CDV Software Announces American Conquest Tournament Begins Today

CDV’s "American Conquest" War of
Independence Tournament Begins Today

LEXINGTON – April 19, 1775 – CDV Software
today announced that their reenactment of the American Revolution has officially
begun, as simulated in their upcoming "American Conquest," a historical
real-time strategy title devoted to the quest for the New World. This latest in
RTS features a dozen playable nations and beautiful art and animation lauded by
GameSpot as "shockingly good and detailed."

Expected to draw more than 4,000 fans
worldwide, the tournament will recreate the battle for the Americas and the
rivalry between the United States and the United Kingdom.

"American Conquest" War of Independence will
run on both sides of the Atlantic between February 21st and May 15th of 2003,
culminating in a Los Angeles final at Electronic Entertainment Expo.

About The "American Conquest" Tournament

The free-for-all tournament will be conducted
via Internet from February 21st to April 6th. The best 24 players from the
United States will battle it out in the second round for the regional champion
and runner-up positions starting April 7th.

A similar tournament will run concurrently in
the United Kingdom. Once the best players from overseas have been declared, the
two continents will go head to head in a Los Angeles final taking place between
May 12th and May 15th. Non-US and non-UK players will be included in a "Rest of
The World" tournament, and an assortment of prizes will be awarded to the
winners.

The European and American hopefuls will win a
three-day trip to the finals in LA, including passes to E3. In addition to
claiming victory for their country, the winner of the final itself will collect
an array of prizes.

More information about the tournament is
available at
www.war-of-independence.com.

About "American Conquest"

In the year 1492, Christopher Columbus
traveled to America and sparked 300 years of heated battles for land, riches and
freedom. In eight campaigns spanning more than 40 missions, players delve into
epic real-time battles with up to 16,000 soldiers. Discover new technologies,
improved fighting units and the dangerous world of diplomacy with "American
Conquest."

Features for "American Conquest" include:

* Over 300 years of American history – from
the 15th to 18th centuries.

* 12 playable nations: Britain, Spain,
France, Aztec, Inca, Maya,

Algonquin, Huron, Delaware, Pueblo, Iroquois,
and the future United States.

* Costumes, architecture, and game balance
based on true-to-life historical

data.

* Up to 16,000 units on the map to allow
staging of grandiose battles.

* More than 40 missions in eight thrilling
campaigns, including Pizarro’s

Expedition, the War of Tecumseh, the Seven
Years War, the American War of Independence.

* Up to seven players over LAN or the
Internet with multiplayer modes that

include Deathmatch, Historical Battles,
Battle for America, and automated Internet championships via global rating
system.

About CDV Software Entertainment

Founded and headquartered in Karlsruhe,
Germany with offices in London, U.K., CDV Software Entertainment AG is one of
the leading publishers and distributors of PC software. The Company’s wholly
owned subsidiary, CDV Software Entertainment USA, Inc. has offices in Cary, NC
and Los Angeles, CA. In 2000, the Company successfully

completed its initial public offering in
Germany.

Its first three internationally published
titles, "Sudden Strike,"

"Cossacks: European Wars," and "Sudden Strike
Forever," were worldwide blockbusters, selling a combined total of over 1.2
million copies.