17.05.2005 00:00:00

EA Backs Gizmondo with Blockbuster Titles and Co-Publishing Deal; Line-up Kicks off with EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 2005 and SSX

Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS) and Gizmondo Europe Ltd,subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc (otherOTC, TGTL) today announced a strategic co-publishing partnership thatwill bring two of EA's biggest games to the Gizmondo handheld gamingplatform. The games confirmed include EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA Soccer 2005and SSX(TM).

Nancy Smith, Executive Vice President of North AmericanPublishing, EA, said: "We are seeing a dynamic swing towards mobilegaming. These titles are a superb opportunity for us to work withGizmondo in delivering an exhilarating EA gaming experience on thisexciting new format."

Carl Freer, Managing Director, Gizmondo, added: "Each of thesetitles represents another step forward for us in delivering mainstreamgames content. These are among the strongest game franchises in theworld, and a co-publishing relationship with EA has been a prioritygoal for us from the outset."

For true soccer fans that demand the finest gameplay andcomprehensive game modes, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 2005 is the mostcomplete and authentic soccer experience. A new Career Mode gives youthe chance to take a team from the lower divisions, battle throughranks, sign new players, and turn them into champions. The action isdeeper than ever with advanced levels of player detail andresponsiveness. With immersive atmospheres, benchmark presentation,total realism with the world's premier clubs, and industry-leadinggameplay, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 2005 returns as the true authority insoccer gaming.

SSX allows gamers to go anywhere gravity will take them. Playerswill discover a colossal mountain where they can immerse themselves ina free-roaming snow paradise. The ultimate all-mountain experience,SSX features all-new events and courses, awe-inspiring tricks, and acast of cool, customizable characters. Discover the open terrain,explore its hidden crevices, and conquer its peaks. Produced under theEA SPORTS BIG(TM) brand, a new game play experience allows users toseamlessly ride from one awesome area to the next -- enteringcompetitions, taking on Big Challenges, and discovering hiddencollectibles. SSX has blown out the trick component with unlimitedcombos and new over-the-top tricks.

The Gizmondo is powered by Microsoft Windows CE advanced real-timeoperating system, boasting a 2.8-inch TFT color screen with a SamsungARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates the GoForce 3D 4500 NVIDIAgraphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimediamessaging, an MP3 music player, Mpeg4 movie playing capability, adigital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area networkgaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location-basedservices, is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gamingand accepts MMC card accessories. The Gizmondo device and its gamesare currently launching in the UK and Continental Europe markets, withthe North American launch planned for summer 2005.

ABOUT ELECTRONIC ARTS

Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California,is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company.Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributesinteractive software worldwide for videogame systems, personalcomputers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products underfour brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS BIG(TM) andPOGO(TM). In fiscal 2005, EA posted revenues of $3.1 billion and had31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage andonline game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's productsand full text of press releases can be found on the Internet athttp://info.ea.com.

Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, POGO and SSX aretrademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in theU.S. and/or other countries. Official FIFA licensed product. The FIFALogo (C) 1977 FIFA TM. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Tiger Telematics and Gizmondo

Gizmondo Europe Ltd. is an owned subsidiary of Tiger TelematicsInc. (TGTL) and is the maker of Gizmondo, a next-generation mobileentertainment device. Launched in 2004, the gaming device includesbuilt-in music, video, messaging and picture functions and GPS.

Tiger Telematics is a designer, developer and marketer of mobiletelematics systems and services that combine global GPS functions andvoice recognition technology to locate and track vehicles and peopledown to street level in countries throughout the world. The systemsare designed to operate on GPS and are currently being marketed to GSMcurrent and potential subscribers, primarily by the company's UnitedKingdom based subsidiaries.

'Gizmondo', 'Smart Adds', 'Tiger Telecom', 'Gizmondo Games' andthe 'Gizmondo' logos and devices are trademarks of Gizmondo EuropeLimited. All rights reserved. All third party trademarks and/orcopyright material are the property of their respective owners.

www.gizmondo.com

www.tigertelematics.com

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