EB Games Celebrates Launch of Electronic Arts' ``Madden NFL '06'' at Local Baltimore/D.C.-Area EB Stores.

EB Games:

EB Games Stores to Host Interactive "Tailgate Weekend" July 30/31st
Featuring Live Madden NFL 2005 Tournament, Followed by Midnight Launch
             Event on August 8th to Kick-Off "Madden NFL '06"


What:     EB Games, formerly Electronics Boutique, stores across the
          nation will host a special "Madden NFL '06" "Tailgate
          Weekend" on Saturday, July 30th, and Sunday, July 31st, to
          celebrate the upcoming launch of Electronic Arts' (EA
          Sports) long-awaited new installment in the Madden NFL video
          game series. In addition to having the opportunity to
          pre-order the title, the "Madden NFL '06" "Tailgate Weekend"
          gatherings will offer avid and casual gamers alike who enjoy
          the Madden NFL series the opportunity to demonstrate their
          gaming skills and take part in a special live video game
          celebration. EB Games stores in the Baltimore/Washington,
          D.C. area (store locations are below) will host a Madden
          NFL 2005 video game tournament this weekend, where
          competitors will have a chance to win an officially licensed
          Mad Catz NFL controller, along with other giveaways.

          As a leading global specialty retailer of interactive
          entertainment products, EB Games is one of the most trusted
          and recognized brand names in the industry, and is the
          premier gaming retailer among consumers of all ages, as well
          as the retailing "hub" for both avid and casual gamers.

Visuals/Interview Opportunities:
          --  Hundreds of video game fans at a live, high-energy game
              community celebration
          --  Opportunities to capture images of fans in the Madden
              NFL 2005 tournament
          --  Interviews with local EB Games representatives

When:     Saturday, July 30th, and Sunday, July 31st
          (All weekend long, during regular store hours.)

Where:    EB Games Hechinger Mall, 1551 Maryland Ave., NE, Washington,
             D.C., 202-397-2342
          EB Games White Marsh Mall, 8200 Perry Hall Blvd., Baltimore,
             410-931-1180
          EB Games Eastpoint Mall, 7828 East Point Mall, Baltimore,
             MD, 410-284-2873
          EB Games Mount Clare Junction, 1261 W. Pratt Street,
             Baltimore, 410-986-0109
          EB Games Centre Court, 3755 Old Court Road, Baltimore,
             410-602-2906
          EB Games Security Square, 6901 Security Blvd., Baltimore,
             410-281-1298
          EB Games Orchard Center Retail Park, 12058 Cherry Hill,
             Silver Spring, 310-586-9300
          EB Games Aspen Hill Shopping Center, 13503 Connecticut,
             Silver Spring, 310-598-0863