Ok, the help I got from the online support is worthless. So, a glutton for a punishment, I went back to BB and exchanged the game, hoping against all odds that it was just a bug on that particular install. Uninstalled, re-installed, CRASH.

I am going to have to call EA now, I really hate this, a waste of time.

Btw, have always thought it would be fun to have Xbox or PS, which do you recommend?