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EA to Acquire Mythic Entertainment

Studio Recognized Worldwide for Top Development Talent, Critically Acclaimed Franchises and Ground-Breaking Online Experiences
Electronic Arts today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Virginia-based Mythic Entertainment®. Upon completion of the acquisition, Mythic Entertainment will become EA Mythic, a wholly-owned studio dedicated to developing Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs). Mythic is recognized worldwide for revolutionizing the online gaming space with the award-winning Dark Age of Camelot® and is currently developing Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning™ under license agreement with Games Workshop.

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during EA's second quarter of fiscal 2007. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Upon completion of the acquisition, Mark Jacobs, the President, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Mythic, will become Vice President, General Manager of EA Mythic. Rob Denton, the Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Mythic will assume the role of Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of EA Mythic. Mythic's 175-person development team will remain in Fairfax, Virginia.

"Mythic has always been a leading independent developer in the online space," says Mark Jacobs, CEO and co-founder of Mythic Entertainment. "EA's commitment to the online market as well as its focus on creating games of unsurpassed quality, scope and scale gives us opportunities and resources we could only dream about in the past."

"The addition of Mythic to the EA family reflects our deep commitment to the online gaming market worldwide. Mythic will bring one of the industry's most talented MMORPG teams to EA. Together, we will create games that will introduce MMO players to a whole new level of game play and excitement," said Paul Lee, President, EA Studios.

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Nintendo DS Mario Kart Bundle

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Bundle includes Nintendo DS Game System, 2 Stylus Pens, AC adapter, Touch Strap, Mario Kart Wrist Strap and the Mario Kart DS game.

Nintendo DS with Mario Kart Bundle brings together the latest Nintendo innovation with one of its most popular games! This Red Hot Nintendo DS gives you a unique game-play experience using features never before offered, by any other system. With Mario Kart DS, you'll go wireless for great kart racing action! Race and battle with up to eight karts at once, with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser, and Toad. With over 30 courses and all the crazy items and frantic speed players would expect, this game is a Mario Kart fan's dream!

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WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos

It has been nearly 15 years since the war between the orcs and humans ended. An uneasy peace settled over the land while, for years, the drums of war were silent. Yet the kingdoms of men grew complacent in their victory--and slowly, the defeated orcish clans regrouped under the banner of a new visionary leader.

Now a darker shadow has fallen over the world, threatening to extinguish all life--all hope. The drums of war play upon the winds once again--rising urgently toward the inevitable hour when the skies will rain fire--and the world will tremble before the coming of the Burning Legion.

WarCraft III returns players to the war-torn world of Azeroth. Developer Blizzard Entertainment combines the lessons learned from its bestselling StarCraft, the famous WarCraft lineage, and all-new 3-D technology to create an all-new, vibrant strategy game sure to become a classic.

Wage war in a fully interactive 3-D world that incorporates nonplayer characters, wandering monsters, neutral towns, strongholds, temples, and environmental effects. Four mighty playable races--humans, orcs, night elves, and undead--compete in a finely balanced dance of conquest. Upgradable heroes gain experience and harness new powers as the game progresses. This is WarCraft that's intimately familiar, yet as you've never seen it before.

WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos

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Age of Mythology: The Titans Expansion Pack

Expanding from Ensemble Studio's Age of Mythology - Titans brings to the experience the Atlanteans another culture with was 3 new gods to expand into your existing simulation. Atlanteans civilization/culture will allow players to uses god power multiple times within a game as opposed to the Greeks, Norse and Egyptians.

Features:

* Harness the awesome powers of the Titan gods as the battle for heaven and earth continues
* New single-player campaign, scores of new mythological units, and the ability to upgrade units to heroes
* Titans add another important chapter with the addition of new scenarios to explore and conquer
* Atlanteans can use god powers multiple times; unleash huge Titans to wreak havoc
* The ancient world comes to life in great detail with exciting gameplay elements and characters

Age of Mythology: The Titans Expansion Pack

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Nintendo DS

This is what everyone wants for xmas this year.

