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GMX ANNOUNCES THE DISTRIBUTION OF ALPHA BLACK ZERO

LONDON, UK (May 7, 2004) - GMX Media today announced that it has secured the European distribution rights to the highly acclaimed 3rd person tactical shooter - Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol (PC), developed and published by Playlogic International N.V., leading Dutch publisher and developer of high quality games.

"Alpha Black Zero promises to be one of the highlights of the year, we are trilled to be working with Playlogic International N.V. on this fantastic title." commented COO for GMX Media Eugene Perry. "An in-game movie has also been released, it is sure to give gamers a taste of what to expect."

Playlogic International's CEO Willem M. Smit commented: "GMX Media are a young and dynamic company. They impressed us with their enthusiasm and ability to move quickly and decisively, enabling them to create a powerful and coherent proposition for distribution to the European retail channel. As a publisher we are looking forward to working with them closely to help promote the title. I'm very confident that they will do a great job."

Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol (PC) Unravel the conspiracy…. The year is 2366, and the Solgov federation faces turmoil. Lieutenant Kyle Hardlaw, leader of specialized commando unit 'Alpha Black Zero', stands accused of multiple illegal assassinations against his own government.

In the courtroom on Qahira, the politically influential planet formerly known as Mars, a military tribunal asserts Hardlaw killed numerous Solgov officials during a secret mission on a rebellious world. Many local populations are hostile to Solgov, having been indoctrinated for years by ultra-right separatist groups.

Olympus City, the Qahiran capital brims with intrigue and suspicion. Hardlaw's work is always dangerous, but what actions have resulted in his trial? Behind the courtroom drama, a series of missions are played out that reveal a sinister story of counter espionage and treason in an explosive climate. Hardlaw must fight through a military and political minefield to clear his name. Unravel the conspiracy, and Hardlaw wins his freedom.

THE GAME: 'Alpha Black Zero' is a fast-paced mission based 3rd person tactical shooter with a gripping storyline to test both your fighting abilities and your intelligence. Dozens of different enemies, all possessing strong artificial intelligence will punish your mistakes across huge and challenging levels.

FEATURES:

  • Squad Based with Tactical and Stealth elements.

  • Ability to play through levels as you want to: Stealthily or Aggressively.

  • Wide array of scenarios. Single player mode or cooperative mode.

  • With up to 5 players. Expansive outdoor and indoor levels on various planets.

  • An immersive storyline in a unique, mature and gritty future universe.

  • Featuring events and intrigue unlike in any other game.

  • Challenging artificial intelligence that makes enemies behave like they are living opponents and gives you smart team mates that protect you and each other instinctively - yet intelligently listen to the commands you give them.

Release Date: July 2004 More information and in-game movie can be found at: http://www.gmxmedia.net/alphablackzero/ 

About GMX Media

GMX Media is on track to become one of the world's leading publishers and distributors of video games for all consoles (Microsoft®, Nintendo®, Sega® and Sony®), personal computers (PCs), and Macintosh hardware, as well as all available interactive platforms. Headquartered in the UK with operations or partners in every major territory in the world.

About Playlogic

Playlogic is the largest Dutch publisher and developer of high-quality games for consoles, PC, mobile phones and handhelds. In 2004 four titles will be released worldwide. Playlogic, its subsidiaries and the studios it cooperates with, currently have 160 employees.

Playlogic International NV publishes games that are being developed by Playlogic Game Factory in Breda (NL), The Hague (NL) based Khaeon and Widescreen Games in Lyon, France. Engine Software in Doetinchem (NL) develops all handheld (GBA and PSP) titles, while for the mobile platform (N-Gage & Mobile phones) a long-term cooperation deal was closed with Overloaded Pocket Media (Amsterdam, NL). Amsterdam based Playlogic International is also responsible for distribution, sales and marketing.

More information on Playlogic International N.V. at: www.playlogicinternational.com 

Other GMX Titles:

8th Wonder of The World: http://www.gmxmedia.net/8thwonder  Battle Mages: http://www.gmxmedia.net/bm  Cold War Conflicts: http://www.gmxmedia.net/cwc  Combat Over Europe: http://www.gmxmedia.net/coe  Conspiracies: http://www.gmxmedia.net/ conspiracies/ Crown of the North: http://www.gmxmedia.net/cotn  Cycling Manager 3: http://www.gmxmedia.net/cm3  Deep Sea Tycoon: http://www.gmxmedia.net/deepsea  Entente: http://www.gmxmedia.net/entente  Euro Club Manager: http://www.gmxmedia.net/ecm  Firepower: http://www.gmxmedia.net/firepower  Global Power: http://www.gmxmedia.net/gp  Great Journey: http://www.gmxmedia.net/gj  Heath: http://www.gmxmedia.net/heath  Journey to the Centre of the Earth: http://www.gmxmedia.net/jce  Martin Mystere: http://www.gmxmedia.net/mm/  Massive Assault: http://www.gmxmedia.net/massiveassault  Moon Tycoon: http://www.gmxmedia.net/moontycoon  Napoleon: http://www.gmxmedia.net/napoleon  Northland: http://www.gmxmedia.net/northland  OMF: http://www.gmxmedia.net/omf  Prince of Qin: http://www.gmxmedia.net/poq  Runaway: http://www.gmxmedia.net/runaway  SPECNAZ: http://www.gmxmedia.net/specnaz/  Squad Assault: http://www.gmxmedia.net/squadassault  Strategic Command: http://www.gmxmedia.net/sc  The Watchmaker: http://www.gmxmedia.net/watchmaker 



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