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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the world's #1 selling* golf video game franchise tees off for a new season in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 10. Shipping to retailers on June 16, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 takes golf fans inside-the-ropes to experience the drama and emotion of tournament golf. In addition, the U.S. Open, a USGA championship, and the USGA's Rules of Golf will be available in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 for the first time in franchise history.

"No player has elevated the game of golf more than Tiger Woods and we celebrate his return with a game that recreates the atmosphere of the PGA TOUR like never before," said Executive Producer Mike Taramykin. "Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 continues the long-standing tradition of providing an authentic golf experience that is accessible to skilled and casual gamers alike."

As you hear the roar of the crowd from the next hole over, can you handle the mounting pressure while you stand over your tournament-winning putt? Expanded crowds surround every hole; adding to the tension and excitement of each shot. A first for the franchise, real-time weather will be reflected on every course, ensuring the in-game experience matches that of the current weather conditions. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 will also feature a television broadcast style presentation, which include instantaneous updates and a new announcer team of ESPN's Scott Van Pelt and the Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman.

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Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 on the Nintendo Wii will support the all-new Wii MotionPlus accessory, which brings an authentic sports motion to your golf swing; including the ability to draw and fade. Whether it's opening up your clubface to take on that dogleg or tap in that five-foot putt - Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 with the Wii MotionPlus is like bringing a golf simulator to your living room.

This year's 2009 U.S. Open course, Bethpage State Park (Black Course), will be available on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION3, PSP and Wii versions of the game. The USGA's U.S. Open courses are known for being the toughest test in all of golf, and in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 golf fans can expect the same major championship conditions as found in the real world.

Developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Wii(TM).

For more information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10, check out www.tigerwoods10.com.

EA SPORTS(TM) is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® and NASCAR® racing.

* Based on NPD data.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA(TM), EA SPORTS(TM), EA SPORTS Freestyle(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U. S. and/or other countries. John Madden, NFL, FIFA, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods, PGA TOUR and NASCAR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. "PLAYSTATION", "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately). Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About the PGA TOUR

The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to expand the PGA TOUR domestically and internationally so as to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining our commitment to growth in charity and integrity to the game.

In 2009, the three Tours will compete in 102 events for more than $350 million in prize money. Tournaments will be held in 10 countries outside the U.S. and 35 states.

In addition to providing competitive opportunities to its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR's web site address is www.pgatour.com and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

About the USGA

The USGA is the national governing body of golf in the USA and Mexico, a combined territory that includes more than half the world's golfers and golf courses.

The Association's most visible role is played out each season in conducting 15 national championships, including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Senior Open. The remaining USGA national championships are exclusively for amateurs, and include the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Women's Amateur.

The USGA also writes the Rules of Golf, conducts equipment testing, provides expert course maintenance consultations, funds research for better turf and a better environment, maintains a Handicap System and administers an ongoing "For the Good of the Game" grants program, which has allocated more than $63 million over 12 years to successful programs that bring the game's values to youths from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities. For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.

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Despite President Obama's concern, the head of the Department of Homeland Security is urging the public to "not rush to judgment" on the White House intrusion that took place Friday.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said he encourages "all of us to ... not second-guess the judgment of security officers who had only seconds to act," insisting in a statement issued today that the public should wait "until all the facts are in."

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Johnson noted that the head of the Secret Service, a DHS component, has ordered a review of the events that unfolded Friday, and said he will "carefully evaluate the findings and recommendations of the review" when it's completed.

Reacting to Friday's security breach, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Obama is "obviously concerned" by the embarrassing security breach, but added that the president "continues to have complete confidence" in the Secret Service.

"I had the opportunity to speak briefly with the president about it earlier today," Earnest said. "He did indicate, as you would expect, his family lives in the White House, and so he is obviously concerned by the incident that occurred on Friday evening."

"Providing security at the White House is complicated business," Earnest added, pointing to its dual role as a government office building and popular tourist destination. "The Secret Service has the challenging task of balancing the need to ensure the safety and security of the First Family, while also ensuring that the White House continues to be the People's House. And balancing those equities is challenging work, but it's clear that in this case a review of that work is warranted and that review will be conducted."

When ABC News' Jonathan Karl asked the president today whether he had confidence in the Secret Service, Obama said the agency "does a great job. I'm grateful for all the sacrifices they make on my behalf, and my family's behalf."

Earnest said the ongoing review is studying the positioning of tactical and non-tactical assets inside and outside the fence line, but the president is "confident that the reforms that are determined to be necessary will be implemented in the proper way."

"It will include a review of technical or physical security enhancements that may be necessary to improve security at the White House. It will also include a question about ongoing staffing and an assessment about whether or not additional staffing is needed," Earnest said.

Earnest refused to say whether Obama personally favors building a higher fence or further restricting access near the White House, but added that Obama and several senior administration officials were briefed "multiple times on the actual incident" over the weekend, and that a number of changes to the security posture have already been implemented in the "immediate aftermath" of the incident.

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Staples is offering $100 off the current lineup of iPads, apparently just before new models hit the market.

In a new online-only promotion that ends Saturday, iPad buyers can trim $100 off the iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina Display using a coupon code at checkout. The Staples website lists the models up for sale, including all capacities of Apple's popular tablet and both the Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi+Cellular versions.

Retailers typically try to sell off stock of an existing product ahead of the release of a new model. Apple is expected to unveil new editions of its iPad Air and iPad Mini in October. If the company follows last year's pattern, the new versions will then go on sale at the start of November. Staples rang up a similar $100-off iPad promotion in August, according to 9to5Mac, though only for certain models.

Little is known about the next-generation iPad Air and iPad Mini, so it can be a tough choice deciding whether to wait for the new models or opt for last year's editions and save $100.

The sale is good only online and not at Staples retail stores, according to a customer support rep, and will last through the end of day Saturday.

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