Electronic Arts is by far the largest single publisher of videogames for any platform, and their lineup of games that they'll be displaying at E3 next week just backs up this fact. As a whole, EA will be showcasing an astonishing 31 titles, 20 of which are for the PlayStation 2!

"This year EA has a truly incredible line up of blockbuster titles," said John Riccitiello, EA's president and chief operating officer. "We have new editions for the world's leading EA SPORTS line up, including Madden Football, NBA Live, FIFA Soccer, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Golf and NASCAR Thunder. We'll have games launching with the year's best movies including Harry Potter, James Bond and Lord of the Rings. We also have powerful PC games like SimCity 4 and The Sims Online."

"EA's powerhouse global development studios have created amazing games for the 2002 holiday season," said Don Mattrick, president of worldwide studios at EA. "This year's E3 lineup underscores our dominance of the PlayStation 2 software market with more than 20 games on that platform. Additionally, we will release 15 games for the PC, 15 for the GameCube, 11 for the Xbox and five Game Boy Advance titles. EA's cross-platform support sends a strong message to consumers that EA is bringing great content to market for the platform of their choice."

So, being your #1 source for PS2 info on the net, here are detailed descriptions for EVERY PS2 game that EA will be presenting at the show. And unlike some other sites, we haven't just copied and pasted the descriptions from the press release to save time, which I'm sure you'll all appreciate and see in the quality and readability of each description. Enjoy!

Madden NFL 2003: In its twelth year, the Madden series of titles has enjoyed much success over the years. This time around, the game will include a Mini Camp, with John Madden's Cruising Tour Bus traveling to all NFL cities to complete skilled tasks, Create-A-Playbook as well as new commentary from John Madden and Al Michaels. We will see how the retirement of Pat Summerall will effect the game's commentary that we've all become accustomed to over the years, but Al Michaels looks to be a good replacement. Look for Madden NFL 2003 to hit store shelves sometime this summer before the NFL season gets underway. (PS One, PS2, GBA, Xbox, GCN, and PC)

NASCAR Thunder 2003: It is true, NASCAR is one of the biggest things going today. With races having literally hundreds of thousands of people in attendence, the sport has become more a phenomena than anything else. So if you're a fan of NASCAR, this is your game. In addition to presenting you with dramatic pileups, walls of smoke, and constant door-to-door, three-wide racing, the title offers a unique feature. Instead of just your normal regular season mode, the game actually lets you make your own racing legacy over the course of 20 "drama-filled" seasons! Look for NASCAR Thunder 2003 to arrive in stores this fall. (PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC)

NBA Live 2003: Another long-lived sports series, NBA Live has always been the benchmark by which all other basketball games are compared to. Look for new animations, enhanced gameplay, as well as audio in this year's version; coming to stores this fall. (PS One, PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC)

2002 Fifa World Cup: Soccer is the biggest sport in the world, bar none. Go outside the United States, soccer is a way of life. EA's current FIFA soccer title seeks to re-create the excitement of the tournament before it begins. 2002 Fifa World Cup is already in stores. (PS One, PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC)

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2003: Tiger Woods has grown to be one of the premiere golfers in history. A player such as this deserves a game of the same caliber and PGA TOUR 2003 fills the bill. With new and originally designed courses, along with a new mode of play called SkillZone which allows you to buy a bucket of balls and compete in a series of mini-games to earn points, this is a game not to be missed. Look for it to be available in the winter of this year. (PS2, Xbox, NGC)

NHL 2003: The number 1 selling hockey series of titles is back for yet another period. Featuring Game Breaker, 'On the Ice' sound and Dynamic Deke Control that give both new and veteran players the total control, speed, and hard-hitting competition that you could ever want, this looks to be a game not to disappoint. Will be in stores this fall. (PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC)

F1 2002: Officially licensed from Formula One Administration Unlimited, this incarnation in the F1 series features ever driver, team, car, and track from the 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship. Look for it to be available at the start of the new racing season. (PS2, NGC, PC)

NCAA Football 2003: Featuring all 117 Division I-A and 27 I-AA schools across the country, NCAA Football 2003 seeks to create the experience of the intense rivalries that arise every college football Saturday. The cheerleaders, the fans, and even the band music are there, to celebrate the loyalty and tradition of college football's storied football programs. The game will be in stores this summer. (PS2, Xbox, GCN)

