Publisher: Westwood StudiosR

Developer: Westwood Studios

Release Date: Feb. 16 in North America, Feb. 19 around the world

Format: Win 95/98 CD-ROM

Website: www.westwood.com 

Westwood Studios is an Electronic ArtsR company

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Action-RPG Nox ships out today

Westwood Studios Action-RPG to arrive in stores Feb 16

LAS VEGAS, February 15, 1999 - That pounding sound you hear is that of giant stone fists being dropped onto the heads of unsuspecting warriors, wizards and conjurors. This can mean only one thing: Westwood Studios Nox is shipping to stores today and will be on store shelves in North America tomorrow.

Nox is a game of savage combat and sneaky tactics set in a mystical land filled with discovery and deceit. Nox's lightning-fast action is fueled by a combat system that's easy to use yet gives players tremendous gameplay depth and infinite possibilities. With more than 100 unique spells and weapons, players must use their wits to create devious combinations and tricky tactics.

The battle happens in the world of Nox, which Westwood's game designers have filled with intricate detail. The top down viewpoint gives players an expansive view of the world. True line of sight means never knowing what's around the next corner, creating an intense level of suspense.

The dynamic world of Nox is further enhanced with the addition of an advanced physics system that delivers realistic interaction between players and the environment. Roll boulders to block doors. Move candelabras to light a darkened room. Break through walls. Use water to extinguish flames.

The single player game will take gamers through the three lands of Nox, pitting you against vicious monsters and powerful wizards. Driven by an epic story, you'll progress up skill levels and learn three schools of combat: the way of the Warrior, the knowledge of Conjuror, and the disciplines of the Wizard.

Nox promises an intense multiplayer experience with five multiplayer options: deathmatches (teams and free-for all melees), capture the flag, and king of the realm. Multiplay will be supported through Westwood Online, an online gaming service with more than a million members.

Much more information about Nox can be found at www.westwood.com. The website is updated daily with news, the latest art, and downloads. During the next two weeks, leading up to the release of Nox, the website will feature a downloadable AVI from Nox every day.

Westwood Studios is a prominent publisher of best-selling PC, and next-generation console games. Formed in 1985, Westwood Studios has released several popular titles including: Dune(tm) 2000, the Lands of Lore(tm) series, the Kyrandia(tm) adventure trilogy, Monopoly(R) for the Internet, Blade Runner(tm) and the Command & Conquer (tm) product line. Westwood is a wholly owned subsidiary of Electronic Arts.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues of more than $1.2 billion for fiscal 1999.

The company develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide for personal computers and video game systems. Electronic Arts markets its products under seven brand names: Electronic Arts(tm), EA SPORTS(tm), Maxis(tm), ORIGIN(tm), Bullfrog(tm) Productions, Westwood Studios(tm) and Jane's Combat Simulations. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://www.ea.com <http://www.ea.com>.

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For more information call:

Aaron Cohen or

Chris Rubyor

Westwood Studios

Tel: 702/228-4040 x.362 and x. 339

aaron@westwood.com

chris@westwood.com