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SAN CARLOS, Calif., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

Hyboreal Games (www.hyboreal.com) announced today its formation as a new
development studio. The company is establishing a new best-selling game
franchise by applying the proven formula of mass accessibility, addictive game
play and longevity through re-playability. Hyboreal Games was founded by Eric
Sexton, Michio Okamura and Steven Woo, all industry veterans and former
developers for Blizzard North where their contributions were essential to the
success of the highly acclaimed Diablo franchise which has sold well over 13
million copies worldwide.

"We’re all excited to see such talented people starting up a new
development company," said Bill Roper, Chief Executive Officer of Flagship
Studios. "It’s an excellent time for new companies with new ideas to make
their mark in our industry. Based on their experience in developing the Diablo
series, we’re looking forward to great things from Hyboreal Games."

Michio Okamura is a veteran developer and artist responsible for designing
Diablo himself. With over a decade of experience contributing art and game
design as developer, and leadership as Creative Lead for Blizzard
Entertainment, he has extensive knowledge on the development of AAA titles and
highly lucrative franchises.

Eric Sexton is a Senior Game Designer with the vision to create innovative
design and the ability to execute them into fun and meaningful game play. Over
the past decade he has contributed to all aspects of game design and was
responsible for key design elements ranging from quests, monsters and the
numerous items that made the Diablo series of games so addictive.

Steven Woo, a Lead Programmer with nearly a decade in the industry, was
responsible for coordinating the worldwide localization that was crucial in
the hugely successful international release of Diablo II. Diablo II was the
first game to implement support for Far East language input and Steven put
this into Diablo II, World of Warcraft, and other games for Blizzard
Entertainment.

About Hyboreal Games
HYBOREAL GAMES, a California corporation, is creating an original game
franchise from conception to completion. The company has been founded by some
of the most experienced and talented members in the PC gaming industry. Their
work has been essential in all stages of the development of record-breaking
games, giving them first-hand experience in making AAA titles.

SOURCE Hyboreal Games

CONTACT: Eric Sexton, Vice President of Hyboreal Games, +1-650-346-1447,
or esexton@hyboreal.com
Web site: http://www.hyboreal.com