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Sequel to Hugely Successful SSX, SSX Tricky Features Insane New Tracks, Tricks, Characters and ``Making Of'' DVD Content

``The success of SSX made us go back to the studio and think of ways we could go bigger and better with SSX Tricky,'' said EA Canada Studio Vice President Steven Rechtschaffner. ``We focused on expanding the tricks, tracks and characters. We think that fans of the original SSX as well as newcomers will really be excited about the changes and depth we've added to SSX Tricky.''

One of the innovative new features to SSX Tricky is its release on DVD media. DVD allows for extra game content on the disc including two new tracks, alterations to original tracks and the ``making of'' content similar to what is found on a movie DVD. The ``making of'' section includes exclusive behind the scenes video featurettes covering subject matter from ``track creation'' to ``celebrity voices,'' giving gamers a peek into the hard work and creativity that goes into creating a hit title.

SSX Tricky is aptly named as it features incredible big air tricks including the all-new Uber Tricks. Uber Tricks are maneuvers taken from the world of motocross, BMX, skateboarding and even break dancing to create player specific trick rewards. Uber Tricks range from the basic, like taking a foot out of the binding, to the unbelievable, doing a break dancing backspin on a snowboard.

In addition to new tricks, SSX Tricky features two new tracks and ten tracks total. The two new tracks ``Garibaldi'' and ``Alaska'' are both white-knuckle experiences from the get go and the original eight tracks received a face-lift with redesigns and updates.

Bringing the riders to life is another key ingredient in SSX Tricky. Featuring 12 characters total, (six returning and six newcomers) characters in SSX Tricky bring their own attitude and riding style to the table. Characters are brought to life by voice-over and character development work by Hollywood celebrities. Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels), Oliver Platt (West Wing), David Arquette (Scream) and Macy Gray are just a few who contributed their vocal personalities to SSX Tricky. In addition, their real-life counterparts inspired the personalities and looks of the celebrity-voiced characters. Voice-overs are incorporated into characters pre-race, in-race and post-race dialogue, while expanded facial animation and background information rounds out each character.

SSX Tricky features totally revamped ``trick'' versions of the courses called Showoff courses. Here gamers race against the clock while performing huge tricks in an effort to win gold medals for total trick points. Additionally, improved rider artificial intelligence makes racers more competitive, while improved rider physics allows players more ``in-air'' and ``on snow'' control.

Music plays a huge role in SSX Tricky. New songs and exclusive mixes from the cutting edge world of electronic breaks and beats comprise the techno soundtrack cut by such turntable all-stars as Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, Aphrodite, BT, The Plump DJ's and others. Nettwerk Records will be releasing a soundtrack CD of the music in SSX Tricky. Also, a cool in-game soundtrack delivers an interactive and intelligent companion to gameplay, while music and sound effects, incorporating Dolby(TM) Digital 5.1 and DTS surround sound audio, are woven into the game to create more emotional moments, before, during and after they've occurred.

SSX Tricky is rated ``E'' (Everyone) by the ESRB. SSX Tricky is analog controller compatible and supports one or two players. Consumers may purchase the game directly at the EA Store(SM) (http://www.eastore.ea.com), or by calling EA Direct Sales at 1-877-324-2637, for a suggested retail price of $49.95. SSX Tricky will also be available this winter on the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft® and the Nintendo GameCube(TM).

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