FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

"THE RIFT" PREVIEW DEMO AVAILABLE NOW

SEATTLE, WA, February 9, 2000 -

A preview demo of "The Rift", the compelling new outer-space real-time strategy title from ThrushWave Technology, is now available at http://www.3dfxgamers.com/view.asp?IOID=1598. This playable preview demo features several missions and many of the novel units from the finished game. Customers can also pre-order the game now at http://www.theriftgame.com, which will give them a registration code to unlock 3 bonus missions in the preview demo.

"The Rift", from ThrushWave Technology, is pushing the edge of the real-time strategy envelope, which takes the popular genre into outer space, with fast-paced action and stellar graphics, creating an entirely unique new gaming experience. Fans of the genre will recognize many familiar elements, but will be challenged by new twists on gameplay and unit design. "The Rift" is one of this year's nine finalists in the Independent Games Festival to be held in San Jose this March.

ThrushWave Technology is a small software development company founded in 1996 to create compelling 3D environments and games. "The Rift" is ThrushWave's first independent venture. More information on ThrushWave Technology and screen shots of "The Rift" can be found at http://www.theriftgame.com.

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