For Immediate Release

July 25th, 2003 -- Sinister Developments is pleased to announce that Jaguar
Painter will be released on CD at this years Jagfest @ Classic Gaming Expo
on August 9-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jaguar Painter is a fast paced retro style arcade puzzle game with 100 brand
new addictive levels to enjoy.

Each level of Painter is a grid which must be fully traversed within a
pre-defined time limit (differs per level) while avoiding the grid monsters
that patrol the grid looking for intruders. Bonus points are awarded for
completing individual boxes and for remaining time left on completion of a
level.

Game Features:
                 Eight Channel Sound System (Four channels of rocking music
and four channels of sound effects)
                 100 brand new challenging levels
                 3D Vectorball menu screens
                 100% assembler coding (68000, GPU and DSP)
                 Runs at full framerate with no slowdowns (50 or 60 frames
per second depending on local video format)

Special Edition Features:
                 Special JagFest Intro screen
                 20 Additional JagFest only levels
                 JagFest Special Edition Box

Jaguar Painter (JagFest Special Edition) will be available at the Songbird
Productions booth for $25.

Gordon Gibson of Sinister Developments will be on-hand to demo the game
during the show.

For more information about Sinister Developments:
Visit www.kewlplace.com/sinister

For more information on the Classic Gaming Expo:
Visit: www.cgexpo.com

SIXTH ANNUAL CLASSIC GAMING EXPO SCHEDULED FOR
AUGUST 9 AND 10, 2003

The Worlds’ Premier Gathering Of Pioneers Of The Video Game Industry
And Fans Of Classic Video Gaming Will Take Place In Las Vegas

VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK – February 7, 2003 – On Saturday, August 9 and Sunday,
August 10, 2003 classic video game enthusiasts and many of the most famous
pioneers of the video game industry will gather in Las Vegas for the sixth
annual Classic Gaming Expo. At what has become the largest show dedicated to the
preservation of video game history, attendees will get the chance to experience
the rich heritage of video games through exhibits, presentations by the people
who built the industry, and hands-on play of classic games.  Show co-promoters
John Hardie, Sean Kelly and Joe Santulli expect even more industry luminaries
and attendees at this year’s event.

“We’re very proud to be organizing the sixth edition of the Classic Gaming
Expo,” said John Hardie, co-founder of CGE Services Corporation.  “Each year the
show has grown in attendance and support from the industry.  We look forward to
our biggest show ever this year and continued growth in the future”

The site for this year’s Classic Gaming Expo will be Jackie Gaughan’s Plaza
Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Highlights of the show will include: presentations
by many of the video game pioneers who built the companies and programmed the
games on which the modern video game industry was established; an incredible
museum exhibit containing rare and influential video game hardware, software and
memorabilia; vendors of classic gaming hardware and software; and the chance to
actually play arcade and home video game systems from the classic era.

Additional information on Classic Gaming Expo is available at CGE Services
Corporation’s Web site: http://www.cgexpo.com .  The site will be updated with
additional information as special events are finalized and guest speaker
attendance is confirmed.

About CGE Services Corporation

Classic Gaming Expo is a production of CGE Services Corporation.  Currently in
its sixth year, Classic Gaming Expo remains the industry's only annual event
dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of electronic entertainment,
bringing together industry pioneers, gaming enthusiasts and the media for the
ultimate experience in learning, game-playing and networking.

#   #   #

Jayson Hill
Director of Media Relations
Classic Gaming Expo 2003
(978) 922-1059
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JagFest @ CGE Press Release

Get $5 off Songbird table plus a chance to win door prizes!
(Details below)

July 11, 2003

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- The latest JagFest On Tour stop, dubbed JagFest @ CGE, will be
held during the Classic Gaming Expo on August 9-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
JagFest organizer Carl Forhan had this to say about the event: "We're pulling
out all the stops this year in an effort to create an exciting, memorable
event. Jaguar and Lynx fans will absolutely have a blast at JagFest @ CGE."

Highlighting the event will be several brand new releases for the Jaguar and
Lynx systems. Glenn Bruner, founder of Minuteman Productions, plans to release
his "JAG-ADS" CD for the Jaguar CD at the show. This incredible,
professionally-produced CD showcases nearly 60 minutes of Jaguar-related
footage and commercials, all preserved in the best quality possible.

Songbird Productions announced plans to publish for the first time Crystal
Mines II: Buried Treasure in a cartridge format for the Lynx. This cartridge
contains over 100 new levels for Crystal Mines II as well as all 181 of the
original "classic" levels, and also includes enhanced support for downloading
custom levels into Lynx RAM. "We've taken the work from the CM2:BT CD that was
created a few years ago, and integrated these levels plus dozens more into a
single Lynx cartridge, which makes the game more accessible for the average fan
than having to download levels one at a time to the Lynx," said Songbird owner
Carl Forhan. "Having original CM2 level designer/tester C. Scott Davis on board
really helped this project reach the highest quality standards. The CM2 engine
is so great because you can do so many new things with it that were never
attempted in the original level set."

Other Jaguar developers such as Sinister Developments and Force Design also
revealed plans to either demo or publish several upcoming games at JagFest @
CGE, including an all-new version of Painter, the surprise release Mad Bodies,
and the highly-anticipated Gorf Pluz. Gordon Gibson and Scott Walters will be
on hand to demo and discuss their latest developments. Familiar to Jaguar fans,
but newcomer to the Lynx scene, is German developer Duranik, who plans to have
their Fall 2003 release Alpine Games available for demo on the Lynx. A slew of
other unreleased Jaguar and Lynx games such as Soul Star, Total Carnage, Eye of
the Beholder, and more are planned to be demoed as well.

Not content to let the new releases dominate the show, Carl Forhan has arranged
for some former Jaguar developers to be present for JagFest @ CGE, including
Eric Nofsinger of High Voltage Software, who has worked on every Jaguar project
at HVS including high profile games such as NBA Jam and unreleased games like
Thea Realm Fighters and Dactyl Joust. Eric fondly described HVS as being
"raised by Jaguars" back in those days, and will be presenting a keynote speech
on the Jaguar era of HVS. Vince Valenti of JV Games, who developed Towers II
for the Jaguar, will be in attendance as well.

