GameSpot Delivers Comprehensive E3 Coverage with Live Webcasts and Exclusive Breaking News

Business Wire, May 9, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

E3Expo 2003

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2003

New Site Enhancements Unveiled Including GameSpot Download Manager and Advanced Customization and Personalization Tools

GameSpot (www.gamespot.com), a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNET), today announced its plans to deliver comprehensive coverage of the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) with pre-show coverage beginning May 11 and continuing throughout the week. More than 20 GameSpot editors, known for their expert commentary and game reviews, will be scouring the show floor to report on the latest products and trends. GameSpot.com will feature news, access to games information like previews, screenshots and movies, as well as a "GameSpot at E3" page that contains a continually updated list of games being released at the show.

In addition, GameSpot Complete subscribers can access exclusive live Webcasts of key E3 events at www.gamespot.com. Live coverage kicks off May 13 with the Sony press conference at 9:00 a.m. PDT, followed by the Nintendo press conference at 11:30 a.m. PDT. Subscribers also get six hours of video from the show floor, developer interviews, and booth tours.

Site Enhancements

Inspired by months of user feedback, GameSpot today also announced significant site enhancements for both its free and premium users. The new GameSpot Download Manager lets registered users download game demos, gameplay movies, patches and trailers fast, free and without waiting in line. Site enhancements also include new customization features, such as the ability to track specific games, better search functionality, as well as more reviews, previews, screenshots, links, promotions, and forums.

New features for GameSpot Complete subscribers include GameSpot Live videos, high-quality strategy and buying guides, member-only discounts, VIP privileges, and access to special events.

"E3 is like the Super Bowl of the gaming industry and GameSpot has gone to great lengths to make sure we deliver gamers comprehensive coverage," said Greg Kasavin, executive editor of GameSpot. "The addition of the new GameSpot Download Manager paired with our extensive reporting is going to give gamers at home as much access to E3 as someone right on the show floor."

GameSpot at the Show:

-- Direct from the GameSpot Booth (#2400, West Hall) each day at

Noon and 3:30 p.m. PDT, show attendees can watch live

broadcasts of GameSpot editors reviewing major conference

news. The broadcasts are also available at

www.gamespot.com/live for GameSpot complete subscribers.

-- Vince Broady, co-founder of GameSpot and senior vice president

of consumer media for CNET Networks, will participate in the

panel "Reaching the New Gamer: Understanding the Mature

Mindset of Today's Consumer" May 14, 9:30 a.m. PDT in room

406AB.

-- Greg Kasavin, executive editor, GameSpot will moderate the

panel "Hot Shots: Ted Price, Harvey Smith, Tim Schafer, and

Mathieu Ferland Discuss the Secrets of Creating Exceptional

Games" May 15, 11:00 a.m. PDT in room 404AB.

Visit GameSpot at booth #2400 in the West Hall, or check coverage of the show at www.gamespot.com. For more information on E3, visit www.e3expo.com.

About GameSpot

Launched in May of 1996, GameSpot has become the preferred site for nearly 4 million gamers monthly worldwide. GameSpot offers users free access to tens of thousands of PC and video game reviews, previews, game downloads, guides, hints, and news stories. Its paid information service, GameSpot Complete, has more than 55,000 subscribers.

About CNET Networks Inc.

CNET Networks, Inc. (www.cnetnetworks.com) is the leading global media company informing and connecting the buyers, users and sellers of technology. By combining an in-depth knowledge of the technology industry with the power of technology itself, the company offers the most dynamic, relevant, and innovative media-based marketplace for technology around the world. CNET Networks' product portfolio includes top brands CNET, ZDNet, TechRepublic, Builder.com, News.com, GameSpot, Download.com, and mySimon, as well as Computer Shopper print magazine, and CNET Channel. With a strong presence in the US, Asia and Europe, CNET Networks has operations in 16 countries.