Second Annual Vancouver International Game Summit to be Held May 21-22, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VANCOUVER, B.C. CANADA - April 22, 2008 -Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), welcomes industry heavy hitters from around the world as title sponsor of the Vancouver International Game Summit (VIGS), to be held in Vancouver May 21-22, 2008.

The summit, now in its second year, brings together studio executives, game designers, programmers, artists, students and educators for a two-day meeting-of-the-minds on the state of the global gaming industry. With world class speakers, presentations from legendary designers and a variety of educational, networking and business opportunities, the Vancouver International Game Summit has become a signature event in what is now a global $37.5-billion dollar industry.

"Vancouver is a hotbed of world class game development studios and home to many of the world's best and brightest gaming professionals," said Rory Armes, Senior VP and Group General Manager for Electronic Arts. "The Game Summit is an indicator of Vancouver's increasing importance in the international gaming industry. As both a local company and an international industry leader, EA is excited to support this event and proud to help it become bigger and better than before."

The inaugural Game Summit, held in May 2007 was attended by more than 450 people. This year's Summit is expected to attract more than 1000 participants from as far and wide as China, Australia, and Germany. Among those speaking at this year's event include legendary video game director and Naughty Dog co-founder, Jason Rubin, Shane Kim, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Games Studio, and Athomas Goldberg, Worldwide Product Manager for Animation, Electronic Arts.

"We are thrilled to have Electronic Arts as our title sponsor again this year, and by the calibre of all our presenters, sponsors and partners that have come on board for this year's International Game Summit," said Howard Donaldson, Summit co-chair and VP Studio Operations, Disney Interactive Studios. "Vancouver is a world-class city and we are producing some of the world's best video games. It's only fitting that we host a first-rate industry event." Conference organizer Greg Spievak of Reboot Communications concurs, adding "our goal with this event is to establish Vancouver as the destination for developers, entrepreneurs, publishers, and venture capitalists in the electronic entertainment market."

The Vancouver International Game Summit is proud to be partnering with New Media BC as part of Vancouver's Digital Week 2008, which also features VIDFE ST, Convergence 2008 and the PopVox Awards.