Electronic Arts Distribution

Background
Electronic Arts Distribution (EAD) was the third-party publishing and distribution branch of Electronic Arts. They handled partnerships with third-party companies such as Accolade, DreamWorks Interactive, MGM Interactive, Fox Interactive, Disney Interactive and Lego Interactive.

In June 2003, the division was renamed as EA Partners (EAP), and continue to partner up with other companies to this day.

1st Logo (2000)
Logo: On a white background, we see a red circle in the shape of the letters "EAD". On the bottom, curved around the shape, is the words "ELECTRONIC ARTS DISTRIBUTION" in a black font.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Appeared on some titles on the packaging, but its only on-screen appearance was on Swing Away Golf, a North American/European localization of the Japanese PlayStation 2 launch title Golf Paradise (ゴルフパラダイス).

2nd Logo (2001-2003)
Logo: We see a still of the third main Electronic Arts wordmark on a black background, or we see the print Electronic Arts wordmark on a white background.

Variant:
 * Anno 1503 contains the print version of this logo just zooming in. The same logo appears on Aliens vs. Predator: Extinction.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Appears on titles released through the venture.
 * Lego Interactive - Soccer Mania/Football Mania, Drome Racers, Island Xtreme Stunts, Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Bionicle.
 * Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment - Looney Tunes: Back in Action
 * Fox Interactive - The Simpsons Skateboarding and Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction
 * Disney Interactive - Pooh's Party Game: In Search of the Treasure, Disney Golf and Disney's Party.
 * Other - Anno 1503 A.D. (Sunflowers Interactive)

3rd Logo (November 24, 2001)
Logo: We just see the standard Electronic Arts wordmark and "EA" logo in light blue on a black background.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Appears on The Simpsons: Road Rage.