EA Announce That FIFA 10 Sells 1.7 Million Copies In Its First Week In Europe

EA Has announced that in its first week of being on sale in Europe, FIFA 10 sold 1.7 Million copies. EA also announced that, according to Metacritic, FIFA 10 is the highest rated sports videogame ever. there have been 10 Million games played online, with up to 155,000 gamers playing simultaneously.

Press Release

Guildford, UK, October 7, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the record-breaking launch of EA SPORTS™ FIFA 10. With 1.7 million copies sold through at European retail in the first week, the game is the fastest selling sports game ever and EA’s biggest European launch in history.

“We were confident that FIFA 10 would be a hit, and this week fans across Europe have shown just how much they love this game,” said Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS. “We are incredibly proud of FIFA 10 and this kick-off for great, authentic football competition.”

FIFA 10 has launched to widespread critical acclaim. It is presently the highest rated sports videogame ever* on PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360® with review scores of 92 and 91, respectively.

The game received perfect review scores from Eurogamer Italy and Total Video Games. Official Xbox Magazine Italy calls FIFA 10 “the best football game ever” while Official UK PlayStation Magazine hails it “the best football game on PS3”, and ConsolPlus Germany says it’s “the best football game the world has ever seen”.

Fans across Europe have been drawn to experience FIFA 10’s deep online feature set in record numbers. Since launch, more than 10 million gaming sessions have been played online, with over 155,000 gamers playing online simultaneously during peak playing hours.

FIFA 10 will be in stores throughout North America on October 20, 2009.

Other EA SPORTS titles that have received 80+ scores** from critics this year include EA SPORTS™ Active, NHL®10, Fight Night Round 4, Madden NFL 10, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 10 and NCAA® Football 10.

For more information about FIFA 10 visit www.easports.co.uk/fifa10

FIFA 10 is developed under the EA SPORTS brand by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. Localized into 18 languages and sold in 37 countries, it is the most popular EA SPORTS franchise globally. The game is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI in Europe.

EA SPORTS™ is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR®.
according to Metacritic.com as of Oct. 5, 2009
** Source www.metacritic.com

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.easports.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.easports.co.uk/press.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Official FIFA licensed product “© The FIFA name and OLP Logo are copyright or trademark protected by FIFA. All rights reserved.” Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. Player names and likenesses used under license from FIFA, International Federation of Professional Footballers "(FIFPro)" and national teams. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/sVx5

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/15TacU

• Batman Arkham Asylum combat was initially a rhythm action game, there was a 2d prototype also. http://ow.ly/sVGD

• PS2: Blue Toad Murder Files is set for a December 17th release. http://ow.ly/sVGW

• PS3: Capcom is asking if fans want Resident Evil 5 Alternative as DLC or a stand alone disc. http://ow.ly/sVHy

• PS3: Zen Pinball is releasing a new table based on Ninja Gaiden. http://ow.ly/sVIb

• Activision didn't want a Modern Warfare. Call Of Duty 4 could've been another World War II Shooter. http://ow.ly/sVJy

• Visceral games third game could be based on Jack The Ripper. A trademark has been found called "The Ripper" http://ow.ly/sVK9

• iPhone: the new version of Flash Professional will allow devs to create iPhone/iPod Touch apps using ActionScript 3 http://ow.ly/sVKM

• Buisness Week has rated Nintendo as the Worlds Best Company for 2009. Sony/Microsoft not in top 40. http://ow.ly/sVOo

• Wii: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers is thought to be coming out February 2010 in Europe. http://ow.ly/sVPr

• Activision has filed a trademark for Call Of Duty Film adaptation. http://ow.ly/sXyx

• PS3: Sony America has said that EyePet is no coming out this Holiday. they will spend more time educating people about it http://ow.ly/sXzn

• DSi: the Studio Ghibli and Level 5 RPG will come on a special built 4GB DS Card (Double a UMD) http://ow.ly/sXDz

• PS3: A Tekken 6 PS3 Slim 250GB Bundle is rumoured to be coming out for € 349 http://ow.ly/sXEJ

• Wii: Sin And Punishment 2 set for early 2010 release in USA, October 29th in Japan. on rails shooter, twice as long as 1 http://ow.ly/sXHq

