FISHTANK ANNOUNCES "SILENT STORM" FOR THE PC

Authentic World War II Strategy Game Slated For Spring 2003

BOSTON, MA - (March 19, 2002) - Fishtank Interactive, a division of Ravensburger Interactive, announces "Silent Storm," a new turn-based tactics and role-playing game title for the PC. Developed by Nival Interactive, "Silent Storm" promises multiple gameplay styles and truly interactive environments for spring 2003.

"Set in World War II, 'Silent Storm' embodies the excitement of a secret mission deep in hostile territory," said Jerry Wolosenko, head of Fishtank Interactive activities in North America. "Players wage clandestine battles for months without duplicating a mission. The range and possibilities for this game are endless."

About "Silent Storm"

In the works since September 2000, "Silent Storm" is a true 3D game combining turn-based tactical combat and role-playing set in World War II. With a choice of 40 highly trained mercenaries and over 75 authentic WWII weapons, the player must lead a squad of elite troopers deep behind enemy lines to perform covert missions.

For the first time in a 3D tactical game, gamers enjoy a free range of game styles and difficulty levels. Non-linear campaign structure allows players to utilize squads at their own pace. Playing either the core missions or tackling an unlimited number of automatically generated missions, players attack enemies head-on or by using stealth and guile. Almost every mission has multiple paths to completion.

Other features include the following:

* Two independent campaigns for Allied forces or the German Axis throughout Europe in 1943

* Over 40 mercenaries of various nationalities available in each campaign, with 6 different professions, augmentable skills and over 50 additional abilities

* True 3D, fully interactive game worlds: players can battle on the open ground and inside buildings, including destructible multi-story houses and dungeons

* Unique weapons known only by authentic archived documents offer radically new gameplay options

* Advanced physics simulation: realistic object destruction, real bullet tracing according to its type, speed and properties of materials being penetrated

* Multi-functional 3D map editor

About Fishtank Interactive

Fishtank Interactive is a worldwide publisher of PC and console based interactive games with offices in Munich and Ravensburg, Germany; Boston, USA and Paris, France. The company works with some of the most innovative and experienced game developers in Europe while expanding its development and publishing resources in North America. Fishtank Interactive, is a division of Ravensburger Interactive Media GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ravensburger AG, Germany's largest manufacturer of puzzles and board games.

About Nival Interactive

Nival Interactive, a leading Russian game developer and publisher, is a privately held company targeting the international games market. Since the company's inception in 1996, Nival has been dedicated to creating unique titles with innovative gameplay. Past titles include original role-playing games like "Rage of Mages" series and "Evil Islands," as well as 3D turn based strategy "Etherlords." A premier developer with 75 team members, Nival Interactive continues to challenge the world of interactive entertainment.