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Electronic Arts’ C&C: Red Alert 3 - Uprising is back!

Next March, discover a new epic campaign in the famous real-time strategy game franchise!

Los Angeles, California, 8 January 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the third instalment in the Red Alert franchise is set to make a grand return with Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: Uprising, exclusively on PC. With an epic new single-player campaign, this game will catapult players straight into the heart of the Red Alert universe, offering ever-smoother and more dynamic gameplay, whilst providing a host of new challenges in Command Challenge mode. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Uprising will be available for digital download from next March.

“The Uprising responds to the feedback and expectations of the Command & Conquer community,” explains Amer Ajami, senior producer at EA Los Angeles. “We’re going to give them everything they want: gameplay that’s even faster, smoother and more fun, a storyline that delves deeper into the story of Red Alert 3, and new cutscenes featuring numerous Hollywood stars. What’s more, we’ll be adding several extras to this already enticing line-up, including new units and the Command Challenge mode, which will allow players to hone their skills on the battlefield.”

Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Uprising plunges players into the aftermath of the intense battles of Red Alert 3. Whilst the Soviets are still reeling from their crushing defeat, the Empire of the Rising Sun is desperately seeking to regain its identity and honour, whilst the Allies strive to root out the corruption and treachery rife within their ranks. To complement its four mini-campaigns (one for each faction, plus a bonus adventure centred on the origins of Yuriko Omega), Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Uprising will also include the Command Challenge mode, which offers players the chance to prove their worth against nine Commanders – spanning all factions and difficulty levels – across 50 unique challenges, each with specific rules and victory conditions.

In true Command & Conquer tradition, Hollywood actors will feature in the high-definition cutscenes of a single-player mode that’s more captivating than ever. Fan favourites such as Gemma Atkinson and Ivana Milicevic are set to make a triumphant return to the ranks of the Allies and the Soviets, whilst new stars – whose names will be revealed shortly – are set to join them.

Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Uprising is a brand-new standalone game. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3 is not required to play it. This product has not yet received a PEGI rating. For more information on Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3, visit www.redalert3.com (website in English). All fans of the franchise can also extend the fun with Command & Conquer TV programmes, the dedicated channel created by EA to bring players the latest news, tips and strategies for their favourite RTS.

About Command & Conquer

The groundbreaking Command & Conquer franchise was one of the first to initiate players into the world of modern RTS games. With over a dozen titles to its name, this strategy game series ranks among the top five best-selling franchises of all time on PC, according to the NPD Group. The best-selling PC RTS of 2007, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ won the ‘Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year’ award from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Furthermore, Command & Conquer Red Alert 2™ and Command & Conquer Generals topped the PC RTS sales charts*, in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Cumulative global sales of the franchise exceed 25 million units. The franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more information on the Command & Conquer series, visit www.CommandAndConquer.com (website in English).

Source: NPD Group

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world leader in the interactive entertainment software market. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for consoles, PCs, mobile phones and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brands: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In the 2008 financial year, EA recorded a turnover of $3.67 billion, and 27 of its titles sold over one million copies. EA’s homepage and online gaming site can be found at www.ea.com. Further information on EA products and all press releases are available online at: www.presse.ea.com.

EA unveils the star-studded cast of Uprising

Discover the eclectic cast of the latest instalment in the Red Alert series!

Los Angeles, California, 27 January 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today unveiled the cast of the cutscenes for Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Uprising, the upcoming single-player campaign expansion for the hit game Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3, released last autumn. A direct sequel to the intense battles of the previous instalment, Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Uprising continues the franchise’s tradition with new cutscenes featuring an eclectic cast. Featuring science fiction legends, rising stars and familiar faces from the small screen, the cast of Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Uprising features (in alphabetical order): Jamie Chung (Dragonball Evolution), Ric Flair (16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion), Malcolm McDowell (Heroes, A Clockwork Orange, Wing Commander), Jodi Lyn O’Keefe (Prison Break) and Holly Valance (seen in the series Neighbours, amongst others), as well as fan favourites Gemma Atkinson and Ivana Milicevic.

“The Command & Conquer franchise has always stood out for its gripping storylines and high-quality cutscenes. Uprising naturally honours this legacy,” explains Amer Ajami, senior producer at EA Los Angeles. “ For Uprising, we’re delighted to have once again assembled a diverse and talented cast who, I’m sure, will be appreciated by all fans both in the traditional cutscenes and in the Command Challenge, which will pit players against several of the game’s stars. ”

“ “When I heard that EA wanted to include me in the Command & Conquer cast, I let out a huge cry of joy,” explains Ric Flair, 16-time World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, who plays Commander Hill, whom players will face in the Command Challenge mode. “The filming went really well and, even though I’ve retired from sport, I think my fans will be delighted to see the ‘Nature Boy’ style and persona applied here to military tactics. What’s more, I’m sure my children will love being able to take me on on the battlefield!”

