JoWooD Productions announces „Kao – The Kangaroo Round 2" release on all major systems Rottenmann, Austria, 9th of July 2004: "Kao – The Kangaroo" starts his new adventures for JoWooD Productions not only on PC-CDROM, but also on all major console systems. Jumping, running, boxing: The brave kangaroo hero has to solve many exciting levels and tough challenges. "Kao – The Kangaroo" is among the first games released for several systems simultaneously. Andreas Tobler, CEO JoWooD Productions Software AG: "This release is a great opportunity to reach a wide spectrum of players both in the PC and console gaming world, and also the chance to get young gamers excited again." PC, XBOX, GameCube and of course the Playstation 2 will be the new homes of Kao from October 2004. Gerald Kossaer, Marketing Director of JoWooD Productions: ""Kao - The Kangaroo" is not only a great, fascinating game for children and youngsters, but also a chance to build up a prosperous brand around the cute kangaroo. We will take all marketing efforts necessary to make Kao a well known character for every Jump`n`Run and action adventure fan worldwide." Kao will be released October 2004 on PC and all major console systems. JoWooD Productions Software AG JoWooD Productions Software AG is a publicly traded company on the Vienna Stock Exchange and one of the leading developers of computer and video games. JoWooD releases internationally competitive, high-quality entertainment software for all existing and future game systems. JoWooD has development studios in Vienna and Ebensee (Austria) and cooperates with a network of additional, outstanding studios; among others Wings Simulations, Neon and Massive Development in Germany. The main office is located in Rottenmann/Austria; branch offices are located in England, Germany and Japan. In addition, JoWooD games are distributed worldwide through a widespread network of distribution partners. For more information, please visit our homepage www.jowood.com .