Metro3D, Inc. and Cinemaware, Inc. Sign Worldwide Distribution Agreement

Multi Platform Video Game Developer and Publisher Earns Global Distribution Rights To Series Of Best-Selling Software “Classics”

SAN JOSE, California (January 15, 2002) – Metro3D, Inc., the multi- platform video game developer and publisher today announced it has signed a worldwide distribution deal with Cinemaware, Inc., a leading developer of interactive entertainment software.

Under the terms of the agreement, Metro3D gains proprietary rights to launch a series of Cinemaware software “classics,” re-introducing some of their most highly successful and popular game titles to millions of next-generation gaming enthusiasts worldwide for the first time in more than a decade. The first three Cinemaware titles to be introduced by Metro3D will debut on the Nintendo(R) Game Boy(R) Advance, including TheThree Stooges(R), anticipated for release March 2002, Defender of the Crown, and Wings Advance, both due on store shelves in May 2002.

“We are delighted to be joining forces with Cinemaware in one of our first major business relationships for a series of products,” said Joseph Morici, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Metro3D. “Cinemaware is a highly recognized and respected global brand within the personal computer and video gaming industry, and we look forward to furthering our relationship with them in the years ahead.”

“We partnered with Metro3D because of the company’s commitment to the next-generation platforms, and its successful track record in the Game Boy handheld market,” said Keith Moore, chief executive officer and president, Cinemaware. “ Metro3D brings a thriving publishing and sales operation that will be essential in making the new Cinemaware games successful. The combined strengths of each company, both in development and publishing, is certain to make a very big impact in the $10 billion video game marketplace.”

Additional titles are currently in development by Cinemaware’s in-house staff of licensed developers for the personal computer and next- generation video game systems, including Sony PlayStation(R) 2 and the Nintendo(R) GameCube.

Cinemaware, Inc.
Cinemaware, Inc., headquartered in Burlingame, California, is a developer of interactive entertainment software. Originally founded in 1986, Cinemaware has developed a wide range of critically acclaimed and highly successful games for a variety of personal computers and video game systems. These titles include Defender of the Crown, S.D.I., The King of Chicago, Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon, Rocket Ranger, The Three StoogesÒ, Lords of the Rising Sun, It Came from the Desert, Wings, and the TV Sports franchise of Football, Basketball, Baseball, Boxing and Hockey.

Note to Editors: Copyright(C) 2002 Cinemaware, Inc. Cinemaware, the Cinemaware logo, Heroes Are Forever and Cinematech are trademarks of Cinemaware, Inc. Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown, Defender of the Crown, S.D.I., The King of Chicago, Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon, Rocket Ranger, Lords of the Rising Sun, It Came from the Desert, Antheads: It Came from the Desert II, Wings and TV Sports are trademarks of Cinemaware, Inc. All rights reserved. The Three Stooges(R) is a registered trademark of C3 Entertainment, Inc. The Three Stooges(R) characters, names, and all related indicia are trademarks of C3 Entertainment, Inc.

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