Oddworld Stranger's WrathRustle up some “live” ammo and head out to Dead Hen’s Pass for some
serious bounty hunting! … Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS), the world’s leading
interactive entertainment software company today announced that Oddworld Stranger’s
Wrath(TM), the latest chapter in the critically acclaimed Oddworld series, has
begun to ship to retail outlets for the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft.

One of the most anticipated titles of 2005, Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath takes
the series in a new direction, combining first and third person gameplay with
signature Oddworld humor and storytelling. Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath challenges
players to step into the role of the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter who
tracks down outlaws for moolah. Using an innovative weapons system that gives
a whole new meaning to “live” ammo, players will use creatures from
the surrounding environments as ammunition to bag the ultimate bounty. With
massive environments, devious opponents and hostile challenges along the way,
Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath brings players a game experience that can only be
found in the Oddworld Universe.

Developed by Oddworld Inhabitants, Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath for the Xbox is
rated “T” (Teen) by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $49.99. More information
can be found on the game’s web site at www.oddworld.ea.com..

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts, headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s
leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, EA posted
revenues of $2.96 billion for fiscal 2004. The company develops, publishes,
and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal
computers and the Internet. In 2003, EA had 27 titles that sold more than one
million copies. Electronic Arts markets its products under three brand names:
EA SPORTS(TM), EA GAMES(TM) and EA SPORTS BIG(TM). EA’s homepage and online
game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full
text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://www.info.ea.com.

About Oddworld Inhabitants

Formed in 1994 by special effects and computer animation veterans Sherry McKenna
and Lorne Lanning, Oddworld Inhabitants(R) (http://www.oddworld.com)
is dedicated to creating the next generation of interactive entertainment. Its
unique facility in San Luis Obispo, Calif., has attracted top video game and
animation talent from all over the world.

Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, and EA GAMES are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Oddworld Inhabitants and Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Microsoft and Xbox are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.

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