REDWOOD CITY, Calif -- May 15, 2001 -- Madden Football: Only Title to be Showcased on three new platforms at E3.

Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS), the world's largest interactive entertainment software company, today announced its Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) lineup of 18 titles with versions that support both current and next generation platforms from the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system to the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube™, Game Boy® Color and Game Boy® Advance. Additionally, EA is driving innovation with four Internet-based games that are under development for its online division, EA.com(sm).

"Our E3 line up demonstrates that EA will maintain its industry leadership across all platforms," said Don Mattrick, president EA Worldwide Studios. "We're showing 12 new titles that should further cement EA's lead with the steadily growing base of PlayStation 2 consumers. We'll also debut several new games on Xbox, GameCube and Game Boy Advance. As those platforms launch and grow in popularity, EA will supply the games that show consumers what next generation technology is all about."

"EA continues to break new ground with original content and by refreshing classic franchises across all platforms," said John Riccitiello, EA's president and chief operating officer. "EA SPORTS games like Madden NFL™ 2002 and EA GAMES titles like James Bond In...Agent Under Fire™, are all about great action gameplay on the PlayStation 2."

"Harry Potter™ on the PlayStation, PC, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance are going to give kids incredible gameplay, graphics and all the magical adventure they can handle. Madden just keeps getting better, we've heightened the intensity of the competition, improved facial animations, lighting and added some unique facial expressions. When you look at that game on the GameCube, you can almost feel a player's exhilaration when he makes a winning play. And F1 2001 on the Xbox is like living a fantasy, you actually feel like you're behind the wheel," said Riccitiello.

"We're also forging ahead in the area of online entertainment with a potent mix of games -- an online thriller, a never-ending world of The Sims™, a space age community and a return to the golden era of American hot rods. We'll be bringing these Internet games to consumers over the next year," said Riccitiello.

EA will also roll out new titles under the EA SPORTS BIG™ brand at the show. Unlike the EA SPORTS™ brand that is synonymous with the precise simulation of professional and collegiate sports, EA SPORTS BIG reflects the maverick world of extreme sports where huge moves and skillful tricks are the only things that count on the scoreboard. On the heels of the wildly successful snowboarding game, SSX, EA will showcase NBA STREET, Sled Storm™ 2 and SSX Tricky(a) under the EA SPORTS BIG brand.

EA Continues to Dominate with PlayStation 2 Titles

PlayStation 2 console titles to be shown include:

James Bond 007 in...Agent Under Fire™ - delivers a fresh mission-based game experience featuring an all-new, original single-player storyline that stays true to the Bond film legacy and is exclusively written for the PlayStation 2 platform. The first-person action title will feature more than 10 exotic locations and promises a well-balanced mix of furious action and cunning stealth. Complete with all the state-of-the art gadgets and sophisticated spy-craft that fans expect, Agent Under Fire rounds out the Bond experience with several new, action-packed driving levels featuring some of the world's most famous sports cars. The game is scheduled for release under the EA GAMES™ brand in winter 2001.

NBA STREET - takes basketball back to its street roots to face-off against the biggest and baddest ballers around. NBA STREET is an over-the-top arcade-action streetball video game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The title, which includes an array of characters, lets players show off their hoop skills with dizzying crossover dribbles and off-the-backboard passes, your opponents will be begging for mercy as you pump up your power meter. NBA STREET is slated to ship in summer 2001 under the EA SPORTS BIG brand.

SSX Tricky(a) - packed with new local courses and updated venues, SSX Tricky delivers an epic snowboarding experience with a mix of new personalities and familiar faces from the original game. The characters are back and full of personality worth getting to know, the stakes are higher and the tricks have been dialed up in the latest version of SSX. This title is slated for release under the EA SPORTS BIG brand on the PlayStation 2 console and Nintendo GameCube in winter of 2001 and Xbox in winter 2002.

Sled Storm 2 - delivers intense multi-player arcade racing. The game features high-velocity sled racing, stunning over-the-top tracks and visuals combined with raw horsepower, insane tricks and aggressive competitors. No rules, hidden shortcuts, wipeouts, underground tunnels and huge-air opportunities provide the cast of aggressive characters the chance to fight for the finish line. Sled Storm 2 is scheduled to ship in fall 2001 under the EA SPORTS BIG brand.

