ELECTRONIC ARTS SHIPS FIFA SOCCER 2003
 
REDWOOD CITY, CA  -- November 5, 2002 -Better get back in training.  Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announces the release today of FIFA Soccer 2003, the world's number one selling soccer video game.  The game will ship on six platforms with FIFA Soccer 2003 for the Game Boy® Advance shipping on November 12.

A game developed by soccer players, for soccer players, Electronic Arts (EA) created the EA SPORTS™ Soccer Council comprised of stars Landon Donovan, Edgar Davids, Ryan Giggs, and Roberto Carlos. All four athletes were involved in the development process, contributing feedback from a player's perspective in order to ensure that FIFA Soccer 2003 mirrors the world of soccer in both its look and feel. 

FIFA Soccer 2003 offers users the broadest, most authentic representation of world soccer. An official game of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), it also offers over 175 additional licensed entities, including 16 leagues, 450 teams, and 10,000 players.

With a new game engine, this year's game offers total ball control, new ball physics and dribbling models. The addition of Club Championship Mode, comprised of 18 of Europe's greatest club teams, offers intense friendly and tournament competition, big match atmosphere, the world's top players, the most famous stadiums, and soccer's liveliest fans.  Also new to FIFA Soccer 2003, the EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Control gives the user total control over their player in order to deke past an opponent.

A first in franchise history, FIFA Soccer 2003 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft allows users to select their language preference with a choice between English or Spanish, including localized commentary and game menus.  All other platforms but Nintendo Gamecube™ will include Spanish menus.

Developed by EA Canada, FIFA Soccer 2003 carries an ESRB rating of "E" for Everyone and a MSRP of US$49.99 for the PlayStation 2 console, US$49.99 for the Nintendo GameCube, US$49.99 for the Xbox, US$39.99 the PlayStation console, US$39.99 for the PC-CD and US$29.99 for the Game Boy Advance.  Consumers may purchase the game directly by going online at (http://www.eastore.ea.com) or by calling toll free at 877-EA GAMES (877-324-2637).  Screenshots are available on EA's informational press site at http://www.info.ea.com

ABOUT ELECTRONIC ARTS
Electronic Arts, headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues of more than $1.7 billion for fiscal 2002. The company develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide for the Internet, personal computers and video game systems. EA markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA GAMES™, EA SPORTS BIG and EA.COMSM.  More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://www.info.ea.com.

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Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, EA GAMES and EA SPORTS BIG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.  EA.COM is a service mark of EA.com Inc.   PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  Xbox and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.  Nintendo GameCube is a trademark and Game Boy is a registered trademark of Nintendo.  FIFA Soccer 2003 is an official FIFA licensed product.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

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