Klipsch and Themescapes Join Forces to Create Internet Gaming Competition Promoting First THX-Certified PC Speakers

Business Wire, Nov 18, 1999

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1999--

Klipsch, LLC, a leading audio technologies company, announced today that it has partnered with digital Internet solutions company Themescapes Incorporated (OTCBB:THEM) to launch GameTheater.com, a real-time PC gaming competition currently featuring StarWars(R): Episode I Racer from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC.

Powered by Themescape's New Media Delivery System (NMDS) software interface, the competition promotes the new Klipsch ProMedia(TM) v.2-400, the first and only THX(R)-Certified multimedia speaker system available on the market. LucasArts, Compaq and Lucasfilm THX(R) are supplying wearables and computer hardware as prizes for the co-venture. GameTheater.com is the first web collaboration of its kind, bringing together five "best-in-class" brands for an Internet PC gaming site that captures a mass gaming audience.

According to Philip Cacayorin, president and CEO of Themescapes, the GameTheater.com sponsor web sites receive millions of visitors every month, which collectively represents an audience of gaming, PC and audio enthusiasts that is perfect for a high-performance product such as the Klipsch ProMedia v.2-400.

"GameTheater.com is the next generation of business-to-business enterprise and consumer products interaction," said Philip Cacayorin, president of Themescapes. "Our NMDS software interface provides logical solutions to assist offline products to interact with online Internet events; these designs directly support our ability to create corporate marketing strategies and online events. Together, Klipsch and Themescapes have created a fun, interactive gaming competition for consumers and an unprecedented on-line promotion for Klipsch's ProMedia v.2-400 PC speaker system."

The competition will operate as follows: (Participants who already have the free software programs identified in steps one and two do not need to complete those steps.)

1. Download Internet Explorer 4.0 and Flash 4 Plug-ins 2. Download Themescapes' NMDS Enabler for submitting game scores 3. Register and secure account name 4. Play StarWars(R): Episode I Racer (free demo available from

GameTheater.com) 5. Hit "upload score" button 6. Check news pages on sponsor sites for contest standings

Gamers may play the Star Wars(R): Episode I Racer game as many times as they like and continue uploading their best scores. General play will continue from Nov. 12 through Jan. 14, 2000. On Jan. 15, the top pole position holders will receive prizes and the pod racer with the best time will be awarded the GameTheater.com "ultimate gamer" title along with the grand prize -- a Compaq Presario computer with Klipsch ProMedia v.2-400 speakers. The second place pod racer wins a Klipsch ProMedia v.2-400 system and other high placing contestants will receive sponsor wearables.

GameTheater.com is currently available for competition among PC owners worldwide. Themescapes is developing interface software and proprietary product that will allow gamers using Mac, Sony Playstation II and Nintendo platforms to compete in these online events. Cacayorin said the goal is to create a common interactive interface, making live, online tournaments between gamers using any platform a reality.

"Klipsch wants gaming communities to know what a jaw-dropping game experience feels like," said Mark Casavant, market development director for Klipsch. "LucasArts' Racer game is a perfect example of state-of-the-art PC fun and the ProMedia v.2-400 elevates the game to a powerful, `theater-quality' surround sound experience."

Klipsch ProMedia v.2-400 Multimedia Speaker System key features and benefits:

-- THX(R)-Certified performance for "theater-quality" sound from

film on DVD -- High power five-channel built-in amplifier offering 400 watts of

total audio power using advanced BASH(R) (Bridged Amplifier/

Switching Hybrid) design -- Four MicroTractrix(R) horn-loaded two-way satellites with

pedestal feet -- Dual 6.5-inch subwoofer drivers operate in a single sixth order

bass-reflex ported enclosure -- High output levels, up to 110dB peak SPL at the listening

position -- Full speaker controls for overall levels, surround channels and

subwoofer volume -- Discrete preamplifier/control pod for the cleanest sound

reproduction through direct path interface -- Elliptical shape of satellite cabinet is not only an aesthetic

benefit, but also reduces the negative effects of internal

standing waves within the enclosure

About Themescapes:

Themescapes develops and markets digital solutions for next-generation marketing commerce, fulfillment and business-to-business enterprises over the Internet by integrating interactive media. Its proprietary products and methodologies in creating interactive entertainment create the foundation of their N.M.D.S., New Media Delivery System approach to business-to-business convergence media marketing. It is also developing technology for the logical dimensional recording and delivery of multidimensional sound over conventional broadcast systems, and the Internet. More on Themescapes Incorporated (OTCBB:THEM) can be found at http://www.themescapes.com.