Game developers now have access to the first-ever cross-platform solution
for implementing voice recognition in games.

Fonix® Corp., an industry leader in delivering conversational speech solutions
to consumer systems and devices for everyday use, will demonstrate Fonix VoiceInâ„¢,
our unique voice interface software for cross-platform game developers, at the
2004 Game Developers Conference, March 22-26, San Jose Convention Center, San
Jose, Calif.

Game developers are looking for ways to make games more exciting, more interactive
and more fun. Fonix delivers a superior voice interface, allowing developers
to easily add voice-enabled command and control functions. This award-winning
software has been available in the Microsoft Xbox® developer’s kit (XDK) since
February 2003. The first two games using Fonix voice command based on the Xbox®
video game system were released in October 2003: Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six 3,
published by Ubisoft, and SWAT: Global Strike Team, published by Vivendi Universal
Games.

Now developers of cross-platform games can use the same voice solution, which
is optimized to require very little memory and processing power. And Fonix VoiceIn
is the only system that allows developers to create a common API and run it
across multiple gaming platforms.

Fonix representatives will be available in Creative Lab’s Exposuite #238 on
the main expo floor. Interested developers can also visit Fonix sales and engineering
representatives during expo hours in Suite #926, Hilton San Jose Towers. There,
the Fonix team will demonstrate VoiceIn capabilities on PlayStation®2 and
PC systems, as well as providing demonstrations of Fonix voice command and control
technology as delivered on the Xbox® XDK. Our engineers will show you how
easy it is to put Fonix VoiceIn your game.

Fonix VoiceIn for PlayStation®2 and PC platforms is available from Fonix.
Call 801-553-6600 and say “Game Consoles” for pricing and delivery
information.

About GDC
The Game Developers Conference defines the future of the $10 billion game industry
and shapes the next generation of entertainment. The conference provides an
independent forum for expert developers from around the world to share ideas,
build skills and learn about the latest tools and technologies.

About Fonix
Fonix Corp. is an industry leader in delivering conversational speech solutions
to consumer systems and devices for everyday use. Manufacturers and developers
incorporate Fonix’s award-winning technology to provide their customers with
an easy, convenient and reliable user experience. Fonix currently offers voice
technology for mobile/wireless devices, computer telephony systems, the assistive
market and automobiles. Fonix recently acquired LecStar Telecom Inc., a rapidly
growing Atlanta-based regional provider of integrated communications services
to businesses and consumers. LecStar offers a full array of wireline voice,
data, long distance and Internet services to business and residential customers
throughout BellSouth’s Southeastern operating territory. LecStar’s solid customer
base offers a unique direct marketing and distribution channel for Fonix speech
technologies and solutions. Visit http://www.fonix.com
for an introduction to Fonix’s complete suite of speech solutions, or contact
a Fonix representative at 801-553-6600 and say “Sales.”

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