• Wii: Epic Mickey, art equipment mapped to Wii gestures. Oswald the rabbit getting revenge, mickey must restore his world http://ow.ly/sXKK

• DSi: Nintendo have said that DSi's have sole 2.2 Million in N.America. They also say that most were sold at Walmart. http://ow.ly/sZlK

• QTE Blog: Activision Have Released the Full Track List For DJ Hero http://ow.ly/15Tdt8

• Wii: Tony Hawk Ride will allow players to play as Mii's. there are 2 exclusive levels also. http://ow.ly/sZt3

• 360: Avatar clothing was changed more than 150 Million times. 425 Million games matchmaked on Xbox Live. http://ow.ly/sZwQ

• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce 5 New Platinum Hits Games http://ow.ly/15TdWU

• PS3: The PSN in USA appears to be down for maintenance. http://ow.ly/sZyu

• QTE Blog: Glu Mobile Announce The Launch Of 2 Games For The Recently Released Windows Marketplace For Mobile. http://ow.ly/15Te36

• PS3: The Tekken 6 PS3 Slim 250GB Bundle is not coming out in the UK. http://ow.ly/sZA7

• QTE Blog: Sony Europe And EA Sports Announce The New FIFA Interactive World Cup Season http://ow.ly/t0rj

• QTE Blog: GameStop Announce "Suprize Attack" Sweepstakes For Modern Warfare 2. http://ow.ly/15TftR

• Trademark found for Prince Of Persia The Forgotten Sands. not clear if its a movie tie-in, or sequel to previous game. http://ow.ly/t2iH

• The EEDAR report that 37% of Wii games went unreviewed. 9% for Playstation 3, and 3% for Xbox 360. http://ow.ly/t2je

• 360: The Public Beta for the Twitter/Lastfm/Facebook update is rumoured to be coming mid-October. http://ow.ly/t2kP

• Sega have officially announced that Alpha Protocol is delayed until Spring 2010 and not October 6th 2009. http://ow.ly/t2lw

• DSi: Harvest Moon Twin Villages revealed in latest Famitsu. has beekeeping, alpacas, similar to previous titles + more http://ow.ly/t2mt

• PS3: Nicolas Doucet reveals to GameSpot that Sony London is working on a new game, possibly a new IP. http://ow.ly/t2nv

• 360: Xbox Live activity, halo 3, Call Of Duty 4, halo 3 ODST, Call of Duty WaW, Gears Of War 2. Top Arcade, Trials HD http://ow.ly/t2No

• Sega announce Project DIVA Arcade, a arcade sequel to the PSP game. there are competitions in Japan for music for it. http://ow.ly/t36C

• The FTC have ruled that bloggers must say if they were offered cash or material payment for a review. http://ow.ly/t36S

• What They Play's John Davison is moving to GamePro to become executive vice president of content. http://ow.ly/t371

• It Appears that Sega maynot hold the rights to the ToeJam and Earl Characters. could be why they're not in any Sega games. http://ow.ly/t37t

• PSP: SNK Announce that Metal Slug XX is coming to the PSP in Japan on December 23rd. its 7 with ad-hoc and 70 mini games http://ow.ly/t3ck

GameStop Announce "Suprize Attack" Sweepstakes For Modern Warfare 2.

GameStop have announced the "Surprize Attack" Sweepstakes. for the next 5 weeks, 2,600 prizes are on offer for those who have pre-ordered Modern Warfare 2 at GameStop. those who have pre-ordered only need to enter their receipt code, or online order confirmation number, at www.surprizeattack.com,up to twice a day (once during a 12 hour period), for a chance to win prizes in 80 random drawings.
There is a mobile game, Task Force 141, which will give consumers extra chances to win the prizes.

The prizes That GameStop is offering during the sweepstakes include:

• Tricked-out Hummer H2
• Ducati Hypermotard 1100 motorcycle
• Zodiac inflatable boat
• 100,000 rubles (approximately $3,300 USD)
• Polaris snowmobile
• Night vision goggles
• Laser range finders
• Smart phones
• Autographed artwork
• Binoculars
• Exclusive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 branded wearables

Press Release

GRAPEVINE, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Oct 06, 2009 For the next 5 weeks, fans of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 need to stay on their toes. GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today kicks off its “Surprize Attack” sweepstakes to help launch Modern Warfare 2, the sixth installment in the iconic Call of Duty series. More than 2,600 killer prizes are available through Nov. 10 in this sweepstakes created exclusively for GameStop pre-order customers.

