EVOLUTION GT IS ON THE STARTING GRID

VARESE, ITALY - 11th APRIL 2006

The fast growing publisher Black Bean today announced that the highly anticipated racing title Evolution GT has gone gold and will be screaming into stores on 12th May 2006. The title fuses an immensely detailed physics and handling engine with the ability to modify your driver's skills and equipment. With impressive graphics, fantastic AI and a real sense of speed Evolution GT is sure to cross the finish line in first place.

"We are extremely pleased to be bringing this title to market. It is basically a drivers dream and has something to offer everybody." Said Marco Minoli, Black Bean's Marketing Director. "With all the unique features Evolution GT really stands out and provides an experience not to be missed."

"One thing we are really proud of is the AI" Commented David Halse, Black Bean's UK PR Manager. "It is aggressive and wants to win just as much as the player does. No longer will you see neat queues rolling round the track, these guys are real racers with individual personalities and driving styles!"

Evolution GT launches across Europe in May 2006 on PlayStation 2 and PC. This is no simulation Be the Driver!

EVOLUTION GT FEATURES

35 fully licenced and destructible cars from some of the best manufacturers in the world including Audi, TVR, Pagani, Renault and Opal
Incredibly detailed physics and handling with wet and dry conditions
Advanced AI who will do anything to win and advance in skill as the player does
28 tracks including the famous Donington Park, Laguna Seca and Hockenhiem. Also city tracks like London and Berlin
Career mode with driver development system where players advance the skill of their driver by gaining experience points
Challenge mode to push players skills to the limit!
Win and use extra equipment to increase your drivers skill levels for the next race
Unique features like slipstreaming and a time slip feature where players have the ability to avoid accidents before they happen!
Split screen action

For further information

Livio Cantagallo - Italy
tel: +39 0332 874 329
@: l.cantagallo@blackbeangames.com

David Halse - UK
Tel: +44 1372 822 842
@: d.halse@blackbeangames.com

About Lago/Black Bean. Black Bean is the games label of Lago Srl, which is part of the Leader Group. Leader SpA has been the leading independent distributor in Italy since it started business in 1984. Leader is based in Gazzada (Varese) which is situated 30 miles north of Milan in northern Italy. Black Bean philosophy is to focus on a wide range of games genre leveraging on the niche targets that remain uncovered into the market. By adding original content to the products and by fully localising the titles Black Bean's vision is to remain close to player's needs. Black Bean has distribution partners all across Europe and PAL territories including Australia and South Africa. www.blackbeangames.com