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June 2003

NSC's CrunchIt 3.5 Introduces Self-extracting ZIP Files And Benchmarking Features To Microsoft Pocket PC  Tuesday, June 24 2003

Noisette Software Corporation (NSC) today announced the immediate availability of CrunchIt 3.5 software, a professional compression and security utility for the Microsoft Pocket PC platform. The latest release includes many new features to help users navigate archives, benchmark their PDAs and create self-extracting ZIP files.

New features include:

· Self-extracting ZIP files. Power users and developers can use CrunchIt to deploy applications to XScale/ARM, MIPS, SH3 and X86 emulator devices.

· Find and select capabilities. The new find feature allows users to search and select files and folders that match a name pattern.

· Benchmarking tools. For enthusiasts and PDA reviewers, CrunchIt includes a new performance tool that measures the utilization of the processor and storage devices during ZIP operations.

CrunchIt has set a new standard for Pocket PC compression utilities. The software supports ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2 and JAR file formats and integrates with Microsoft File Explorer and other Pocket PC applications so that working with compressed files is made easy. It also includes file encryption and decryption so that users can secure and share their data over the Internet.

For more information, visit NSC's website at: http://www.nsctech.com.

Pricing and Availability
A trial version of CrunchIt 3.5 is available for download immediately from http://www.nsctech.com. CrunchIt 3.5 is available directly from NSC with a list price of $24.95 USD. For product and sales information contact sales@nsctech.com.

Source: NSC




Hexacto Games Launches Links® Pocket PC Edition  Tuesday, June 24 2003

Hexacto Games, leading provider of high-quality games across multiple platforms, today announced the launch of “Links® Pocket PC Edition.” The game brings golf fans the ultimate mobile golf game experience, with photo-quality animations and realistic ball and shot physics that factor in terrain, green conditions and wind for every shot.

Rain or shine, lovers of golf can now get a daily dose of practice, play and analysis of their game, as they tee off on the most beautiful courses in the world using favorite pros, including:

· Sergio Garcia at Chateau Whistler

· Craig Stadler at Mesa Roja (expansion pack, fictitious course)

· Dan Forsman at Princeville (expansion pack)

· Mike Weir at Westfields (expansion pack)

“Links Pocket PC Edition” has the following unrivaled features:

· State-of-the-art graphics engine for stunningly realistic visuals

· Accurate ball and shot physics that factor in terrain, green conditions, and even wind for every shot on the course

· Photo-quality player animations from real pro golfers, each with distinctive abilities

· The ability to acquire via download expansion packs of different players and courses

“’Links’ is already a huge hit with golf devotees, so we are particularly excited to bring this successful game to the Pocket PC market,” said Alexandre Taillefer, President and CEO of Hexacto Games. “It’s the perfect addition to our rich roster of Pocket PC titles, and judging by pre-release media and consumer interest, the game is certain to be Hexacto’s next massive hit.”

“Links Pocket PC Edition” sells for $24.95 (USD) and is available online at www.hexacto.com/game_links.php

Expansion packs will be released shortly.

Source: Hexacto Games




Mark Phoenix Launches Phoenix Soft  Tuesday, June 24 2003

Mark Phoenix, most recently Director of Development for Interplay and the former President of Press Start, announced today that he has formed Phoenix Soft, a new game development studio located in Newport Beach, California. Phoenix Soft will first concentrate its efforts on mobile games, but will soon expand to console and handheld games. As part of the wireless effort, Phoenix Soft has entered into a multi-title development agreement with JAMDAT Mobile Inc. and will develop mobile titles exclusively for JAMDAT.

"We are pleased to work with Mark Phoenix and his team.” said Travis Boatman, Executive Producer at JAMDAT. “We look forward to publishing exciting JAMDAT games developed by Phoenix Soft as the future of wireless entertainment continues to unfold.”

"With the establishment of this company, we plan to use our vast experience in video games to design and develop fun and exciting games for all platforms, starting with mobile games,” said Phoenix. “We’re especially proud of our deal with JAMDAT and look forward to delivering exciting content for wireless. Consumers who love to play console video games in their living room are now able to play mobile versions of many titles at work, school, or wherever they may be.”

Phoenix Soft is managed by Richard Leibowitz at Union Entertainment.

About Phoenix Soft -- Phoenix Soft is an experienced, world-class developer of entertainment software for current and emerging platforms.

About JAMDAT Mobile -- Los Angeles-based JAMDAT Mobile Inc. (http://www.jamdatmobile.com) has emerged as one of the most successful and influential wireless entertainment companies in the world. JAMDAT provides entertainment applications and proprietary enabling technologies that support multiple wireless platforms. Offering a unique combination of creative and technological expertise, JAMDAT stands as the preferred mobile entertainment partner for wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, major media companies, and independent content developers worldwide.

About Union Entertainment -- Located in Los Angeles, California, Union Entertainment produces feature films and video games and manages video game talent.

Source: Phoenix Soft




Universal Tracking System's Total Update  Tuesday, June 24 2003

UTrackSys.com, LLC, maker of multipurpose tracking software for Palm OS, has performed general update of all its products distributed under UTS brand. Now UTS software supports Memory Cards.

http://www.utracksys.com

Hundreds of UTS users who have memory cards will be able to free their devices' main memory. UTStoCard utility can easily and safely move any of Universal Tracking System components to the card.

Now users can switch among UTS plug-ins with one tap no matter where they are placed: either in the main memory or on the card. UTStoCard handles all system issues fast and transparently.

The feature is highly demanded by many existing and potential customers. With UTStoCard utility they can continue to track their expenses, body weight, blood pressure, mileage, projects, time and diet by saving the valuable main memory space.

Updates will be sent to existing users as always free of charge in a week.

Download new version free trials from http://www.utracksys.com/download/

Source: UTrackSys.com




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