EA is going to show some of their hottest games to the press before the E3 at 12-14 May. The press will be at the headquarters in Redwood City to watch Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault, Most Wanted (Need For Speed), Burnout 3, TimeSplitters 3, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth and, of course, The Sims 2. This is quite unusual, as EA has never shown their games to the press that shortly before the E3, which is the biggest game expo in the world. EA also refuses to confirm the line-up. EA also has not yet released their complete E3 line-up, although these games will all most likely be shown there. At least The Sims 2 is definite, and also the URBZ will make it to the E3. Thanks to WorldSims for this tip.

[Update 23 April 2004, 19:15] The original article at EuroGamer was posted at 19 April, and said the show would be held "tomorrow", i.e. 20 April (last Tuesday). Also, the new Need for Speed title is not called "Most Wanted", but it was announced as "Need for Speed: Underground 2" today.