[October 10, 2008]

Media Alert: RealNetworks Launches "Pakoombo!" on RealArcade.com and GameHouse.com

(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SEATTLE, WA, October 10 / MARKET WIRE/ --

WHAT: The casual games business unit for digital entertainment services
company RealNetworks? Inc., is announcing the availability of "Pakoombo?,"
a new casual game developed by TechFront? and published by Real. This new
game is now available on RealArcade.com and GameHouse.com.

In this new adventure, players must help Cathy and her family save their
island home in "Pakoombo," a unique puzzle game that's full of tropical
fun. Players will need to use their match-3 puzzle prowess to battle island
residents, the evil Mr. Lyar, and others, to find a hidden treasure and
save the day. Pakoombo, a delightful puzzle adventure for all ages,
features three game modes with vibrant full-screen graphics, fun
mini-games, and dozens of challenging quests.

Casual games are simple to learn but often difficult to master. Fans of
casual games enjoy the quick-play format that fits easily into busy
schedules, providing a method to relax, recharge or simply pass the time
with an entertaining challenge. Real strives to incorporate simple game
play, intriguing challenges, unique story lines and visually stunning
graphics into each new game.

WHEN: "Pakoombo!" is now available for download.

WHERE: "Pakoombo!" can be downloaded directly from RealArcade ? or GameHouse ?:

RealArcade "Pakoombo!"
Download

GameHouse "Pakoombo!" Download

WHO: Real is one of the world's largest developers, publishers and
distributors of casual games with an expansive global reach through its
RealNetworks family of international games portals and syndication network.
As a leading global publisher, Real offers game developers the opportunity
to tap into its network of Web sites, global distribution partners and
expertise in games marketing.

RealNetworks, Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via
PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real
created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the
market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer?, the
first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording
of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody? digital music service, which

delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade, one of the largest
casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment
services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading
wireless carriers around the world. RealNetworks' corporate information is
located at www.realnetworks.com/company.

ABOUT TechFront: Founded in 2006, TechFront is a developer based in the
south of Brazil, responsible for great casual games such as Pakoombo,
Burger Island? and Eye for Design?. TechFront is Brazil's largest and most
successful games studio, developing games for a variety of platforms such
as PC/Mac, Web Flash, XBLA, iPhone, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, Wii and WiiWare.
For more information, please visit www.techfront.com.br.

RealNetworks, GameHouse, RealArcade, Rhapsody and RealPlayer are trademarks
or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its wholly owned
subsidiary. All other trademarks, names of actual companies and products
mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. TechFront?
and Pakoombo? are trademarks of TechFront Ltda. Pakoombo ? 2008 TechFront
Ltda. All rights reserved.

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For More Information Contact:
Annabelle Jambor
RealNetworks
206-892-6104Email Contact
Bailey Locke
SHIFT for RealNetworks
415-591-8457Email Contact

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