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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Ships

(Press Release)

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- June 4, 2004 Gamers Can Now Play as Harry, Ron, or Hermione as They Face Harry's Most Terrifying Opponents Yet: the Dementors of Azkaban Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS) announced today that Harry Potter(TM) fans can experience the magic of Harry's third year at Hogwarts(TM) in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(TM) videogame, available now.

For the first time, gamers can play as friends Ron Weasley(TM) and Hermione Granger(TM) as well as Harry Potter, switching between characters and utilizing their key attributes and skills to resolve challenges and overcome enemies. The three friends need to combine their strengths and master a variety of new spells as they face Harry's most terrifying opponents yet: the Dementors(TM), dreaded guards of Azkaban prison.

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From the opening scene on the Hogwarts Express(TM) to the climactic finale on the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban videogame immerses players in the magical world of Harry Potter. Players can unravel the mystery surrounding Sirius Black(TM) and his escape from the infamous wizard prison Azkaban as they take part in the most exciting and challenging Harry Potter videogame adventure yet. Gamers

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encounter a host of new characters and creatures, engage in a variety of sub-quests, fly on a Hippogriff, and reveal the secrets of the Marauder's Map.

In addition, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is the first third-party title to fully utilize the EyeToy(TM) USB Camera(1) technology for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. Using this feature, gamers will be able to enjoy a uniquely entertaining Harry Potter experience as the player's image appears on the television screen via the EyeToy camera. Up to four players can compete in a series of Harry Potter themed games offering hours of fun for the entire family, including Zonko's Joke Shop, Exploding Snap, Chocolate Frogs, and more. In Play mode, players are sorted by the Sorting Hat(TM), pestered by ghosts (including Peeves(TM)), and have to complete chores for Hogwarts caretaker Filch.

Developed by EA's UK Studio, the team behind the worldwide success of the Harry Potter library of games that have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is available for the Sony PlayStation 2 console, the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, and PC CD-ROM. The game is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $39.95 for console platforms and $29.95 for PC and Game Boy Advance. The game's official website is http://www.harrypotter.ea.com.

(1) EyeToy technology sold separately.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, EA posted revenues of $2.96 billion for fiscal 2004. The company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers and the Internet. In 2003, EA had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. Electronic Arts markets its products under three brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA GAMES(TM) and EA SPORTS BIG(TM). EA's homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG and EA GAMES are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. EyeToy(TM) is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. (TM), (R), Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance are trademarks of Nintendo. Microsoft and Xbox are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

HARRY POTTER and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights (C) JKR.