Auckland – January 22, 2009 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced that the highly-anticipated Skate 2 has been released in New Zealand. Skate 2 ups t he ante in delivering all the grit, creativity and culture of skateboarding wi th all-new tricks that allow players to truly skate it their way – on and off the board.

“Skate 2 is the perfect next chapter for the Skate franchise,” said Executive Producer, Scott Blackwood. “We expanded and deepened our original ideas and incorporated feedback straight from our passionate fans. With all new features, more challenges and a rich world, the game continues to celebrate skateboarding, while still innovating the genre in a n unparalleled way.”

Skate 2 delivers the white-knuckle, camera shuddering speeds that players crave with breakneck death races. The new Thrasher Hall of Mea t mode is the answer for gamers who find spine-tingling enjoyment in bone-crushing wipeouts and bails. For players simply looking for skateboard ing action, Skate 2 lets them show-off their style like a pro. Equipped with double the bag of tricks and the ability to get off the board to move objects around, players can now create their own epic skate spots which can then be shared and experienced by others around the world.

Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, i n Vancouver, British Columbia and will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated M.