CHERTSEY, UK.– April 5, 2005–Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that The Sims 2 Nightlife is under development from the celebrated Maxis studio, the creators of the widely popular franchise, The SimsTM. This is the second expansion pack for The SimsTM 2 which took the world by storm in September 2004 by becoming the fastest selling PC game and selling over 4.5M units worldwide to date. With The Sims 2 Nightlife, players will be able to take their Sims out to hit all the swanky hot spots in the all new downtown location and spice up their lives with an all new dating gameplay and a new life goal focused on pleasure seeking.

The Sims 2 Nightlife takes Sims into the night to explore all of their favorite after-dark activities. Players can either head out and discover their love lives or have a crazy night out with friends. With the new dating gameplay, players will see if their Sims have chemistry with others which will determine their romantic fate. The newest addition to the game includes the brand new pleasure seeker aspiration allowing players to explore a life filled with unforgettable dates, endless nights of dancing and fine dining. Make your Sims nightlife fantasy a reality with over 125 new objects including a DJ booth, Electro Dance Sphere and all you need to design the ultimate nightclub and VIP lounge.

“Sims fans have always wanted to take their Sims out of their homes,” said Tim LeTourneau, Sr. Producer. “Now with The Sims 2 Nightlife, players will be able to take their Sims out of the suburbs and into the night while dating, hanging out on the town and staying up till dawn at all the hottest spots around town.“

The Sims 2 Nightlife is scheduled to ship under the EA GAMESTM brand in the Autumn of 2005. The Sims 2 is required to play The Sims 2 Nightlife.

For more information on The Sims 2 and The Sims 2 Nightlife, visit www.eagames.co.uk/thesims