Experience the Inspiration for Dyrdek's New MTV Show with Skate
2's Latest Downloadable Content
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that gamers will be
able to extend their Skate 2 experience with the download of Rob
Dyrdek's Fantasy Plaza, starting today in the PLAYSTATION(R) Store for
$5.00 in North America and on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 points. The
downloadable content features Rob Dyrdek's new skate plaza, the
centerpiece of his MTV show, Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, as
well as the surrounding downtown Los Angeles area.
"I've been involved with the Skate franchise since the very
beginning and each game has been able to perfectly capture the culture
and feel of skateboarding," said skateboarder entrepreneur, Rob Dyrdek.
"I can't wait to give players a taste of the Fantasy Plaza, my dream
skateboarding space. The team at Black Box has recreated the plaza in Skate
2, complete with all the ledges, gaps and rails. On top of all that,
there's still a lot more surprises outside the park that both gamers and
skaters will enjoy."
Recently released for the Xbox 360(TM) videogame and entertainment system
and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, Skate 2 has
already received high acclaim from top videogame media including a 4.5
out of 5 from PlayStation: The Official Magazine, a 91 from PSM3 and
'Game of the Month' distinctions from IGN and Game Informer.
Skate 2 brings gamers to New San Vanelona, a city rebuilt with
more spots to skate and own. Equipped with double the bag of tricks and
the ability get off the board to move objects around, players can now
create their own epic skate spots which can then be shared and
experienced by others around the world. The game also features a
revamped Thrasher Hall of Meat mode that will have players
spending countless hours pulling off bone-crushing wipeouts and bails.
Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, in Vancouver, British
Columbia. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and 16+ by PEGI.
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 video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS
FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted
GAAP net revenue of $3.67 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
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EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation and used under license. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
MTV's "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" logo used with permission by
MTV.(C)2009 MTV Networks. All Rights Reserved. MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, all
related titles, characters and logos are trademarks owned by MTV
Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts
Shirley Chu, 604-456-3994
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Tammy Schachter, 650-628-7223
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