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ELECTRONIC ARTS HOOKS THE BIG ONE WITH CHAMPIONSHIP BASS FOR THE PLAYSTATION New Franchise from EA SPORTS Brings Fishing to Life Redwood City, Calif., March 7, 2000 - It's a sleepy morning on a quiet lake. The long rays of the sun are just starting to stretch across the horizon, and the only sounds are chirping birds and the rustle of the wind in the trees. Suddenly the silence is shattered by the high pitched whizzing of a fishing reel as a ten-pound monster bass tries to rip your rod from your hands. The battle is on, and you'll have to rely on skill, strength, patience and a little bit of luck to bring home the prize in EA SPORTS Championship Bass(tm) for the PlayStation®. The struggle to land a trophy bass has been played out countless times in the wilderness, but now it is also possible to experience it from the comfort of home. Electronic Arts (ERTS) announced today the shipment of Championship Bass for the PlayStation. With a "Bass Challenge" mode that provides level-based scenarios to teach advanced fishing techniques, Championship Bass prepares the gamer for the big time tournaments that lie ahead. The PC version of Championship Bass will ship later this month. Championship Bass is an intricately detailed, highly realistic bass fishing simulation that incorporates fun arcade-style gameplay. Championship Bass gives total access to gorgeous looking lakes. Some other games give the user the choice of several different spots on the lake, but then confine the user to that area, which can cause the angler to feel trapped in a static location. In Championship Bass trip, tournament and career modes, the angler is free to roam and fish anywhere in a true 3D world. Access to the best fishing spots on the lake is unlimited. "What we have created in Championship Bass, and the Bass Challenge mode in particular, is a game that teaches the angler how to succeed," said executive producer Randy Dersham. "Fishing is much more fun if there is a lot of action, and Championship Bass provides challenging gameplay with high quality graphics that keep the gamer involved and excited." Advanced fish intelligence allows the fish to try and outwit the angler. The fish in Championship Bass show a wide range of responses to lures, strike behavior and fight strategies. They also make false attacks on lures, return attacks and short-strike lunges. Dozens of rod, reel, weight, lure and color combinations are available to choose from in the game. There are four ways to play Championship Bass. In the "Bass Challenge" more than 15 unique scenarios test the skill of an angler. This arcade-style of gameplay requires that a certain skill be demonstrated and completed before the user can advance to the next level. In the "Fishing Trip" mode, the angler enjoys free form fishing and can choose the location and conditions in which to fish. In "Tournament" mode, the angler competes against other computer opponents in a tournament setting. Finally, in "Career" mode, a series of six tournaments are played out leading to the Championship Bass Classic Tournament, where the ultimate victor is crowned. Unmatched underwater detail and beauty is in the game. Instead of boring underwater scenes, the viewer is treated to lakes full of docks, trees, vegetation, rocks and of course the biggest and best looking bass ever seen. For screen shots and other game related information go to http://www.easports.com/outdoors/. EA SPORTS (www.easports.com) is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world. Its top-selling franchises and games include FIFA Soccer, John Madden Footballä, NHLÒ Hockey, Knockout Kingsä, NBA LIVE Basketball, Tiger Woods PGA TOURÒ Golf, Triple Play Baseballä and NASCARÒ 2000. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues of more than $1.2 billion for fiscal 1999. The company develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide for personal computers and video game systems. Electronic Arts markets its products under eight brand names: Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, Maxis(tm), ORIGIN(tm), Bullfrog Productions(tm), Gonzo Games(tm), Westwood Studios(tm) and Jane'® Combat Simulations. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://www.ea.com. # # # Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, Maxis, Origin, Bullfrog, Gonzo Games, Westwood Studios, John Madden Football, Knockout Kings, Championship Bass and Triple Play Baseball are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts in the United States and/or other countries. Jane's is a registered trademark of Jane's Information Group, Ltd. FIFA, NHL, NBA and NASCAR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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