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StarCraft: Ghost^™

Blizzard unveils
plans to bring the legendary franchise to console gamers

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style=mso-bidi-font-weight:normal>MAKUHARI, Japan – September 20, 2002 – During a press conference today at the Tokyo Game Show,
Blizzard Entertainment ^{"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:"Times New Roman";;
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games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, unveiled normal>StarCraft: Ghost^™ style=mso-bidi-font-style:italic>, a tactical-action console game set in
Blizzard’s epic StarCraft ^{style=mso-bidi-font-style:italic>®} normal> universe. StarCraft:
Ghost is currently under development and is scheduled for a worldwide
release on multiple console systems. The game will be co-published by Capcom
and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan; further announcements regarding
platform/country specifics will be announced in the months to come.

none;text-autospace:none> style=mso-tab-count:1> In StarCraft: Ghost,
players take the role of Nova, a lethal Ghost operative skillfully trained in
the arts of espionage and tactical combat. italic> Twenty years of ruthless physical conditioning and
techno-psychological instruction have made Nova a being of terrifying
potential. With the help of a determined group of allies, players follow a
series of story-driven missions, engaging in a deadly mix of planetary battles
and dangerous solo operations. To complete their mission objectives, style=mso-bidi-font-style:italic>players must execute intelligent tactical
decisions while mastering an advanced arsenal of italic>sophisticated weaponry.

none;text-autospace:none> “We’re
very excited about returning to the StarCraft series,” stated Mike
Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. “Our roots are based
in console gaming, and we look forward to developing this universe for the
next-generation console systems.”

Key features in style=mso-bidi-font-style:normal>StarCraft: Ghost include:

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Revolutionary new style of gameplay featuring enhanced
physical and psionic abilities

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Hostile Environment Suit designed to magnify strength,
agility, and speed

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Over-the-top special effects offer stunning visuals and
unparalleled tactical realism

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Immersive 3D environments showcase rich textures and
highly stylized character models

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Unique Calldown abilities allow players to target
large-scale attacks from the ground

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A deeply evolving storyline set in Blizzard’s gritty
sci-fi StarCraft universe

As the
story unravels, players find themselves traversing uncharted terrain and
battling adversaries never before seen by followers of the series. style=mso-bidi-font-style:italic>Bold 3D graphics give players a new,
in-depth perspective on familiar planets and former battlefields from the
legendary universe. A dynamic 3^rd-person camera view displays d style=>ramatic lighting, startling detail, and a blend of
realistic and fantastical design. Co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment
and Nihilistic Software, Inc.™, StarCraft: Ghost is scheduled for release
in late 2003.

mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none>Since its debut in 1998, the
#1-selling StarCraft series* has won industry acclaim and has shattered
sales records worldwide with over six million copies shipped. Blizzard
continued the series with the critically acclaimed StarCraft: Brood War^™, which won multiple Expansion Pack of
the Year awards and is still considered by many critics to be one of the best
add-on products to date.

style=>Best known for blockbuster hits including the style=mso-bidi-font-style:normal>Warcraft ^italic>®, StarCraft style=mso-bidi-font-style:italic>,
and Diablo ^{style=font-family:Symbol;mso-ascii-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:
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Entertainment (www.blizzard.com), a
studio of the games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, is a premier
developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating many of
the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard’s track record
includes seven #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The
company’s free Internet gaming service Battle.net ^{style=font-family:Symbol;mso-ascii-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:
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active users.

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Intellect/PC Data games category monthly sales April-September 1998 style=font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt>