Baseball Swings for the Fences on the Next Generation Console

REDWOOD CITY, California -- March 13, 2001 -- Whether it's Pacific Bell Park, Wrigley Field or historic Yankee Stadium, EA SPORTS™ takes you out to the ballgame with Triple Play Baseball™ for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system, released today by Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS - news).

Triple Play Baseball brings the ballpark experience to life as players can grab a glove and get on the field in any of the 30 MLB® stadiums, including new Miller Park in Milwaukee and PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Each stadium is recreated in precise detail with real-time scoreboards and in-park animations. In addition, Triple Play Baseball features updated 2001 team schedules and rosters and realistic player models for the ultimate baseball experience. Players will recognize the likenesses of such star players as Jason Giambi, Barry Bonds and Derek Jeter.

"I've played video games for years and I am very excited to be working with EA SPORTS," said Oakland Athletics first baseman Jason Giambi. "The graphics in their games are so lifelike. It's amazing how real everything looks, right down to the swing of my bat. It's also cool to be among guys like Alex (Rodriguez), Sammy (Sosa) and Mike (Piazza) who've been on the cover. Triple Play will be a huge hit with the guys in the clubhouse."

Triple Play Baseball offers players four modes to choose from: Single Game, Season, Playoffs and Big League Challenge. With Season mode, players can move off the field and into the front office where they can put their managerial skills to the test. Whether it's trading a player or signing a free agent, they are in control as they vie for a playoff spot and a shot at the World Series. Triple Play Baseball also gives gamers the chance to put themselves "in the game." They can live out a childhood dream and become a ball player by creating a customized player where they choose from several batting and pitching styles and then put their name on the jersey.

The exclusive Big League Challenge Mode returns to Triple Play Baseball where players can swing for the fences as some of the best hitters in the league. Players can try to hit one over the `"Green Monster" at Fenway Park or splash one into the pool at Bank One Ballpark or any of the other 30 Major League Ballparks along with Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Choose one-on-one competition between two sluggers to see who can go deep, the most often, or tournament mode where players can battle it out as one of the actual 12 Big League Challenge participants where only one comes out as champion.

"The PlayStation 2 console has allowed us to create a more life-like baseball experience both graphically and with how the game plays," said Triple Play producer Brent Nielsen. "The next generation console gives us a lot more memory and processing power, bringing the passion and emotion of America's pasttime to life in visually stunning cinematic out-of-play sequences."

Triple Play Baseball Features:

• Pitcher-batter interface utilizes a visible strike zone and batting cursors which gives players total batting control.
• Responsive control on the field with intelligence levels that demonstrate "player urgency" for players near the ball for throwing, catching and fielding.
• Pressure sensitive throwing controls allow players to make a precise throw after an easy ground ball to short or speed things up with power throws to turn the difficult 5-4-3 double play.
• New to the Triple Play franchise are 2 additional cameras: Fielding and Pitcher/Batter cameras that create a "Depth of Field" effect. Both provide precise angles on the play and the ball, giving the baseball diamond an authentic, TV-like feel.
• Instant Replay can verify if the ump made the right call or replay an impressive diving catch in the outfield. Cinematic out-of-play sequences bring the ballpark to life with player high-fives, umpire arguments and end of game celebrations.
• Play-by-play scripts and recordings by Sean McDonough and color commentary by new Toronto Blue Jays Manager, Buck Martinez.
• Original Soundtrack featuring Chuck D, formerly of Public Enemy, Vitamin C, Utah Saints and Fastball, keeps the crowds alive and the game player immersed in the experience.

Triple Play Baseball for the PlayStation® 2 console is rated ``E'' (Everyone) by the ESRB. Consumers may purchase the game directly at the EA Store^SM (http://www.eastore.ea.com), or by calling EA Direct Sales at 877/324-2637, for a suggested retail price of $49.95. Triple Play Baseball is also available for the PlayStation® ($39.95) and PC ($29.95).

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