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Wednesday July 31, 2002

Microsoft Game Studios Invades Gen Con, August 8-11

Microsoft Booth to Showcase Six Titles at One of the Largest Game Conventions in the World

Elves, Vulcans and human fans attending Gen Con can enjoy some hands-on experience with six of the hottest upcoming games from Microsoft Game Studios. Gen Con takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from August 8-11, and is recognized as the largest convention in the nation for science fiction, fantasy, and general game-playing fans.

Gamers will be able to get their hands on three real-time strategy games from Microsoft: "Age of Mythology," Ensemble Studios' highly anticipated 3-D strategy title of mythical proportions; "Rise of Nations," which combines the epic scope of "Civilization" with the fast-paced action of RTS games; and "Impossible Creatures," a 3-D RTS that allows gamers to create their own unique army by using Earth's most formidable animals as building blocks. Also on display: "Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings," the sequel to "Asheron's Call," the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game; "MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries," the latest installment of the hugely popular "MechWarrior" franchise; and "Freelancer," a space adventure that allows players to choose the life of a bounty hunter, trader, pirate or explorer.

Fans attending Gen Con will receive a coupon that they can redeem at the Microsoft booth for an "Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings" beta CD. Tournaments for "Rise of Nations," "MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries" and "Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings" will be held throughout the convention. For more information and to participate in any of these tournaments, please visit the Microsoft booth during the show.

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the PC, Xbox video game system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse game portfolios for PC (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://zone.msn.com/), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "OutSmart."