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Terminal Reality and Gathering of Developers Announce 4X4 Evolution

Off-Road Simulation Racer will be First Third Party Game to Support Cross-Platform Multi-Player Capabilities

Dallas, TX, March 30, 2000 -- Game developer Terminal Reality and developer-driven computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers today announced 4x4 Evolution, an arcade-style, 4x4 off-road simulation for the PC, Mac and Sega Dreamcast. 4x4 Evolution puts virtual drivers behind the wheel of their favorite real world SUV and/or light truck and challenges them to race through a variety of detailed off-road environments. 4x4 Evolution utilizes GameSpy's 'peer to peer' technology to support Internet multi-player options between Sega Dreamcast, Mac and PC. The game will be released by the Gathering in Summer 2000.

"4x4 Evolution is a very unique game in that it will be the first third-party development game with online capabilities." said Mark Randel, president of Terminal Reality. "This online technology supports connections between players using a Sega Dreamcast, Mac or PC version of 4x4 Evolution, thus allowing gamers to compete head-to-head with each other regardless of platform."

4x4 Evolution takes gamers for a rough off-road ride through a total of 16 tracks, each with its own distinctive design, music score and difficulty level. In addition to contending with the other vehicles, players will be challenged by a variety of variables such as gates, trees, tractors in junkyards or on-coming traffic in construction zones. Virtual drivers choose their own path as they begin with a base truck and compete in a series of off-road races to win cash. This money can then be used to upgrade and customize their vehicle with a bevy of enhancements such as heavy-duty off-road suspension, brush guards, performance exhaust, and special off-road racing tires. In a first for Sega Dreamcast, 4x4 Evolution's multi-player version will allow up to four Sega Dreamcast owners to compete online. The PC and Mac version will support up to eight players over the Internet or a LAN.

"Terminal Reality is well-known throughout the gaming industry as one of the top developers of simulation games," said Harry Miller, president of Gathering of Developers. "4x4 Evolution is a major coup for Terminal Reality as they are combining their meticulous attention to detail and graphical expertise to develop an arcade-style simulation game that will be available across three

different platforms."

Established in 1995, GameSpy Industries, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of Internet entertainment, creating the Web sites, tools and technology people use for online communication and entertainment. The GameSpy Network of Web sites, with more than 400,000 daily visitors, is the center of the online gaming community, and the company's GameSpy 3D software is already used by over 4 million gamers looking for online multiplayer action. More information is available at www.gamespyindustries.com. 

Headquartered in Lewisville TX, Terminal Reality is a technology-driven independent developer of PC, Mac and Dreamcast games. Founded in 1994, the company has created several best-selling games including Terminal Velocity, Microsoft Hellbender, Microsoft Monster Truck Madness 1 & 2, and the award-winning Microsoft CART Precision Racing. In addition, Terminal Reality created the first 3D game for the Windows 95 platform, Microsoft Fury3. In 1999, Terminal Reality's ultra realistic flight simulation FLY!, and the 3D action/adventure horror game Nocturne were released to industry acclaim. Terminal Reality also licenses its innovative Nocturne Engine that features real-time lighting/shadowing, cloth simulation, volumetric fogging and cinematic cameras. http://www.terminalreality.com 

Founded in Dallas, TX in January 1998, Gathering of Developers is a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company. The company's mission is to be the worldwide leader in the development and delivery of commercially successful computer game software designed for a range of platforms. The company's pioneering partners are industry leaders and proven hit makers 3D Realms, Epic Games, PopTop Software, Ritual Entertainment, Terminal Reality Inc and Edge of Reality. For more information visit Gathering of Developers' Web site at http://www.godgames.com. 

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