EA Takes to the Pitch with the Sounds of FIFA 07; International In-Game Soundtrack Takes Players Around the Globe

August 18, 2006

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug 18, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brazil, France, England or the USA... who has the most die-hard soccer fans? Representing 21 different countries, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today rang in the sound of the soccer season by revealing the 40 songs that will be featured in FIFA 07. Launching in over 15 languages and 40 countries worldwide, FIFA 07 will bring the superstar athletes, stadiums and music of your every competitor into your hands.

Every year, FIFA Soccer boasts an unparalleled mix of music gathered from around the globe, hand picked to represent each country and its passion for soccer. This year, the soundtrack is highlighted by songs from Bersuit Vergarabat (Argentina), caBas (Colombia), Carlos Jean (Spain), Epik High (Korea), Keane (UK), Muse (UK), Plastilina Mosh (Mexico), Shiny Toy Guns (USA), Seu Jorge (Brazil) and The Feeling (UK).

"No sport is more celebrated around the world than soccer, so what better way to live the magic of the real-world game than by listening to the anthems and songs that will be discovered by soccer fans worldwide as they play through the season," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Music Marketing.

The music in FIFA 07 includes:

ARTIST                     SONG                             COUNTRY
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Angelique Kidjo            Wele Wele                        Benin
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Belasco                    Chloroform                       UK
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Bersuit Vergarabat         O Vas a Misa...                  Argentina
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Bitman & Roban             Get On The Floor                 Chile
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Blasted Mechanism          Blasted Empire                   Portugal
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Boy Kill Boy               Civil Sin                        UK
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caBas                      La Cadena de Oro                 Colombia
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Carlos Jean                Get Down                         Spain
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d.o.c.h.!                  Was in der Zertung Steht         Germany
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Elefant                    Uh-oh Hello                      USA
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Epik High                  Fly                              Korea
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Fertig, los!               Sie ist in mich verliebt         Germany
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Infadels                   Can't Get Enough (Mekon Remix)   UK
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Keane                      Nothing In My Way                UK
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Malibu Stacy               Los Angeles                      Belgium
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Mellowdrone                Oh My                            USA
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Mobile                     New York Minute                  Canada
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Morning Runner             Gone Up In Flames                UK
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Muse                       Supermassive Black Hole          UK
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Nightmare Of You           Dear Scene, I Wish I Were Deaf   USA
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Outlandish                 Kom Igen                         Denmark
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Paul Oakenfold             Beatiful Goal                    UK
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Persephone's Bees          Muzika Dlya Fil'ma               USA/Russia
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Plastilina Mosh            Peligroso Pop                    Mexico
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Polysics                   Tei! Tei! Tei!                   Japan
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The Prototypes             Kaleidoscope                     UK
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Ralph Myerz and The Jack
 Herren Band               Deepest Red                      Norway
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Seu Jorge                  Tive Razao                       Brazil
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Shiny Toy Guns             You Are The One                  USA
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Stijn                      Gasoline & Matches               Belgium
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Suferosa                   Royal Uniform                    Norway
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Tahiti 80                  Big Day                          France
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The Feeling                Sewn                             UK
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The Pinker Tones           TMCr Grand Finale                Spain
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The Sheer                  Understand                       Holland
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The Young Punx             You've Got To...                 UK
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Tigarah                    Girl Fight                       Japan
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Trash Inc.                 Punk Rock Chick                  Lebanon
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Us3                        Kick This                        UK
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Young Love                 Discotech                        USA
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From the first whistle, FIFA 07 throws you into the emotional rollercoaster of the soccer season as you live out the intensity of every home and away match. A specially-designed audio track authentically replicates the crowd reactions found in stadiums around the world. The dynamic game engine tracks every move on the pitch to realize the emotional response of the crowd during the highs and lows of a match. Every layer of the audio track is affected, with crowds responding to what occurs on the pitch by cheering or jeering, and broadcast commentary reflecting the momentum swings that play out in games.

This year, you have the power to shape your club's destiny in the EA SPORTS Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents. The online interactive leagues feature the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League and the Mexican 1st Division. Experience the future of online gaming as you play your games according to the real-world schedule. When they play, you play. Track your team's progress as the aggregate results determine your club's position in the league table. Now you actually take to the pitch for the glory of your club. This is the season where you make the difference!

FIFA 07, developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., is scheduled to ship on October 3, 2006 in North America and September 22, 2006 in Europe for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy® Advance, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PC and mobile. The game is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.

Learn more about the game and listen to samples of each song included in the soundtrack at http://fifa07.ea.com. Screenshots can be downloaded at http://info.ea.com.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems, personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS, EA, EA SPORTS BIG and POGO. In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. 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.

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