko and Randy Couture. The game is expected to be released sometime this year.