EA Celebrates Summer with a Showcase of 20 New Titles on 11 Platforms; First Look at Need For Speed Carbon, ESPN Integration in NBA LIVE, Warhammer, Battlefield 2142 and More for the PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PC and Mobile Phones

Business Wire, July 12, 2006

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today revealed more than 20 game titles that round out its 2006 holiday line-up. With an unparalleled mix of action, adventure, sports and racing games. EA's summer showcase reflects the global appeal of games on 11 different platforms.

"This is an extraordinary time to be a gamer. Whether your passion is for sports or action, whether you play online or on a mobile phone, our development teams have created something special for you," said Paul Lee, President, EA Studios.

"Investments we've made in online, mobile, sports games and new intellectual properties are starting to pay off. In the year ahead, consumers will see ESPN content integrated into our sports games, they'll see innovative online experiences like Warhammer and Battlefield 2142 and console games like Need For Speed Carbon will pioneer new technologies on next generation and current gen systems," said Frank Gibeau, Executive Vice President, General Manager, North America Publishing.

"This year's line-up is the best, most diverse ever," said Gerhard Florin, Executive Vice President, General Manager International Publishing. "Consumers are about to see the true next generation of interactive entertainment on consoles, handheld devices, mobile phones and online. As the appetite for interactive entertainment steadily grows around the world, EA's broad offering of content and formats will give gamers everywhere great reasons to play."

Whether it is on the ice, the football field or the basketball court, the EA SPORTS(TM) line-up has never delivered a more authentic athletic performance. Featuring physics technology that allows for naturally moving player characters, perennial favorites from the FIFA, Madden NFL, NCAA(R) Football, NHL(R) hockey, NBA LIVE, NASCAR(R) and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) Golf franchises deliver new levels of athletic excellence.

New titles from The Sims(TM), The Godfather(TM), Need for Speed(TM), Battlefield, and Half-Life(R) franchises join Warhammer(R) Online: Age of Reckoning(TM) in creating a diverse mix of gameplay experiences. For a whimsical romp, players can get their paws on the new game from The Sims franchise, but when seeking a more intense adventure, Need for Speed, Battlefield, Half-Life or The Godfather will hit the spot.

With nearly 1.5 billion mobile phone handsets circulating around the globe, the EA Mobile portfolio brings a unique mix of games to people of all tastes. Tetris, SimCity and Downtown Texas Hold'Em appeal to casual players while Orcs & Elves(TM) will send players on fantastic adventures and EA SPORTS(TM) Fight Night Round 3, Madden NFL 07, NBA LIVE 07, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07 will make virtual athletes out of every sports fan.

Pogo(TM) and Club Pogo(TM) will continue to dazzle casual game fans worldwide with Turbo 21, BattlePhlinx, Poppit!(TM) and Pogo Bowl.

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Madden NFL 07

In Madden NFL 07, players take control of the running game like never before. Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. In NFL Superstar, take a player from NFL Rookie to NFL Hall of Famer. Developed by EA Tiburon, Madden NFL 07 will launch in August on the Xbox 360(TM), Xbox, PlayStation(R)3, PlayStation(R)2 console, Nintendo GameCube, Wii(TM), PSP system, PC, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance.

NASCAR(R) 07

Take risks, be rewarded, and become a champion with NASCAR(R) 07. With all-new Adrenaline Moments, use your skill and instinct during the most intense situations and control the outcome by avoiding disastrous wrecks and flying debris. Maintain your focus on dangerous conditions ahead with the new RaceBreaker feature, which guides you through every treacherous moment of the race. With all-new speed blurring, realistic spark and smoke effects, and camera shakes, get your adrenaline pumping and experience the all-out drama and intensity of 190-mph racing with NASCAR 07. Developed by EA Tiburon, NASCAR 07 will be available for the Xbox and the PlayStation 2 console and as NASCAR on the PSP system in September.

NBA LIVE 07

Building upon the depth and authenticity that the NBA LIVE franchise has delivered for more than a decade, this season the game will once again revolutionize basketball gameplay. With new moves that are matched only by the game's stunning visuals, players will be given more control than they ever imagined with the all new EA SPORTS(TM) Total Freestyle Control. This year NBA LIVE 07 will partner with the worldwide leader in sports to deliver more ESPN content in-game while you play. Developed at EA Canada, NBA LIVE 07 will be available on the Xbox 360 and Xbox(R) videogame system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 2, and PSP handheld entertainment system and PC this fall.

NCAA(R) Football 07