Manny Ramirez Cover Athelete for MVP Baseball 2005

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Boston Red Sox All-Star and 2004 World Series Most Valuable Player Manny Ramirez has been selected as the spokesman and cover athlete for MVP Baseball™ 2005, scheduled for release next spring under the EA SPORTS™ brand.