EA sports NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup ships- game features largest upgrade in franchise history

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., August 31, 2004 - Reflecting NASCAR's new format for choosing its champion - the Chase for the NASCAR® NEXTEL Cup - and featuring an all-new dynamic career mode, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that it is shipping NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup™. The new EA SPORTS™ title will put players behind the wheel of vehicles from four series including modifieds and trucks as well as a variety of production cars such as the new Chevrolet C5 Corvette and Ford GT's. Online gamers will enjoy enhanced features on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and for the first time, Xbox Live™ Support.