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Friday April 19, 2002

"NBA Inside Drive 2003" Set to Tip Off on Xbox

Microsoft® Game Studios today announced it will release "NBA Inside Drive 2003," its exclusive basketball title for the Xbox™ video game system, this fall in time for the start of the 2003 NBA season.

Following a strong debut on Xbox and a successful history on the personal computer, this newest addition to the "NBA Inside Drive" franchise features several new customization and gameplay enhancements. In "NBA Inside Drive 2003," developed by High Voltage Software Inc., gamers will continue to enjoy team-specific playbooks and tendencies, superior graphics and fluid gameplay.

"NBA Inside Drive 2003" will include numerous updates, including a season dynasty feature and Dynamic Player Performance. Additional gameplay features, as well as the "NBA Inside Drive 2003" spokesperson and in-game announcers, will be announced before the game's launch.

"'NBA Inside Drive 2003' puts players directly in the middle of NBA action," said Ryan Mugford, Group Marketing Manager, Xbox Canada. "They'll experience all the bumps, hand-checks and thundering dunks from the comfort of their living room."

About High Voltage Software

Imaginative design, powerful proprietary technology and a proven development process have made High Voltage Software Inc. a fierce competitor in the entertainment industry. Founded in 1993, this Chicago-based developer has been crafting games for three generations of consoles and the PC. Some recent hits include "NBA Inside Drive 2000," "All-Star Baseball 2001," "Ground Control: Dark Conspiracy" and "Hunter: The Reckoning."