ASC Games Takes the Sega Dreamcast-TM- Launch Off-Road With TNN Motorsports Hardcore Heat; ASC Games Ships the Only Off-Road Racing Game Available for the Launch of Sega Dreamcast

Business Wire, Sept 1, 1999

DARIEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 1999--

Tired of the same old road? For Sega Dreamcast(TM) owners looking for a racing game that definitely goes off the beaten path, ASC Games has got the answer. Introducing the only off-road racing game available for the launch of the system - TNN(R) Motorsports(SM) HardCore Heat(TM) - the next generation of ASC Games' popular off-road racing series. The high-flying jumps, pulse-pounding excitement, and superior graphics of 'Heat' will be on retail shelves on 9/9/99 to coincide with the release of Sega Dreamcast.

"Our TNN line of products has sold nearly one million units since 1996. The opportunity to have our most successful brand participate in the largest launch event that our industry has ever seen is very exciting for us," stated Steve Grossman, President and CEO of ASC Games. "Hardcore Heat clearly showcases Sega Dreamcast's superior graphics and processing capabilities. It is truly going to change the way gamers view the console market."

TNN Motorsports HardCore Heat is a gear-grinding, rough and rugged off-road racing game that features eight colorful and highly detailed off-road racing vehicles to choose from. Each vehicle is available with either standard or automatic transmission and possesses various handling capabilities, engine power and remarkably responsive 4-wheel independent suspension. Players are able to race over six international tracks including desert, snow and mountain environments. The incredibly dynamic environments affect vehicle performance and race outcome with extremely realistic weather, daytime and nighttime driving conditions. There is also a paint shop option where players can add their own personal touch by customizing the paint, color schemes, team decal placement, and even place their initials on their vehicles. TNN Motorsports HardCore Heat will include multiple gameplay modes including Championship, Time Attack, Freestyle Training mode, and 2-Player Splitscreen.

r second and features superior resolution graphics and amazingly detailed cars and backgrounds. The game willen sacrifice speed and graphics while running in two-player split screen or while attempting to display too way through to the finish line without compromising gameplay or graphics - even with as many as eight trucksGames.

ASC Games is supporting the launch ons and contests, and innovative merchandising tap into TNN's strong brand recognition and itsspecials, high-quality entertainment news and interviews, live variety, music videos, country lifestyle infor 79 million homes in North America. Visit TNN os, and key marketing and promotional partnershior more information about ASC Games and its products, visit the company's official web site at www.ascgames.com.

- Attention Broadcast Media: Broadcast quality B-Roll footage is

available and can be obtained via overnight mail by contacting

ASC Games directly.

- Attention Print Media: Download screenshots, box art and game art

at www.ascgames.com/heat/press/hardcoreheat.zip.

- Attention Online Media: Two movie files are available for

download, the first is a 20MB, high-quality .mpg file and is

available at www.ascgames.com/heat/press/heatmovie.mpg. The

second file is a 4.5 MB medium quality .mov file and is available

at www.ascgames.com/heat/press/Intro160x120.mov. Screenshots, box

art and game art are available at

www.ascgames.com/heat/press/hardcoreheat.zip.