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HighlightsAs The Sims 2's September 17 release date fast approaches, we got an updated look at the game and came away more excited about it than ever. We finally get our hands on this upcoming real-time strategy game based on the smash-hit Lord of the Rings motion pictures. EA shows off a new build of its upcoming modern-day online competitive shooter. We take EA's latest racer for an exclusive high-speed test-drive. We take an exclusive early look at the latest playable version of Electronic Arts' upcoming Bond shooter. We get crash-happy with a near-final version of the destructive Burnout sequel. We take a look at EA's latest addition to the Medal of Honor franchise. EA shows off Oddworld's latest Western-themed action game. We go toe-to-toe with the sequel to the critically acclaimed Def Jam Vendetta at EA's annual press day. We test out the defensive additions made to this year's Madden. Need for Speed Underground 2 Developer Interview 2Associate Producer Greg Uhler drops some knowledge in this interview. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Developer Interview 2Chris Plummer talks about all the changes made to Rogue Agent in this exclusive developer interview. Battlefield 2 Developer InterviewExecutive Producer Scott Evans gives a broad overview of what we can expect from Battlefield 2 when it hits store shelves next year. Def Jam: Fight for NY Developer InterviewJosh Holmes of Electronic Arts tells you what Def Jam: Fight for NY is all about in our exclusive developer interview. Burnout 3: Takedown Developer InterviewWe caught up with Alex Ward at EA's recent gamer's day to get an update on the progress of Burnout 3: Takedown. Check it out. StoriesTotal Club Manager 2005 Impressions PC XBOX PS2We take a look at a prerelease version of EA Sports' upcoming soccer management game. Game giant's DIY dream team service will have real-time coverage of stats, standings and injury reports, league news, cheat sheets, and more. We get an updated look at the Game Boy Advance version of EA's urban-themed Sims game. Free Radical's new first-person shooter has all the multiplayer chops you'd expect. From platforming to kart racing, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2 appears to be larger than the first game. We check out the latest playable versions of EA Sports' upcoming golf title and learn about the art of making courses "Tiger-proof." EA's college basketball game appears to have taken a few cues from the college football series. We hit the rink with the latest in EA's NHL franchise, straight from the annual EA press day. EA reveals new details on its next Ultima product. Two new professions and a new Japanese-themed area are on tap for EA's massively multiplayer RPG. We take to the field with the latest version of EA Sports' FIFA Soccer 2005, which will feature more-responsive controls than its predecessor. EA is completely overhauling its NASCAR series with its next installment. Learn all about the significant changes it's undergoing. We get an updated look at the next incarnation of EA and Maxis' latest console evolution of the Sims. We tried out the new slam dunk contest and three-point contest at EA's annual summertime press event. We take a look at EA's upcoming tri-factioned real-time strategy game. We sharpen our claws on the PS2 version of this upcoming action game. We get an updated look at the upcoming Lord of the Rings-themed role-playing game from Electronic Arts. We get an exclusive look at Electronic Arts and Griptonite Games' portable counterpart to the upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG. Electronic Arts and Maxis get Nintendo's upcoming portable some street credibility. EA announces that it will release a Nintendo DS version of The Urbz: Sims in the City in November. Media UpdatesThe Urbz: Sims in the City Gameplay Footage 4 GBACheck out some footage of The Urbz: Sims in the City for the Game Boy Advance from EA's 2004 Press Event. Armies of Exigo Gameplay Footage 5 PC The victorious army, blinded by victory, foolishly walks into a gauntlet of towers. Armies of Exigo Gameplay Footage 4 PC The last remaining warriors in the besieged city fall. Armies of Exigo Gameplay Footage 3 PC A city's defenses are wiped out in an assault. The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth Developer Interview 2 PC Harvard Bonin discusses some of the new gameplay features that have been added to The Battle for Middle-earth. The Sims 2 Developer Interview 2 PC Lucy Bradshaw discusses some of the new gameplay features that you'll find in The Sims 2. Armies of Exigo Developer Interview 1 PC Matt McKnight gives us an overview on Armies of Exigo. The Urbz: Sims in the City Gameplay Footage 4 GBA Check out some footage of The Urbz: Sims in the City for the Game Boy Advance from EA's 2004 Press Event. The Urbz: Sims in the City Gameplay Footage 2 XBOX GC PS2 Take a look at some footage of The Urbz: Sims in the City from EA's 2004 Press Event. Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue Gameplay Footage 1 XBOX GC PS2 Check out some footage of Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue from EA's 2004 Press Event. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Gameplay Footage 5 XBOX GC PS2 Take a look at some footage of TimeSplitters: Future Perfect from EA's 2004 Press Event. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 Gameplay Footage 5 PC XBOX GC PS2 Check out some footage of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 from EA's 2004 Press Event. The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age Gameplay Footage 5 XBOX GC PS2 Take a look at some footage of Lord of the Rings, The Third Age from EA's 2004 Press Event. The Sims 2 Gameplay Footage 5 PC Check out some footage of The Sims 2 from EA's 2004 Press Event. Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Gameplay Footage 2 PC Take a look at some footage of Medal of Honor Pacific Assault from EA's 2004 Press Event. NHL 2005 Gameplay Footage 1 PC XBOX GC PS2 Check out some footage of NHL 2005 from EA's 2004 Press Event. Need for Speed Underground 2 Gameplay Footage 4 PC XBOX GC PS2 Take a look at some footage of Need for Speed Underground 2 from EA's 2004 Press Event. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 Gameplay Footage 3 XBOX Take a look at this crazy looking Tiger proof course. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 Gameplay Footage 2 XBOX Arnold Palmer goes for a nice birdie as the sun sets. NBA Live 2005 Gameplay Footage 1 PC XBOX GC PS2 Check out some footage of NBA Live 2005 from EA's 2004 Press Event. NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup Gameplay Footage 6 PC XBOX GC PS2 Take a look at some footage of NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup from EA's 2004 Press Event. Madden NFL 2005 Gameplay Footage 5 PC XBOX GC PS2 Check out some footage of Madden NFL 2005 from EA's 2004 Press Event. FIFA Soccer 2005 Gameplay Footage 2 PC XBOX GC PS2 Take a look at some footage of FIFA Soccer 2005 from EA's 2004 Press Event. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 Gameplay Footage 1 XBOX Tiger Woods will have to get out of the bunker to salvage this hole. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 Developer Interview 1 PC XBOX GC PS2 David De Martini gives us a quick overview on some of the new features in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005. Armies of Exigo Gameplay Footage 2 PC Check out some footage of Armies of Exigo from EA's 2004 Press Event. Def Jam: Fight for NY Gameplay Footage 2 XBOX GC PS2 Take a look at some footage of Def Jam: Fight for NY from EA's 2004 Press Event. Catwoman Gameplay Footage 1 PC XBOX GC PS2 Check out some footage of Catwoman from EA's 2004 Press Event. Burnout 3: Takedown Gameplay Footage 4 XBOX PS2 Take a look at some footage of Burnout 3: Takedown from EA's 2004 Press Event. The Urbz: Sims in the City Developer Interview XBOX GC PS2 Sinjin Bain of Electronic Arts brings you up to speed on The Urbz in this exclusive developer interview. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Developer Interview 1 XBOX GC PS2 EA's Ben O'Donnell gives some details on TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. Burnout 3: Takedown Gameplay Footage 3 XBOX Burnout 3: Takedown features some of the most white-knuckle racing action we've ever seen. Take a look. Burnout 3: Takedown Gameplay Footage 2 XBOX Check out some phenomenal destruction in this gameplay clip. Burnout 3: Takedown Gameplay Footage 1 XBOX Check out the newly unveiled crash mode in Burnout 3: Takedown, with the new crashbreaker mechanic. Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Developer Interview 2 PC Senior producer Matthew Powers explains the gameplay and storyline set up found in Medal of Honor Pacific Assualt. FIFA Soccer 2005 Developer Interview 1 PC XBOX GC PS2 Danny Isaac gives us some new insight on some of the gameplay features in FIFA 2005. Battlefield 2 Demonstration 4 PC In this demo, some infantry take out some heavy armor to defend this bridge. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Gameplay Footage 8 PS2 Beware, thugs lurk behind every nook and cranny. