Sorrent Announces DuraTrax Mobile RC -- The First R/C Racing Game for Wireless Phones; Real-Time R/C Racing Game Features Popular Cars from DuraTrax

    SAN MATEO, Calif.--Feb. 12, 2003--You've raced cars on a console, PC, handheld game player and even by radio control, but you've never raced R/C cars like this. Sorrent(TM), a leading creator and publisher of games for wireless devices, and DuraTrax, a division of Hobbico, Inc., the world's leading radio control model and hobby company, today announced a partnership which brings the action and excitement of DuraTrax R/C cars to wireless phones. DuraTrax(R) Mobile RC* is available now from major U.S. carriers, including AT&T Wireless, and Nextel.
    "DuraTrax fans will love this game," said Mark Williams, senior product development manager for Hobbico. "Sorrent's attention to detail and excitement -- from smoking engines and oil slicks to power ups and exploding vehicles -- delivers enough action for even the staunchest racing fan and fun for all."
    DuraTrax(R) Mobile RC(TM) gamers can choose from three skill levels, two steering modes, three distinct tracks of varying levels of difficulty and three authentically simulated DuraTrax RC vehicles: the Evader BX(TM) off-road buggy, Evader ST(TM) stadium racing truck, and ThunderQuake(TM) car crusher. Each recreation includes the same action-packed features as its real-life counterpart.
    "DuraTrax Mobile RC was developed for anyone who loves the thrill of the race," said Scott Orr, CEO and chief creative officer at Sorrent. "With collisions, flying debris, pile ups and dramatic explosions, this may be the most fun you've ever had with a cell phone."
    DuraTrax Mobile RC is available to purchase and download on both Java and BREW enabled phones, via major US wireless carriers. For more information on DuraTrax Mobile RC, visit www.sorrent.com.

    About DuraTrax

    DuraTrax(R) is a division of Hobbico, Inc., the world's largest model hobby company, which develops, manufactures and markets radio control and other model hobby products. The broad DuraTrax product line includes on-road, off-road, 2- and 4-wheel drive cars and trucks that appeal to modelers of all ages and interests. For more information on DuraTrax products, please visit: www.duratrax.com.

    About Sorrent

    Sorrent is a leading creator and publisher of connected, interactive games for wireless and Internet-capable devices. With its proprietary convergent game platform, Convergence Everywhere Live(TM), Sorrent allows both mobile and land-based hardware to communicate simultaneously via the Internet. Sorrent games are produced by Sorrent Studios and marketed in partnership with global brands such as FOXSports.com, The X-Files and Yao Ming. Currently, Sorrent games are available on major US wireless carriers including Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Cingular, Nextel and Sprint. Sorrent has set the standard for wireless sports games with its solo and multiplayer games that are connected, persistent and convergent. Headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., Sorrent is funded by NEA and Sienna Ventures. For more information, visit www.sorrent.com.

    Sorrent, We Create. You Play. Everywhere, and Mobile RC are trademarks of Sorrent, Inc.
    DuraTrax, The Evader BX, The Evader ST and The Thunder Quake are trademarks of Hobbico, Inc.