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Sontage Interactive Announces Pricing and Upgrade Information for Game Commander 2

SAN JOSE, CA (September 20, 2000) Sontage Interactive, a division of Mindmaker, Inc. and makers of Game CommanderT voice recognition software for games and simulations, today announced pricing and upgrade information for Game Commander 2 which will be released toward the end of October 2000.

Game Commander (www.gamecommander.com), originally released in late 1998, was the first truly compelling and robust voice control software designed specifically for games. Since then, Game Commander has won critical acclaim and awards including "Editor's Choice" (PC Gamer), "4-1/2 Stars" (ZDNet GameSpot), "Editor's Choice" (CNET Gamecenter), "Top Honors" (PowerSims.com), "Award of Excellence" (AVSIM Online), "Editor's Choice" (Sim-Arena.com), "Top Pick" (CombatSim.com), and "Award of Excellence" (Games Domain).

Game Commander 2 is the next generation of the product, rebuilt from the ground up, features numerous enhancements and optimizations, and adds support for Windows 2000. Unlike other products, Game Commander 2 works with existing voice chat software such as TeamSoundT, Roger WilcoT, BattleComT, and many others so that gamers don't have to give up the systems that they like and that their teammates already use. To switch between voice commands and voice chat, Game Commander 2 doesn't require any special hardware. The push-to-talk system is user configurable and can be controlled by any programmable device that sends keystrokes.

Game Commander 2 will be available on CD with a noise-canceling head microphone for $39.95*. As with previous versions of Game Commander, Game Commander 2 will also be available in downloadable, software-only format. The downloadable product will be $29.95* directly from the Game Commander Online Store.

·       Customers who purchase Game Commander from a retailer between September 1, 2000 and the release of the new version will qualify for a free** downloadable upgrade to Game Commander 2. To get the free upgrade, send the original cash register receipt indicating the vendor name, product purchased and the date of purchase along with the product serial number, your name, mailing address, and valid e-mail address to "Game Commander 2 Free Upgrade Offer", Sontage Interactive, 224 Airport Parkway, Suite 550, San Jose, CA 95110. The download server will e-mail instructions for retrieving the upgrade to the e-mail address you specify. Allow up to 7 to 10 days for processing.

·       Customers who purchase Game Commander or Game Commander MX directly from the Game Commander Online Store between September 1, 2000 and the
release of the new version can get the free** downloadable upgrade online.

·       Customers who purchased Game Commander or Game Commander MX before September 1, 2000 will be able to download the upgrade to Game Commander 2 for $15*. The serial number from the original product will be required to download the upgrade.

For the latest information, announcements, Game Commander Online Store, and game templates, visit the Game Commander web site at
http://www.gamecommander.com.

* Prices quoted are list prices and are subject to change without notice.
** Free upgrade offer expires December 1, 2000.

About Sontage Interactive
Sontage Interactive, a division of Mindmaker, Inc., develops and markets products based on Mindmaker's artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies for the interactive entertainment market. These products are aimed at bringing more realism, immersion, control, and enjoyment to the gaming experience through end-user products that work with games, and technologies that developers can incorporate directly into their products.

About Mindmaker
The mission of Mindmaker, Inc. is to become the world leader for Intelligent Assistant-centric computing, by developing artificial intelligence (AI) enabled development platforms for developers, and a wide range of AI and Internet enabled applications for the home and business users. In addition to its corporate headquarters in California, Mindmaker has five subsidiaries, including two in Hungary, two in Singapore and one in the United Kingdom. Additional information can be obtained through Mindmaker's web site at http://www.mindmaker.com

Game Commander is a trademark of Mindmaker, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TeamSound is a trademark of
WiredRed Software Corporation. Roger Wilco is a trademark of MPath Interactive, Inc., dba HearMe. BattleCom is a trademark of ShadowFactor Software, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.