Command Army of Thundering Silver-backed Gorilla-whales! “Impossible Creatures” Roars Onto Shelves in January 2003 “Impossible Creatures” On Track To Be Microsoft Game Studios’ First Hot Hit of 2003 Microsoft Game Studios today announced that its new, innovative PC game, “Impossible Creatures,” hits store shelves the first week of January 2003. “Impossible Creatures” is the next 3-D real-time strategy game from Alex Garden and Relic Entertainment, creators of the critically acclaimed “Homeworld.” Building on the popularity of traditional RTS games, “Impossible Creatures” brings two key innovations to the RTS category: the ability to combine capabilities of animals and create thousands of units; and a fast-paced game design based on classic RTS gameplay. “With tens of thousands of possible animal combinations that players can create and command, we’re set to deliver a fast-paced RTS game that adds a refreshing, creative burst of flavor to one of the most popular genres in PC gaming,” said Alex Garden, CEO of Relic Entertainment. “A January 2003 launch ensures ‘Impossible Creatures’ receives the fine-tuning and balancing that a game of this caliber requires.” Microsoft and Relic Entertainment are committed to creating an imaginative, fun RTS experience and “Impossible Creatures” delivers on these key features: · Unique Creature Combiner allows players to merge capabilities of more than 50 of Earth’s most formidable animals to create scores of distinctive genetically-altered beasts · Players are empowered to take command of their own army of bizarre beasts in a real-time strategy game that focuses on the action of all-out combat · Players enjoy a compelling, seamless single player storyline starring daring heroes, mad scientists and colorful combined creatures · Gamers engage in fast and furious multiplayer games, using the “IC Online” match-making service, with all the stats recorded on the “IC Stats” website · Stunning 3-D world brings alive fast-paced, action-packed animal combat in a world of vibrant environments, ranging from lush savannah settings to volcanic wastelands “Impossible Creatures” is the next 3-D real-time strategy game from Alex Garden and Relic Entertainment. Set in an imaginative environment, “Impossible Creatures” pits the player against an evil madman using Earth's most formidable animals as building blocks to create and lead a battalion of unique, mutant monsters in a struggle to protect an unsuspecting world. For more information on “Impossible Creatures” please visit www.microsoft.com/games/impossiblecreatures and www.impossiblecreatures.com