MFORMA Launches Ducati Extreme New Mobile Motorcycle Racing Game

LOS ANGELES--Nov. 5, 2004--MFORMA Group, Inc., a worldwide-leading publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment, announced today the launch of Ducati(R) Extreme. This new arcade-style motorcycle racing game for mobile phones is based on the world-renowned Ducati brand -- a brand associated with power, excitement, and highest quality motorcycle engineering and performance. Ducati Extreme just became available to mobile users in North America and Europe and will soon be available in other parts of the world.

"Like Ducati, we set out to create a revolutionary racing experience for people everywhere," said John Brimacombe, president of MFORMA. "We partnered with Vir2L Studios, developer and publisher of Ducati Extreme and one of the most talented mobile game developers in our industry, and have brought to market a game that is simply the best mobile racing game ever to hit the airwaves. Ducati Extreme incorporates a wealth of features that make it a thrill to play and certainly closely reminiscent of the adrenalin-pumping experience of riding a real Ducati, the most powerful and elegant of all motorcycle racing machines."

According to Wireless Gaming Review, the leading independent mobile games review site, Ducati Extreme is "decidedly a great game" that offers "more nuanced gameplay than virtually all competition in the genre. Ducati Extreme has provided us with a game that remains interesting and appealing for many hours."

Ducati Extreme lets you choose from classic and modern models, and you can ride the Monster, Multistrada, classic Paul Smart Replica, Super Sport, or 999 Superbike. Each model features unique handling and performance characteristics that are based on the actual Ducati production models. You can choose a level of difficulty -- amateur, intermediate, or professional -- and experience the thrill of advancing to faster motorcycles as you compete for a racing championship. Ducati Extreme features nine tours in famously scenic regions of Italy, including Piedmont, the Po Valley, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, the Veneto, Calabria and Centopassi.

The variety of Ducati Extreme gameplay action is addictive and will keep mobile racers glued to their handsets. You must contend with widely varying weather conditions as well as bike damage that occurs in each increasingly challenging race. You can improve your bike performance by modifying tires, suspension, engine or exhaust, or even "trade-up" your bike in the bike shop. Racers can even make wagers on who will win the race. If you win, you can use your winnings to buy repairs or upgraded Ducati components, or even buy a new bike.

"We've created an exciting mobile racing game that will be loved by mobile gaming fans, and especially Ducati fans, everywhere," said Douglas Frederick, president of Vir2L. "The game conveys the mystique, power, and extreme thrill of riding a Ducati bike, one of the great Italian makes known for beautiful design and powered by technical excellence. Now that it's available on a mobile phone, users can take that excitement with them anywhere."

For more information about the availability of Ducati Extreme by region or network operator, please contact MFORMA.

About MFORMA Group, Inc.

MFORMA is a leading global provider of mobile entertainment products and services. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of Java, BREW, SMS, MMS and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle and information services subscription products to serve every mobile audience. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. With MFORMA, wireless operators can choose to utilize any or all of the MFORMA resources -- tools, platforms and/or content. MFORMA is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., USA with facilities in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego; Shanghai and Beijing, China; London, Manchester and Cambridge, England, and Seoul, Korea. (www.mforma.com)

About Vir2L(R) Studios

Headquartered in Rockville, Md., Vir2L Studios LLC is an award-winning developer of interactive content for wireless devices and online. Vir2L develops compelling, cross-platform interactive entertainment for mass-market connected devices worldwide. Winner of two Clio Awards and the Gold Cannes Cyber Lion, Vir2L is the developer of the acclaimed IHRA Drag Racing Mobile and The Elder Scrolls Travels(R) wireless game series including Stormhold(TM) and Dawnstar(TM) for J2ME and BREW and Shadowkey(TM) for the Nokia N-gage. Vir2L Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.Vir2L.com.

About Ducati(R) Motor Holding S.p.A.

Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati has won eleven of the last thirteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in four market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. The Company's motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.ducati.com.

Ducati Extreme (C)2004 Vir2L Studios LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. Vir2L and ZeniMax are trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. Official product under license of Ducati(R) Motor Holding S.p.A. Copyright (C) 2004 Ducati(R). All rights reserved.