GameSpy and Aardwork Software

GameSpy currently delivers live multiplayer gaming infrastructure and editorial content to the games industry worldwide through its website, gamespy.com and its GameSpy Arcade online player matchmaking product.

GameShadow's unique Version Management Solution, determines what versions of games are installed on a user's PC and proactively delivers patches for the "entire" games portfolio to GameSpy's audience of 11 million registered Arcade users.

"Keeping games up-to-date intelligently is a key desire for our target audience of Connected Gamers. GameShadow will assure our subscribers have a secure means of updating their games, adding real value to our existing products. When combined with the current strength of our subscription services, GameShadow is a significant addition to our portfolio, one the gaming community will just love", said Jonathan Epstein, president of GameSpy.

This two-year exclusive deal within the North American market will see a co-branded version of GameShadow marketed to GameSpy's massive monthly audience reach of around 14.9 million, and existing subscriber base of over 300,000. The combination of these two market-leading solutions further strengthens GameSpy's position as number one in the market and delivers
a solution that for the first time enables gamers to upgrade their games to the latest version and play online using the industry's most advanced technology.

"The synergies between the organisations and our market leading solutions were clear from the start", said Tony Treadwell CEO Aardwork Software. "With GameSpy's unrivaled reach and position in the market now combined with GameShadow's market leading proposition, the opportunities are significant. We are very excited to be working with the GameSpy team on ideas for the future developments of GameShadow, which will continue to offer a high-quality gaming experience for consumers"

GameShadow's unique patch delivery system will be distributed under license through the GameSpy network. The GameSpy audience will have the option to purchase GameShadow as an individual solution, or as part of a bundle with the existing GameSpy subscription services.

Availability

GameSpy GameShadow will be available through the GameSpy network later this year around Q4. Evaluation copies of the software will be available
from www.gamespy.com and, on release, subscriptions to the service will be available on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Publishers, developers and gaming service providers, interested in discussing partnership
opportunities, should contact Aardwork Software at www.aardwork.com or via email to simon.cuthbert@aardwork.com

About GameSpy

GameSpy is the Web's #1 location for online information, entertainment and communities serving the gamer. GameSpy has over 300,000 subscribers, 15 million unique visitors per month and 18 million registered users.

GameSpy is also the leading provider of technology for online game play in video games, enabling more than 80% of today's titles that can be played online. Founded in 1995, privately held GameSpy is headquartered in Irvine, California. www.gamespy.com.

About Aardwork Software Ltd

Aardwork Software Ltd is a developer of intelligent version management and control software solutions. GameShadow is the first application to be launched under the Aardwork Software name. The company is headquartered in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, with a global network delivery infrastructure
and a strategically placed sales and marketing team. www.aardwork.com

About GameShadow

GameShadow is a PC patching system that enables PC gamers to receive proactive data and online access to the latest PC game patches, updates and gamer
reviews. GameShadow determines which versions of games are installed on any number of networked PCs, then proactively identifies currently available patches,
details of what each patch delivers and instructions on how to apply them. www.gameshadow.com