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Qmotions to Ship Big Vert to Micro Center Retail Stores Nationwide

Business Wire, August 21, 2008

Major Home Computer Products Retailer to Offer Full Motion Game Controllers by Rapidly Growing Video Gaming Company

RIVERSIDE, Calif. & HILLIARD, Ohio -- Actiga Corporation (OTCBB: AGAC) (Frankfurt: 1AI), a leading pioneer in active video gaming products and services, and Micro Center, Inc., a nationwide retailer of computers and computer products, today announced that Actiga's wholly owned subsidiary, Qmotions, Inc., signed an agreement with Micro Center to offer its active game controllers through Micro Center's 21 nationwide retail locations, as well as Micro Center's eCommerce site, www.microcenter.com. Qmotions expects to ship its Xboard full motion game controller to Micro Center by the end of August. The Qmotions-Xboard[TM] game controller for the PlaysStation([R])2 (PS2[TM]) is a snowboard that translates body movement and converts it into full action with the included PS2 game "SSX3." In Q4 2008, Micro Center will carry Qmotions-Big Vert[TM], a full size wireless skateboard deck for the Xbox 360[R]video game system and PlayStation([R])3 (PS3[TM]) that utilizes cutting-edge technology and live-action features to enable users to feel the action while controlling the game.

"Micro Center has been growing its investment in the gaming arena, and we are pleased to be a part of that growth," said Amro Albanna, Chairman and CEO of Actiga. "Our agreement with Micro Center will broaden Qmotions' distribution and is consistent with our strategy to offer our products through retail locations that are frequented by gaming enthusiasts."

"We are excited to add Qmotions full-motion controllers to our vast and growing array of gaming products," said Dennis Spangler, Senior Buyer of Gaming for Micro Center. "We expect Qmotions' innovative products to enhance the playing experience of our customers who enjoy participating in board sport games on their Sony PlayStation and Xbox 360[R]systems. We look forward to future releases from Qmotions of full motion controllers for other categories of games."

About Micro Center

Micro Center (a subsidiary of Micro Electronics, Inc. headquartered in suburban Columbus, Ohio) is a technology retailer focused on knowledgeable computer users. Through its 21 large-market locations nationwide, its eCommerce website www.microcenter.com and industry-leading selection of premier brands and commodities, Micro Center reaches huge numbers of active, tech-savvy and upscale customers. Micro Center emphasizes presentation of technical solutions through highly trained associates, extensive in-store displays and feature-laden targeted advertising.

About QMotions, Inc.

Headquartered in Riverside, California, Qmotions, a subsidiary of Actiga Corporation, is a global developer of active game controllers for the PC, Microsoft Xbox[R] and Sony PlayStation[R] consoles, and online active game technologies that deliver "full-motion" participation in video games. Qmotions' popular product line offers an arcade-like experience to video gamers, affordable indoor simulation capabilities to sports enthusiasts and incorporates entertainment into working-out for fitness fans. For more information about Qmotions visit http://www.qmotions.com

About Actiga Corporation

Actiga Corporation is a leading pioneer in active gaming. The company's mission is to empower users to enjoy real-life, natural motion game play controllers that provide access to revolutionary downloadable 3D games and PC/Console-based video games. The company is committed to bringing to market a portfolio of online and PC/Console gaming products and services through its family of companies like Qmotions. For additional information, visit www.actiga.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about Actiga Corporation. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the availability of products in the third quarter of 2008, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statement: the ability of the company to successfully integrate wireless technology into its products; a delay in the timing of the launch of new products; general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes; requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses in which Actiga is engaged; demand for the products and services that Actiga provides. Actiga assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release.

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