MICROSOFT'S AGE OF EMPIRES II: AGE OF KINGS FEATURED ON "THE GAME DIVE"

INTERACTIVE WEB SHOW

WHO: Using the WorldStream eCommunication platform, "The Game Dive" is an interactive computer gaming Web show. Computer gaming industry insiders Robert and Paul host the show and will be joined by the creators of Age of Empires II: Age of Kings ¾ Ensemble Studios' Herb Ellwood, Dave Pottinger and Greg Street.

WHAT: During this fully-caffeinated event, interact with the game's designers for hints, tips and secrets behind the game's design. Compete with other participants for a chance to win copies of the game, strategy guides, as well as other prizes. Be one of the first to view the "never-before-seen" Age of Empires: Age of Kings full-length introductory movie.

WHEN: March 15 at 6 p.m. PST.

WHERE: To preregister for the event, visit http://www.WorldStream.com and click on the "Upcoming Events" icon. To log on to the event, visit http://www.WorldStream.com and click on the corresponding event within the "Go Live" section.

Minimum system requirements to log on to this event include: a multimedia computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator (version 3.0 or higher), and RealPlayer or Windows Media Player. To be certain your computer system is configured correctly to participate in this event, visit WorldStream's simple event wizard at http://events.worldstream.com/login/wizardfull.cfm. To ensure that your computer has one of the required media players installed, visit the media link that is most applicable to your system's configuration:

Media link for Windows Media Player:

http://w2.encoding.com/loudeye/showcase_media/low_bit_rate_streaming/speaker_56.asx 

Media link for RealPlayer:

http://w2.encoding.com/loudeye/showcase_media/low_bit_rate_streaming/trailer1_56.ram 

During the event, participants are encouraged to call "The Game Dive" directly with questions for the hosts and guests: (800) 485-1924. 

WHY: Gamers will enjoy the opportunity to win prizes and interact with the game's creators via WorldStream's eCommunication technology. Hosted by industry insiders, "The Game Dive" takes an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the computer gaming industry.

CONTACT: For more information or to schedule an interview with a WorldStream executive, contact:

Susanne Buti, senior public relations manager, WorldStream Communications, (425) 974-3068, susanne.buti@worldstream.com or 

Wendy Slawter, media relations manager, Pembroke Resources, (541) 447-2797, wendy@pembroke.com.

For more information on WorldStream, visit www.WorldStream.com.