FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

"FAR GATE" (FORMERLY "THE RIFT") TO BE PUBLISHED BY MICROIDS FOR CHRISTMAS

SEATTLE, WA, August 18, 2000 - Microids (http://www.microids.com), based in Velizy, France, has signed on ThrushWave Technology (http://www.thrushwave.com), to publish and distribute their upcoming 3D real-time strategy space game, "Far Gate" (formerly known as "The Rift"). "Far Gate" puts the player in command of the Proximan Defense Corps, in an epic story spanning the galaxy. "Far Gate" features state-of-the-art visual effects, physics, and game mechanics, creating a unique, immersive gaming experience.

James Thrush, producer for "Far Gate" at ThrushWave Technology, stated, "We are very pleased to have Microids publishing Far Gate world-wide. Our relationship has been very positive, and we're all very excited about the potential of this game."

"Far Gate" is expected to be on shelves later this year, in several countries and languages. Development is nearing completion and a free demo will be available shortly before the game is released.

ThrushWave Technology is a small software development company founded in 1996 to create compelling 3D environments and games. More information on ThrushWave Technology and screen shots of "Far Gate" can be found at http://www.thrushwave.com.

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