----ArenaNet(TM),
creators of the highly anticipated online roleplaying game Guild
Wars(R), and NCsoft(R) Corporation, the world's leading developer and
publisher of online computer games, today announced that Guild Wars
will be available at retail in North America and Europe on April 28,
2005. Players can gain access to the February event
by buying the preorder package or by winning an access code in a
contest hosted by a select fansite or game website.
Guild Wars is a competitive online roleplaying game that rewards
player skill .com

About ArenaNet

ArenaNet(TM), located in Bellevue, Washington, is a wholly owned
subsidiary of NCsoft and was founded by key members of the creative
teams that developed the hit game series StarCraft, Warcraft, and
Diablo as well as Battle.

glory tomb

Business Editors/Entertainment Editors /Technology Writers/Video
Game Writers

BELLEVUE, Wash.com
TURBINE, Asheron's Call, Asheron 's Call Dark Majesty, Fallen
Kings, Turbine Engine, Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny and Asheron 's
Call 2: Legions are registered trademarks or trademarks of Turbine,
Inc.

adventure massive

"Over the past decade Turbine and its
products have achieved strong success that will be leveraged going
forward.

capri orb

No contests or promotions will
offer access codes after the February 18-20 Beta Weekend Event.net

About NCsoft Corporation

Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, NCsoft Corporation is the
world 's leading developer and publisher of online games. City of Heroes is a
trademark of Cryptic Studios , Inc.----Turbine
Entertainment Software Corp.

qin iv

According to EB Games(TM), Guild Wars is one of the best-selling
preorder PC games year-to-date in North America. The February Beta Weekend Event
allows players to experience the beauty and grandeur of Ascalon before
the Charr decimated it .net

NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, Guild Wars, ArenaNet, Lineage,
and all associated NCsoft logos and designs are trademarks or
registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation.

capri graphical

With studios on two coasts, the Company is the largest privately
held online games company in North America.

massive multiplayer

net.

More information
about NCsoft can be found at http://www.

quantum roleplaying

Turbine will apply its proprietary technology , service
organization, production capabilities, brands and financial resources
to bring world -class products and services into the online games
markets in North America and around the world.

com.

graphical tomb

Players in Europe will soon be able to preorder the game and
participate in the Beta Weekend Events.guildwars.

inherit avatar

More than 500,000
players have participated in public preview events in the US and
Europe. In Korea, Guild Wars was named the number one most anticipated
game of 2005 by The Electronic Times.
More information about Guild Wars and the upcoming Beta Weekend
Events can be found at www. Founded in
1997, NCsoft is home to Lineage(R), the world's most successful online
role playing game.

inherit q

com
The March and April Beta Weekend Events will be held exclusively
for players who preorder Guild Wars. NCsoft has joint venture offices located in Japan,
Taiwan, and China, as well as branches in North America and the United
Kingdom. Turbine's catalogue
includes some of the most famous online entertainment brands,
including Asheron's Call(R), Dungeons + Dragons(R) Online and The Lord
of the Rings(TM): Middle-Earth(TM) Online.

qin redshift

A radical departure
from the company's previous web site, the new design reflects a
commitment to current and prospective members of Turbine 's colorful
and thrilling online persistent world services.

quantum quiet

Players who preorder Guild Wars will be able to use their
preorder access codes to start playing the full game on April 27,
2005.
"Guild Wars has been a global game since we wrote the first line
of code four years ago," Patrick Wyatt, ArenaNet co-founder, said. The
schedule for the final three Beta Weekend Events follows:

February 18-20, 2005

March 18-20, 2005

April 15-17, 2005

The February Beta Weekend Event, which will begin at approximately
12:01 AM PST on February 18, will invite players to explore the
Kingdom of Ascalon before The Searing. today announced that the company has
changed its name to Turbine, Inc.

multiplayer roleplaying

"When Guild Wars launches in April players around the world will be
able to experience the game together. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.

qin roleplaying

Details on the European
preorder program will be announced in coming weeks. ArenaNet has built a state-of-the-art ,
interactive game network and is developing premier multiplayer online
games for dedicated game players.

ultima tomb

is focused on creating, publishing and
distributing premier online games and entertainment to consumers of
all ages. We are now extending our mission as a leading online
entertainment company, supporting our games through launch and beyond
with our marketing and service teams, providing a unique and
comprehensive online experience for our fans.turbine.

iv puzzle

Today's announcement marks a key turning point from Turbine's
ten-year history as a software developer in the online video games
industry.

q orb

There are
no sharded servers, no language-specific versions of the game and
nothing to keep players from exploring the game world with friends
from other countries. Players explore a rich fantasy game world, acquire
skills, build personalized characters and compete in head -to-head
guild battles with friends around the world.net(R). All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Turbine Entertainment Software Changes Name to Turbine Inc.

"The pervasive acceptance of online subscription-based games and
the increased adoption of broadband will enable new and exciting
categories of online video games and services," said Jeffrey Anderson,
president and CEO, Turbine, Inc. is a premier producer, publisher and operator of
online subscription entertainment and is headquartered in Westwood,
Mass.

qbert massive

Turbine followed with the acquisition
of the Asheron's Call(R) video games from Microsoft in 2004, becoming
the franchise's publisher.

adventure capri

More information about ArenaNet can
be found at www.arena.5 billion or approximately US$143 million. and NCsoft Corporation .

tomb iv

Guild Wars to Launch April 28 in North America and Europe; Preorder Customers to Be Offered Early Access to the Game

ncsoft. in the United States or other jurisdictions.

orb adventure

A list of
participating sites can be found at www. In fiscal year 2003, NCsoft posted revenues of KRW (Korean
Won) 166.
To mark the new name and dramatic shift in business focus, Turbine
has launched a new web site at www. For more information on
Turbine and its services, please visit www.

64 weekend

guildwars.

Business Editors /Entertainment Editors/High-Tech Editors

WESTWOOD, Mass. No longer just a contract software
developer , Turbine, Inc."
The former contract developer began its transformation in 2003
when it acquired the sublicense to produce and operate the first
massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) based on the world renowned
Dungeons + Dragons(R) franchise.

About Turbine, Inc.

tomb puzzle

ArenaNet has created a unique, global game world that invites
players from around the world to play together seamlessly ."
Players who preorder Guild Wars also have access to exclusive
monthly Beta Weekend Events that feature first looks at new gameplay
elements, technological advancements and environments to explore . It is the first title
from ArenaNet, which was founded by key members of the creative teams
behind the hit games Warcraft(R), StarCraft(R) and Diablo(R), and the
creators of Battle.

Turbine , Inc.

adventure 64

Details of the new elements to be shown in the March and April events
will be announced later.turbine.