Microsoft Outlines Plans for Changing the Game To Kick Off Electronic Entertainment Exposition

Xbox Flexes Its Leadership Muscle in Games, Software and Alliances;Microsoft and Electronic Arts Team Up for Xbox Live Agreement

LOS ANGELES - May 10, 2004 - To a packed house of video game leaders two days before the opening of the Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3), Microsoft Corp. boldly showcased its plans to lead the industry in games, online services, software and alliances. Flanked by legendary sports stars, including Muhammad Ali, St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk and Denver Nugget Carmelo Anthony, Microsoft Chief Xbox® Officer Robbie Bach and Electronic Arts Inc. President of Worldwide Studios Don Mattrick brought down the renowned Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles by announcing Electronic Arts' commitment to bringing its critically acclaimed games to the Microsoft® Xbox Live™ online gaming service starting this summer.