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Thursday June 20, 2002

EA SPORTS Names Jarome Iginla MVP of NHL 2003

As Hart Trophy nominee, and Pearson Award finalist Jarome Iginla awaits the announcement of this year's winners, Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS) has named Iginla as its MVP of NHL(R) 2003. EA has agreed with Iginla for the superstar to be its cover athlete and spokesman for the latest iteration of the number-one selling NHL interactive video game franchise.

"I played EA's NHL games growing up," said Iginla. "I'm really honored that they've asked me to represent NHL 2003 and it's cool to be a part of the elite line-up of athletes that have represented the EA SPORTS brand."

Previous spokesmen for EA's NHL video game franchise include: Mario Lemieux, Owen Nolan, Eric Lindros, Chris Pronger, Peter Forsberg and John Vanbiesbrouck.

In 470 appearances for the Calgary Flames(R), Iginla has scored 174 goals, and added 189 assists. Among his 2001-2002 accomplishments, Iginla led the league in goal scoring (52) and in points (96), and led the Flames in plus/minus (+27), all contributing to his nominations for the NHL's prestigious Hart Trophy, an honor bestowed upon the NHL player designated most valuable to his team, and the Lester B. Pearson Award, awarded to the NHL's most outstanding player as voted by members of the NHLPA. Iginla has also earned the Art Ross Trophy as the League's leading scorer and the Maurice Richard Trophy as the top goal scorer in the NHL.

    "Jarome Iginla has made a significant impact on the NHL, which is substantiated by his many NHL honors," said Jeff Karp, vice-president of marketing for Electronic Arts. "Jarome represents both his team and the National Hockey League well and we're thrilled that he brings his excellence, enthusiasm, and knowledge to NHL 2003."

    About NHL(R) 2003

    The number one selling NHL interactive video game franchise continues a tradition of excellence in its 10th year with NHL 2003. The most user-friendly, accessible, entertaining, authentic hockey experience to date, NHL 2003 delivers excitement and addictive speed from the moment the puck drops. New users can select `Beginner' skill level including audio tutorial cues for a fun NHL 2003 experience. Features such as Game Breaker, `On the Ice' sound and Dynamic Deke Control offer both new and old NHL users alike the total control, speed, and hard-hitting competition that every sports fan loves. NHL 2003 is scheduled for release in fall 2002 for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), and PC.

    About Electronic Arts

    Electronic Arts ("EA"), 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 the Internet, personal computers and video game systems. EA markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA GAMES(TM), EA SPORTS BIG(TM) and EA.COM(SM).