In the UK, NCsoft Europe has entered into an agreement with Pinnacle Software. The other distributors announced for the key territories in Europe are:

France – SG Diffusion

Germany – Flashpoint

Scandinavia – Toptronics

Italy – Digital Bros

Spain - Friendware

Benelux – Multi-Media International

Max Brown, sales director at NCsoft Europe said, “Our distribution partners will bring experience, dedication and enthusiasm to our business. They are the local experts and we will be relying on them to maximize their contacts in the retail channel on our behalf. As our business grows, we will be expanding our distribution network into the rest of Europe.”

Peter Sleeman, managing director of Pinnacle said, “Pinnacle Software is delighted to be working to support NCsoft and its UK operation. Richard and Robert Garriott, with NCsoft NA, are the masters of their chosen craft and, having worked with them in the past when distributing their previous successful titles, I have no doubts that their latest universes will be as engrossing and appealing to their gaming audience as ever. That they have the expert and safe hands of Max Brown and Geoff Heath leading their venture in Europe merely adds to the certainty of the success.”

NCsoft announced the launch of its new European subsidiary in July. The company has already successfully established itself in Korea, North America, Japan, Taiwan, China and Thailand.

The launch of its European company takes NCsoft one step closer to constructing a global network for online game services.

NCsoft is planning to launch Lineage® II in Europe by the end of 2004, with City of Heroes™ and Guild Wars™ set to follow in 2005. After that, the company will continue to service new games with the objective of establishing itself as a leading online game company in the European region by the end of 2005.

About NCsoft Corporation
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, NCsoft Corporation is the world’s leading developer and publisher of online games. Founded in 1997, NCsoft is home to Lineage, the world’s most successful online role playing game. NCsoft has joint venture offices located in Japan, Taiwan, and China, as well as branches in North America and the United Kingdom. In fiscal year 2003, NCsoft posted revenues of KRW (Korean Won) 166.5 billion or approximately US$143 million. More information about NCsoft can be found at http://www.ncsoft.com.

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