EA'S 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP MUSIC SOUNDTRACK SETS THE STAGE FOR SOCCER GLORY

Chertsey, UK, April 18, 2006 – Turn up the music, raise your hands and voices and join the celebration! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the 35 songs that will usher in the 2006 FIFA World CupTM. In EA's 2006 FIFA World CupTM true soccer champions will step onto the pitch to play their heroes in a pixel-perfect emulation of the real world where their favorite superstar players move just as they do in real life, the stadiums are rendered to photo-realistic excellence and adrenaline-pumping music fills the air.

Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music at EA commented, "The FIFA World Cup is the most exhilarating, action-packed and emotional sports event in the world. No matter where you are – London, Munich, Sao Paolo or Tokyo – unforgettable songs pulsate through the stadiums, flood the streets and fill your heart. That is the spirit that we wanted to capture for the in-game soundtrack in 2006 FIFA World Cup. We have assembled an unparalleled collection of exhilarating music from around the world that guarantees there's something for everyone."

Through mass exposure to soccer fans, the following 35 songs will become synonymous with the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany worldwide. This one-of-a-kind mix of music is available exclusively at www.ea.com/2006fifaworldcup. Soccer, videogame and music fans can visit the site to listen to streaming music clips, learn more about the bands and get details about the videogame.

9 To 5 Lady by Sovereign from

England

A Pain That I Am Used To (Jacque Lu Cont Remix) by Depeche Mode from

England

Aloha (Wari Boom) by Polinesia from Spain

And Do You Feel Scared (The Eric Prydz Mix) by Howard Jones from England/Sweden

Big City Life by Mattafix from England

Chelsea by Stefy Rae from

USA

Cuentale by Ivy Queen from

Puerto Rico

Dance In My Blood by Men Women And Children from

USA

Definition by Resin Dogs featuring Mystro & Hau from

Australia

DesiRock by Swami from

England

Destroy Everthing You Touch by Ladytron from

England

Do-Dee-Dee-Deem-Dum (Sculptured) by Calanit from

Israel

Down In the Past (Moonbootica Remix) by Mando Diao from

Sweden

Fighter by Maximus Dan from

Trinidad

Hip Hip Hooray (Dub Mix) by Sneaky Soundsystem from

Australia

Ié Mãe Jah by DuSouto from

Brazil

La Prima Volta by F4 from

Italy

Love Is On Our Side by Frank Popp Ensemble from

Germany

Mas Que Nada by Sergio Mendes feat. The Black Eyed Peas from

Brazil/USA

Namara by DT8 Project featuring Mory Kante from

England/Republic of Guinea

Never Win by Fisherspooner from

USA

People Shining by Furius K & Lou Valentino from

France

Poker Face by Van Ness Wu from

China/Taiwan

Sobremesa by Masrhon from

Dominican Republic

Sweat by Urban Puppets Sweden

The Calling by KES from

Trinidad

The Other Way Round by Gabin featuring China Moses from

Italy

The Power Is On by The Go! Team from

England

Tiempo De Drumba (Dj Panko Remix) by Ojos De Brujo from

Spain

Tijuana Makes Me Happy by Nortec Collective from

Mexico

TipTop by tiptop from

Germany

Tokyo, Tokyo by Die Raketen from

Germany

What World by Damien J. Carter from

Germany

Whatever You Want From Life by Voicst from

Holland

X Girlfriend by Zola featuring Maduvha from

South Africa

Players step into the heart of the action to take on their favorite team or most loathed opponent. Featuring stunning visual representations of the world's superstar players, gamers will experience the 12 official stadiums as they lead their team from qualification to World Cup glory. In addition to controlling one of 127 national teams, players will enjoy the groundbreaking new play modes. Global Challenge tests even the biggest soccer fanatic by recreating classic moments in FIFA World Cup history using modern teams. True champions can challenge their friends in eight-way multiplayer matches and take advantage of tremendous in-game un-lockable content such as legendary players and exclusive soccer apparel.

2006 FIFA World Cup, developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., is scheduled to ship on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® and Xbox 360TM video game systems from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCubeTM, Nintendo DSTM, and Game Boy® Advance, PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable) system, PC and mobile. The game is rated is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB