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MFORMA LAUNCHES NEW X-MEN 2 GAME ON NETWORKS OF VERIZON WIRELESS AND ALLTEL KIRKLAND, Wash. - July 18, 2003 - Mforma Group Inc., a leading global provider of mobile data solutions for wireless operators, today announced that a new mobile game, X-Men(tm) 2, based on the hit movie X2: X-Men United, from 20th Century Fox, based on Marvel Comics' top-selling comic book franchise, The X-Men, is now available to ALLTEL and Verizon Wireless users. Verizon is offering the game as part of its Get it Now service, and ALLTEL is offering the game as part of its Axcess service. Mforma is providing both operators with advanced entertainment content for their new generation mobile phone users. The X-Men 2 wireless game was developed by TKO Software, a leading video game publisher. In the game, which is based closely on the action of the movie, players choose one of three Marvel Super Heroesä-Wolverineä, Stormä, or Nightcrawlerä-and then fight invaders one-on-one. The advanced gameplay allows players to use their mutant abilities to jump, crouch or block, and the plot is customized for each playable character, featuring unique endings. The game also features vibrations, music, sound effects, three levels of difficulty, and gameplay that is controlled by the directional keys rather than the number pad. "We think the X-Men 2 game action and graphics set a new standard in wireless gaming," said Christophe Watkins, vice president of content and media for Mforma. "The work TKO has done to bring Marvel's X-Men 2 to the wireless medium is truly exceptional. The animation is expressive, the backgrounds lush, and the action extremely compelling." "Through Mforma's vast distribution network, millions of users can now play an exciting and challenging version of X-Men 2 on their wireless phones," said Jacob Hawley, president of TKO Software. "Mforma's experience in working with the carriers around the world has enabled us to get Marvel's X-Men 2 to market quickly-and we are certain X-Men 2 will be wildly successful as consumers learn of its availability." X-Men 2 is now available to Verizon Wireless and ALLTEL users with BREW-enabled phones (Motorola T720 and Audiovox 9500), and will soon be available to users of other networks and other devices. Verizon users can download the game at www.verizonwireless.com/getitnow, and ALLTEL users can download the game at www.alltel.com/axcess/games. About TKO Software Founded in January 2002, TKO is a venture-backed video game and technology company, focused on delivering groundbreaking titles and brands. TKO Software is creating the next generation of interactive entertainment that plays on any device, anytime, anywhereSM. TKO is developing video and interactive games for wireless phones, PCs, and traditional console gaming platforms, including XBOX, PS2, and the Nintendo Game Cube. For more information on TKO Software products and services, visit the company's website at www.TKO-Software.com. About Mforma Group Mforma delivers the most comprehensive mobile data solution in the industry, providing carriers and their customers with the world's best content, and providing content developers with the shortest route to market. Mforma has driven over 1 billion game transactions for its operator customers, which include the world's largest wireless carriers. The Mforma Mserver Platform is the industry's first independent, open application development platform. It enables wireless service providers to offer premium entertainment, location, and information services that can be easily accessed by users from any device. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of SMS, MMS, WAP, BREW and Java games, Mforma also offers Java, MMS and SMS "Quick Start" programs that include total content management services, included companion web sites and premium branded content. When working with Mforma, wireless operators can choose to utilize any or all of the Mforma resources-tools, platforms, and/or content. Please visit www.mforma.com.