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HEAT.NET Signs Three Exclusive Ripcord Titles11 May 2000LOS ANGELES--(Press Release)--May 11, 2000--HEAT.NET, the world's largest core online PC gaming community, announced today that it will offer three exclusive new titles from Ripcord Games' upcoming line-up. Legend of the Blade Master, GorkaMorka and M.O.U.T 2025 will join the 140 games currently available on HEAT.NET. As part of this agreement, HEAT.NET will support these games with strategic online marketing and a special promotion at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. ``HEAT.NET is excited to be chosen as the exclusive online home for Ripcord's highly anticipated games,'' said Matt Callaway, director of marketing, HEAT.NET. ``This relationship reinforces HEAT.NET's commitment to bringing gamers the very best in online gaming.'' Legend of the Blade Master, the epic 3D action and adventure role playing game, will be available on HEAT.NET in June. In Blade Master, gamers can take on the role of Eric, sworn to avenge his father's death and defeat the evil Vamarian Cult by becoming the last of the Blade Masters. This genre-busting action/role playing game features a rich world of hideous enemies, massive magical attacks and multi-player gaming for up to three adventurers. GorkaMorka and M.O.U.T 2025 will both be available this November, in time for the holidays. ``Ripcord is excited to be bringing these innovative new games to the HEAT.NET community,'' said Lou Viveros, president, Ripcord Games. ``As the gaming industry continues to evolve, this agreement allows us to offer new gaming experiences to the online community.'' About HEAT.NET HEAT.NET (www.heat.net) is the world's largest core PC gaming community (3 million) with support for the largest selection of multi-player PC games (over 140). HEAT.NET offers hundreds of competitive online gaming events and unique competitive features including the only rewards system for online gamers (frequent player points known as Degrees). HEAT.NET offers a free membership, which provides free access to all games, except 10Six. HEAT also has a paid Premium membership, which allows players to redeem their frequent player points for prizes and make purchases in the HEAT.NET store, and a paid 10Six Subscription, which allows subscribers to play 10Six. HEAT.NET is the exclusive games provider for the @Home Network and the premiere games provider for Road Runner cable modem customers. HEAT.NET also operates the HEAT Collegiate Internet Gaming League (www.heatcigl.net) which features representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities in North America. About Ripcord Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Ripcord Games is a leader in online multiplayer gaming. The privately held company publishes entertainment software products for online multiplayer video-game consoles and personal computers. |