World's First Interactive Music Video on the Web; Billboard Magazine's Jazz video of the year created in Superscape 3D Web software for CNET and Intel Mediadome Web Site

Business Wire, Jan 27, 1997

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 1997-- Superscape's virtual reality authoring and 3D Web software is featured on MEDIADOME.COM (http://www.mediadome.com) in the latest `Webisode' with the arrival of the world's first interactive music video on the Internet.

Based on Herbie Hancock's hit song `The Melody', the Webisode has been created with Superscape VRT authoring software. Visitors to the site use Superscape's Viscape 3D Web browser to explore individual worlds, designed as an urban landscape, which build up into a completely interactive music video.

The Melody tune has been created as a series of individual segments, which can be downloaded sequentially. Each segment contains a musical instrument, which is visually represented in the virtual world. To maintain interest, each segment also includes a series of challenges, which the user has to overcome before downloading the next section, such as circumventing roadblocks, checking under abandoned cars, reading graffiti and climbing fire escapes. Once all the challenges have been overcome, users can mix the song according to their individual taste.

Andy Tait, VP Strategic Relations at Superscape said: "The Herbie Hancock Webisode follows straight on from the last feature on Mediadome, Turbulence, which was also built using our software. We are continuing to work closely with Intel to promote the development of the `Connected PC' as a new medium for experiencing compelling music video content and Superscape certainly has the definitive technology in this area."

Mediadome is the digital stage that merges today's hottest media properties with cutting edge technology to create a brand new experience in Web-based entertainment. The programming at Mediadome changes every two weeks. Herbie Hancock is connected to the Virtual World Wide Web (vwww), a global network of interlined virtual worlds on the Internet. -0- For further information, please contact:

John Chiplin (Chief Executive Officer)/Maggie Templeman (PR Manager) Superscape VR plc Cromwell House, Bartley Wood Business Park Hook, Hampshire RG27 9XA, UK Telephone: 44-(0)1256-745745 Fax: 44-(0)1256-745777

Rae Richman CNET: The Computer Network Telephone: 415/395-7800 ext. 1633 email: raer@cnet.com

Adam Grossberg Intel Corporation Telephone: 408/765-1669 email: adam_grossberg@ccm.sc.intel.com -0-

Note to editors: Superscape is a world leader in 3D virtual reality (VR) software for the World Wide Web and stand alone VR applications. Superscape VRT, currently in release 5, is the company's award winning authoring software. Viscape, the world's fastest 3D Web browser, is an ActiveX control for Microsoft Internet Explorer and a plug-in for Netscape Navigator. In addition to supporting the VRML standard, Superscape also supports the Virtual World Wide Web format .SVR. The Virtual World Wide Web is a rapidly expanding network of independent 3D Web pages. Superscape was founded in 1983 by Ian Andrew, has U.S. headquarters in Santa Clara, California and and is traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company's software is installed in more than thirty countries worldwide, for clients including Microsoft, Intel, Compuserve, Nortel, Motorola and Land Rover.

For more information about Superscape, visit the Superscape Web site (www.superscape.com) and the Virtual World Wide Web (vwww.com).

CNET: The Computer Network is at the leading edge of media companies, integrating television programming with a network of sites on the World Wide Web. In both media, CNET provides authoritative information on computers, the Internet and digital technologies. CNET's Web sites combine breakthrough interactive technology with engaging content and design and are widely accepted as setting new standards for excellence in the medium. The company's television programming, which airs on USA Network, the Sci-Fi Channel and in national syndication reaches an estimated weekly audience of over eight million viewers.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products. Through innovative technologies, Intel is committed to improving the Internet experience for PC consumers. Additional information is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.> Photographs available vwww.com/press .

CONTACT: Superscape VR plc

John Chiplin/Maggie Templeman, 44-(0)1256-745745

or

CNET: The Computer Network

Rae Richman, 415/395-7800 ext. 1633

email: raer@cnet.com

or

Intel Corporation

Adam Grossberg, 408/765-1669

email: adam_grossberg@ccm.sc.intel.com