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EA, Fox Interactive Ship Aliens Versus Predator Extinction

PS2 Title Heads for Stores; Xbox Version to Follow on August 5
 
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 30, 2003 - Universal war is imminent and it's time to join the battle in Aliens versus Predator™ Extinction for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft.  Based on the blockbuster Aliens and Predator sci-fi film franchises from Twentieth Century Fox, Aliens versus Predator Extinction gives players the ability to play as one of three species: Aliens, Predators or Colonial Marines. The title, co-published by Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Fox Interactive, has begun shipping on the PlayStation 2 and will ship August 5 on the Xbox.

In this tactical strategy game, players will control the forces of one of the three species as they plan their attack strategy, create their own custom army, and choose upgrades ranging from vision modes to weapon modifications.  Each species offers a unique set of attributes forcing players to master a variety of tactics and play styles in order to be victorious. Moreover, the game features a variety of units that are accessible from basic infantry to specialized warriors like the Alien Carrier - able to carry facehuggers in groups - the Predator Hydra or the Marine Sniper.

In 21 missions, players will choose one of the three species and take to the all-terrain, futuristic battlefields such as mysterious jungles and treacherous caverns in an attempt to root out their enemies. With never-before-seen Aliens and Predator units and up to ten upgradeable combat units per species, players must lead their virtual army to victory in an all-out battle for the planet or face extinction.

Aliens versus Predator Extinction was developed by Zono, Inc., based in Costa Mesa, Calif.. The game is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and has a US MSRP of $39.99.  More product information can be found at www.avp.ea.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues of $2.5 billion for fiscal 2003. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under three brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA GAMES™ and EA SPORTS BIG™ EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

About Fox Interactive
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses video and computer game software under the Fox Interactive banner for a variety of Fox entertainment properties worldwide, on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company.  Fox Interactive hit releases include: The Simpsons Road Rage, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Aliens versus Predator 1 & 2.

 
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