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EA Announces Plans for The Sims 2 on Consoles Handhelds and Mobile Phones; Best Selling PC Game Redefined for New Platforms to be Available Fall 2005

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Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims(TM) 2 is in
development for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the
Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube(TM),
and for all handhelds including PSP(TM) handheld videogame system, the
Nintendo DS(TM), the Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance and mobile phones.

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In addition, the company owns a commerce-enabled Web property,
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the Internet by visiting the company's corporate Web site:
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About GameStop Corp . The game skyrocketed to the top of the charts when it began
shipping to stores in February 2000 and quickly become a universal
gaming and cultural phenomenon. The Sims PC based product and
expansion packs were the best selling PC games of 2000, 2001, 2002,
and 2003.

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"Fans have been asking for The Sims 2 on console since it launched
on the PC in September last year. Nintendo GameCube,
GameBoy Advance and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

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com. For
the third year in a row, the company is the nation's top retail brand
for quality , according to the EquiTrend(R) Brand Study by Harris
Interactive(R).

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being associated with such a powerful brand," said Richard Fontaine,
chairman and chief executive officer of GameStop Corp . "Our extensive
and comprehensive inventory, quality and service are now available at
their game store for gamers of all ages. In addition, the company sells computer
and video game magazines and strategy guides, action figures, and
other related merchandise to more than 30 million customers .
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license from Microsoft.

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com), one of the Web's largest e-commerce
sites and the number-one brand among e-commerce companies, according
to the latest EquiTrend survey.com

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) (NASDAQ: ERTS), headquartered in Redwood
City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment
software company.

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introductory offer from Barnes + Noble.com, and Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading video and
computer game publication .
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Internet by visiting the company's corporate Website:
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Aspirational gameplay and fully customizable content will give players
the most authentic Sims experience to date on console. And, for the first time, players will
be able to take direct control of their Sim without having to use
their cursor.

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"Through our partnership with GameStop, we are providing our
customers with the largest and best collection of video games and
related products, all competitively priced and quickly shipped," said
Marie Toulantis, chief executive officer of Barnes + Noble. sells the most popular new software, hardware and
game accessories for the PC and next-generation video game systems
from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft, and is also the industry's largest
reseller of used video games."
The Sims 2 console and handheld versions are scheduled to ship in
the Fall of 2005. Combined sales for the franchise have
topped 45 million units life-to-date.

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General information on Barnes + Noble, Inc. They include: The
Sims(TM)Livin ' Large, The Sims(TM) House Party, The Sims(TM) Hot Date,
The Sims(TM) Vacation, The Sims(TM) Unleashed , The Sims(TM) Superstar,
and The Sims(TM) Makin' Magic. The Sims(TM) 2 University shipped as the first expansion
pack in March 2005.

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includes the largest assortment of gaming products, including PSP,
PS2 , Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, as well as classic systems such
as Super Nintendo, Dreamcast, and Playstation. Barnes + Noble conducts its online business through
Barnes + Noble.B) is one of the nation's largest video game and entertainment
software retailers.thesims2. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes,
and distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems ,
personal computers and the Internet.

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Entertainment Editors

REDWOOD CITY , Calif.com.com

Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, EA GAMES, EA SPORTS BIG, Maxis, and
The Sims are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts
Inc.S.

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The company operates 1,826 retail stores
throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
Ireland and the United Kingdom, primarily under the GameStop(R) brand.gamestop.
"The Sims 2 will be everywhere this fall , giving players on consoles
and handhelds all new ways to take control of their Sims and tell all
new stories. For more information on The Sims 2, visit
http://www.

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You can also pre -order
upcoming games and consoles."
Customers can save $5. All handheld versions will feature unique storylines and
will ship simultaneously with the console games. We are thrilled to finally be able
to bring it to them," said Sinjin Bain, Executive Producer EA/Maxis. More information about
EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the
Internet at http://info. and /or other countries.

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(NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, today announced that
Barnes + Noble. Working with GameStop Corp. Its
subsidiary, Sterling Publishing, publishes over 1,100 new titles a
year and has an active list of over 5,000 titles. This innovative
gameplay will allow players to make their dreams come true while
avoiding their innermost fears.com

About The Sims(TM)

The Sims franchise celebrated its fifth anniversary in February,
2005.

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Business Editors/Retail Writers

NEW YORK----Barnes + Noble, Inc.com (www. For more information, please visit www. Microsoft
and Xbox are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.

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(NYSE: GME; GME.B),
one of the nation's largest retailers of video games, Barnes +
Noble . All games come with an
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating. (NYSE:GME;
GME.

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com sells thousands of new and used video games, consoles, PC
entertainment software, and related accessories . (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller
and a Fortune 500 company, operates 820 bookstores in 50 states. In addition to its retail operations,
Barnes + Noble is one of the largest book publishers in the world.
The Sims 2 on the PC swept the nation in Fall 2004 by becoming the
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Barnes + Noble, Inc.5 Million copies worldwide . Electronic Arts markets its
products under three brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA GAMES(TM) and EA
SPORTS BIG(TM).

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sales already over 4. Translated into 17 different languages, The Sims has
inspired seven top selling expansion packs.

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part of our offer, we will provide exclusive bundles and special
promotions , as well as our guaranty of 100% satisfaction on the
purchase of used games and consoles. In September 2004, The Sims 2
launched as the next generation sequel selling over 5M units
worldwide.

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About Barnes + Noble, Inc.
Maxis-EA is redefining this highly-acclaimed franchise and will
deliver classic open-ended gameplay along with exclusive new features. EA's
homepage and online game site is www .

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