NASCAR® 2002 - take on any challengers with NASCAR 2002, the title sports a revolutionary new graphics engine from the developers of Madden NFL™ Football, a fresh career mode and a new level of interactivity that brings the racetrack to life. Get `in the game' like never before: experience what the driver hears, sees, and feels. NASCAR comes alive with more cars than ever on the track, realistic car damage, dynamic track environments with dragging car parts and rolling tires, and the competitive drive to win burning in every racer. All the tracks and new venues like Chicagoland and Kansas speedways, the new Dodge™ cars, and updated teams, drivers, and paint schemes for the 2001 season. The title is slated for release on the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox and the PlayStation in fall 2001 under the EA SPORTS brand.

NCAA® Football 2002 - packed with intensely realistic graphics, this top-selling college football game debuts on the PlayStation 2 console. This year's road to the National Championship leads to the Rose Bowl® in Pasadena and NCAA Football 2002 is the only way to get the Sears Trophy. One of the best new features is the incredible graphics, showcasing high-resolution polygonal football players in a level of detail never seen before in college football on the PlayStation 2. Division 1-A stadiums have been replicated to include lighting, scoreboards and band and visitor sections in the crowd. The true college feel has been brought to a next generation system with the introduction of 3D mascots and incredible player detail like jersey patches and helmet stickers. NCAA Football 2002 is scheduled for release in summer 2001 under the EA SPORTS brand.

Aliens: Colonial Marines™ - return to one of the all-time best sci-fi universes ever created. As a squad leader in the Colonial Marine Corps, players command a squad of battle-hardened soldiers to unlock the origins of the Xenomorph alien species. Players will experience heart-pounding action where wit and skills are the only means to survive the terror of the alien threat. Players can use a vast array of weapons including smart guns with auto tracking ammo, pulse rifles, flame-throwers and grenades. Aliens: Colonial Marines for the PlayStation 2 console is slated for release in fall 2001. The game will be co-published by EA and Fox Interactive.

Pirates of Skull Cove™ - take to the high seas as fearless pirate captain Katarina de Leon in Pirates of Skull Cove. Players will need to guard their fortunes and lives as they navigate the open seas with ruthless enemies in pursuit. The swashbuckling adventure of a lifetime awaits in this epic story of skullduggery and scalawags. Explore exotic lands of magic and mystery, trade in distant ports, and engage in daring sword fights. Pirates of Skull Cove is scheduled for release on the PlayStation 2 console in winter of 2001 and Xbox in spring of 2002 under the EA GAMES brand.

EA SPORTS Supercross 2002 - delivers spectacular supercross and motocross racing, do-anything riding, and freestyle insanity. Featuring real riders, teams, tracks, announcers, and stadiums from the EA SPORTS Supercross series. Take on every berm, whoop and jump as you make a run toward the EA SPORTS Supercross championship, or cut loose and free-ride in wide open fantasy terrain. Delivering all the style and dirt-in-your-face moto attitude, this is big-air action at its biggest and baddest. The game is slated for release in fall 2001 under the EA SPORTS brand.

EA Creating Games for the Xbox™ Video Game Console

EA is unveiling the following Xbox titles at the show:

F1 2001 - battle for position at every sweeping bend, high-speed straight away, and hairpin turn within the world's most glamorous sporting arenas. From Monaco to Monza, take on the most intelligent and daring racers to hit the Formula One circuit. The circuit comes to life with fully interactive pit stops, roaring crowds, a buzzing grid, driver animations and a full spectrum of racing conditions, including torrential downpours and other mid-race weather changes. Add the official 2001 FIA Formula One World Championship license, and F1 2001 is poised to reach new milestones in motor sports gaming. F1 2001 is also being shown on the PlayStation 2 at E3. The title is slated for release on the Xbox and PlayStation 2 console in fall 2001 under the EA SPORTS brand.

NHL® 2002 - action is what NHL 2002 delivers with six different modes of play giving the gamer more options than ever before, including "Play Now" and an in-depth career mode that allows players to extend the regular season into a full career with drafts, trades and free agency moves. Whether a power forward in pursuit of the game-winning goal, a goaltender attempting a shutout, or a chippy defenseman protecting his zone, you'll experience pure adrenaline as you take the ice. Added features include a new `Breakaway Camera' and the compelling `EA GameStory' feature, which rewards and recognizes gamers for outstanding play. With cool camerawork, overlays, and insightful broadcasting by announcers Jim Hughson and new color analyst Don Taylor, every game develops into a story. In addition to the Xbox version, NHL 2002 is being shown at E3 on the PlayStation 2 and the PC. The PC, Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions are scheduled for release in fall 2001. All titles fall under the EA SPORTS brand.

