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HBO AND REALNETWORKS LAUNCH DOWNLOADABLE GAME INSPIRED BY CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES "CARNIVÀLE"
Tarot Card Game "FATE" is the First Downloadable Game Based on an HBO Original Series, Exclusively Available on RealOne Arcade
NEW YORK and SEATTLE November 20, 2003 — HBO® and RealNetworks®, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced the immediate availability of "FATE: the Carnivàle Game™," a downloadable Tarot card game inspired by the hit HBO series "CarnivàleSM." HBO's first licensed downloadable game, "FATE: the Carnivàle Game," is being promoted at www.HBO.com and is available for trial and purchase exclusively from the RealOne® Arcade game service for $19.99 at www.realonearcade.com/carnivale.
"FATE™" is a unique Tarot card game of strategy and intuition where players match wits against the mysterious Fortune Teller. Players can choose to play as one of three unique carnival characters - Dogface, Joined Twins or a Tattooed Person. With success comes powerful wildcards, as well as information on the dark past of the character chosen to play. Addictive game play, Tarot lore, and character narratives are all intertwined, inviting players to advance through 12 intense levels. Lush, full-screen graphics, rich music and enhanced sound effects enfold players into the eerie world based on the popular "Carnivàle" series.
"FATE" joins the lineup of more than 160 downloadable and web games available for play and purchase on RealOne Arcade. RealOne Arcade offers consumers a fun, unique way to discover, acquire and play PC games, bringing together a wide array of games and services in a single, easy to use environment.
"RealOne Arcade is excited to offer the first game based on an HBO property," said Andrew Wright, vice president, RealOne Arcade. "'FATE: the Carnivàle Game' is a great game for both 'Carnivàle' and game fans who love engaging, mysterious card games. Players will revel in the spirit, mystery and mood of this deep, challenging game."
"'Carnivàle' fans are among the most active we've seen on HBO.com," said Patricia Wagstaff, vice president, Interactive Entertainment, HBO. "These viewers are passionate and committed to the series. It is this type of audience that will embrace the mystical and strategic aspects of 'FATE.'"
For More Information:
Greg Chiemingo, RealNetworks, 206-892-6234, gchiemingo@real.com
Jodie Hauptmann, HBO, 212-512-5431, jodie.hauptmann@hbo.com
Laura Young, HBO, 212-512-5948, laura.young@hbo.com
About HBO
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About RealOne Arcade
RealOne Arcade offers consumers a fun, unique and compelling way to discover, acquire and play PC games in a single, easy to use environment. RealOne Arcade provides play-before-you-pay access to the best in downloadable games (titles such as Super Collapse II, Diamond Mine, and Red Ace Squadron), free online Web games, broadband games, and Palm games. Integrated game manuals, message boards, user ratings, enable RealOne Arcade users to play their games with greater ease and knowledge. RealOne Arcade also recognizes and manages many retail CD titles and top shareware games, giving users a one-stop destination for any game on their PC. Features such as download and installation management, automatic systems requirements checking and integrated e-commerce make acquiring downloadable games a safe easy and reliable experience for consumers. RealOne Arcade is available for free at: http://www.realonearcade.com.
About RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK) is the global leader in digital media services and software for consumers and businesses. Consumers use RealNetworks' RealOne Player and the content subscription services it offers to play free and premium digital content. Broadcasters, network operators, media companies and enterprises use RealNetworks' products and services to create and deliver digital media to PCs, mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. Consumers can access and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks' consumer software at http://www.real.com. RealNetworks' systems and corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com.
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