BURNOUT CRASH! EXPLODES ONTO XBOX LIVE ARCADE AND PLAYSTATION NETWORK ON SEPTEMBER 20

5th September 2011 - Brace for impact! Criterion Games, an Electronics Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, has announced that Burnout CRASH! will release on Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network worldwide on September 20, 2011. Burnout Crash! reinvents the studio’s fan-favourite crash mode, offering accessibility and compulsive fun for those new to the series and gameplay depth for franchise veterans. Players are rewarded for causing traffic chaos as they trigger explosions and destroy everything in sight. The game will be available as a download title for $15.95AUD / $18.90NZ or 800 Microsoft Points.

Burnout CRASH! is inspired by the ease and excitement of pinball arcades, TV game shows and 80s pop music. Featuring EA’s revolutionary Autolog technology, players connect, compare scores and face off against friends for endless competitive gameplay and challenging fun. In addition, the all-new Autolog Challenges feature let’s players up the ante by sending direct head-to-head challenges to their friends.

With three exciting game modes, 18 crash junctions, and a variety of unlockables combined with nostalgic throwbacks to the original Crash Mode, Burnout CRASH! packs an explosive mix of content into one downloadable package. With a game mode designed exclusively for Kinect™, 2 to 14 players can compete on one television in an all-out party battle!

For more information on Burnout CRASH!, please visit www.criteriongames.com.