January 26, 2004

By: Emma Egan
Website: http://www.1st-in-toys.com

Gamecaster Includes Top Video Games in Upcoming Competitions

Gamecaster, Inc. announced today that the company will include the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Xbox video games among those featured in Gamecaster's forthcoming live and televised competitions.

Our agreement with Microsoft is a major step towards fulfilling Gamecaster's goals of bringing top quality video game competitions to a broad television audience while giving established gamers a new and public forum for their competitions, said David MacIntosh, President of Gamecaster. There is simply no other player in the market today with more credibility and vision than Microsoft, and Gamecaster is thrilled and honored to have begun this relationship.

Other companies who have agreed to participate in the competitions include Electronic Arts and Activision. Executive Producer of Olympics and Co-creator of BattleBots launch Gamecaster.

From the Executive Producer of the Olympics comes Gamecaster, the world's first and only premiere computer and video gaming association with world class, televised competitions.

People of all races, genders and ages can now compete head-to-head on a level playing field -- for fame, fortune and fun! Gamecaster Competitors who demonstrate superior strategy, hand-eye coordination, prediction and awareness will become Gamecaster Champions, sponsored gamers who endorse brands and products!

Join the evolution of the computer and video game industry! Register to compete in Gamecaster today, and help build head-to-head computer and video gaming into the sport of the Digital Age!

Gamecaster and TalentWorks have signed a three-year management and representation agreement that positions TalentWorks as a co-creator, co-producer, international licensor and distributor of Gamecaster's intellectual property, which includes its computer and video gaming association and its world class, televised competitions.

I think that the timing is perfect for this. If this is presented right Gamecaster can become more than just a TV show -- it can become a sports franchise,said TalentWorks President and CEO Lenny Stucker.

TalentWorks is a 22-time Emmy-winning TV production company with extensive expertise related to the creation, production, licensing and distribution of sporting events for exhibition on television and for release in other media. TalentWorks is the Co-creator of the international TV, toy and video game franchise BattleBots.

Gamecaster has announced the appointment of Rick Gentile to the position of Senior Vice President and Executive Producer.

Video games are a hot field right now, and I believe that by bringing a sports style of coverage to our competitions, we'll be able to make the viewer care about who wins, said Mr. Gentile.

Prior to joining Gamecaster, Mr. Gentile was the Senior Vice President of CBS Sports, where he executive produced three Olympic Games, including Lillehammer, which were the highest-rated Olympics and the most-watched event in the history of television. Additionally, Mr. Gentile oversaw production of two World Series, two seasons of NFL play, five NCAA tournaments, five seasons of PGA golf including five Masters Tournaments, and five U.S. Opens. Mr. Gentile has been awarded ten Emmy Awards.

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