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09:46 (BST), 12/03/2008

Exclusive digital worldwide premiere

Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS

New York, USA (March 12, 2008) - Leading PC digital distribution platform GamersGate and 1C Company announced today the exclusive digital worldwide premiere of eagerly awaited XIII Century: Death or Glory.

"This game has been referred to as having enough battles to choke a general and we are thrilled to be able to offer it to gamers worldwide weeks before it is scheduled to reach any other distribution channels, said Theodore Bergquist, CEO GamersGate.

XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game that immerses players in the Middle Ages. This is a world of noble knights and ruthless nomads, a world of courageous deeds and internal wars.

As one of the famous military leaders of the 13th Century, gamers are able to test their steel against the neighboring nations and carve their names into history.

The game is developed by Unicorn Games Studio and published worldwide by 1C Company. You can find more information about the game at http://xiiicentury.1cpublishing.eu.

About 1C Company

1C Company specializes in distribution, publishing and development of mass market software. Founded in 1991, 1C has become the leading publisher and distributor of computer games in Eastern and Central Europe. 1C Company is widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several internal studios. Internal developments of 1C include IL-2 Sturmovik, IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, Aces Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters and Theatre of War. 1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced over 100 projects for PC and consoles.

For more information on 1C please contact us at the numbers above or go to our website at http://www.1cpublishing.com.

About Gamer's Gate

Gamer's Gate is a leading digital distribution platform creating easily accessible gaming experiences for gamers worldwide - anytime, anywhere. Seen as a strong contender on the digital download arena, GamerGate continues to redefine the download industry and future strategies include the launch of several accompanying services in addition to an aggressively growing product portfolio from a wide range of internationally recognized publishers. http://www.gamersgate.com.

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