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Gameplay Footage 7 PS2 The sniper rifle is always a favorite no matter what the time era. Battlefield 2 Demonstration 3 PC Check out the gameplay recording and review system called "Battlefield TV" in this demo. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Gameplay Footage 6 PS2 Use the gun platform on the Jeep to help take down the fence. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Gameplay Footage 4 XBOX Multiplayer is fast and deadly in TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Gameplay Footage 5 PS2 Work your way up to the castle with the help from a local. Battlefield 2 Demonstration 2 PC This demo shows some of the aircraft interface, as well as revealing the immense level sizes. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Gameplay Footage 3 XBOX Check out some multiplayer action from the EA summer press event. Battlefield 2 Demonstration 1 PC This demonstration highlights a number of small combat vignettes between infantry, heavy armor, and aircraft. The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth Gameplay Footage 5 PC The enemy has broken through the walls and forces the defenders to withdraw further into the fortress. The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth Gameplay Footage 4 PC The assault on Helms Deep begins with a flurry of arrows. The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth Gameplay Footage 3 PC The defenders of Helm's Deep prepare for a siege. The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth Gameplay Footage 2 PC Check out a short cutscene at Helms Deep. Need for Speed Underground 2 Official Trailer 1 PC XBOX GC PS2 Check out this teaser trailer for Need for Speed Underground 2 Need for Speed Underground 2 Gameplay Footage 3 PS2 Get a good view of the Bayview course in Need for Speed Underground 2. Need for Speed Underground 2 Gameplay Footage 2 PS2 It's time to rev up your engines and start racing! Need for Speed Underground 2 Gameplay Footage 1 PS2 Get a good look at the detail put into the course design in this clip. The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age Gameplay Footage 4 PS2 Out of nowhere, a cave troll moves in for the kill. The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age Gameplay Footage 3 PS2 Take a look at an awesome battle against some lowly goblins in this clip. The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age Gameplay Footage 2 PS2 A party of four descends into a crumbling dungeon in this movie. The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age Gameplay Footage 2 GBA An all-out war begins in this clip. The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age Developer Interview 2 XBOX GC PS2 Steve Gray details all the recent changes made to this Lord of the Rings RPG in this exclusive developer interview. The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age Gameplay Footage 1 GBA Battle plans are executed swiftly in this movie. The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age Developer Interview 1 GBA Steve Gray tells you everything you need to know about The Third Age for the Game Boy Advance in this exclusive developer interview. NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup Gameplay Footage 5 PC XBOX GC PS2 The Featherlite class is a good place to start your career. NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup Gameplay Footage 4 PC XBOX GC PS2 Get some track practice in your Corvette. NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup Gameplay Footage 3 PC XBOX GC PS2 Kevin Harvick has a bad day at the track. NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup Gameplay Footage 2 PC XBOX GC PS2 It's hard to win the race when you put your truck into the wall. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Gameplay Footage 7 PS2 Even when backed into a corner, a resourceful rogue agent can find a way out. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Gameplay Footage 6 PS2 This movie shows off just how detailed the environments are in this frenetic shooter. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Gameplay Footage 5 PS2 Take a look at a rooftop assault in this clip. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Gameplay Footage 4 PS2 This movie shows off the awesome power of the rocket launcher. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Gameplay Footage 3 PS2 Watch out for that first step! The Urbz: Sims in the City Developer Interview DS Hear the first details about The Urbz for the Nintendo DS in our exclusive developer interview. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Gameplay Footage 2 PS2 A hostage is taken and used for cover in this movie. 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