Simpsons Road Rage™ - buckle up and take to the road with characters from one of television's most beloved shows. Players will race through the streets of Springfield in this hilarious joyride jaunt as they battle for passengers in their private cab service. The game offers more than 20 characters to choose from, each with his or her own vehicle ranging from Homer's "Mr. Plow" pickup truck to Lisa's environmentally friendly electric car. Both the Xbox and PlayStation 2 titles are slated for release in fall 2001. These titles will be co-published by EA and Fox Interactive.

Cel Damage - rule the road as a Toon in the Cel Damage universe. Players venture into the reckless and wacky world of cartoons in this vehicular combat game. Players take command of any of the six main characters, each with his or her own machine of cartoon destruction. You can battle it out over more than 10 levels based on four different cartoon themes. With 36 different weapon power-ups, the action never gets stale. The title is scheduled for release in fall 2001 and will be co-published by EA and Pseudo Interactive.

EA Developing for Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance

EA is showing the following title on the Nintendo GameCube:

Madden NFL™ 2002 - test your football skills playing Madden NFL 2002. In its twelfth year, the Madden franchise is back and looking to continue its dominance on all platforms and make its first showing on the Nintendo GameCube. The game still boasts the exclusive NFL Coaches Club license with new face and body technology for the coach animations. New additions include: Two-Minute Drill, where points can be earned on offense or defense in a quick-hitting fast-paced game within the game; Create-a-Team, featuring customized uniforms, helmets and stadiums; Training Mode, where players can learn about the X's and O's of football from John Madden while perfecting in-game skills; and new Madden Cards with new players, designs and cheerleaders. The game will also be shown at E3 on the Xbox and PlayStation 2 console. Madden NFL 2002 is slated to ship on the PlayStation 2 console in summer 2001 and on the Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms in fall 2001. All titles will be released under the EA SPORTS brand.

EA is Launching Harry Potter on Multiple Platforms:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone™ - leave the nonmagical world behind and enroll in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry™ in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Be Harry Potter™, wizard-in-training, learning to master all things magical in a world filled with adventure, fun, and danger. Encounter breathtaking challenges and unforgettable characters from J.K. Rowling's worldwide bestseller. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be released on the PlayStation, PC, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. All four games, which will be shown at E3, are slated for release under the EA GAMES brand in fall 2001. Each title takes advantage of the individual platform's hardware capabilities to deliver the ultimate Harry Potter experience to all types of gamers, while representing a faithful interactive adaptation of the book's story line.

EA Debuts Strong Lineup for the PC

The following PC titles will be shown:

SimsVille™ - take your Sims outside their house and create a hometown that is as calm, comical or corrupt as they are. Spy on your Sims and follow them through their daily routine as they work, shop, play, make friends and enemies. Respond to their individual needs and personalities by constructing businesses, providing city services and hosting town events. Will your town be home to glamorous boutiques, fancy restaurants and happening nightclubs or will you create a town of criminals, biker bars and liquor stores? In SimsVille, the choice is yours. The title is slated for release in winter 2001 under the EA GAMES brand.

ANNO 1503 - return to the dawn of a New World, in an epic saga of adventure and discovery. As a young lad, the player has heard tales of opportunity and unimaginable power and fortune in this New World. Now grown up, he's ready to embark on and venture into these unfamiliar lands of the Renaissance world in ANNO 1503, a title that blends the excitement of real-time strategy with the depth of empire building. The game is slated for release in fall 2001 and will be co-published by EA and Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software.

Command & Conquer Renegade™ - jump into this fast-paced 3D action shooter set in the Command & Conquer™ universe. For the first time, experience Command & Conquer up close and personal as you fight it out on the ground among all the structures, vehicles and weapons from the original Command & Conquer. You assume the role of Havoc, elite GDI commando and wise-cracking renegade who engages the enemy from a gripping first or third-person viewpoint. As you explore exotic indoor and outdoor environments, you'll need both brute force and stealth to accomplish your missions against the evil Brotherhood of Nod. The game is slated for release in winter 2001 under the EA GAMES brand.

EA.com Developing Online Games

EA.com is also creating several online games including: Motor City Online, Earth and Beyond™ and The Sims™ Online where players will purchase a PC-CD that will launch them into online worlds; and Majestic™ which is a completely Internet-based game.