Malcolm McDowell, who plays European Union President Rupert Thornley and who has previously appeared in the cutscenes of the Wing Commander franchise, adds: “ It’s fantastic to be able to work with such talented actors. The quality of a video game’s cutscenes often helps to enhance the immersive experience. A few years ago, the cutscenes in many games often left a lot to be desired. Today, players spend a lot of time and money on video games, so they deserve high-quality products and videos, and I think Uprising will deliver just that.”

Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Uprising will plunge players into the heart of the Red Alert™ universe with four brand-newcampaigns following on from the events of Red Alert 3. This new game also includes Command Challenge mode, a series of 50 challenges with elaborate scenarios pitting players against various Commanders from the three factions, allowing them to unlock new, ultra-powerful units.

Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: Uprising will be available for digital download shortly, priced at €19.99. This game has not yet received a PEGI rating.

For more information, visit www.commandandconquer.com (website in English), where you can also find the programmes from Command & Conquer TV, the dedicated channel created by EA to bring players the latest news, tips and strategies for their favourite RTS. Next Friday, fans can visit the website to watch the first episode of BattleCast™ PrimeTime, the channel’s flagship programme, which will feature all the latest news on Command & Conquer, including an interview with Ric Flair.

To find out more about the creation of the cutscenes in Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: Uprising, tune in next weekend to SpikeTV or visit GameTrailers.com for the programme ‘GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley’.

About Command & Conquer

The groundbreaking Command & Conquer franchise was one of the first to initiate players into the world of modern RTS games. With over a dozen titles to its name, this strategy game series ranks among the top five best-selling PC franchises of all time, according to the NPD Group. The best-selling PC RTS of 2007, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ won the title of “Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year”, awarded by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Furthermore, Command & Conquer Red Alert 2™ and Command & Conquer Generals topped the PC RTS sales charts*, in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Cumulative sales of the franchise worldwide exceed 26 million units. The franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more information on the Command & Conquer series, visit www.CommandAndConquer.com (website in English).

Source: NPD Group

About Electronic Arts

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, Command & Conquer, Red Alert and Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars are trade marks or registered trade marks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The Uprising now available to download on PC

EA’s hit RTS is back with a standalone expansion to the single-player campaign and a star-studded cast featuring Ric Flair and Malcolm McDowell!

Los Angeles, California, 12 March 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announces that Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: The Uprising is available to download from today worldwide via the EA Store and other online digital download shops. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: The Uprising is a standalone expansion to the single-player campaign of the hit game Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3, released last autumn. This expansion plunges you into the heart of the Red Alert™ universe with four brand-new mini-campaigns following on from the events of Red Alert 3, a plot full of twists and turns, as well as the new Command Challenge mode. The action-packed cutscenes for which the franchise is renowned are, of course, back, featuring Jamie Chung, Ric Flair (16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion), Malcolm McDowell and Holly Valance, who join an exceptional cast led by Gemma Atkinson and Ivana Milicevic.

“What a year for the Red Alert team! We’ve just received an AIAS* award for Red Alert™ 3 and we’re delighted to be bringing our expansion, Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: The Uprising”, says Amer Ajami, senior producer at EA Los Angeles. “ This game will appeal to Red Alert™ fans, especially with the new campaign dedicated to Yuriko and the Command Challenge mode, which will offer players an enriched experience, as well as gameplay that promises hours of thrilling action. ”

Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: The Uprising features four new mini-campaigns, three of which centre on the Soviets, the Allies and the Empire of the Rising Sun. The fourth focuses on Yuriko Omega, the Japanese schoolgirl transformed into a ruthless weapon by imperial Seakers. You control Yuriko Omega in this standalone adventure, during which she must develop her full range of powers in order to escape from a psychic research centre.

The new Command Challenge mode offers 50 challenges with intricate scenarios, each with its own unique characteristics. Face formidable enemies: from giant bears to Yuriko’s armies and even showers of satellites, all controlled by AI or other players. You start with a limited number of units, but each victory unlocks new units, technologies and challenges, which you must complete within the time limit to rank amongst the best players.

Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: The Uprising is available as a digital download for €19.90 and has been awarded a PEGI ‘16+’ rating. For more information, visit www.commandandconquer.com (website in English), which features programmes from Command & Conquer TV, the dedicated channel created by EA where players can discover the latest news, tips and strategies for their favourite RTS. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: Uprising is a standalone game that can be played without Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3.

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences®

About Command & Conquer

The groundbreaking Command & Conquer franchise was one of the first to initiate players into the world of modern RTS games. With over a dozen titles to its name, this strategy game series ranks amongst the top five best-selling franchises of all time on PC, according to the NPD Group. The best-selling PC RTS of 2007, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ won the title of ‘Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year’, awarded by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Furthermore, Command & Conquer Red Alert 2™ and Command & Conquer Generals topped the PC RTS sales charts*, in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 won the title of “Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year”, awarded by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Cumulative sales of the franchise worldwide exceed 26 million units. The franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more information on the Command & Conquer series, visit www.CommandAndConquer.com (website in English).

Source: NPD Group

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world leader in the interactive entertainment software market. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for consoles, PCs, mobile phones and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brands: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In the 2008 financial year, EA recorded revenue of $3.67 billion, and 27 of its titles sold over one million copies. EA’s homepage and its online gaming site can be found at www.ea.com. Further information on EA products, as well as all press releases, can be found online at: www.presse.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, Command & Conquer, Red Alert and Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The Challenge is coming to consoles this autumn

EA Los Angeles offers 50 unique challenges on PSN and Xbox LIVE

Los Angeles, California, 14 August 2009 – Comrades, the battle of Red Alert 3 is still raging! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the release of Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Challenge, a new console gaming experience based on the Command & Conquer franchise and available on Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation®Network. This new game invites you to take on the world’s most formidable Commanders and conquer the globe through 50 unique challenges this autumn. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Challenge features the fast-paced, action-packed gameplay and humour-filled cutscenes that have made Command & Conquer famous, as well as brand-new units and a new game mode.

“Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Challenge plunges you into fast-paced, action-packed scenarios, where you’ll have to face ruthless Commanders who will stop at nothing to wipe out your army ,” said Wes Eckhart, producer of Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Challenge at EA Los Angeles. “The Challenge offers the ultimate gaming experience that console RTS fans have been waiting for.”

Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Challenge presents you with 50 intense challenges against nine commanders, including Ric Flair, the ‘Nature Boy’ and 16-time world wrestling champion. Every challenge holds its own secrets, and you’ll face a wide variety of units, from ferocious Soviet War Bears to armies of Japanese psionic schoolgirls, not to mention massive orbital bombardments. As you progress through the adventure, you’ll unlock new units, technologies and challenges. Furthermore, each challenge can be completed within a time limit set by the development team – a limit that only the most intrepid players will manage to beat. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Challenge builds on the classic gameplay of the Red Alert franchise, allowing you to command your forces on land, at sea and in the air, just as in the multi-award-winning Command & Conquer: Red Alert™ 3.

Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Challenge is developed by EA Los Angeles and will be available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation®Store. You do not need to own Command & Conquer: Red Alert™ 3 to play Command & Conquer™ Red Alert 3: The Challenge. The game has been awarded a PEGI ‘16+’ rating. For further information about the game, visit www.commandandconquer.com (website in English), or follow the community and the development team on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ea_apoc.

About Command & Conquer

The groundbreaking Command & Conquer franchise was one of the first to initiate players into the world of modern RTS games. With over a dozen titles to its name, this strategy game series ranks among the top five best-selling franchises of all time on PC, according to the NPD Group. The best-selling RTS on PC in 2007, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ won the title of ‘Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year’, awarded by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Furthermore, Command & Conquer Red Alert 2™ and Command & Conquer Generals topped the PC RTS sales charts*, in 2000 and 2003 respectively. In 2008, Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 won the title of ‘Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year’, awarded by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Cumulative sales of the franchise worldwide exceed 30 million units. The franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more information on the Command & Conquer series, visit www.CommandAndConquer.com (website in English).

*Source: NPD Group

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is one of the market leaders in interactive entertainment software. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for consoles, PCs, mobile phones and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brands: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. For the 2009 financial year, EA recorded net revenue (GAAP) of $4.2 billion, and 31 of its titles sold over one million copies. To visit the EA France homepage and its online gaming site, go to: http://www.electronicarts.fr/. For further information on EA products and all press releases online, visit: www.presse.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, Command & Conquer, Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 and BattleCast are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.