CHERTSEY, UK August 4, 2006 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced Medal of Honor Heroes* for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, allowing players to take all the epic, authentic World War II (WWII) action of Medal of Honor (MoH) on-the-go. While building on the key tenets of the franchise including historical accuracy and authenticity, Medal of Honor Heroes is the newest addition to the critically-acclaimed Medal of Honor franchise which is credited with pioneering the First-Person Shooter (FPS) WWII genre with its original release in 1999. This marks the exciting debut for a Medal of Honor game on the PSP system.

Medal of Honor Heroes will be available exclusively for the PSP system – with an entirely unique storyline and PSP-specific feature set. Players will experience a totally new single player campaign, and can choose from six different multiplayer modes within 15 different maps, while participating in wireless multiplayer sessions with up to 32 players. Gamers can play with up to 8 others across the room in a local impromptu game. "Quickplay" missions in skirmish game mode, allow players to jump right into the action or to create customized mission scenarios for added re-playability.

In Medal of Honor Heroes players will experience new MoH moments as they battle their way through three campaigns as their favorite lead characters from past Medal of Honor games. Take on the role of Lieutenant Jimmy Patterson – star of both the original Medal of Honor, and the classic Medal of Honor Frontline – in an untold chapter of his time in Holland as part of Operation Market Garden. Play as Sergeant John Baker, from Medal of Honor Allied Assault Breakthrough, and sabotage German defenses on the Italian coastline to help the invasion forces crack Hitler’s iron hold on Europe. Don the officer’s cap of Lieutenant William Holt from Medal of Honor European Assault – and return to the Ardennes Forest during the Battle of the Bulge to complete unfinished business for the OSS. Along the way, players will unlock over 20 classic characters to use in multiplayer games, adding both variety and personality to their online** experience.

“For the first time ever, the epic WWII battles synonymous with Medal of Honor can be played anytime and anywhere in the world on the PSP,” explained Mike Quigley, Group Vice President of Marketing at EA. “The PSP-specific feature set, especially the 32-player wireless supported multiplayer, skirmish game mode, and unlockable characters are really what is going to give this Medal of Honor game an entirely new and exciting flavor.”

The Medal of Honor development teams continue to ensure that the ideals and integrity of the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor are accurately reflected within the game series. The producers sought counsel from numerous expert sources to make certain the games are historically accurate and as true to the WWII experience as possible to help create a truly authentic experience.

Developed by EA Canada in conjunction with EA Los Angeles, Medal of Honor Heroes has not yet been rated by PEGI and will ship to stores Winter 2006. For more information on Medal of Honor Heroes and the Medal of Honor franchise, please visit: www.moh.ea.com .

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The XTREME PSP Adult Section has been updated with 8 new galleries bringing the grand total to 19 galleries. Register Here if you are not already a member.

The new galleries include 3 summer collections, 3 new car collections and 2 new football collections, more updated are on the way so stay tuned.

The Australian version of GamePro has a cover story on Vice City Stories, and so we share it with all of you. As expected, Vice City Stories brings on a number of additions plus some not found in the console version of Vice City. Two of the most anticipated features include the ability to fly helicopters and the ability to swim.

• The game takes place two years before PS2’s Vice City : 1984.
• The game will feature multiplayer, similar to Liberty City Stories .
• VCS is “much bigger than Vice City .”
• Helicopters now join the list of usable vehicles!
• Unlike Tony, you won’t drown instantly in water: you can swim!
• New weather effects, including hurricanes.
• Better graphics: more crowded streets, better animation, greater draw distance, more variety of character models.

All these features sound great and just like most of you, we can’t wait until October 2006.

The August 2006 issue of the XTREME PSP Magazine is now available to download. Issue 14 is packed with over 80 pages of great content including previews of GTA Vice City, Pirates of the Caribbean, NCAA Football 2007, and reviews of Loco Roco, Tomb Raider, and Race Driver 2006. And all the regular content including tips and cheats, the latest news, a new competition and more…

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The FAQ section to the site has been updated to reflect the changes firmware version 2.80 bought to the PSP. If you are unsure on utilizing all the features of firmware 2.80, its best to consult the FAQ section for details.

As Firmware version 2.80 updated the way Videos and Music were stored, we thought is was best to inform everyone on how it works. Check out the FAQ Section here.

