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Game Developers See Green - Playmakaz $50,000 Contest Call For Entries

Zango Games Recognizes Best Independent Games With Launch of Game Development Contest

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BELLEVUE, Wash. - March 8, 2005 - ZangoTM, the provider of exclusive free premium content online, today announced the official launch of its Game Playmakaz Contest for independent game developers. The winning submission will be awarded a $50,000 game development contract with Zango. Finalist submissions will also be considered for Zango licensing agreements. Zango is accepting entries through July 31, 2005, and the winning game will be announced on September 9, during the Austin Game Conference in Austin, Texas.

Game experts Mark Long, from Seattle-based Zombie Studios and Paul Steed, author of books on creating and modeling characters for video games, are slated to judge finalists based on overall design, creativity, fun factor, playability, stability, size, music and sound, and will make the final selection. All game entries will be played and tested by an in-house Zango Games team, and 12 finalists will be chosen for review by the judges.

Game developers can access contest rules and the contest application form at the Zango booth, March 9-11 during the Game Developers Conference at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco. Contest rules are also available at http://partner.zango.com. Submissions can be sent to Zango online, via e-mail at games@zango.com, or to Attn: Game Playmakaz Contest, Zango, 3600 136th PL SE, Bellevue, WA, 98006.

"Similar to the film industry, there is a great need for cultivation and support of innovation and creativity in the game industry," said Charles Balas, senior games producer at Zango. "In an effort to promote and locate exceptional independent game developers, we created Game Playmakaz, providing an outlet for talented up-and-comers to secure publishing deals and have the chance to win a $50,000 game development contract. Modeled after what Sundance and Project Green Light have done for artistry in film, Zango has created a way for passionate gamers to make money doing what they love most."

About Zango

The Zango service provides users with free access to premium games, humor and entertainment content, and downloadable applications, in exchange for connecting them with targeted product and service offerings while browsing online. For more information and to get Zango visit www.zango.com.

Zango is a trademark of 180solutions, Inc., its subsidiaries or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks, trade names, company names or product names mentioned herein are used for identification only and may be the property of their respective owners.

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