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Features:

* Dual ScreensTwo LCD screens offer one of the most groundbreaking game-play advances ever developed: experiencing a game from two perspectives at once. Imagine the possibilities. In a racing game, drivers might see their own vehicle's perspective on one screen and an overall track view on the other. In a role-playing game, the action could take place on the first screen while the second provides a reference for a player's tools inventory. Game play also could use both screens at once, offer
* Touch ScreenThe lower screen will offer something never before provided by any game device: PDA-like touch capabilities. Players no longer have to rely on just buttons to move characters org effects and cel shading.
* SoundThe 16-channel sound allows for greatly expanded use of voices and music, and a richer, more immersive game experience. A plug for headphones transmits stereo sound.
* Battery & Power ManagementThe battery is rechargeable and the unit features a low-energy-consumption design. The DS also has Power Management functions of Sleep mode and Standby mode. In Sleep mode, players can stop and resume game play whenever they like. If the user receives a message from a friend or user nearby, DS activates itself from Standby mode.

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Everquest II Collector's Edition

The Everquest II Collector's Edition includes: "Spell book" DVD holder, bonus DVD with exclusive video, exclusive art book, cloth map, and collectible coin with velvet pouch.

EverQuest II is an online universe that exists parallel to the hugely successful gaming phenomenon EverQuest. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast, beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets new standards in graphical realism as players are immersed in the game's powerful epic storyline with thousands of players online.

Set 500 years after EverQuest, EverQuest II is a new and different game experience in a world marred by a series of massive cataclysms. Players enter this world by creating their own unique character from 16 races and 24 classes, using a powerful customization system for unprecedented player individuality.

Players will encounter hundreds of creatures as they travel across the majestic landscape of rolling hills, barren deserts, dense forests, and bustling cities. Thousands of new items, hundreds of new spells, and unparalleled adventures await all who enter the world of EverQuest II.

EverQuest II also features:

* A new, massive online world for thousands of players to explore, filled with danger, adventure and mystery
* Voices for almost every non-player character (NPC) in the game, a huge project encompassing nearly 100,000 lines and 130 hours of dialog (the equivalent of more than 65 feature films worth of content)
* Unparalleled character customization capabilities. In addition to thousands of pieces of armor, weapons and items users can equip, players will be able to customize their character's facial appearance to an incredible level of detail and personalization
* 16 races, 50 levels and 24 classes with a branching system that allows players to choose their class as they advance
* No race/class limitations, allowing players to truly choose who they want to be in game Player-owned real estate (such as apartments, homes, and guild houses)
* State-of-the art combat, spell and skill systems
* New, user-friendly game mechanics with reduced learning curve for both new and seasoned players Trade skills available to all player classes
* More than 160 unique creature types, from Orcs and Goblins to huge dragons and menacing Living Statues
* Incentives for current EverQuest subscribers
* A state-of-the-art, cinematic quality 3D graphics engine capable of improving as hardware technology advances

EverQuest II is a multiplayer online game you play via the Internet. A stable Internet connection is required to play. Sony Online Entertainment charges a small monthly fee for this game, separate from your Internet service provider access charges. The first month of this fee is included in the purchase price of this package. You must provide a valid credit card to register and play. After your first month, you can use your credit card to buy more time.

Product Description

The EverQuest II Collector's Edition opens up a new world of epic deds and amazing damgers, where players will encounter hundreds of creatures and unlimited adventure. Breathtaking graphics and an epic storyline immerse you in this world, as you become a legendary hero or villain. This special Collector's Edition includes a "Spell Book" DVD holder, bonus DVD with video assets, art book, cloth map and a collectible coin ina small velvet pouch. Players can now own real estate, such as apartments, homes, and guild houses Incredible graphics bring over 160 creature types to life - from orcs and goblins to menacing dragons and colossal Living Statues Features voices for almost every NPC in the game.

Everquest II Collector's Edition

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