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Gamebryo In Zoo Tycoon 2

(Press Release)

SAN JOSE, Calif. and CHAPEL HILL, N.C., (March 24, 2004) - NDL, a leading developer of 3D graphics technology for the computer and video game industry, announced today, from the 2004 Game Developers Conference (GDC), that GamebryoTM is being used by Blue Fang Games LLC for the award-winning Zoo Tycoon sequel titled Zoo Tycoon 2. Gamebryo provides the graphics engine and tools to help companies like Blue Fang Games generate 3-D graphics without sacrificing the development time necessary to create compelling content and gameplay. Zoo Tycoon 2 is scheduled to ship for Windows this Fall.

Gamebryo is a real-time 3D graphics engine and tools used in the creation of computer and video games for the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. The technology is widely used in top-selling computer and video games with developers giving NDL high praise for enabling them to more easily create, modify and enhance content from prototype to gold master.

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"Gamebryo assists our engineers and artists to quickly implement new graphic features into the game," said John Wheeler, vice president of software development of Blue Fang Games. "With NDL's technology and dedicated support team, we're able to spend more time creating a truly unique environment with great gameplay and content."

Zoo Tycoon 2 will provide gamers with the challenge of building the ultimate zoo. With the implantation of Gamebryo

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in conjunction with Blue Fang's internal technology, the virtual zoo features enhanced 3D graphics and engaging gameplay for simulation game fans of all ages. Blue Fang is creating incredibly detailed 3D animals with new animations and an array of building tools and objects, including powerful terrain-altering options, scenery, foliage, themed buildings and animal shelters.

"Zoo Tycoon is a huge success for us and the Blue Fang team," said Robert Jerauld, program manager at the franchise publisher Microsoft Game Studios. "NDL has done an excellent job providing Blue Fang with the 3D technology tools they need to bring creativity and detail to this franchise."

"Zoo Tycoon has won numerous awards and we're very excited to expand our relationship with the Blue Fang team for the sequel," said John Austin, president and chief executive officer of NDL. "Our team works hard to stay at the forefront of 3D technology so our customers can focus their time and energy developing unique elements that set them apart from the competition."

About NDL

NDL, headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a developer of highly flexible 3D graphics software used by leading game developers and publishers such as Firaxis, Microsoft, Mythic Entertainment, Blue Fang and Irrational Games. The company's flagship product, the Gamebryo graphics engine and toolkit, is the culmination of two decades of 3D graphics expertise. Titles using NDL's engine have been or will be published by Bethesda Softworks, Codemasters, Electronic Arts, Vivendi Universal Games and many others. Developers using NDL's Gamebryo can spend their time making Windows, XboxTM, PlayStation®2, and GameCube® games look great and play well, saving time and money in the process. To learn more, please visit www.ndl.com.

About Blue Fang Games

Blue Fang Games LLC is a computer game development company located outside Boston, Massachusetts. The company was founded by Adam Levesque and John Wheeler, two former Papyrus Design Group veterans who led the development of the best-selling and critically acclaimed NASCAR racing series. Formed in July 1998, Blue Fang developed the best-selling game for Windows, "Zoo Tycoon," as well as the "Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs" and "Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania®" expansion packs. Blue Fang Games is located on the Internet at http://www.bluefang.com.

About Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® video game system and Windows and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games/), including such franchises as "Age of Empires®," "Flight Simulator" and "Zoo Tycoon"; Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/), including such franchises as "Halo®," "Project Gotham Racing®" and "NFL Fever"; and Zone.com (http://www.zone.com/), the official games channel for the MSN® network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "OutSmart®."