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DUBLIN--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced the creation of 300 new jobs for EAas European Customer Experience Centre of Excellence in Galway, Ireland. Building on the foundation of its existing facility, EA will now provide multilingual international customer support and services for its major game titles.

This investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD said: aIt is less than a year since I attended the opening of the EA facility in Galway, and I am delighted to announce today that EA has made the decision to invest further in Ireland by locating their strategically important Customer Experience Centre here. This decision is a real endorsement of Irelandas ability to meet the needs of leading multinational companies in the digital media space. I wish EA every success with this new Centre and offer the continued support of the Irish Government as the company continues to develop here.a

Peter Moore, EA COO, said, aThe EA European Customer Experience Centre is the focal point of our strategy to serve gamers ona global basis. In todayas fast-moving digital environment, we need to engage with our worldwide customer base on a 24/7 basis, across all of EAas games and services and in multiple languages. Galwayas mix of technology infrastructure and talent availability, combined with a pro-business environment, will help us expand on our existing foundation here. Weare proud to be part of Irelandas growth into cutting edge digital industries.a

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD said: aDigital games form a key part of the Governmentas plan for jobs and growth, and recently I announced the establishment of a new industry-led group to drive the creation of 2,500 extra jobs in the sector by 2014. Todayas announcement that EA, a dynamic and world-leading company in this sector, is creating a further 300 jobs so soon after investing in Ireland for the first time is great news and shows very clearly the enormous potential of this high-growth industry. Through continued implementation of the Action Plan for Jobs, I am determined to ensure that we realise that potential and see further announcements like this over the coming years.a

Barry OaLeary, CEO of IDA Ireland said: aThe EA facility in Galway will take on responsibility for delivering high quality multilingual customer experience for a broad range of EA titles. EA is a key player amongst the cluster of global games and entertainment companies with operations in Ireland, and todayas announcement clearly places Ireland at the centre of EAas international customer support strategy. The news today is in keeping with one of the main targets of IDAas strategy Horizon 2020; to increase further investment in the employment-intensive services sector. This follows on from a number of significant investments in this sector in recent months.aa

EA inaugurated its Galway operation in September 2011. Recruitment is ongoing for a broad range of jobs and skills. For EA job opportunities in Galway, please visit: [ www.jobs.ea.com ].

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones, tablets and social networks. EA has more than 220 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.

In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Simsa", Madden NFL, FIFA Football, Need for Speeda", Battlefielda" and Mass Effecta". More information about EA is available at [ http://info.ea.com ].

The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.