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Ultimate Baseball Online Enters General Release; World's First MMOSG Begins Taking Subscribers

Annual Online Baseball Championship Announced

Diamond Bar, California Sep 25, 2006 Netamin Communication Corp. today announced it has begun offering subscriptions for Ultimate Baseball Online 2006, the world's first massively multiplayer online sports game (MMOSG).

"Lifetime" subscriptions are being offered from September 25, 2006 through October 25, 2006 for the low monthly charge of $7.95, with no price increases for the life of the subscription. After October 25th the regular monthly fee of $9.95 will be offered, with substantial discounts for semi-annual and annual subscriptions.

Ultimate Baseball Online (UBO) 2006 will offer a free download and free entry-level play, including the ability to create characters and play pickup games and some tournaments. Subscribers advance through 99 levels and participate in a full range of online baseball activities, including league seasons and the free and entry fee tournaments, and prized competitions which make UBO the most exciting team sport on the internet.

As part of the subscription launch, Netamin also is announcing the Ultimate Baseball Championship, an annual competition where winners of UBO League play and tournaments compete for the title of Best UBO Team in the World. Over $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded, with the first playoff series beginning in late 2007.

For more information about Ultimate Baseball Online 2006 visit www.ultimatebaseballonline.com

About Ultimate Baseball Online 2006

In UBO, baseball enthusiasts and gamers compete in 3D virtual stadiums. With stunning graphics and surround-sound audio reactions from the crowd, participants control customized characters for each position and compete together against other UBO gamers. Players use an avatar to bat, pitch, field, run, and perform other baseball actions. Participants can practice, play pick-up games, join or found their own teams, compete against rival teams, play in specialized tournaments, and win league championships in post-season play. Gamers create their own characters and build their skill level (player stats) through successful play on the field against other real human players. Unlike current video games that aim to simulate professional sports, UBO delivers a first-person perspective of a character, created and developed by the player, interacting online in real-time with teammates and opponents.

Over the past three years, beta versions of Ultimate Baseball Online have been played by people throughout the world. UBO has seen strong participation in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Korea, England, Italy, South Africa, Brazil, Australia and many other countries.

Darrell Evans, a two-time Major League All-Star ('73 & '83) and World Series champion (1984), serves as UBO's Baseball Ambassador. "Ultimate Baseball Online really does capture the feeling of being a member of a team," said Evans. "Video games are usually a solitary experience. UBO gives players a great appreciation for the nuances of each position, as well as an understanding of the teamwork that is involved in playing the sport of baseball successfully. And best of all, as an online game with three virtual seasons per year, you can play competitive baseball year round."

UBO 2006 Game Features:

Download free client for a risk-free trial

Create up to three characters and manage their baseball career

Compete against all-human teams - all eighteen positions on the field can be manned by humans

Form teams with friends to compete in social leagues or highly competitive tourneys

Play in realistic 3D virtual stadiums complete with Jumbotron®, blimp, and surround sound

Compete in Tournaments as part of a team or as a free agent Win cash and prizes such as Sony PlayStation TM Portables®, Best Buy certificates, personalized jerseys and more by competing in Tournament PRO, UBO's prized tournament system Track personalized statistics, and League Leaders through personal player Web pages

Read about yourself and others in the game with a dedicated UBO News section

Throw bonus pitches over 100mph!

Develop hot spots to hit maximum power!

About Netamin Communication Corporation

Netamin Communication Corporation, a pioneer in Massively Multiplayer Online Sports Games (MMOSG), is headquartered in Diamond Bar, California with operations around the globe including Korea and Taiwan. The company has launched its first MMOSG title, Ultimate Baseball Online, with subsequent titles planned in the team sports genre. Founded in 1998, Netamin is a privately held corporation aiming to provide an online virtual playing field for all major sports. For more information, please visit www.Netamin.com.

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