Majestic - experience online entertainment as never before. Majestic places the player in the center of a grand, sinister conspiracy, an unfolding mystery-adventure where the line between reality and fantasy is quickly blurred. Unlike any other form of entertainment, Majestic actively pursues and interacts with the player in real-time, based on events developing within the fiction, creating a suspenseful experience through a series of unique, building block-style episodes. The project combines sophisticated Internet applications, powerful content and groundbreaking server technology to deliver its engrossing, cutting-edge experience through familiar communication devices such as the user's web browser, AOL's Instant Messenger service, e-mail, the telephone and fax. Majestic is scheduled for launch on EA.com in late spring 2001.

Motor City Online - return to the golden age of American car culture with Motor City Online. The game allows players to buy, sell, customize and race classic and muscle cars over the Internet. The game will feature more than 50 licensed cars from the Big Three manufacturers - Ford™, Chevrolet™ and Chrysler™, spanning from the 1930s through the early 1970s. Whether you build or buy it, whether it's a pieced-together beater or a cherried-out rod -- prove yourself in a variety of online racing modes. Grow your inventory of cash, cars and high-performance parts, join a club turf war, chat with fellow car buffs... and race your way to a reputation as the baddest rodder in Motor City. Motor City Online is a persistent online community that will be playable on EA.com in fall 2001.

Earth and Beyond - welcome to the first persistent state galaxy, where you can explore, trade, and conquer (or be conquered) in a boundless universe filled with thousands of other players simultaneously. This wondrous and expansive environment provides the backdrop for your intergalactic adventure. Alien encounters, fierce combat, cutthroat commerce, new discoveries, perilous quests, strategic alliances, diplomatic back-stabbing, and epic wars are just a few of the chapters of your virtual life in Earth and Beyond. The game will be available on EA.com in winter 2001.

The Sims Online - enter The Sims Online and be yourself or whomever you want to be as you join a never-ending world inhabited and created by thousands of players like you. In this world you have your own piece of land to do with as you please. Create a house, coffee bar, dance club, museum or whatever you can imagine. Explore the neighborhoods around you and meet scores of Sims along the way. Build a network of friends to enhance your power, wealth, reputation and social standing. Be a peacemaker or a pest, a recluse or a rabble-rouser. In this open-ended, online world, you choose your role, your attitude and your destiny. The game is coming to EA.com in early 2002.

Other Games Under Development

EA will offer sneak peaks of several games under development for various platforms, including:

Medal of Honor Allied Assault™ - get a sense of the courage it took to survive the landings at Normandy, the assault at Arzew, a rendezvous with the Resistance outside the village of St. Lo, and the push through the heavily defended border of Germany itself to take the bridge at Remagen. The Medal of Honor franchise comes to the PC for the first time and lets players assume the role of Lt. Mike Powell. He is a member of the famed 1st Ranger Battalion who gets recruited by the OSS, and battles his way through more than 20 levels that are based on historical military campaigns of World War II. This title is slated for release under the EA GAMES brand in fall 2001 on the PC and spring 2002 on the Xbox. The latter version will include several new levels.

Sid Meier's SimGolf™ - puts you in charge of your own golf resort. You will play the roles of course designer, CEO and resident pro as you try and grow your business from a small, public pitch-and-putt to a five-star resort complete with private memberships, airstrips and luxury hotels. To do this, you'll need to design courses that are fun and challenging and manage your resort's resources to satisfy your guests' growing needs. You will even have a chance to test the course and your golf skills when your Sims challenge you to a round. The PC-based game will be released under the EA GAMES brand in fall 2001.

FIFA 2002 - fire your most powerful shot at the competition with FIFA 2002. With all-new open passing, the FIFA gamer has more control and precision than ever before. Find a breaking forward with a perfect 40-yard ball into open space, embarrass the tightest defense with cunning one-twos, or fool any keeper with deep swerving crosses. FIFA 2002 offers more licensed leagues, teams, and competitions than any other game; combined with great new single-player features, a unique reward system, and the chance to qualify for FIFA: World Cup 2002. With totally re-invented gameplay and stunning graphics, FIFA 2002 is slated for release under the EA SPORTS brand this fall on the PC, PlayStation and PlayStation 2 console. EA SPORTS will offer a sneak peak of the PlayStation 2 version at E3.

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