MVP! MVP! MVP! Electronic Arts today announced the release of MVP Baseballâ„¢
2003 from EA SPORTS™ on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system
and Xboxâ„¢ video game system from Microsoft. A PC version will ship on
March 25, 2003.

This is a whole new ballgame… knock the dirt off your spikes for the first
season of MVP Baseball 2003, an all-new reengineered baseball
franchise under the EA SPORTS brand. MVP Baseball 2003 incorporates a new pitcher/batter
interface that allows players to be more strategic with their pitching and batting.
An all-new “picture-in-picture” on-base view will create an added
dimension and strategy to base running. Realistic stadiums and highly detailed
player models and animations bring the baseball action to life. Adding to the
depth of the game, MVP Baseball 2003 includes a robust franchise mode that incorporates
rookie drafts, player development, career ending injuries, contracts and hirings/firings.
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MVP Baseball 2003 is rated “E” (Everyone) and carries an
MSRP of $49.99. The all-new baseball game from EA SPORTS is equipped with a
rebuilt engine and is developed by a new internal team at EA Canada. For more
information on MVP Baseball 2003, visit the official product website at mvpbaseball.ea.com.

About the PC Version
In addition to the features offered in the console version, MVP Baseball 2003
for the PC will include online multiplayer features such as tournaments and
match-up play on EA SPORTS Online* and network play via LAN and Direct IP connections.
Downloadable rosters will assure that players have the most current line-ups
for each Major League Baseball® team. The PC version of MVP Baseball 2003
is being developed by EA Canada and will ship on March 25, 2003.

* Important information on the EA SPORTS Online Services, including availability
for play, terms and conditions, and membership agreement can be found at easportsonline.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 video game systems, personal
computers and the Internet. EA markets its products under four brand names:
EA SPORTSâ„¢, EA GAMESâ„¢, EA SPORTS BIGâ„¢ and EA.COM.

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