[November 20, 2008]

Media Alert: RealNetworks Launches "Bejeweled Twist" on RealArcade.com

(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SEATTLE, WA, November 20 / MARKET WIRE/ --

WHAT: The casual games business unit for digital entertainment services
company RealNetworks?, Inc. is announcing the availability of "Bejeweled
Twist?," the highly anticipated sequel to "Bejeweled," a well-known
favorite among casual gamers with more than 350 Million downloads to date.
"Bejeweled Twist" was developed and published by PopCap Games, one of
Real's longest-standing portal partners, and is now available on
RealArcade.com.

"Bejeweled Twist" takes a new approach to traditional match-3 games.
Instead of swapping adjacent jewels to make a set, players rotate an entire
2x2 block of gems clockwise to create a line of three or more gems of the
same type. From the high-def visuals and widescreen play to half a dozen
new types of bonus and power gems and four unique modes of play, "Bejeweled
Twist" is light years ahead of its earlier versions. To celebrate the
release of "Bejeweled Twist" RealNetworks will skin RealArcade?'s homepage
with a "Bejeweled Twist" theme, and offer ongoing promotions around the
game. Starting November 19, RealArcade will offer its customers access to a
PopCap contest with prizes such as $100,000 in gems, a Valentine's Day
weekend trip for 2, a laptop loaded with the PopCap library of games, cash
prizes and more. Details are available here.

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: "Bejeweled Twist" is now available for download.

WHERE: "Bejeweled Twist" can be downloaded directly from RealArcade:

RealArcade "Bejeweled
Twist" 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.

RealNetworks, 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.

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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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