Strategy Informer: How is the 2006 FIFA World Cup soundtrack different from other game soundtracks?

STEVE SCHNUR: The soundtrack of every game - in essence, its audio personality - is as distinctive as the games themselves. As any player can tell you, the sounds of, for example, FIFA vs SSX vs Burnout are all different. At EA, the music we choose must drive the game while enhancing the gaming experience. It's that simple…and that strategic. All EA Game music is specifically designed to maximize the emotional lift needed to create even greater gameplay. The music we choose must have the ability to make you want to run faster, board better, charge the goal harder. This year, our FIFA WC soundtrack leans heavily towards uniquely up-tempo international pop. Our sole purpose is to have gamers discover their next favorite band through the experience of FIFA World Cup.