Freekstyle: The only title on display from the EA Sports BIG brand, Freekstyle features motocross pros Mad Mike Jones, Metz and Deegan and even the former Miss Supercross and TV host Leeann Tweeden. Freekstyle is a new motocross game that dares you to harness the power of your bike while pulling off mad sick tricks in "insane, over the top worlds." Look for Freestyle to be in stores this summer. (PS2, GCN)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Based on J.K. Rowling's second book in the worldwide best-selling series, you'll face a score of new challenges and mysteries. Not much more can be said, and if you'll be playing this game, you'll know all about it. (PS One, PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC, GBA, GBC)

James Bond 007 NightFire: Bond games have always been a blast, and that doesn't look like it's about to change anytime soon. Nightfire will feature all-new scenarios and gameplay that complement a completely original storyline. It is set so that it is released close to the 20th Bond theatrical release, Die Another Day. Look for the latest Bond game to hit store shelves late this year. (PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC)

The Sims: Recently confirmed for the PS2, The Sims has grown into one of the most popular PC titles ever. With multiple expansion packs for the PC version, the game consistently retains its position on the top ten PC game selling charts for a record amount of time. New to the console version, a two-player mode that lets you can load your Sims into a friend's game. Coming in fall of this year. (PS2)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2: The Need For Speed Series has been long lived on the PS one and is now making the leap to the next-generation of consoles. Expect sweet graphics and 20 exclusive and exotic cars from the licensors like Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini. It comes with "Top Cop" and "Be The Cop" modes that lets you actually get behind the wheel of a police car and attempt to bust up gang bangers. Look for it in stores this summer. (PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC)

The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers: The sequel to the box office smash first movie, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers (why must the titles be so long?) will allow you to take control of the heroes from the films. To be released in conjunction with the next movie in the series in the fall of this year. (PS2)

Medal of Honor Frontline: If any of you have played Medal of Honor Allied Assault for the PC, you will definitely know why you want to play this game. The title allows you to head back behind enemy lines with Lt. Jimmy Patterson (not related to me of course) and must use the confusion of the real-world offensive Operation Market Garden to infiltrate the German frontline and steal the HO-IX flying wing, an experimental Nazi weapon, that is so powerful, it could end up turning the tide of World War II. Scheduled for a summer release this year. (PS2)

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger: This game has sort of strange basis, which more or less is the following: You believe you are the lone remaining Tasmanian Tiger until a chance meeting with a mystical elder who informs Ty (the main "character" in the game) that he has living relatives trapped in another world called the Dreamtime portal. This information sends you on an adventurous quest to collect magical talismans that are spread across the game's many environments: the snowy mountains, the Outback or the Great Barrier Reef. Players collect the Talismans and unlock the Dreamtime portal, releasing their fellow Tasmanian Tigers. Coming fall of this year. (PS2, GCN)

Disney Golf: Yet another golf game in EA's E3 lineup, Disney Golf sets the stage so that gamers of all ages, not just teens and adults, can have fun playing a golf game! It has many magical hidden secrets such as power-ups to boost characters' duffer skills as well as fun moves like hitting a miracle drive that turns the golf ball into a football. Interesting to say the least, look for a summer release for this title. (PS2)

GALIDOR: Defenders of the Outer Dimension: Based upon the FOX Kids TV show, the game puts you into the shoes of Nick Bluetooth who is faced with the daunting task of freeing friends who have fallen into the clutches of the evil tyrant named Gorm. If this sounds like your kind of game, look for it in the spring of 2003. (PS2, GCN, PC, GBA)

Drome Racers: This game allows you to Get behind the wheel as a character named Max Axel, who is the lead driver of the Nitro team and newest rising star vying for the Championship throne. Just in case you're wondering, the Drome is an unfathomably huge race world where competitors charge across three realistic city, mountain and canyon environments. Vehicles that can be used consist of 18 dragster, on- and off-road cars, all of which are based on the wildly popular 2002 LEGO Racers Construction Toy Range. Look for this to be available in the winter of this year. (PS2, PC)

The Simpsons Skateboarding: First there was The Simpsons Wrestling, then a crazy taxi style game called Simpsons Road Rage, now there is a Simpsons Skateboarding game. Will they ever learn? Not if people keep on buying them they won't. Anyways, the game allows you to get a skateboard and compete for a whoppin' $99 prize in the Springfield Annual Skate Tour. Nine characters from the series are selectable as boarders, and the whole town has gone skate crazy on half-pipes, ramps and rails. Coming this summer to a console near you. (PS2)