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PRISONER OF WAR REVEALS COLDITZ’S DEEPEST SECRETS

New York, NY – March 12, 2002 - Built on a rocky outcrop, with barbed wire and searchlights surrounding its perimeter, the infamous Colditz Castle was designed to be the ultimate holding camp for WWII Allied Prisoners of War (POW) and said to be escape proof.  Gamers will have the chance to put the castle’s security to the test with its recreation as one of the featured camps in Prisoner of War, coming later this year to PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox videogame console by Microsoft and PC.

Codemasters’ 3rd-person stealth-adventure game captures the heroism of Allied escape attempts from POW camps during World War II and Colditz is its toughest stronghold.  Prisoner of War’s developer, Wide Games, has built a faithful recreation of the castle’s exterior.  Its interior has been developed from historic references right down to the rich detail of elaborate rooms, peeling wallpaper in the corridors and the ironwork on the balconies.  Unexpected areas of the castle have also been added, including tunnels and secret passages.  For the game’s hero, Captain Lewis Stone, Colditz’s imposing surroundings, network of rooms and corridors bring fresh challenges.

“Colditz presents opportunities for the player to put skills learned in previous camps to the test,” explains Carl Jones, the game’s Producer.  ”In Colditz, stealth and planning are even more important.  It's even harder for the player to get away with things as spaces are far more enclosed.  There are fewer places to run to in an emergency and the guards roam the castle in greater numbers.”

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About Codemasters
Established in 1986, UK-based Codemasters is one of Europe's best-selling and profitable game-makers, developing and publishing titles for the console platforms and PC.  Codemasters’ products first appeared on US retail shelves in 1999 and since then they have continued to provide energetic, compelling and innovative entertainment to gaming fans of all genres.  The company’s 2001 offerings included Blade of Darkness and Operation Flashpoint, both of which met with critical acclaim and enormous consumer praise. Richard Darling, the company’s Design Director and co-founder, is renowned as one of the most prolific game designers and has been involved in the creation of 60 of the company’s staggering #1 titles in the UK.  In keeping with the company's mission to remain on the crest of the gaming wave, Codemasters is developing games for online and next generation platforms.  Additional information about the company and its products can be found at www.codemasters.com



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