Official Sponsor of the EA SPORTS Supercross Series Debuts New Game Featuring Freestyle Motocross Action, Outdoor Motocross and Bar-To-Bar Supercross Racing

Grab your bars and get ready to hit some of the biggest and most extreme tricks ever in the follow up to last year's number one motocross videogame on console, EA SPORTS^TM Supercross. Whether you are looking to win the EA SPORTS Supercross Series, race high-speed outdoor motocross or go big in freestyle mode, you can now do it all as Electronic Arts (EA) today announced the release of EA SPORTS Supercross for the Sony PlayStation®.

The game's intuitive physics model and sophisticated AI allow gamers of all levels to jump right in and compete for supercross, motocross, or freestyle championships. Partnering with supercross champion Jeff Emig, freestyle king Mike Metzger, and 2000 Gravity Games champion Brian Deegan, the development team was able to translate motocross into a videogame while staying true to the nuances of the sport.

``EA SPORTS has put together the definitive motocross game,'' said Jeff Emig, former AMA Supercross and Outdoor National Motocross champion. ``You can race the EA SPORTS Supercross Series as one of the greats, take it outdoors and go ballistic, or get huge air in freestyle mode.''

More than 35 of the hottest stunts and 4 freestyle worlds are incorporated into EA SPORTS Supercross. Even the sport's latest stunts have made it into the game including the Hart Attack, McMetz, Mulisha Air, and the Backflip.

More than 25 top riders are in the game including supercross stars Jeff Emig, Kevin Windham, Ezra Lusk and Mike LaRocco are included in the game. Also included are top Arenacross riders Buddy Antunez and Denny Stephenson. And for the first time in a videogame and exclusive to EA SPORTS, are women's Motocross champions Stefy Bau and Jessica Patterson are included, as well as motocross legends David Bailey, Roger DeCoster, and Johnny O'Mara.

``This is the ultimate motocross game for PlayStation owners,'' said Dave Davis, Executive Producer, Electronic Arts. ``With EA SPORTS Supercross gamers can become a part of the blazing speed and insane stunts that bring fans out to live supercross, motocross, and freestyle events across the nation.''

EA SPORTS has taken their commitment to supercross to the next level with an exclusive licensing agreement with SFX Motor Sports Group^TM as the official sponsor of Supercross in 2001 and beyond. EA SPORTS brings the marketing expertise of the strongest brand in the interactive sports market to EA SPORTS Supercross Series. Working with SFX Motor Sports Group, EA SPORTS will integrate the interactive product into the overall supercross fan experience. For more details please visit www.pacesupercross.com

EA SPORTS Supercross for the PlayStation is rated ``E'' (Everyone) by the ESRB. Consumers may purchase the game directly by going online at (http://www.eastore.ea.com) or by calling toll free at 877-EA-GAMES (877/324-2637). The game has a suggested retail price of $39.95.

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