Entering the “Surprize Attack” sweepstakes is simple. Fans can pre-order the game at any local GameStop or online at www.gamestop.com and use their receipt code or online order confirmation number to enter. The code can be entered up to twice a day before 11:10:09 a.m. and 11:10:09 p.m. CT on the “Surprize Attack” website, www.surprizeattack.com, for a chance to win prizes in 80 random drawings. Consumers can also opt-in to the Task Force 141 mobile game for impromptu missions and more chances to win.

GameStop is offering several levels of prizes during the sweepstakes including:
Tricked-out Hummer H2
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 motorcycle
Zodiac inflatable boat
100,000 rubles (approximately $3,300 USD)
Polaris snowmobile
Night vision goggles
Laser range finders
Smart phones
Autographed artwork
Binoculars
Exclusive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 branded wearables

The top prizes, including the Hummer H2, Ducati motorcycle, Polaris snowmobile, and 100,000 rubles will be interspersed throughout the sweepstakes. The entry pool resets every 12 hours, so fans can enter twice a day during the sweepstakes period. There is a limit of one prize per person, family or household.

For complete rules and additional details, visit a local GameStop retail location or www.surprizeattack.com. No purchase necessary to participate. Purchase does not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited.

Note: Customers who pre-ordered the game prior to Oct. 1 can go to www.surprizeattack.com to register.

About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,333 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates an e-commerce site, GameStop.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.

Glu Mobile Announce The Launch Of 2 Games For The Recently Released Windows Marketplace For Mobile.

Glu Mobile have announced that they are releasing 2 games on Windows Marketplace For Mobile. Windows Marketplace For Mobile goes live on October 6th, and on this date TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen and World Series of Poker Pro Challenge will be available on the Marketplace.

Press Release

SAN MATEO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Oct 06, 2009 Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced that it will participate with showcase placement in the Windows® Marketplace for Mobile worldwide launch on October 6th. Launching are some of Glu’s most successful brands, including hit titles TRANSFORMERS™: Revenge of the Fallen and World Series of Poker® Pro Challenge. Windows Marketplace for Mobile is a new mobile storefront from Microsoft Corp. that gives users access to quality games and applications through a great shopping experience.

“Windows Marketplace for Mobile provides a great distribution channel for Glu games and we are excited to continue our support of Microsoft’s efforts to innovate in line with changing consumer demand,” said Greg Ballard, President and CEO, Glu Mobile. “We look forward to continue providing consumers the opportunity to easily access quality games via the Windows Marketplace for Mobile.”

“Windows Marketplace for Mobile represents a great opportunity for mobile application publishers, developers and users everywhere,” said Jason Lim, director of ISV and developer experience at Microsoft. “We welcome Glu Mobile’s first releases on Windows Marketplace for Mobile and look forward to continued innovative and quality titles in the future.”

Titles that will be available at launch:
TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen: Based on last summer’s blockbuster movie, TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen.

World Series of Poker Pro Challenge: Offering players the opportunity to go head-to-head in a mobile poker match against digital representations of some of poker’s biggest celebrities.

Glu titles will be available for purchase from Windows Marketplace for Mobile beginning October 6th. For more information, visit www.glu.com orhttp://marketplace.windowsphone.com. For live updates, follow Glu on Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/glu.mobile.

About Glu
Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Bonsai Blast, Brain Genius, Glyder, Stranded, Super K.O. Boxing! and titles based on major brands from partners including Activision, Atari, Fox Mobile Entertainment, Harrah's, Hasbro, Konami, Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA, Sony and Warner Bros. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Russia and Spain. Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at www.glu.com.

BONSAI BLAST, BRAIN GENIUS, GLU, GLU MOBILE, STRANDED, SUPER K.O. BOXING! and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.

