"High Heat(TM) Major League Baseball(R) 2004" Now Available for Xbox(TM)

3DO Brings its Award-Winning Baseball Series to Xbox(TM) for the First Time

Redwood City, CA (March 6, 2003) - The 3DO Company (Nasdaq: THDO) today announced that "High Heat(TM) Major League Baseball(R) 2004" is now available on the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft. With eleven game modes including the new Franchise and Career modes, a new graphics engine and completely original motion captured player animations, "High Heat" is the team to beat.

"'High Heat Baseball 2004' utilizes the cutting edge capabilities of the Xbox, offering HDTV compatibility and roster updates through Xbox(TM) Live Download," said Trip Hawkins, chief executive officer of The 3DO Company. "With the invaluable input of Arizona Diamondbacks(TM) star pitcher Curt Schilling, the official 'High Heat' spokesperson, we have refined the subtle physics of pitching and batting even further. We feel that 'High Heat Major League Baseball 2004' will set a new standard in sports video games."

About High Heat Baseball(R)

Hailed by many as "one of the greatest sports games ever made," the High Heat Baseball series is a well-known gaming industry favorite, and early indicators are that this year's game will be the best yet. In addition to improved award-winning gameplay, this rendition goes beyond next generation, and combines exceptional graphics, seamless animation, and eleven game modes.

High Heat Major League Baseball 2004 is also available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, and will be available soon for the personal computer, and the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance systems.

About Curt Schilling's Involvement

Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling returns this year as the official spokesperson for "High Heat Major League Baseball 2004." Schilling was named co-MVP of the 2001 World Series(R), and was a leading contender for the National League(TM) Cy Young Award during the 2002 season. Curt Schilling became a champion of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) cause in 1992 when he created "Curt's Pitch for ALS." A portion of the proceeds from each "High Heat" game sold is donated to this charity.

New features for "High Heat Major League Baseball 2004" include:

* Stunning graphics courtesy of all new motion-capture, new animation system, and new graphics engine

* Career and Franchise modes including a complete Minor Leagues(TM) system (AAA, AA, A), player contracts and free agency

* Two On Two Showdown(TM) mode - pick a pitcher and a batter and go head-to-head against another pitcher and batter in a fast-action, one-inning game

* Enhanced audio experience with hecklers, vendors, crowds, stadium announcer and two-man announcer team

* Improved advanced TruPlay(TM) A.I., for the most realistic batting, base running, fielding, pitching, and managing

* Includes 27 unique pitch types (up to six per player)

* Game Tuning Menu allowing players to completely customize their game experience

About The 3DO Company

The 3DO Company, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software for personal computers, the Internet, and advanced entertainment systems such as the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox, and the Nintendo

About Xbox Live

Xbox Live, which launched in the United States Nov. 15, 2002, allows gamers to play multiplayer Xbox games with other gamers everywhere via a broadband connection. With a built-in hard drive and Ethernet port, the Xbox console is the only video game system built from the ground up for online gaming, negating the need to buy additional, costly peripherals or upgrades. Xbox Live enables gamers to easily find their friends; talk to other players during game play through the Xbox Communicator headset; download current statistics, new levels and characters to their Xbox hard drive; and play online-all exclusive features to Xbox Live.

The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company's ability to complete the development and commercial release of products as currently planned, the popularity of the Company's brands, unanticipated expenses, and the consequences of competitive factors in the marketplace. Further information on potential factors which could affect such forward-looking statements and the Company's financial results are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, and the Company's Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2002, September 30, 2002, and December 31, 2002. The Company expressly disclaims the obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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