JagFest @ CGE will mark the release of the first installment of the "Jungle
Guide". The Jungle Guide is a series of articles featuring interviews, cheats,
screens, and strategy guides, with a special emphasis on post-Atari games for
the Lynx and Jaguar, all printed professionally on high quality glossy paper.
Each installment will showcase multiple games for both systems; the first
installment will include games such as Breakout 2000 and Championship Rally.
Long-time Atari fan Kevin Manne has been intensely involved with this project
and brought his trademark professional style to making the Jungle Guide a
success. Carl Forhan, who has seen the articles and helped provide some
content, commented "What's neat about these articles is they're not a simple
rehash of existing material. The vast majority of content is brand new,
including screens of hard-to-reach areas, strategy guides which have been
almost nonexistant for these games, interviews with the developers, and so on.
The Jungle Guide will be a must-read for diehard Jaguar and Lynx fans."

In addition, JagFest @ CGE will feature multiple Jaguar and Lynx tournaments. A
Protector SE high score tournament will be validated and recorded by Twin
Galaxies, the official electronic games scoreboard. A two-on-two NBA Jam
tournament is also scheduled, and so is a free-for-all Championship Rally
competition [note to fans: please bring your Lynx and games!]. Tournaments and
prizes may vary based on personnel, equipment, and schedule.

Prizes will be awarded to tournament winners, and door prizes will be awarded
to participating fans throughout the show. To participate in the door prize
drawing and tournaments, and to receive a $5 coupon valid for merchandise at
the Songbird Productions booth, simply mention "JagFest @ CGE" with your online
advance ticket purchase, or at the door when you register for CGE. For more
information on CGE, please visit http://www.cgexpo.com .

Help make the jungle cats ROAR by participating in JagFest @ CGE this year!

Songbird Productions is a premier developer and publisher for the Atari Lynx
and Jaguar. To keep up to date with the latest news at Songbird Productions, be
sure to visit the company web site at http://songbird-productions.com .


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JAGFEST BRAZIL

http://www.macbrasil.com.br/gamesrj/jagfest/

More info: edsongodoysouza@...
marcelo@...

May 18, 2003 - Arena Jogos ­ Rio de Janeiro-BRAZIL


To Atari fans from all over the world, we invite you for the first Jagfest
promoted in South America: The JAGFEST BRAZIL. This event will happen on May
18th (Sunday), featuring the following systems:
ATARI JAGUAR
ATARI LYNX
NUON

Some of the features are:
- All official Jaguar game releases until now, available for playing,
including the most antecipated ones like Battlesphere, Protector SE,
Skyhammer, Barkley Shut Up And Jam and a lot more.
- The first Jaguar Network made in Brazil, with 3 Jag´s connected with
Battlesphere.
- 3 Jaguar Tournaments: NBA Jam T.E. using the Team Tap; World Tour Racing
CD; Battlesphere, using the Network with 3 Jag´s. The winners will receive
prizes gently donated by our sponsors: Songbird Productions, The Goat Store
and The Atari Jaguar Directory;
- A Lynx network, with two consoles.
- 40+ games available for playing on the Atari Lynx, including some rare
titles like Double Dragon, Checkered Flag, Blue Lightining and Battlewheels;
- Demonstration of almost all Nuon games ever made, including Iron Soldier 3
and all the homebrews
- Distribution of promotional material and gifts gently donated from our
sponsors and contributors: Songbird Productions, The Goat Store, The Atari
Jaguar Directory, B & C Computervisions and Go Atari;
- Huge lot of Atari items for sale.

And this is not all: The First Jagfest Brazil will happen inside another big
game event: the third edition of GAMESRJ. This event will feature:

- A 46 computer network for LAN games, with high speed internet link;
- A 140 inch video display running an Xbox;
- TV Gamenews, a television program, will make all journalistic cover;
- Arcade Machines;
- Rare videogame consoles;
- Counter Strike, Fifa 2003, Battlefield 1942 and Warcraft 3 LAN
championship.
- Surprise prizes and gifts.

And a lot more!!!

For the foreigners:

- If you´re interested to come visit our show, please, contact us with some
urgency, by the following emails: edsongodoysouza@... and
marcelo@...
- All foreigners enters the event for free.
- A hosting program will shelter the foreigners.

Best regards

Edson Godoy
ICQ 94396100

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The Songbird web site has had some significant downtime over the past two
months, but we're happy to report everything is up and running smoothly once
again!

To celebrate, Songbird is offering some great deals on select games for the
Atari Jaguar and Lynx game systems for just two days only. Visit:

http://songbird-productions.com/limitedspecial.shtml

to see the list of items on sale. Some games, such as fan-favorites Skyhammer
and CyberVirus, have never been offered at a better price!

Offer valid until 11:59pm May 1st; orders must be emailed or postmarked by that
time. Offer valid only for stock on hand. Songbird reserves the right to
terminate this special early on some or all items if necessary.

Happy Gaming!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird-productions.com

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Midwest Classic tickets on sale now!
-- 4/16/03 --

Midwest Classic tickets are now on sale! Snag yourself a ticket to the
premier midwest classic computing, pinball and video game event early to
save yourself time and the hassle of waiting in line for one on June 7th,
when the event comes back to Milwaukee bigger and better than ever!

The location for this years event has been moved from the PieperPower
center to Nicolet High School so that the event has room for lots of
expansion!  Many new and exciting improvements are coming to the Midwest
Classic this year, including at least five pinball machines on free play
throughout the day, $2000.00 worth of prizes, and the chance to win your
very own full-sized arcade machine!

There will be lots to see and do for Atari fans at this years Midwest
Classic!  The Midwest Classic has become a stop for the new Jagfest: On
Tour event, and with it comes new Jaguar developments that will be shown
for the first time ever! Stop by and check out the greatest Jaguar games
ever, and don't forget to try out the Lynx while you are there!  Besides
the Jaguar developments, make sure to try brand new homebrew 2600, 5200,
7800 and Lynx titles!  The Midwest Classic is becoming a showcase for new
games for old systems!

Also, Milwaukee should see the return of linked MidiMaze!  If you thought
that DOOM was the first multiplayer first-person game, you will be in for a
treat when you see a group of Atari STs running the classic
MidiMaze!  MidiMaze tournaments were a cult hit at the Milwaukee
role-playing event GenCon for years, and the game will be making its
triumphant return to Milwaukee at the Midwest Classic!  The final details
of this exciting feature are being put together now!

Of course, you will still be able to do everything that made the event a
real classic last year!  Compete in gaming tournaments, trade games, play
new and old games, hear insightful presentations on the hobby and
more!  There are still tons of surprises that have yet to be announced!

The address for the event this year will be:

Nicolet High School
6701 North Jean Nicolet Road
Glendale, Wisconsin 53217

The Midwest Classic will run from 10am until 8pm.

If you want to reserve a free display table, trading space or homebrew demo
table, you need to purchase your ticket now! After ordering one, simply
email heil@... with your information, and we will set you up!
Please see the official details on the Midwest Classic Web site to see how
to qualify for a free table!

Make sure to visit the Midwest Classic's official Web site at
http://www.midwestclassic.net/ and view the news articles, sign up for the
Midwest Classic mailing list, check out more information on the event, chat
with other Midwest Classic fans and order your tickets!


The Midwest Classic Team
http://www.midwestclassic.net/

I want to welcome all the new Atari fans who have signed up to this list in the
past few days, and take this opportunity to explain the function of this list.

This is a moderated mailing list for Atari fans. Only Atari-related news items
are allowed to be posted to the list, such as announcements on game
conventions, newsletters, new games for old systems (often called "homebrews"),
what former Atari celebrities are doing now, where you can find the
Atari/Infogrames brand nowadays, and so on.

Posts asking where to find/trade/sell games, general chatter, or unrelated
posts will be denied. This helps keep the traffic on the list very low, usually
no more than 3-5 posts per month. All list members are encouraged to submit
Atari news items to the list, however.

In addition, Songbird Productions (producer of games for the classic Atari Lynx
and Jaguar) will occasionally post news and catalog updates to this list. My
web site has been down for almost two weeks, but should be up again in a few
days.

Welcome aboard!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird-productions.com

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Better late than never!

The insanely late Sep/Oct 2002 issue of 2600 Connection is finally
shipping.

#74 (Sep/Oct 2002) CGE Post-Show Thoughts by Lee Krueger, 5200 Haunted House II
3D Review by Jesse Hardasty, Skeleton Review by Lee Krueger, Atari 2600 Joystick
Costume by Paul Slocum, News & Notes, Letters, Classifieds.

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U.S. funds please).  I can also accept subscriptions for any number of issues at
the rate of $1.50 (US), $1.75 (CN/MX) or $2.00 (world) per issue.

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Payments via PayPal are accepted if not from a credit card, and I will also
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PhillyClassic 4 -- the East Coast Classic Gamer's Event -- is set to take place
this weekend, March 28-30, at the Valley Forge Convention Center.  Be sure to
especially check out the AtariAge booth, which will be featuring a slew of
Atari products including Songbird merchandise for the Atari Jaguar and Lynx.

Prizes, games, fans, and arcade units on free play. What are you waiting for?
Visit http://www.phillyclassic.com today, and make your plans to attend PC4
this weekend!



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* Looking for info on Jaguar emulators, new 2600 homebrews, Atari discussion
boards, and more? Check out the excellent AtariAge site at
http://www.AtariAge.com for all the latest Atari news.

* The JagLink 2 is now in stock at Songbird! This great new device developed by
long-time Jaguar fan Derek Else allows you to link 3 or more Jaguars in a
network for applicable games. Check out http://songbird-productions.com for the
latest catalog. Ordering online has never been easier, simply use the PayPal
shopping cart and your order can be shipped worldwide.

* Watch this space for some new Lynx and Jaguar merchandise coming this summer!

* Due to personal reasons, Songbird will be closed for most of March. I will
attempt to fill orders received this week ASAP, but after that orders will be
held until I'm available again near the end of March.

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird-productions.com

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Atari Video Club to host two
			 US stops of the Jagfest 2003 Tour
For Immediate Release:
February 16, 2003

  Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United (AVC/JCU) is honored to be hosting
the first two US stops on the Jagfest 2003 tour (AKA Jagfest 2003 "Thriving in
the Jungle ").  First we return to the site of Jagfest 2001, Milwaukee, WI to
be part of Goat Store's second annual Midwest Classic gaming event on June 7th,
2003, then we return to the site of Jagfest 1997, Chicago, IL (actually
Lombard, IL) as we present The Video Game Summit video game trade show on July
12th, 2003. We will have a special Jagfest section at this show as well.

AVC/JCU chairperson, Daniel Iacovelli has stated: "That he is exited that
AVC/JCU is hosting the first two US stops of the tour", He also added: "AVC/JCU
has been involved with Jagfest since 1997 in one way or another, either by
attending the event it self as we did in 1997,1999,2001 and 2002, or by
producing the yearly Jagfest issue of the Atari Zone Fanzine" (AVC was actually
one of the organiziners  in 1997,2001 and 2002)

Jagfest 2003 "Thriving in the Jungle" will demonstrate the Jaguar is still
alive and kicking with numerous hobby game efforts underway nearly a decade
after the Jaguar's first release. Each event will feature demos of lost and
upcoming games, as well as one or more tournaments with prizes for some of the
best Jaguar games out there.

AVC/JCU is need of your help to make these first two US tour stops to be
successful.If you would like to help out with Jagfest @ MWC or VGS (or both)
Please e-mail us at AtariVideoClub@... Use the subject: Jagfest Help and
in your e-mail please state which location (or both) you are interested in
helping, or you can join the Jagfest mailing list which can be done at the
Jagfest website (or either at the Jagfest at MWC site or VGS site).

For information on Midwest Classic visit:
  http://midwestclassic.net
For information on Jagfest at MWC visit:
http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestMWC.html
For information on Video Game Summit visit:
http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html
Visit the official Jagfest website at
http://jagfest.atari.org

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Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and father of arcade games (and, in a way,
video and computer games as we know them) will be turning 60 next month:
February 5th.

Along with Atari, which Bushnell began in 1972 (and left in 1977), he
also founded over 20 other companies, including Chuck E. Cheese
Pizza Time Theater restaurants.  He holds many patents relating to both
video games, and other industries.

We also have Bushnell to thank, indirectly, for Apple Computer.
(Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were both employees there when they began
designing their first computer.)

The distinctions Bushnell has been awarded include an induction into the
'Video Game Hall' of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Association's
'Hall of Fame.'  Bushnell is a 'Distinguished Fellow' at his alma mater,
the University of Utah, where he received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

Happy Birthday, Nolan!


-bill!
bill@...
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/bill/

Thanks to 'Game Informer' magazine for pointing out Nolan's birthday in
their February 2003 issue, and  the website of 'uWink,' where he is
CEO, Founder and Chairman of the Board.

For 2003 Jaguar fans have agreed to hold multiple JagFest events nationwide to
allow other fans the opportunity to attend during this historic tenth
anniversary of the release of the Jaguar by Atari Corporation.

JagFest 2003 "Thriving in the Jungle" will demonstrate the Jaguar is still
alive and kicking with numerous hobby game efforts underway nearly a decade
after the Jaguar's first release. Each event will feature demos of lost and
upcoming games, as well as one or more tournaments with prizes for some of the
best Jaguar games out there.

At this time, the following JagFest events have been established:

JagFest @ MWC
---------------------
When:  June 7, 2003
Where: Milwaukee, WI
Lead Organizers: Dan Iacovelli

JagFest @ VGS
---------------------
When:  July 12, 2003
Where: Lombard, IL
Lead Organizers: Dan Iacovelli

JagFest @ CGE
---------------------
When:  August 9-10, 2003
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Lead Organizers: Carl Forhan and Scott Walters

There's no way these few organizers can accomplish a successful event alone. We
need fans to commit to attend to whichever shows they can. We need equipment,
unreleased games, demos of upcoming games, tournament prizes, flyers, web
pages, and more. If you're interested in organizing a JagFest event in your
region, or would like to assist with other established events, please send a
blank email to JagFest-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .

Long live the Jaguar!

Randy Femrite
Carl Forhan
Greg George
Dan Iacovelli
Dan Loosen
Kevin Manne
Micah Rowe
Scott Walters
Tim Wilson



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Hi Guys,

Just thought I would drop a line to say that Jagfest Uk has been
announced. Provisional date set for 21/22 June, with London as
possible location. If anyone wants to come then you need to register
at http://groups.msn.com/JagFestUK so numbers can be confirmed.

Hope to see you there

Gaztee

To Atari fans all over the world, may you have a very Happy New Year!

For those eager to spend some Christmas cash on Atari treats, Songbird has
updated its online catalog with a number of new titles. Hyper Force, Protector
SE, and Soccer Kid are also back in stock for the Atari Jaguar.

Happy Gaming!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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It's almost done! I've been working my tail off all November to get
The Atari Times 2002 Year-End Issue ready! The pre-order deadline is
just a few days away, so if you were planning on getting a copy (for
yourself or an Atari fan for Christmas, perhaps?) you'd better do it
fast!

The pre-order pricing of the 2002 Year-End Issue is $12.00 plus $4
for U.S. shipping (overseas shipping is $8.) After December 4th, the
price will be $15.00 plus $4 U.S. shipping (overseas shipping, $8.)

More information about this 100-page book of Atari features, reviews,
interviews can be found at http://www.ataritimes.com/yearend

Thanks for your continued support of TAT!

Gregory D. George
Editor, The Atari Times

Skip the holiday rush, and treat yourself to some Atari goodies this season.
For a limited time, Songbird is offering some incredible deals on new Lynx and
Jaguar merchandise, including:

* Jaguar Soccer Kid for only $49.95
* Jaguar Skyhammer for only $74.95
* Lynx Championship Rally -- buy 4 for the price of 3
* Lynx Remnant for only $29.95

plus many more Lynx and Jaguar games on sale. Check out the complete Early Bird
Specials at:

http://songbird-productions.com/limitedspecial.shtml

Specials are valid while supplies last until Friday, November 29th. Specials
may be terminated without prior notice.

*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*

Looking for something different this year? Why not try a strategy card game
like Redemption or Timestream?

Redemption is the immensely popular collectable card game based on the Bible,
where players assume the roles of Heroes and Villains who attempt to rescue or
ensare Lost Souls.

Timestream is an exciting new strategy game taking place more than a thousand
years in the future, where players struggle to journey back in time to recover
precious data from the Age of Apostles.

Details, pictures, and pricing may all be found in the Songbird online catalog.


Happy Thanksgiving!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird-productions.com

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The extremely late, but stubbornly un-re-dated, Jul/Aug issue of 2600
Connection is now available.  The editor humbly apologizes for the delay
to all subscribers.  :-)

#73 (Jul/Aug 2002) Autobiography by David Lamkins, Secret Quest Code Is Cracked!
by Warren Lawrence, News & Notes, Letters, Classifieds.

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THE ATARI TIMES ANNOUNCES THE 2002 YEAR END ISSUE

November 1, 2002

For immediate release:

WINTER HAVEN, FL - The Atari Times Online Newsletter has announced the
eminent release of the 2002 Year End Issue scheduled to be completed in
early December, 2002. A limited-run of copies will be printed to
accommodate the demand.

The issue will include at least 100 page issue of features, reviews, and
previews for all Atari home systems that have appeared on the website
over the past year. These include articles for the Jaguar, Lynx, 7800,
5200, 2600, and home computers.

In addition, the 2002 Year End Special Issue will include 15 pages of
previously unreleased material as well as a color cover.

Gregory D. George, editor and writer for The Atari Times commented,
"After the success of the 2001 Year End Issue, I became excited at the
prospect of working on the 2002 Issue! I think people will be happier
with the formatting of this one."

The pre-order pricing of the 2002 Year End Issue is $12.00 plus $4 for
U.S. shipping (overseas shipping is $8.) After December 4th, the price
will be $15.00 plus $4 U.S. shipping (overseas shipping, $8.)

"In addition," continued Mr. George, "we are also looking for sponsors
and advertisers to help reduce overall costs. Full page ads will cost
$25. A half page is $20 and a quarter page is $15. Those who buy an ad
will also be eligible to pick up a copy of the issue for an additional
$10, and that includes the shipping. Email editor@... for
more information."

More information on The Atari Times 2002 Year End Issue can be found at
http://www.ataritimes.com/yearend

The Atari Times is a web-based newsletter devoted to all Atari game
systems. Updates to the site are on a weekly basis. Visit
http://www.ataritimes.com/ for Atari related news, previews, reviews,
and feature articles.

END PRESS RELEASE

Quick update for everyone on several items in the Songbird catalog:

* CyberVirus is back in stock, along with a number of other hard-to-find games
like Hyperdrome and Fat Bobby and SFX.

* For a limited time, Phase Zero Demo carts, Jaguar CGE 5th CDs, and Lynx CGE
5th carts are still in stock.

* Protector (the original 1999 version) is officially out of production. Once
the current stock of five or so carts is exhausted, that's it.

All items have been added/adjusted in the online Songbird catalog, please stop
by and check it out.

Regards,

Carl Forhan
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Songbird now has a small quantity of Phase Zero Demo cartridges for the Atari
Jaguar in stock, for a limited time only. This cartridge features several fully
playable missions, complete with all graphics, audio, and mission objectives,
however customers are reminded that this is a demo cartridge and not a finished
product. Price is $50 each, plus either $4 USA shipping or $8 international
shipping.

And, if you've recently purchased a Lynx CGE cartridge ($40) or Jaguar CGE CD
($30) from Songbird, or would like to purchase one or both of these items along
with Phase Zero, you qualify for discounted pricing as follows:

Phase Zero + one CGE item   = save $10 on Phase Zero
Phase Zero + both CGE items = save $20 on Phase Zero

Discounted pricing available while supplies last. Please send payments to
songbird@.... Thanks for your continued support!

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Official Songbird Report for CGE2K2

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NOTE: Some commemorative "CGE 5th" Lynx carts and Jaguar CDs are now available
for purchase while supplies last. Both are photo slideshows from the past four
years of CGE, and each is hand-numbered. Price is $39.95 for the Lynx cart, and
$29.95 for the Jaguar CD. Shipping is free worldwide for one or both items.
Only 60 of each will ever be produced, and fewer than half are available as of
this writing. Please contact me via email at songbird (at) atari (dot) net to
reserve your copy prior to sending payment.

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I was happy to be a part of another successful CGE in Vegas. It was good to see
such a strong turnout for the show, especially in light of our current economy
and post 9-11 travel concerns. My hat's off to everyone who made the
considerable effort to attend. Great to see quite a few familiar faces as well
make some new friends this year.

I finally sacrificed some suitcase space and brought a few of my favorite 2600
carts along in hopes of getting them autographed. Most of the ones I brought
are the actual carts we played as kids some 20 years ago, so it was fun to
finally be able to thank the Activision and Atari guys who made such wonderful
games. Hopefully I can get the rest of my favorite games signed next year, as I
missed a few opportunities this time around...

The Songbird booth stayed fairly busy throughout the show, with only a few
lulls in the afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday. It's both exciting and
tiring to show off all the cool new (and old) Jaguar and Lynx releases to Atari
fans; fortunately Scott Walters once again volunteered to help man the booth,
so I got the occasional chance to gulp down some food and even walk around the
show for at least 30 minutes. Also want to thank Glenn Bruner, who I finally
got to meet in person, as he and Scott both brought a lot of equipment for me
to display at the booth.

Vendor Night was fun but really difficult to pull off -- mostly our fault, as a
group of us waited an hour (!) in line just to eat at the nearby and excellent
Main Street Station buffet. By the time we got back for Vendor Night, the band
was blaring and a number of arcade games had already been shut down. Still
managed to play a few games, which is more than I've done in past years. And
it's always nice to sit and chat, so I didn't mind the quiet end to the
evening, and I look forward to a similar event in next year's show.

On the Lynx front, people were suitably impressed by CyberVirus. I think I sold
all but one of the copies I brought, which was in the 10-12 range. I also got
several nice comments from people who had bought Ponx and Lexis in previous
years, talking about how much they enjoyed those games. Bjoern Spruck really
did a fantastic job with the high-color engine for the Lynx CGE 5th slideshow,
as fan after fan was stunned by the photo quality appearing on the Lynx screen.
Having the pics fade in and out and the MOD playing in the background rounded
this cart out as a professional production.

On the Jaguar front, Protector SE got a lot of play time as a new release, as
did Skyhammer, and naturally I had the CGE 5th slideshow running early in the
show, too. On Sunday one soon-to-be Jag fan got hooked on Zero 5, and I watched
him beat the first three missions on his first try! He couldn't say enough good
things about the Jag after that. That's why it's fun to go to these shows, and
demo games -- even non-Songbird games -- because there are so many gems for the
Lynx and Jaguar, and most people don't realize how unique some of these games
are compared to other systems.

I managed to sell three Jags and four Lynxes while at the show. I then
proceeded to leave a small box of Jaguar carts behind in my booth after the
show ended -- thanks, Larry, for not putting all those on eBay! ;-) And I
picked up a few shrinkwrapped 2600 titles like RealSports Boxing for $5 each at
the B&C booth for my personal collection. Also snagged a few of the new
releases for the 2600 and 7800, too.

The Dig Dug Drop was quite a sight to behold. Contrary to some posts I've read
so far, it seemed like everyone was generally excited and having fun with it.
Definitely a feeding frenzy, though, but what did you expect? I stayed out
beyond the fringe until it was too late to grab an unopened box, but no big
deal.

To John, Sean, and Joe: you guys have done it again with CGE2K2. Tons of arcade
games, amazing special guests, new game releases, and so much more. There's a
genuine sense of camaraderie and excitement exhibited by nearly everyone at the
show. It's no wonder that CGE is in my opinion the best gaming show anyone
could attend. And special thanks as well to Don, Scott, and the rest of your
volunteer staff who are always willing to help and stop by occasionally to ask
if I need anything. That's really cool.

To everyone who didn't make it out this year: start saving your pennies now,
and join us next year for CGE2K3! :-)

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird-productions.com


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SONGBIRD CELEBRATES CGE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

July 24, 2002

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird Productions is once again proud to be a part of this
year's Classic Gaming Expo (CGE), which takes place in Las Vegas, NV, on August
10-11. To honor the show's fifth anniversary this year, Songbird has produced a
limited number of Jaguar and Lynx collectables which provide a retrospective on
the shows from the last four years.

The Jaguar CGE 5th CD features a slide show of digitized pictures from World of
Atari 98 all the way to CGE2K1; nearly 50 full-screen, high-color photos are
included in this collection. This CD will play on any consumer Jaguar CD unit
which utilizes a JagFree CD compatible cartridge, such as Protector SE.

The Lynx CGE 5th cartridge also features a slide show of over a dozen digitized
pictures from CGE's past. This is made possible by use of a brand new
high-color display engine which allows pictures with dozens or even hundreds of
colors to be displayed with amazingly vibrant color and clarity on the Lynx
screen.

Only 60 of each commemorative item will be produced, so be sure to get to the
Songbird booth at CGE right away to secure your copy. Also check out other
recent Songbird releases, including Protector SE, CyberVirus, and the brand new
Phase Zero Demo cartridge. The latter is an impressive, playable demo which
includes at least five missions for you to explore and conquer, and is a great
addition to any Jaguar fan's collection. Skyhammer and the Rapid Fire
Controller should also be back in stock just in time for the show.

For the latest details on ticket pricing, directions, and special guests and
events at CGE, please visit the CGE website at http://www.cgexpo.com .

Songbird Productions is the premier developer and publisher for the Atari Lynx
and Jaguar. To keep up to date with the latest news at Songbird Productions, be
sure to visit the company web site at http://songbird.atari.net . JagFree CD is
copyright and trademark 2001 Songbird Productions. All rights reserved. This
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Jagfest 2002 Happenings

For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2002 (ST. Louis, MO)-
The organizers of The Sixth Annual Jaguar Festival (also known as Jag fest 2k2:
Atari and Beyond) are pleased to announce the current list of events:

Tourneys:

Friday July 12th, 2002:
Battle Sports Football (Jaguar)
Hosted by The Atari Times

SNK Fighters Medley
Host: TBA
Games featured:
Fatal Fury 2 (SNES), Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition (PS), Fatal Fury: Mark Of the
Wolves (DC),Samurai Showdown (SNES), Samurai Showdown 3D (PS), Samurai Showdown
3 (PS), KOF:Dream Match '99 (DC).
The final game is to be announced at the time of the show.

Thrill Kill (PSX)
Hosted by Trade N Games
Pong (Sears Tele-Games pong system)
Hosted by The Game Trader

A Video Game Trivia quiz show hosted by the Organizers will also be held on
Friday.

Saturday July 13th, 2002:
Warp Zone ( Atari 800XL )
Hosted by JT August

Thrill Kill (continued from day before)

Soul Calibur (Dream Cast)
Hosted by OMC Games

Battle Sphere (Jaguar)
Hosted by the Atari Video Club

An Open game room and a Museum featuring a Video Vault will also be at this
year show the following is a list of items that will be shown:
Atari related items:
Sears Tele-Game (Original Pong retag for Sears)
Atari Stunt Cycle
Atari 2600 family:
Sears Tele-Games Armor Plated Vader
Coleco Gemini
Atari 7800
Atari Lynx
Atari Jaguar w/CD
Atari 8-bit family:
400
800
130XE
XE Game
Atari 520ST
Amdek vaporware 3 inch disk drives
Tron Joystick
Pac Man Fever album (33 LP) and picture disk single
Pac Man Fever Photo of Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia
Autographed diagram of how to win at Pac Man
by Buckner and Garcia
(Pac Man Fever CD to be played during the show)
psx 1000 series
First issues of Atari Age, Atarian, Game Pro
and Game Player (second issue of Atari Age newspaper form)
Alien VS Predator movie type Jaguar Poster
Press Releases from CES dated from 1994

Video Vault:

Jaguar demo Tape from 1994
Jaguar Fest 1999 tape
AEO at E3 tapes (Atari and
Next Generation from 1994)
Tron

For Game Room:
Atari made pong clone
Atari 2600 console
Library of 20 or so good but rarer games plus a few rare but not
so good games like Custer's Revenge and Beat -em and Eat 'em
StarPath 2600 Super Charger
Stella gets a new brain CD V2
Mix of better after market controllers
Atari 800XL
NES Front Load console
Library of 20 or so good games (NO SMB/DH or variant)
Selection of aftermarket controllers
SNES
Library of 20 or so good games
Selection of aftermarket controllers
Genny 2 w/cd
Library of 20 or so good games, some on CD
Selection of aftermarket controllers
Sega Saturn
Library of games (I don't have many)
Sega DC
Library of games
N64
Library of games
psx 5000 series
Library of games, including some Jap imports and Thrill Kill
Selection of aftermarket controllers

Workshops will also be held at this year here is a current list of
workshops:
How to Program the Atari Jaguar
How to develop a game
Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United Question and Answer session

The Jagfest Organizers welcome two more Sponsors to the Sponsor’s list:
Slackers CD and games        GameFellas
122 THF Blvd               2901 South Capital
Chesterfield, Mo,63005       of Texas highway
636-519-1060  ph              512-327-GAME
636-536-9812 fax            Gamefellas.com
slackersite.com

Late night Friday OMC games will be showing a movie (TBA)

After Saturday’s show stay a bit longer for a swap meet to buy or sell some of
your games

Can’t Make Friday’s show? No Problem Saturday only admission is only $18.00 at
the door.

For more information On Jag fest 2k2 e-mail Greg George at greg@...,
James Garvin at omc@..., Daniel Iacovelli at atarivideoclub@...
or JT August at Jagfest@... or visit the Jagfest 2002 site at
http://omcgames.com/jagfest
(be sure to visit the Jag fest message board and post your ideas for this
event.)

END PRESS RELEASE
(I was told of about some errors in the last PR, those have been corrected and
can be seen by going AVC's fest site at
http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/Fest.html )

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Sponsors announced for Jagfest 2002

For Immediate Release:
June 14, 2002

The organizers of The Sixth Annual Jaguar Festival (dubbed Jag fest 2k2) are
pleased to announce the current line of sponsors:

The Game Trader:
A St. Louis area video game dealer that sells classic and
contemporary consoles and games. Located in St. Charles, Mo.,
at 2 Hawks Nest Plaza.
Directions: I-70 to Highway 94, south to the South Outer Road.
Turn right (west), go one half mile from to Hawks Nest Plaza at the
Hawks Nest Drive overpass. Phone:1-636-723-0072.

Good Deal Games:
An online video game retailer that provides games for classic and orphaned
systems. Their website also provides information on video gaming past.
Michael Thomasson, President
Website: http://www.gooddealgames.com

Songbird Productions:
An online video game retailer and developer of Atari Jaguar and Lynx games.
Their store also hosted the third Jagfest in MN.
Carl Forhan, President
Website: http://www.songbird.atari.net

TeleGames:
An online retailer and direct mail of video games for various game systems.
They also develop Atari games for the Jaguar and Lynx like Zero 5,
Breakout 2k and Worms for the Jaguar and Dessert Storm for the Lynx.
TeleGames was also one of the first sponsors of Jag fest.
Address: Telegames, PO box 1885, Desoto, TX 75123
Phone: 1-972-228-0690 E-mail: Sales@...
Website: http://www.telegames.com

If you represent a business that would benefit from advertising in the Jagfest
program or appearing in the festival's dealer room to sell your product or
offer live demonstration, e-mail Greg George at greg@...  or JT
August at starsabre@... for additional details and a pricing
schedule

For more information On Jag fest 2k2 e-mail Greg George at greg@...,
James Garvin at omc@..., Daniel Iacovelli at atarivideoclub@...
or JT August at starsabre@... or visit the Jagfest 2002 site at
http://omcgames.com/jagfest
(be sure to visit the Jag fest message board and post your ideas for this
event.)

END PRESS RELEASE

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Jagfest 2002 Goes to New Dimensions
For Immediate Release:

June 1st, 2002

(St. Louis, MO.)-- In what could be considered an unprecedented move, the
organizers of The Sixth Annual Atari Jaguar Festival have decided to broaden
the scope of the event by showcasing not only the Atari Jaguar, but classic and
next generation systems. Adding to this, Jagfest 2k2 will also provide an
avenue for creators of "homebrew" software to show their creations to the
world.
Last years Jagfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin set the stage by allowing non Atari
systems to have a limited presence. This year that idea will be taken further
by making their inclusion official.

James Garvin, owner of OMC Games and a principal organizer of this year's
Jagfest, states: "Jagfest symbolizes what can happen when a group of gamers
actually care about their games, and it has survived this long because of
dedication from its community. Our goal is to insure that Jagfest will survive
for years to come, and to do this the concept of what Jagfest stands for can be
expanded to include gaming in general. The "Jag" in Jagfest won't be lost,
though. It will still retain a major presence in the show, but gamers of all
types should be able to share some of the same heritage that has kept the
Jaguar alive after all of these years. This change is just a natural
progression of the show."

Daniel Iacovelli, Founder and President of The Atari Video Club and
co-organizer of this year’s Jagfest also states:” The addition of old school
and next generation will add a new dimension to the event. My club has seen the
progression of this event since its start in 1997, from just Atari
Jaguar and Lynx being shown at the first event to the addition of classic
systems shown at the last year’s event, it just seemed natural to continue from
that plus extending it to new dimensions”.

The Sixth Annual Atari Jaguar Festival (dubbed Jagfest 2k2) is being held in
downtown St. Louis, Missouri at The Mayfair Wyndham Historic Hotel. (806 St.
Charles Street St.Louis, Missouri 63101. Phone: 314-421-2500) on Friday, July
12th and Saturday, July 13th 2002.

For more information On Jag fest 2k2 e-mail Greg George at greg@...,
James Garvin at omc@... ,Daniel Iacovelli at atarivideoclub@...
or JT August at starsabre@... visit the Jagfest 2002 site at
http://omcgames.com/jagfest
(be sure to visit the Jag fest message board and post your ideas for this
event.)

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The Midwest Classic is shaping up to be one of the can't-miss gaming events
of 2002, and it is just one week away!  If you have not made plans to
attend, it is time to do so!  Here are just a few short things that you
will see at the event.

Computers

Classic computers will be huge at this year's event!  Attendees will be
able to view tons of classic computers from manufacturers like Apple,
Atari, Commodore and more in the Classic Computing Museum section of the
Computing and Gaming Museum.  Along with these computes, attendees will be
able to see a lot of rare and strange computer peripherals.  If you
remember the old computers with more than nostalgia, or just want to learn
the evolution of computers you will be able to do it at the Classic
Computing Museum!

Video Games

When the organizers of this year's event sat down to decide exactly what
could be considered a classic, we realized that anything could be so this
year's Classic Gaming Museum section of the Computing and Gaming Museum
will feature everything from PONG to the XBox, GameCube and PS2!  Attendees
are in for a huge treat, as there will be many new developments shown for
the TurboDuo and the Dreamcast -- some of which have never been seen
before!  If you have ever enjoyed playing a video game, there will be
something for you at the Midwest Classic!

Pinball

The flipper was invented in Chicago in 1947, and the game of pinball
evolved into what we know it as today.  The classic silver-ball game will
have a grand showing at the Midwest Classic as Stern Pinball, the last
pinball manufacturer today, will be sending materials to Milwaukee for
attendees to view.  The GOAT Store, LLC will also bring along a Williams
classic -- Space Shuttle pinball -- so that attendees may compete against
each other for great prizes.  There will also be a special demonstration on
how pinball works during the event.  If you have ever been curious about
how these complicated machines work or if you just want to test your skills
against friends, you will want to be at the Midwest Classic!

And much, much more!

On top of this, the Midwest Classic will feature tons of other memorable
events!  Throughout the day, attendees will be able to compete against new
friends in tons of games for great prizes from show sponsors The GOAT
Store, LLC, Good Deal Games and Songbird Productions.  Attendees may also
visit the Warring Worms Warzone to get themselves exclusive Midwest Classic
Atari 2600 games, meet with Carl Forhan -- creator of countless new Atari
Lynx and Jaguar games -- to get their game boxes signed, proudly sport an
event T-shirt, eat food provided by Chuck E. Cheese pizza and meet
countless new and old friends!

The Midwest Classic will truly be a classic that is not to be missed!

Pre-ordered tickets for the event are on sale until Saturday night at
midnight.  For more information about the event, please visit the official
Midwest Classic Homepage at
http://www.goatstore.com/midclassic2002.htm  Driving instructions for the
event will be added within the next few days.

It's official, Songbird Productions will be a vendor at Midwest Classic
on June 8th in Milwaukee, WI! Drop by the Songbird table and check out
incredible new Atari releases in action like Protector SE and
CyberVirus, as well as several unreleased games never before shown to
most fans! Plus, Songbird will have a large selection of merchandise,
from Jaguar to NUON to game.com to NES to Lynx.

Other exciting events at the show include the release of several
homebrew 2600 games and the return of the Classic Gaming Museum. Visit
the Goat Store web site for all the details on Midwest Classic at
http://www.goatstore.com . Make your plans to attend today!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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JAKKS Pacific to Launch Atari TV Games

MALIBU, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2002--JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
(Nasdaq:JAKK) announced today that the Company's subsidiary Toymax
International has entered into a worldwide licensing agreement with
Infogrames Interactive, Inc. to develop and market the Atari(R) 10-In-1 TV
Games(TM), a plug and play 8-bit gaming system utilizing your television
set. This second introduction to its TV Games category is expected to hit
retail shelves third quarter 2002.

