BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES STARCRAFT

From the makers of the best-selling Warcraft series comes the next level in
real-time strategy games as players journey into the reaches of space and
the realms of Starcraft

LONDON, April 16, 1996 -- At the European Computer Trade Show today,
Blizzard Entertainment announced Starcraft, a futuristic real-time
strategy game. Players journey into the reaches of space to restore order
to a galaxy on the brink of interstellar warfare. The game is expected to
be available this winter in Windows 95 format.

In Starcraft, the delicate balance between powers begins to unravel as
alien invaders from beyond the Galactic Rim threaten to destroy all of
known space in their quest for supremacy. As commander of one of three
species vying for sovereignty, players undertake a series of strategic
military missions while defending planets and constellations, employing
advanced technology and controlling reserves of finite resources.

Says Allen Adham, president and founder of Blizzard Entertainment, "We are
drawn to the intense game play offered in the real-time strategy genre --
as demonstrated by our dedication and passion for the Warcraft series.
With Starcraft, we have the opportunity to continue our tradition of
offering highly addictive and exciting real-time games, while creating new
worlds, experiences and technologies."

Key features in Starcraft will include:

* Three intergalactic species boasting unique units, technologies,
  attributes and abilities.
* Evolving storyline that unfolds as players experience the game from
  each of the three species' perspective.
* Multiplayer option that supports as many as eight players via modem,
  network, direct link and the Internet.
* SVGA enhanced graphics with rich three-dimensional rendered scenes.
* Unique spawning technology that allows head-to-head play by
  installing multiple copies from the original CD-ROM.

Starcraft is expected to be available by this winter in Windows 95 CD-ROM
format at most computer and software retail chains nationwide for
approximately $50. The game will also be available directly through
Blizzard at (800) 953-SNOW.

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier publisher of next-generation
entertainment software. The company's blockbuster hits Warcraft and
Warcraft II have earned top industry honors including Game of the Year and
Best Multiplayer Game as well as high ratings and rave reviews from
numerous gaming magazines. Soon to be released titles include Diablo, a
role-playing game, Pax Imperia 2, a galactic empire simulator, and
Starcraft, futuristic real-time strategy game. Blizzard is a division of
Davidson & Associates, Inc., a leading multimedia studio for educational
and entertainment software.
 
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