All product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Microsoft Announce 5 New Platinum Hits Games

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Microsoft has announced 5 new titles for their Platinum Hits Collection. Grand Theft Auto IV, Streetfighter IV, Left 4 Dead, Saint’s Row 2, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will all be available in the $19.99 collection from October.

There will also be a promotion with retailers, “Buy 2 –Get 1 Free”, which will run through October 2009.

Press Release

Retailers extend ‘Buy 2 – Get 1 Free’ promotion thru October 31st as Grand Theft Auto, Streetfighter and Left 4 Dead join the latest inductees in the Platinum Hits Collection.

Microsoft today announced the latest titles that have earned their place in the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits collection, including “Grand Theft Auto IV” (Rockstar Games); “Streetfighter IV” (Capcom); “Left 4 Dead” (Valve); “Saint’s Row 2” (THQ); and “Star Wars – The Force Unleashed” (LucasArts). Continuing on under the banner “Greatness is Earned,” Xbox has selected the top-rated and best-selling games to receive the Xbox Platinum Hits label and will make them available in stores at prices starting as low as $19.99.

With over 60 titles, the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits Collection delivers classic must-have games at a great value under one elite umbrella.

The new titles added to the collection are as follows:

· Grand Theft Auto IV: A powerful modern-day crime epic set in the most detailed sandbox environment ever created. Explore Liberty City as Niko Bellic, an Eastern European immigrant with a war-torn past in search of the American Dream. The dream quickly turns into a nightmare as he struggles to cope with his cousin’s mounting debt and the seedy underworld of Liberty City.

· Streetfighter IV: Brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter II and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology to create a truly extraordinary experience.

· Left 4 Dead: Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead™ casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.

· Saints Row 2: Five years have passed since your former Saints crew betrayed you. Rebuild your empire using an arsenal of rocket launchers, stun guns and satchel charges, and transform your crib, crew and ride with total character customization. Seek revenge against rivals to reestablish yourself as the rightful king of Stilwater.
· Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: The saga continues in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, casting players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and unveiling new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. Set in the era between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sithand Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, players must assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi, and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

In celebration of these latest additions to the Platinum Hits Collection line-up, retailers are offering a “Buy 2 –Get 1 Free” promotion for Xbox Platinum Hits Collection titles, including the latest additions, through October 2009. More information regarding this promotion is available at your local retail store.

Sony Europe And EA Sports Announce The New FIFA Interactive World Cup Season

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and EA Sports have announced the start of the sixth season of the FIFA Interactive World Cup. the Interactive World Cup is a season long tournament in which people participate by playing FIFA 10 on the Playstation 3.

this years tournament will be split into two seasons. the first season starts with FIFA 10's launch on 2nd October and concludes on 18th December 2009. from this, the 10 best players from across the FIFA Confederations will go through to the final. the second season starts on 4 January 2010 and concludes on 31 March 2010. the 10 best players, not all ready into the final will, will go through to the final. the final is set to be held at Port Olympic in Barcelona on 1st May 2010.

The winner receives a USD 20,000 cash prize. The runner up will receive USD 5,000, while the player coming third will be awarded USD 1,000.

Sony Europe and EA Sports have also announced that last season over 500,000 players entered into the FIFA Interactive World Cup. you can get more information from www.FIFA.com/FIWC.

Press Release

Guildford, UK, 06 October 2009 – FIFA, the world’s governing body of football, Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the new season of the FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC), the world’s only official FIFA global football gaming competition. The FIWC is a season-long tournament mirroring the real world of football in which competitors from all around the world participate playing EA SPORTS™ FIFA 10 on PlayStation®3 (PS3™).

This year marks the sixth FIWC season, which kicks off today inside EA SPORTS FIFA 10. Players will be able to compete for their spot in the Grand Final at one of 10 FIWC Live Qualifier Events across the globe, taking place in Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Africa and the UK, or by playing online. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the online competition of the FIWC via PlayStation®Network will be split into two seasons. Season one starts with the launch of FIFA 10 on 2nd October and concludes on 18th December 2009. The ten best players of season one from across the FIFA confederations will go through to the Grand Final, which will take place at Port Olympic in Barcelona on 1st May 2010*. Players who didn’t make it during season one have another shot at their spot in the Grand Final in season two, which kicks off on 4 January 2010 and concludes on 31 March 2010. Registration for participating in the online leg of the FIWC 10 tournament will take place directly inside the retail version of FIFA 10 on PS3 from 2 October across Europe and Asia and from 20 October in North America.

