KOHAN DOES IT AGAIN ADDING AN AIAS NOMINATION FOR "COMPUTER STRATEGY GAME OF THE YEAR" TO ITS REMARKABLE LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Houston, TX. (February 26, 2002) - TimeGate Studios and Strategy First are pleased to announce that Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns, the critically acclaimed and award winning real-time strategy game is nominated again, this time for "Computer Strategy Game of the Year" by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) 5th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. The Award ceremony will take place February 28th, 2002 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

"We are honored to be recognized by one of the most influential organizations in our industry," said Adel Chaveleh, Managing Director of TimeGate Studios. "To be nominated in a fiercely competitive category such as ’Strategy Game of the Year’ is quite an accomplishment. We are very proud."

Since its release in March 2001, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns has won over 20 awards and nominations, including the coveted ‘Real-Time Strategy Game of the Year Award’ from three of the most influential gaming magazines in the industry - PC Gamer, Computer Gaming World and Computer Games Magazine. It has graced virtually every Holiday Buyer's Guide and End of Year List for 2001 and continues to receive recognition for its innovation and depth of gameplay from top media critics:

- Computer Gaming World Magazine - Strategy Game of the Year

- PC Gamer Magazine - Real-time Strategy Game of the Year

- Computer Games Magazine - Real-time Strategy Game of the Year

- GamesDomain - Strategy Game of the Year

- Gamepen - RTS Game of the Year

- GameVortex - PC Game of the Year

Kohan's unique blend of strategic and innovative gameplay will appeal to any strategy, tactical or RPG gamer. While adhering to some of the basics of traditional RTS style games, Kohan's distinctive economy model eliminates the need for micro management of resources, leaving the player with more time for strategic combat. With its company based combat system, use of military concepts such as formations, visual range, supply range and even morale, in addition to its gripping storyline and role-playing elements, players will become immersed in the lush and visually stunning fantasy land of Khaldun where dragons, spells and swords are common place.

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Strategy First Inc. is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as O.R.B., Disciples II, Nexagon: The Pit and Zero-G Marines. After winning numerous awards for games such as

Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and Steel Beasts, Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience.