Just a quick note to let you know that Skyhammer is back in stock, as are all
the new Songbird Jaguar games, and Lynx Championship Rally is out of stock for
the next 3-4 weeks.

Stay tuned for some exciting Jaguar and Lynx announcements in the coming weeks,
and look for the Songbird table at JagFest 2001 and CGE2K1 this summer!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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Due to popular request, I have uploaded a preview of the upcoming overhead
fantasy RPG for the Atari Lynx on the Songbird homepage. I know ever since the
announcement of the "Guardians: Storms Over Doria" game many years ago, Atari
fans have been anxious for this genre to make an appearance on the Lynx.

Chris Vick is the lead programmer, and the demos he's turned in so far have
been spectacular. Watch this space and the Songbird pages for progress reports
on this game!

--
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Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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January 1, 2001 - Jagfest 2K1 Tickets Now On Sale!

The GOAT Store, an online store specializing in the support of classic
video games has begun selling tickets for Jagfest 2K1 being held in
Milwaukee, WI on June 30, 2001.

"We have already had a great response to the event when we announced the
date," stated Gary Heil of the GOAT Store, "And now we are gearing up on
what will certainly be one of the most exciting Jaguar events ever!"

The event promises Atari fans that they will be able to enjoy the Atari
Jaguar, as well as celebrate a glorious past through many classic systems
through tournaments, displays, one-of-a-kind offers and many other special
events soon to be announced.

We are working very hard right now to expand Jagfest even more then it
already is, said Dan Loosen of the GOAT Store. We already have many
surprises on the horizon that will be announced in the near future.

A ticket to Jagfest will entitle the ticketholder to admission to the
event, an official Jagfest 2K1 Program and the ability to sign up for
tournaments. Admission for the event is only $8.00 for those who
pre-registers before June 1, 2001 and $10.00 for tickets after that point.

Information about ordering tickets can be found at the Official Jagfest
2K1: Beyond Tempest 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.

Excerpts from press releases floating on the net:

Infogrames Entertainment to Acquire Hasbro Interactive and Games.com

LYON, France & PAWTUCKET, R.I. (BUSINESS WIRE)

Dec. 6, 2000:

Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257) and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) jointly
announced today that they have entered into a strategic agreement, creating one
of the foremost powerhouses in the mass market digital interactive
entertainment world. The agreement is comprised of three main elements,
including the Infogrames acquisition of Hasbro Interactive; a long-term
licensing agreement giving Infogrames exclusive rights to develop and publish
digital interactive games based on current and future Hasbro properties on all
existing and future digital interactive formats; and the acquisition of
Games.com.

Infogrames will purchase 100% of the common stock of Hasbro Interactive and
Games.com for $100 million - comprised of $95 million in Infogrames
Entertainment SA securities (approximately 4.5 million common shares) and $5
million in cash. In addition, Hasbro will receive an annual guarantee from
Infogrames based on sales generated from the licensing agreement. The
agreements are subject to the approval of the shareholders of Infogrames,
regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. The companies
expect the deal to close early in the first calendar quarter of 2001.

...

The acquisition gives Infogrames a catalog of titles based on well-known
properties, including:

--The legendary ATARI name and properties, such as CENTIPEDE, MISSILE COMMAND,
and the historic PONG, which pioneered the video game revolution.



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December 8, 2000 - The GOAT Store Announces 2600 JAMMA Release Dates

The GOAT Store today announced that they have completed work on their two
new GOAT Store Exclusive products, the 2600 JAMMA Joystick and the slightly
larger brother, the 2600 JAMMA Joystick LX. These two joysticks, the second
in a series that the GOAT Store hand builds and sells to collectors, is
made from real JAMMA arcade parts.

"The JAMMA Joysticks series are products that I really have enjoyed
creating, building and selling," said Dan Loosen of the GOAT Store. "Our
Jaguar JAMMA Joystick series has been a huge success for us. We hope that
enthusiasts for the 2600 find this joystick just as useful!"

The 2600 JAMMA Joystick (Retail price - $41.90) and the 2600 JAMMA Joystick
LX (Retail price - $46.90) will go on sale Monday December 11, 2000. Please
direct any questions to The GOAT (thegoat@...).

LYNX FANS, IT'S RALLY TIME!

December 7, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird is pleased to announce December 15, 2000, as the
official limited-release date for Championship Rally on the Atari Lynx.

Championship Rally is an incredible overhead racer featuring 7 unique tracks,
powerups and pitfalls, and highly detailed graphics accompanied by rumbling
audio. Try your hand at solo gaming with Tournament, Single Race, and Time
Trial, or use your comlynx cable and second copy of Championship Rally on
another Lynx to race head-to-head against a buddy in Versus. Plus, look for
cheat codes, shortcuts, and more! This is the biggest, most ambitious,
options-loaded Lynx game ever released by Songbird, and is a must-have for any
Atari fan.

Orders are being accepted immediately for this exciting new game. Songbird will
make every attempt to fill early orders by Christmas, but based on availability
and the timeliness of orders, it is possible some orders will only be filled in
January 2001. MSRP for Championship Rally is $42.95.

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.

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December 2, 2000 - Go Beyond Tempest at Jagfest 2K1

The GOAT Store, an online store specializing in the support of classic
video games, has agreed to host Jagfest 2K1 in Milwaukee, WI on June 30,
2001. The fifth annual event that centers around the Atari Jaguar system,
but will be expanding as it has in the past to include all classic video
game systems and even classic computers.

"The event is going to be subtitled, 'Beyond Tempest'," said Dan Loosen of
the GOAT Store, "because with all of the great products that have come out
for the Jaguar in the past year, it is definately true that we have moved
beyond the storm of doubt and disbelief and can now look at a very bright
future for the Jaguar and all of Atari."

This years event will include an exhibit of every Jaguar game ever made,
rare Atari games, systems, prototypes and many more surprises! There will
also be a vast array of tournaments, with the GOAT Store supplying prizes
to the winners.

Admission for this years event will be $8.00 for pre-registers and $10.00
for tickets at the door. Tickets will go on sale January 1, 2001.

"Jagfest is a great oppurtunity for anyone with an interest in Atari to
explore many rare and one-of-a-kind items and meet some new friends while
doing it!" said Gary Heil. "I think that Milwaukee is a great location, and
we will build on the success of past Jagfests to make Beyond Tempest into
the best Jagfest yet."

Please make sure to visit the Official Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest 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.

CHRISTMAS GOODIES FROM SONGBIRD

November 21, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird Productions is pleased to announce some Christmas
goodies for Atari Lynx and Jaguar fans.

Topping off the list is Championship Rally for the Atari Lynx. This incredible
overhead racer features 7 unique tracks, powerups and pitfalls, tons of
options, and highly detailed graphics accompanied by rumbling audio. Try your
hand at solo gaming with Tournament, Single Race, and Time Trial, or use your
comlynx cable and second copy of Championship Rally on another Lynx to race
head-to-head against a buddy in Versus. Plus, look for cheat codes, shortcuts,
and more! This game is a must-have for any Lynx fan.

Championship Rally is scheduled for a December 2000 release, and is currently
in production. Look for the official release announcement, including ordering
information, in the next few weeks.

Jaguar fans won't be left in the cold, either. Several Rapid Fire Controllers
are still in stock, but hurry, there aren't many left and at press time it was
unknown if more of these devices will be built in the future.

Plus, pick up the Songbird C2K (Christmas 2000) Kit, available today! This kit
includes:

* Full-color glossy Skyhammer overlay
* Full-color glossy Worms overlay
* B&W glossy Songbird ad / price list from CGE2K -- great collector's item!

Pricing on the Songbird C2K Kit is as follows:

* $5 for USA customers
* $6 for International customers
* $3 (WOW!) for any customer when you order any other item(s) from the Songbird
catalog

No additional shipping fee applies for the Songbird C2K kit when purchased
separately. Normal shipping charges apply for any other items ordered.

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.

This message may be reprinted in its entirety.

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net


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This is a quick reminder to take advantage of the Songbird "Atari Christmas"
special currently underway at http://songbird.atari.net. Simply click on the
Order button and visit the Specials page for all the details.

You'll find the best-ever prices on new Jaguar and Lynx releases from 1999 and
2000. But hurry, these prices expire on November 17th, 2000. Just over a week
remaining!

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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AN ATARI CHRISTMAS!

http://songbird.atari.net

In honor of the upcoming Christmas holiday, and as a special thank you to
dedicated Atari fans worldwide, Songbird is pleased to announce a limited time
offer on selected Jaguar and Lynx merchandise. Hurry, orders must be postmarked
(or received electronically via PayPal) by November 17, 2000. Mention "Atari
Christmas" with your order to qualify for this special pricing. Shipping is $5
for USA/Canada, or $8 for international orders.

JAGUAR...........................
                  Regular   Sale
Item             Price     Price
---------------------------------
Fight For Life   $29.95    $19.95
Hyper Force      $74.95    $64.95
Jaguar Unit      $49.95    $39.95
Primal Rage CD   $59.95    $49.95
Protector        $74.95    $64.95
Soccer Kid       $74.95    $59.95
Val. Skiing      $29.95    $19.95
WMCJ w/ Team Tap $24.95    $19.95


LYNX.............................
                  Regular   Sale
Item             Price     Price
---------------------------------
Hockey           $19.95    $14.95
Joust            $14.95    $ 9.95
Lexis            $39.95    $29.95
Sokomania        $39.95    $34.95
Ultimate Chess   $24.95    $19.95


SPECIAL DEALS....................

INCREDIBLE DEAL!!! Buy all four Songbird-released Jaguar games (Hyper Force,
Protector, Skyhammer, and Soccer Kid) for only $259.95 plus shipping! Mention
"Jaguar Combo" with your order.

WOW!!! Buy the three Songbird-released Lynx games Lexis, Ponx, and Remnant for
only $99.95 plus shipping. Mention "Lynx Combo" with your order.

Jaguar A/V cable only $7.95 with any order of $100 or more. Mention "JAGAV"
with your order.

Buy any 3 Lynx games regularly priced at $9.95, get a fourth equivalent game
free! Mention "443 Lynx special" with your order!

These offers expire November 17, 2000. Offers may be withdrawn without prior
notice by Songbird based on product availability or other criteria. Specials
may be combined when appropriate, ask for details. No rainchecks.

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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If you've been waiting to pick up Lexis, Ponx, or other rare Lynx games,
be sure to bookmark the following page. Songbird will be putting
selected items up for auction periodically, and this is the easiest way
to keep track of what's currently up. All current games under $16 as of
this writing!

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/forhan

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CHAMPIONSHIP RALLY COMING SOON FOR THE LYNX

If you're hungry for a multiplayer overhead racer for the Lynx, with
tons of tracks and player options, check out Championship Rally coming
this Christmas from Songbird! The web site was recently updated with the
latest screen shots, and the game is currently in final beta test.

EXPERIENCE RAPID FIRE ON THE JAGUAR

Songbird has a limited supply of Rapid Fire Controllers for the Jaguar
available for $39.95 each. These awesome modified controllers breathe
new life into games like Raiden and Zero 5!

YOU MUST PROTECT THE REMNANT

Take on the role of the last fighter pilot fending off waves of alien
invaders in this instant classic for the Lynx! Incredible 3D scaling and
big explosions make this game a must-have for Lynx fans. Available now,
$39.95.

DIGGING FOR GOLD

Crystal Mines II will never be the same! Get CM2: Buried Treasure today,
and start designing and downloading new levels to your Lynx. Features
over 50 brand new levels, plus all the original levels viewable in the
included editor. (Lynx/PC serial cable also required, not included).
Available now, $29.95.

WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS...

Songbird is always pursuing more Lynx and Jaguar titles. Expect more
releases well into 2001, and as always, stay tuned to
http://songbird.atari.net for all the latest on Songbird Productions and
the Jaguar and Lynx!

And be sure to pick up the October issues of GameFan and Next
Generation, for great coverage of new Jaguar products and CGE2K,
respectively.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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Sept 17, 2000
BUYJUGS.COM is now accepting credit card payments.


The Smash-Hit Underground Software Loader JUGS is now available for
purchase with your credit card via Paypal! No more messy money-orders
or currency exchange woes.

Pay with credit card and get games like NATIVE, ASTEROIDS, and
PAINTER running in less time!!!

What is JUGS? You ask... Simply run on over to http://www.buyjugs.com
and see what JUGS is all about!!!

How can I pay with my credit card??? Just browse over to:
http://www.buyjugs.com/HowCanIGetJUGS.htm and see!

Need a second opinion??? Check out the JUGS review at:
http://addie.voicegateway.com/reviewjag/jugs.html


JUGS: Breathing NEW life into your Jaguar!!!!

Songbird is back, and ready to blow you away with incredible new games
and hardware for the Atari Lynx and Jaguar!

Looking for some cool space combat action on your Lynx? Try Remnant for
the Lynx, brought to you by Songbird! This awesome 3D game features 20
spectacular waves of alien invaders and meteors for you to eliminate.
Only 70 copies of this special CGE2K edition were made, and no more will
be produced, so get yours while they last!

The long-awaited Crystal Mines 2: Buried Treasure for your Win95/98/00
PC is here! This fantastic add-on allows you to design and download NEW
LEVELS to your CM2 cartridge on a real Atari Lynx. Plus, over 50 brand
new levels are included on the CD, along with all the original levels so
you can check out that one puzzle that's frustrated you for years. [CM2
cartridge and Lynx/PC serial cable not included.]

For Jag fans, the Rapid Fire Controller is exactly what you need to blow
away those high-energy shooter games like Raiden and Zero 5. It features
independent A and B rapid fire support, plus a speed selector for 5, 10,
15, or 20 pulses per second. Don't pass this one up!

New merchandise has also been added, such as the JagLink and Ruiner
Pinball for the Jaguar and Hockey and Robotron for the Lynx.

*** SPECIAL *** Lexis only $29.95 with ANY order! Just mention "Lexis
Blowout" and place your order by October 1st, 2000.

Quantities are limited on all Songbird merchandise, so please confirm
your order via email to songbird@... before ordering. Check out
the web site below for information and prices on all Songbird
merchandise.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

Just a not to everyone who was looking for BattleSphere(tm):

There are 10 copies for sale on the Atari.Net auction site. Just go
to http://www.atari.net/cgi-bin/auction.pl?category=atari and you'll
find them.

Thanks!

Thunderbird
ScatoLOGIC

P.S. ScatoLOGIC WEST is handling all BattleSphere(tm) sales. Comments
or suggestions should be addressed to varelse@... or
sebab@...

Hello everyone,

I was on vacation the past week and forgot to send this before I left.
This is the most recent news article from the GOAT Store...

---------------------------------------------------
August 18, 2000 - Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LX Released
---------------------------------------------------

The GOAT Store's official modification to the popular Jaguar JAMMA Joystick
is officially ready for sale through the GOAT Stores website
(www.goatstore.com). The Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LX is the second version of
the original Jaguar JAMMA Joystick that sports a larger base, as well as a
modified button configuration.

Unfortunately, the GOAT Stores website does not currently have any pictures
of the Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LX, but they are hoping to get some by the end
of the month.  The Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LXs price has been set at $74.90
and comes in a variety of colors. Please direct any questions to The GOAT
(thegoat@...).

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Enjoy!

dan
www.goatstore.com

Contact: Donald A. Thomas, Jr., consumer
               webmaster of ICWhen.com
               curator@...


For Immediate Release


eGames CEO challenges Customer Complaint with Suit

Manteca, CA  -  (August 23, 2000)  --  In a recent exchange of email
communications with a customer, eGames, Inc. (www.egames.com) reveals plans
to continue selling abridged software without telling customers that the
software they're purchasing are not the original full versions. The
revelation is made while Mr. Donald A. Thomas, Jr., Webmaster of ICWhen.com
(www.icwhen.com), submits a complaint to the firm concerning their
marketing policy.

"Mr. Thomas obviously has a mission here and short of revamping our
marketing and product development strategies, he's not about to (be)
appeased, " states Mr. Gerald W. Klein, CEO of eGames, Inc. in an email
addressed to his staff in which Mr. Thomas was copied. "Ellen, are you sure
we can't sue him?" he concludes.

On Saturday, August 19, Mr. Donald A. Thomas, Jr. purchased two video game
compilations published by eGames, Inc., a Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based
software publisher. "Galaxy of Arcade Classics" includes "7 exciting games
featuring 3D graphics and sound." "Galaxy of Games Red Edition" is a
"best-ever collection of 50 full feature games". Both are CD-ROMs intended
for computers equipped with the Windows '95 or Windows '98 operating
systems. Don installed "Galaxy of Arcade Classics" on his home computer and
found that the software titles advertised on the packaging were quite
different from their originally released forms.

"I played 'Tunnel Runner' for fifteen minutes, then the game stopped and
told me that I had completed all the levels," revealed a disenchanted
Thomas. "As you exit the main menu, they then offer to sell you the
complete versions. I then realized I had actually purchased an elaborate
eGames product catalog with nothing more than game samples represented as
complete games."

Indicating that their target market are casual gamers that do not realize
that they're purchasing only small portions of the complete game originals,
Klein points out, "We realize that we cannot hope to satisfy both core and
casual game players with the products that we intend to market and sell."

"Interestingly," challenges Thomas, "many of eGames titles are
look-and-feel copies of classic video game titles such as 'Dig Dug',
'Pac-Man', 'Missile Command', 'Frogger', 'Breakout' and others. As a
Webmaster of a game history Web site, I know that all these games became
popular, in part, to their never-ending nature. If the player ever did
reach a 'final' level, the entire game begins again adding to the existing
score at a faster and more challenging pace. I purchased EGames' 'Galactic
Patrol' a while back and it plays just like the original 'Galaga'. It's
clear that they know what their target market is and it's not people
interested in games that end in less than fifteen minutes."

Klein considered an invitation to have the matter reviewed by one or more
Attorneys' General offices. The CEO responded that eGames' money-back
guarantee protects them from any such inquiries inferring that those
consumers who felt that they had been misled will be entitled to a refund.

"Our money-back guarantee protects our customers and our interests too,"
boasts Klein. "Experience has shown such a guarantee to be the best
insurance money can buy and the best customer service policy."

Assuming that a money-back guarantee would protect eGames marketing
strategy, Thomas points out that the products he purchased make no
references whatsoever to any such guarantees.

The complete email exchange between Donald A. Thomas, Jr. of www.ICWhen.com
and Mr. Gerald Klein of eGames, Inc. (www.egames.com) can be found at
http://www.icwhen.com/news/egames0822.html.

Mr. Thomas may be reached in email at curator@....

Mr. Klein may be reached in email at jklein@....

Hello everyone,

The Jaguar, in another grand refusal to be forgotten is the featured
product in the October Graveyard section of the magazine Gamefan.

The magazine covers Songbird's Hyper Force, 4Play/Scatologic's Battlesphere
and the GOAT Stores Jaguar JAMMA Joystick.  All three products are reviewed
very favorably on pages 104-107, and there are many screenshots including a
statement that ECM wishes that there were more classic system users as
rabid as the Jaguar community is.

Please look for the October issue of Gamefan to hit the store stands within
the next few weeks and support the new coverage of the Jaguar by purchasing
the issue.  A special thanks to ECM and Gamefan for running the article.

For more information on the products reviewed in Gamefan, please refer to
the following websites...

Jaguar JAMMA Joystick - http://www.goatstore.com/

Hyper Force - http://songbird.atari.net/

Battle Sphere - http://www.battlesphere.com/

GameFan - http://www.gamefan.com

dan
www.goatstore.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Underground Software Loader comes to Jaguar Platform

The fabled JUGS (Jaguar Unmodified Game Server) proves to be more
than just a rumor

August 14 , 2000 --  In a moved that shocked the Underground Jaguar
Development Community to it's very core, the JUGS Team officially
announced the availability of it's JUGS system today. The JUGS System
has been rumored to exist for many months, but until now it was
largely dismissed as an elaborate hoax. With the addition of this
system to the available Underground Jaguar Development Tools, the
ability to load and run Underground Jaguar Software is now within
reach of the masses.

The loss of the key to the Jaguar internal encryption routines has
prohibited many people from being able to load and run software
created since the Jaguar console was declared an open system. Until
recently the only way to use this new software was to own an Official
Jaguar Development System / FLASH Cartridge, or to modify a Jaguar
console to circumvent the operating system encryption routines.

[Ed. note - Songbird Productions has also published new software
available in cartridge format since the Jaguar was declared an open
system.]

The JUGS System was revealed via the Official JUGS Website at
www.buyjugs.com to consist of a special cable to connect to your PC
Compatible, a proprietary PC based loading utility program, and
sophisticated server firmware piggybacked within the BattleSphere(tm)
Jaguar Game Cartridge. Using a special code embedded within
BattleSphere(tm), software can be loaded into the RAM memory in any
Jaguar console and then executed. JUGS bypasses the Jaguar's internal
encryption routines by running software after the BattleSphere(tm)
game has passed encryption tests on power-up. The fact that the
server code is executed from an existing cartridge enables the
product to be the only one of it's kind which does not require any
soldering or cutting of the Jaguar circuitry.

For More Information, Visit www.buyjugs.com, or www.battlesphere.com,
or Contact: sales@...

Due to the recent move, the Songbird Productions mail order buiness will be
closed for most of August while we relocate our merchandise. Any orders
received will be temporarily held until then.

Also, Songbird has almost exhausted its supply of new Jaguar products. Soccer
Kid is out of stock, Hyper Force has only one copy left, and Protector and
Skyhammer have a few copies each. When Skyhammer is gone, it is gone and will
likely never be reproduced again. The other games will have a second run made
in the next 2-3 months.

Likewise, supplies of Ponx, SFX, and Lexis are running low, and there are no
plans to reproduce these games once they have sold out.

Once Songbird re-opens, we will offer a bunch of new products for sale,
including Jaguar Rapid Fire Controllers, Lynx Remnant, and Lynx Crystal Mines
II: Buried Treasure. All are limited edition items that may not be offered
beyond their initial run.

Thanks for your continued support, and for your patience during this
transition.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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Songbird Productions is moving to a new location effective immediately. The new
address is:

Songbird Productions
1736 Chippewa Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901

Please update your records appropriately. Any orders already in transit to the
old address should be forwarded correctly by the US Post Office, but as always
feel free to inquire via email with any questions on a current order.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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Wow, just got back to MN early this morning after a fun but exhausting expo.
Not sure what attendance was like this year vs. last year, but I do know that
Sunday attendance was a big improvement over last year. And I stayed VERY busy
at the Songbird booth the entire time! It was rare that I had more than 5
minutes go by without someone wanting to try a Jag or Lynx game, see some
unreleased stuff, etc. People got to play Lynx Cybervirus, Eye of the Beholder,
and Relief Pitcher, while on the Jag side we did have Phaze Zero and a
prototype 'shareware' cart for demo.

Songbird customers got to pick up the new Songbird Jaguar games at great
prices, and I went through almost all the assorted Jaguar stock I brought with
me. Lynx sales were a little slower than I hoped, but the new games were still
well received and I even found some new customers for Ponx and Lexis! Not to
mention equipping a few former INTV and 5200 developers with low-cost Lynx
developer kits which was great fun... =^)

I didn't get much time to stop by other booths, but it is always great to chat
with Hasbro, Telegames, B&C, CGE staff, and the rest.

Thanks to everyone who made this another incredible event! I hope to see even
more people attend next year. Considering the exclusive game releases, great
deals on new and old merchandise, the chance to meet former and current game
developers, the swap meet, and the one-of-a-kind museum, I think there are
plenty of reasons to make CGE a 'must-go' event for classic/Atari gamers.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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Here's news of an extraordinary celebration for an exceptional book by an
outstanding historian of video games.

For a preview of Monday's press release, go to:
http://www.icwhen.com/news/supercade.html

FYI, I know the author of this new book and I have seen early drafts of the
timeline. It's a tribute to the industry that you will not want to miss.

Best Wishes,

  -- Donald A. Thomas, Jr.
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     FAX: (815) 366-2336

I hope to see you all at CGE2K later this month! Check out the details at
http://www.cgexpo.com.

- Carl

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SONGBIRD EXCLUSIVES FOR CGE2K ATTENDEES

July 13, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- In a further demonstration of Songbird's support of CGE2K,
owner Carl Forhan is pleased to announce some game competitions and special
pricing for CGE2K attendees.

Songbird plans to hold high score competitions for the following games: Jaguar
Protector and Lynx Remnant. Winners will receive selected Songbird prizes and
discount coupons. Only a limited number of entries will be allowed, on a
first-come basis.

Employees and relatives of Songbird and CGE Services are not
eligible to enter the contests. See the Songbird table for the
complete rules and entry forms.

And of course, all the new Songbird Jaguar and Lynx games will
be available for play and purchase, along with a ton of other
Atari merchandise. Jaguar Skyhammer was just recently released
to a horde of grateful Atari fans, and other games such as
Protector have also been surprise hits with customers. Some
Songbird items will be offered at special discounted rates,
only available to CGE2K attendees. "I know many Atari fans
make a big sacrifice to attend a show like CGE2K," acknowledged Carl. "I want
to give something back to the fans, by giving attendees-only a chance to
buy Songbird merchandise at great prices."

Finally, CGE2K attendees will also get the first glimpse at
future Songbird titles, such as Championship Racing and
Cybervirus, as well as some long-awaited cheats for games like
Ponx, Lexis, Protector, and Hyper Force.

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.

This message may be reprinted in its entirety.

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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SONGBIRD ANNOUNCES CGE2K LINEUP

June 9, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird Productions recently unveiled its plans
for new products to be available at Classic Gaming Expo 2000,
which will be held in Las Vegas at the Jackie Gaughan Plaza Hotel
during July 29-30.

Topping off the list is the long-awaited release of Crystal Mines
II: Buried Treasure. This Win-95/98/00 software allows consumers
to build, swap, and download new levels on their existing Crystal
Mines II Lynx game cartridge. Over 50 brand new levels are
included, as well as the original 150+ CM2 levels. Plus, it
includes all the tools and documentation needed to help anyone
get started designing their own levels. MSRP for CM2:BT is $29.95
for the CD, and $49.95 for the CD and Lynx-to-PC cable.

In an unexpected move, Songbird also announced the availability
of a "CGE2K special edition" version of Remnant, the highly-
anticipated 3D space combat game for the Lynx. "This is a game
no Lynx fan should be without," commented Carl Forhan, owner
of Songbird and the developer of Remnant. "It puts the Lynx
into high gear -- from the explosions to the 3D scaling to the
audio, Remnant sets a new standard for 'next generation' Lynx
games." This special edition of Remnant is a complete game, and
features more than a dozen sectors to clear in the Arcade play
mode. A future version of Remnant is anticipated to include a
Strategic play mode as well, where the player must repel enemy
squadrons and protect friendly outposts. MSRP for Remnant is
$39.95.

Not to leave Jaguar fans out, Songbird also has plans to offer
for sale a new Rapid Fire Controller for the Atari Jaguar. Carl
explained the benefits of the new controller: "Titles such as
Zero 5 and Raiden are great games on the Jaguar, but can suffer
from slow fire rates which force the player to mash buttons
repeatedly. The RFC is simply a modified 18-button controller
with a special circuit that allows the player to enable or
disable multiple fire rates on the A and B buttons." The RFC has
been tested by several individuals and received very favorable
feedback so far. MSRP for the RFC is $39.95. Only limited
quantities will be available for sale at CGE2K.

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.

This message may be reprinted in its entirety.

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For a limited time, Songbird is offering a special BLOWOUT deal on Lexis and
Joust, both classics by Shadowsoft. Can you find the *hidden game* in Lexis?
Are you ready for wave after wave of arcade action in Joust?

Buy Lynx Lexis for just $39.95 plus shipping, and get Lynx Joust abolutely
FREE! Just mention "Songbird SIZZLE" when placing your order.

Hurry, this offer expires soon. Payment must be received/postmarked no later
than June 5th.

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Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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I'm sorry to report that due to unexpected manufacturing and real-life
complications, the release of Skyhammer will be delayed approximately
one week. Because of the late change of plans, no pre-orders can be
shipped early as I have tried to do in the past. I will attempt to ship
as many "Nov 1st, 1999" pre-orders as soon as the carts arrive, with
most of the international and remaining orders shipping within two weeks
after that.

Also, Songbird is phasing out credit card processing via Multimedia 1.0,
as it was a temporary arrangement to help me handle a large volume of
orders. It would greatly reduce my expenses and also simply order
tracking if customers who wish to use credit cards could pay online via
PayPal. It's always free and very reliable. Check it out at:

  https://secure.paypal.com/auction/pal=forhan%40yahoo.com

If you're already a PayPal member, simply send your payment to
songbird(at)atari(dot)net. International customers will need to send a
check or money order drawn on a USA bank (it should read "Bank of New
York" or "Bank of Delaware" or something similar on the front), or an
International Postal Money Order. Money Orders drawn on foreign banks
can _not_ be accepted and will be returned uncashed.

Thanks in advance for your understanding, and for the tremendous support
displayed by Atari fans over the last year. I've been very happy (though
often exhausted!) to be a part of releasing these "lost" games for the
Jaguar, and look forward to finding more products, both old and new, for
release on the Jaguar platform in the coming months.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

NOTE: Please email jwkrych@... with any questions about CCAG.

The Editors

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The Classic Computer And Gaming (CCAG) Fair 2000 is being held at the
National Guard Armory on Route 57, Lorain Ohio on the 16th and 17th of
June.

The 16th is setup for people at the armory. The 17th is the actual show.

So far, TI and Atari groups are going to be there. Other groups are welcome!
If you want a table, please email me. Setup times are on Friday afternoon,
and early Saturday morning.

The CCAG 2000 is free to all comers. And for those looking for consoles
and retro gaming, there is bound to be plenty for all to get, and deals
galore!

Our Atari group here has two tables just for selling everything from 8-bit
Atari to 16 bit ST's and equipment. Plus game carts.

Setup on Friday the 16th is 6PM to 10PM, with the fair opening at 9Am on
the 17th. 9AM to 6PM.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS:
3520 Grove Avenue
Lorain, Ohio 44055-2048

You need to get to 71 North, rather than 75. Take 71 North to 480/turnpike.
Get on the turnpike and get off on the Route 57 exit. Go north on 57. The
N.G. Armory will be on your left about 2 miles from the turnpike exit. On
the corner of a park. Can't miss it.

See you at the CCAG!

Jim W. Krych
Cleveland Atari Classic User Group

jwkrych@...


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SKYHAMMER ORDERS DUE

Skyhammer is slated for release at the end of May, and Songbird appreciates the
prompt payments from all customers. If you pre-ordered by Nov 1, 1999, you owe
$44.95 plus shipping. If you pre-ordered after Nov 1, 1999, you owe $54.95 plus
shipping. Finally, new orders sent at this time owe $79.95 plus shipping.
Shipping is $5 for USA/Canada orders, and $8 for international. (Large
international orders may be charged additional shipping.)

Order forms and the Songbird mailing address may be found at
http://songbird.atari.net.

A special note to credit card customers, Songbird is moving away from using
Multimedia 1.0 to process credit cards. If your balance has not yet been taken
care of, Songbird would greatly appreciate it if you could pay your balance by
check, MO, or online using PayPal (see the link on the Songbird catalog web
page). Thanks in advance for understanding.

LYNX PROGRAMMING CONTEST

Songbird is sponsoring the first ever Lynx programming contest. Details
available on the Songbird web pages in the "Press" section. Contest duration is
May 1 to August 1. Get to work on your submission right away, and maybe win
some cool prizes!

REMNANT FOR THE ATARI LYNX

Songbird has yet another Lynx title in development -- this time it's a cool 3D
space combat game called Remnant. Check out the special preview page located
at:

http://songbird.atari.net/remnant.shtml

LYNX OTHELLO NOW AVAILABLE

This is the first new Lynx product for the year. You won't want to miss out on
this timeless classic, now available for the Atari Lynx. Check out this and all
the NEW Atari products available on the Songbird web pages.


Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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