Alongside the 2009 FIWC champion, Bruce Grannec from France, the 31 finalists will compete to be crowned FIFA Interactive World Champion of the Year, rewarded with an invitation to the FIFA World Player Gala along with a USD 20,000 cash prize. The runner up will receive USD 5,000, while the player coming third will be awarded USD 1,000.

“More than 500,000 players vied for a spot in the Grand Final at last year’s FIFA Interactive World Cup. This makes it the FIFA tournament with the most competitors,” highlights Chuck Blazer, member of the FIFA Executive Committee and patron of the FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC). “The FIWC is becoming more and more popular among all age groups and the great thing is that everybody can participate. Players can face each other whenever they want and wherever they are – this is truly unique.”

“With the real life football season already underway, FIFA fans the world over are itching to show off their skills in this year’s FIFA Interactive World Cup tournament and they won’t be disappointed ,” said Matt Bilbey, VP Marketing, EA SPORTS. “The FIFA development team in Vancouver have worked incredibly hard to deliver players the most authentic football gaming experience ever with FIFA 10. With the game out now, we’re excited for players around the world to start their journey to the top of the FIFA Interactive World Cup league on the PlayStation 3.”

”The FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 was a truly incredible tournament, with over half a million people competing, many of which via PlayStation Network,” said Darren Carter, VP for Brand and Consumer Marketing, SCEE. “The FIWC is a great example of what can happen when you take one of the worlds best selling games, mix it together with the world’s favourite games console, and open it up to the community. We are very excited about this year’s tournament and wish everybody competing the best of luck.”

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 10 for the PlayStation®3 is powered with the first-ever true 360° dribbling system that gives players finer control of the ball, enabling them to find spaces between defenders that previously were not possible. Additionally the new Skilled Dribbling – an all new animation wrapping technology – provides unprecedented control. The all-new Virtual Pro will let players live out their fantasy of playing as a professional footballer. By using the Photo Game Face function, they can put themselves into the game and embark on a career with more than 200 accomplishments to master across all games modes. Based on consumer feedback from more than 400 million online games played, FIFA 10 refines an already potent game engine, combined with authentic club and league licenses, to continue to set the benchmark as the most complete simulation of football which also features an completely overhauled Manager Mode with more than 50 major improvements, a New Practice Arena and Customisable Set Pieces.

Details about the live qualifier events will be made available over the coming weeks at www.FIFA.com/FIWC, so check in regularly to keep your fingers on the pulse of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2010.
For full FIWC 2010 tournament terms & conditions, please seewww.fifa.com/fiwc

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.easports.co.uk/fifa . More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://www.easports.co.uk/press .

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. FIFA 10 is an official licensed product. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PLAYSTATION®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 in November 2006, over 14.4 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 131.3 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 41.3 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 10 million people have registered to the PLAYSTATION Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and 200 million items have been downloaded.

More information about PlayStation products can be found atwww.playstation.com or visit the Virtual Press Office atwww.scee.presscentre.com.

PlayStation, PLAYSTATION, PSP and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

About FIFA
For more than 100 years, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, founded on 21 May 1904 in Paris and better known as FIFA, has continued to provide the essential leadership role to the international football family. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the eighth FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter guides the organisation today with a commitment to the evolution of FIFA as a modern and dynamic association. The basis of the world’s football family is formed by FIFA’s members. From the founding seven, the family has today grown to 208 affiliated football associations, also organised into six confederations spanning the globe.

FIFA’s worldwide activities go well beyond its various competitions, such as the world’s biggest single-sport event, the FIFA World Cup™. In football development projects such as the FIFA GOAL Programme as well as in corporate social responsibility activities (including the Football for Hope movement to support through football social and human development) FIFA makes material, financial and promotional contributions to develop the game and make the world a better place. For the Game. For the World. To find out more about FIFA and its initiatives please check out www.FIFA.com.