2K Games to Publish Cryptic Studios’ Upcoming MMO Champions Online

July 10, 2008

2K Games to Publish Cryptic
Studios’ Upcoming MMO Champions Online

2K Games announced today that it
will be the North American and international publisher for Cryptic Studios’
highly anticipated massively multiplayer online (MMO) action game, Champions
Online, being developed for the Xbox 360* and Games for Windows. Champions
Online is scheduled for release in spring of 2009.

"2K Games is excited to work with
such a talented group as Cryptic Studios," said Christoph Hartmann, president of
2K. "Given their stellar pedigree and amazing grasp of the MMO genre, we are
confident that Champions Online will deliver an innovative and exciting action
MMO experience to gamers."

Cryptic Studios, based in Los Gatos,
CA and established in July 2000, is one of the leading independent developers of
massively multiplayer online games for Windows PC and current generation
systems. As an independent, employee-owned company, Cryptic is committed to
delivering high quality, innovative cross platform MMO gameplay. Cryptic is best
known as the creator of the award-winning City of Heroes and City of Villains
MMO titles. Based on the popular Champions pen-and-paper RPG, Champions Online
will give players the power of total customization for their hero experience
while they explore a vast comic book universe.

"2K Games is a terrific publishing
partner for Champions Online," said John Needham, CEO of Cryptic Studios.
"Cryptic is proud that Champions Online will be 2K’s first MMO title and we look
forward to working together towards a tremendous launch next year."

Champions Online is not yet rated by
the ESRB. For more information, log onto

www.champions-online.com

*Champions Online for Xbox 360 is
not yet concept approved by Microsoft