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ROCKY(tm) SHIPS TO STORES NATIONWIDE!

Rocky Month Continues with Rocky PS2 Launch

San Francisco, CA - November 20, 2002 - Ubi Soft® Entertainment, one of the world's leading videogame publishers, today announced Rocky for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores nationwide.  Developed by UK-based Rage Games, LTD, and licensed by MGM Interactive, Rocky lets gamers relive each dramatic fight and memorable moment from the Rocky through Rocky V movies.  Rocky is rated "T-Teen" and is available for a suggested retail price of $49.99. 

"Rocky, a pop culture icon for millions of people is being re-introduced to a new generation so they can experience this memorable hero that made movie history and inspired millions of people," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment.  "The PS2 delivers a Rocky experience so real to the movies that it captures the emotion and adrenaline-pumping action of the movies to perfection!"

"Partnering with Ubi Soft on Rocky is a terrific combination for us," said Neil Haldar, Vice President of Production and Business Development, MGM Interactive.  "It's a great title that capitalizes on the Rocky franchise, letting us all experience the thrilling drama of being Rocky Balboa -- a nobody from the streets of Philadelphia, vaulted to fame over a successful five-picture run."

Undisputed Boxing Champion of the World!
Rocky the videogame is the closest fans can get to the real thing.  The hard-hitting, adrenaline-pumping, sports game holds true to the look and feel of the Academy Award® winning movies with everything from accurate boxing styles to gritty arenas.  Rocky lets players take on the role of the 'Italian Stallion' who must fight against the most infamous opponents in movie history - Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago and Tommy Gunn.  Rocky features more than 20 individual fighters pulled straight from the movies, plus special hidden characters including Rocky's trainer 'Mickey.'  Rocky also features realistic damage including bruises, facial swellings, blood, sweat and tears as the action heats up.  Additional game features include:

"       Multiple Gameplay Modes -- a variety of single and multi-player game modes, including: Movie Mode, Knockout Tournament and Exhibition Bout

"       Build Skills through Training - play through a variety of training modes to enhance your boxer's skill and stamina

"       Rocky-style Boxing Action -- players can utilize more than 250 fight moves ranging from attacking hooks, jabs and uppercuts through to defensive blocks, ducks and weaves

"       Famous Locations - varied fight locations from rundown gyms to the world's best-known arenas

About Ubi Soft:
Ubi Soft Entertainment produces and publishes interactive games worldwide. The group is a leader in its field, and offers a diversified product range that is constantly growing. Ubi Soft develops its own products, and also works with famous developers. The group's ambition is to supply the public with games of excellent quality that allow the sharing of thrilling experiences. Set up in 1986, Ubi Soft has a presence in 22 countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany and China. The group distributes its own products and those of other publishers in more than 50 countries. In the 2000-2001 financial year, its sales reached 260 million euros, an increase of 39.4% over the previous year, with net earnings of 4.6 million euros. www.ubi.com 

About Rage:
Rage Software plc, based in Liverpool, UK and established in 1992, is a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software. Rage publishes and develops games on the Sony PlayStation®2, Microsoft Xbox(tm), Nintendo® GameCube(tm), Game Boy® Advance(tm) and PC CD platforms and is also working on gaming content for new and emerging platforms including mobile phones and interactive digital television. Rage has the exclusive worldwide licenses rights to produce a series of officially licensed games featuring the Manchester United and England soccer star, David Beckham, the MGM Rocky movie anthology featuring Sylvester Stallone, world champion aggressive inline skaters Cesar Mora, Fabiola da Silva and Jon Julio and former SAS soldier and best selling author, Andy McNab. Rage has relationships with Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Nokia, Orange and BSkyB and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE: RGE).  http://www.rage.com

About MGM Interactive:
MGM Interactive, a unit of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (NYSE: MGM), manages business development and production of interactive products for a variety of multimedia platforms, as well as talent and developer relationships.  MGM Interactive's upcoming games include Rocky, from U.K.-based Rage, based on the unforgettable Academy Award® -winning film; The Great Escape, from SCi, derived from the action-packed cult classic; and Robocop from France-based Titus Software.  For more information about MGM, visit MGM Online at http://www.mgm.com.

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