CHERTSEY, UK – July 27, 2006 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the popular video game franchise, The Sims 2, is going to the dogs – and for that matter, to the cats, guinea pigs and birds too! The company is releasing The Sims 2 Pets on current generation console systems, handheld platforms and as a PC expansion pack. The Sims 2 Pets will build on the celebrated The Sims 2 experience that allows players to create and control digital characters throughout their lives while determining the outcome of their relationships and choosing their destiny. Each version will feature customised content tailored to the platform.

The addition of a new friend is guaranteed to enrich the daily lives of your Sims! Not only will players have the opportunity to choose from a variety of existing breeds, and hot designer mixes, but they’ll also be able to personally design their new friend with the Create-a-Pet feature. The ability to customise gives fans the opportunity to create their ideal pet by choosing their body shape, unique markings, even their pet’s personalities! With so many different animals to choose from, there’s no telling what unpredictable experiences could occur!

Players will also be able to teach their pet new tricks, take them for a romp in the park, outfit them with new pet accessories and even give them a job! As in real life, your Sims’ pet will require care and training. A neglected cat with an urge to scratch might claw up your new couch if you aren’t careful, and leaving your dog unattended near a freshly planted flower bed probably isn’t wise!

“The Sims 2 Pets captures the magic between pets and their owners,” said Executive Producer Rod Humble. “A dog gnawing at his chew toy, a cat jumping at a dangled feather, a toddler stroking the chest of a big dog who sits by patiently–even a frisky dog getting caught rolling around in the trash. These special moments all come to life through the lifelike animations and artwork of The Sims 2 Pets. There is something delightful about your Sim, a little pet person, having a pet of their own. Pets allows players to tell more stories with their Sims and helps create more emergent anecdotes within the game.”

The Sims 2 Pets will be available on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube , Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS, and as a PC expansion pack* that builds on the original The Sims 2 PC game experience. A version for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system will follow.

KEY FEATURES

• Sims Have New Friends – Pets! Sims can share their lives with their new pets and add more fun to the Sims experience. From dogs, cats, caged animals and more, your Sims share new friends to experience life’s precious moments. With so many different animals to choose from, there’s no telling what unpredictable experiences could occur!
• Create-A-Pet: Choose from dozens of dog and cat breeds or customize features for a one-of-a-kind pet. You can even modify your pet’s body shape by choosing from specific colours and unique markings. Don’t like the way they act? Change their personality – from smart and sweet to silly and sloppy – anyone can create their ideal animal friend in The Sims 2 Pets.
• “Sit, Spike, Sit”: Your Sims can encourage and discipline pets, training them to shake, roll over, play dead, and more. Unruly pets might dig in the yard, claw the sofa, or topple the trash. Thankfully, a little training can go a long way.
• Classic Sims Open-Ended Gameplay: Create and control digital characters over a lifetime, setting their goals in life from popularity and romance, to fortune and family – their stories are in your hands.
• Share unique Pet unlocks: Use special codes to share unlockable pet accessories, fur types or markings with other The Sims 2 Pets players.

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PSP Firmware 2.80 is here and brings with it the RSS Video Streamer among other additions. Althought not all the regional sites have the update available, you will find it using the PSP’s Network Update feature. Here is a full list of the new features:

[Network]

• In [RSS Channel], the download function for animation contents and image contents is now supported.
• In [Location Free Player], it is now possible to login via wireless LAN access point.

[Music]

• AAC files in “.3gp” extension can now be played.

[Misc]

• Supporting saving to “MUSIC”, “PICTURE” and “VIDEO” folders in “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Adding the next downloadable game demo to the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• “Tama Run” demo version download page

Exclusive for members only, we have added a Adult Area for all of you who are over 18 years of age. The new section to the site currently contains images provided by the author of PSP M4M: Magazine 4 Men, DK Jr and is optimized for the PSP Internet Browser. In time, the site will come to include downloadable video chips and more content. If you are a registered member of XTREME PSP, header over to XTREME PSPorn.

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According to Sony’s PSP University at the San Deigo Comic Con, the PSP will work as a remote for the PS3. It will have additional functionality and interactivity with Sony’s next-gen PlayStation 3, but exact details are still to be revealed.
Other info and news from Sony include:

• PSP’s firmware update next Thursday will offer RSS Video feed support for its web browser (it already supports RSS audio feed)
• Thursday’s firmware update will also have a demo of World Tour Soccer 2
• There are no plans to improve text entry on the PSP and no plans for a first-party keyboard
• Sony is in discussion with wireless providers to create more internet hotspots for your PSP to connect easily to the web
• Video out is something they know is important and are working on getting done