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Top Industry Editors Agree: Nexon USA’s “Shattered Galaxy” Rocks the Online Gaming World The award-winning “Shattered Galaxy” sets new standards for massively multiplayer games

Santa Clara, CA, September 25, 2001—Shattered Galaxy, the largest “massive online warfare” persistent universe for the PC, continues to garner tremendous praise and reviews from leading industry journalists and editors nationwide. Shattered Galaxy, from Nexon USA, a pioneer and innovator in the field of massively multiplayer online game development, expertly combines real-time strategy with a massively multiplayer universe creating unparalleled game play.

· “An incredibly unique and addictive game…" proclaims Gaming Age

“The scope of Shattered Galaxy is astounding: more units, more facets, and more players simultaneously combating than ever before experienced in either genre,” states Kevin Saunders, Project Director and Producer of the game. “For the first three weeks, our game servers have operated smoothly without a single crash. This is an extraordinary achievement for any commercial massively multiplayer online game.”

Set in a distant star system light years from Earth, Shattered Galaxy introduces players to the tragic remnants of the human race after a government experiment had gone catastrophically awry. Battling constant threats of alien and human attacks, players assume the role of military tacticians, securing dominance, wealth, prestige and political power through the shrewd manipulation of their cybernetic armies.

Shattered Galaxy, designed for PC/Windows systems, is available in most major retail outlets for the introductory price of $29.95. Shattered Galaxy provides the best entertainment value in the massively multiplayer online gaming genre, with a special offer of $5.00/month available when purchased a one-year subscription. A standard monthly subscription rate of $9.95 is also available.

Shattered Galaxy Facts at a Glance

-- The first massively multiplayer, sci-fi inspired online warfare gaming experience

-- Proprietary Nexon DOOMVAS software creates a dynamic online world of unparalleled, rich game play options for the player and world expansion options for the developer

-- A 24/7 constantly evolving universe guarantees every gaming experience will present an exciting new set of challenges

-- Over 100,000 simultaneous players supported in an environment containing thousands of concurrent combat engagements

-- Players build and manage up to 50 combat units equipped with over 1,000 items

-- Winner of 4 esteemed IGF awards including the Seumas McNally Grand Prize

-- BattlemetricsTM design system provides balanced game play

-- Numerous planets on which to adventure and wage combat

-- Dozens of unique combat abilities, such as Cloak, Mind Warp and Carpet Bombing

-- The “Tier System” provides long-term objectives for teams of players

-- Multitudes of factions to join, each with their own government and society

-- Terrific price point at $29.95

--Shattered Galaxy Special Offer: $5.00/month available with a one-year subscription. A standard monthly subscription rate of $9.95 is also available