"We are very pleased to have Atari(R) as the next extension to the TV Games
category. The retro graphics and sounds that Atari first introduced decades
ago are a perfect match for the platform," remarked Stephen Berman,
President and COO, JAKKS Pacific. "The combination of 10 vintage video games
and all of the hardware built right into the joystick controller make this a
portable, affordable and perfect take-anywhere gadget."

Atari(R) 10-In-1 TV Games features 10 classic games from Atari, one of the
original creators of video games! It has a lightweight, compact,
all-inclusive controller, which allows gamers to play video games anywhere
there is a TV with ATV input jacks (standard on almost all sets manufactured
within the past decade). Atari 10-In-1 TV Games includes "Centipede(R),"
"Asteroids(R)," "Missile Command(R)," "Battlezone(R)," "Adventure(TM),"
"Combat(TM)" and more, and is available in five colors: blue, red, green,
yellow and black. Atari 10-In-1 TV Games is anticipated to retail for
approximately $20.

New York-based Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq:IFGM) is one of the largest
third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The
Company develops video games for all consoles (Sony, Nintendo and
Microsoft), PCs, and Macintosh systems. Infogrames' catalogue of more than
1,000 titles includes award-winning franchises such as "Civilization(R),"
"Backyard Sports(TM)," "Deer Hunter(R)," "Driver(TM)," "RollerCoaster
Tycoon(R)," "Test Drive(R)," and "Unreal(R)," and key licenses including
Warner Bros. "Looney Tunes(TM)," Nickelodeon's "Blue's Clues(R)," "Dragon
Ball Z(R)," "Mission Impossible(R)," "Terminator(R)," "Harley-Davidson(R),"
"Major League Baseball(R)," and the "National Football League(R)," among
many others. The Company's Humongous Entertainment and MacSoft labels are
leaders in children's and Macintosh entertainment software, respectively.

Infogrames, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames
Entertainment SA (IESA) (Euronext 5257), a global publisher and distributor
of video games for all platforms. In 2001, IESA acquired Infogrames
Interactive, Inc. (formerly Hasbro Interactive), including its line of
software based on well-known licenses such as "MONOPOLY," "Jeopardy(R),"
"TONKA," and "Atari(R)," which are published and distributed in the U.S. by
Infogrames, Inc. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at
www.infogrames.com.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK) is a multi-brand company that designs and
markets a broad range of toys and leisure products. The product categories
include: Vehicles, Action Figures, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Dolls, Water
Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Arts & Crafts Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing
Instruments and Performance Kites. The products are sold under various brand
names including Flying Colors(R), Road Champs(R), Remco(R), Child
Guidance(R), Pentech(R), Toymax(R), Funnoodle(R), Laser Challenge(TM) and Go
Fly a Kite(R). The Company also participates in a joint venture with THQ
Inc. that has exclusive worldwide rights to publish and market World
Wrestling Federation(R) video games. For further information, visit
www.jakkspacific.com.

(c)2002 Infogrames Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. All marks are the
property of their respective owners.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and
projections about JAKKS' business based, in part, on assumptions made by its
management. These statements are not guarantees of JAKKS' future performance
and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to
predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from
what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to
numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above and
the following: changes in demand for JAKKS' products, product mix, the
timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products
and pricing and difficulties encountered in the integration of acquired
businesses. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of
the date on which they are made, and JAKKS does not undertake any obligation
to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances
after the date of this release.

CONTACT:

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

Genna Goldberg, 310/455-6235

or

Integrated Corporate Relations

Darren Barker, 562/698-6771

SOURCE: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

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May 3, 2002 - Midwest Classic to Offer Two Special Edition 2600 Games

The Midwest Classic, a new classic computing, gaming and pinball show being
held in Milwaukee, WI for the first time on June 8, 2002 has announced two
more reasons why the Midwest Classic is going to be a can't-miss event --
two new versions of great Atari 2600 games!

Warring Worms

The first game that will be at the event is Baroque Gaming's Warring Worms.
Warring Worms was originally released in 2002, and is one of the best home
brew games to be released for the Atari 2600 ever! In the game, players
control their super-charged, biologically engineered worm in a duel to the
death in a style that resembles the popular game Nibbler that may be found
on many cellular phones today. Warring Worms features hundreds of different
game play options, including player vs. computer and player vs. player options.

"Warring Worms is a phenomenal game," stated Dan Loosen of the GOAT Store,
LLC. "The addictive and competitive game play resembles Combat. It is
incredible!"

The Midwest Classic version of Warring Worms will feature a special title
screen that the original version does not contain. The game will be able to
be purchased for $35.00 with the special packaging, and $25.00 without.

Berzerk: Special Edition

The second game that will be exclusive to the event is a new version of
Berzerk. While the original version of Berzerk was released in 1980, this
version is going to feature a musical addition by Paul Slocum. Paul Slocum
has already created a musical addition for Combat entitled Combat Rocks
which featured the music of the Clash, as well as creating the Synthcart, a
way to turn your Atari 2600 into a synthesizer! What song will Berzerk feature?

"Berzerk was a great game before," Gary Heil of the GOAT Store, LLC said,
"and this will just makes it better!"

The Midwest Classic version of Berzerk will feature a special title screen
that the original version does not contain, and it will play a special
version of a popular song while you blast away at the robots! The game will
be able to be purchased for $25.00.

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Both Warring Worms and Berzerk will be limited edition runs that will only
be available for purchase at the Midwest Classic. The games will be hand
numbered by the creators! Both of the special edition games will be
featured in tournaments throughout the day, with the winner of the
tournament getting the first numbered copy of the game that they won the
tournament for!

If you are coming to the Midwest Classic and want to make sure that a copy
of either game will be there waiting for you, you may reserve either game
by visiting the GOAT Store's Web site at http://www.goatstore.com/ and then
visit the Midwest Classic page. Reservations cost $5.00 and must be paid
for by midnight on May 22. For more details about how the reservation
system works, please read the information contained in the descriptions.

For more information about the Midwest Classic, please visit the Official
Midwest Classic Web site at the GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com/). Dan
Loosen can be reached at loosen@... and Gary Heil can be reached
at heil@... for more information.