The Mobile Media Company AS (http://www.MobileMedia.com)
today announced a partnership with Australian-based Viva la Mobile (http://www.VivaLaMobile.com)
to provide 3G multiplayer games to mobile carriers worldwide.

Viva la Mobile will be offering games such as “Badlands”, a Java-based
tank battle game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Mobile subscribers can play
against other subscribers in real-time under the high-speed technology of 3G.

David J. Wong, Executive Vice President and Mobile Media Asia Pacific General
Manager, says, “We expect these games to have real appeal among consumers
looking for a fun and interactive gaming experience. By early 2005, a mobile
user in Hong Kong will be able to play ‘Badlands’ in real-time against a gamer
in Italy.”

Gabi Harkham, Director of Viva la Mobile, states, “We are pleased to be working
with Mobile Media. With the increasing pace of 3G network deployments worldwide,
Mobile Media’s global presence and growing base of 3G customers provide an attractive
means of easily and rapidly extending our reach into new markets.”

“Badlands” will be live in Hong Kong soon, with further deployments
worldwide by early next year, including Italy and Malaysia.

Karsten Hauge, CEO of The Mobile Media Company AS, adds, “There is huge
potential for multiplayer games on mobile devices. With Viva la Mobile’s games,
anyone can have a great deal of fun without the need for a dedicated gaming
handset. All they need is a regular 3G phone.”

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