The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey

The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey™ Comes To The N-Gage Platform

May 3, 2004

Classic RPG Embraces Handheld Mobility

Espoo, Finland – May 3, 2004. Nokia today announced that it will bring, together with Vir2L® Studios, a ZeniMax Media company, The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey™ for the N-Gage platform. Based on the highly successful Elder Scrolls® series by Bethesda Softworks®, Shadowkey continues the epic story series that has thrilled RPG fans for more than 10 years.

In Shadowkey, you'll explore a vast fantasy 3D world with rugged terrain, ancient temples, bandit lairs, and murderous caverns. You'll fight more than 50 different kinds of foes in your search for the power of the Shadowkeys. Customize your gameplay experience by choosing from the classic Elder Scrolls character classes including Assassin, Barbarian, Battlemage, Knight, Nightblade, Rogue, Spellsword, Sorcerer, and Thief.

“Fans of the Elder Scrolls series are going to be thrilled with the quality and level of detail that has gone into producing Shadowkey for the N-Gage,” said Pasi Pölönen, Director of Game Publishing, Games Business Unit, Nokia. “It’s great to work with such a dedicated team to bring an exclusive Elder Scrolls storyline that really takes advantage of the power of the N-Gage platform.”

“The mobile gaming market is coming of age, and Shadowkey represents the next level of mobile role-playing,” said Todd Howard, executive producer of The Elder Scrolls series. “I didn't think we'd be able to offer a full 3D, first-person RPG with great action and environments so soon, but the N-Gage platform is clearly delivering the best 3D experience we've ever seen on a mobile device.”

Shadowkey was designed with input from members of the original award-winning Elder Scrolls team to create an engaging and challenging single-player campaign. But the fun doesn't stop there. Shadowkey also features four-player multiplayer via Bluetooth wireless technology and a number of additional single-player features, such as downloads, rankings, and communities through N-Gage Arena.

“Shadowkey is a rich and varied game that remains true to the Elder Scrolls style of game,” said Douglas Frederick, president of Vir2L Studios. “Artists from the Morrowind® team created the game art and ensured not only the look-and-feel, but also the quality of the award-winning series like The Elder Scrolls.”

The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey is only available on the N-Gage platform and is being developed by Vir2L Studios and TKO Software Inc. The game is expected to ship in the fourth quarter of 2004.

About Vir2L® Studios

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Vir2L Studios LLC (www.Vir2L.com) is an award-winning developer of interactive content for wireless devices and online. Vir2L develops compelling, cross-platform interactive entertainment for mass-market connected devices for the USA, Europe and Japan. Winner of two Clio Awards and the Gold Cannes Cyber Lion, Vir2L is the developer of the acclaimed IHRA Drag Racing Mobile and The Elder Scrolls Travels™ series including the Stormhold™ and Dawnstar™ games. Vir2L Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc.

About Bethesda Softworks®

Also headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Bethesda Softworks LLC (www.bethsoft.com) is a developer and publisher of entertainment software for PC and console platforms and has produced numerous award-winning titles. Among Bethesda’s more popular franchises are The Elder Scrolls® series, the IHRA Drag Racing series, and The Terminator series. Its product line spans the sports, racing, RPG, strategy and action genres. Bethesda Softworks is a wholly owned subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc.

About N-Gage

The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer gameplay over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.

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Nokia Press Release

In the fantasy empire of Tamriel, Shadowmage Skelos Undriel is on the run and hotly pursued by agents of Battlemage Jagar Tharn. Driven from the heart of the empire, Undriel flees to the Western Reach to find refuge -- and instead finds himself in the middle of The War of the Bend'r-mahk, a fierce conflict between the regions of High Rock, Hammerfell, and Skyrim. Undriel hides himself in the chaos enveloping the region of Dragonstar, where he hatches a desperate plan: collect the Shadowkeys -- magical objects strewn about the area -- and gather enough strength to overcome Tharn's agents, then face the terrifying shadow power of the Umbra' Keth.

Your village has safely remained just out of reach of The War of the Bend'r-mahk, but now danger strikes from another direction. You must save your village from marauders who are but pawns in the struggle to capture Shadowmage Skelos Undriel, who himself is but one more piece in a darker and more sinister game. You'll journey through rugged terrain, despoiled temples, bandit lairs, and murderous caverns. You'll fight many foes in your search for the power of the Shadowkeys and the Star Teeth, and your journey will lead you to the ultimate test, deep in the Crypt of the Heart.* A completely new Elder Scrolls storyline exclusively for N-Gage, built to impress both long-standing Elder Scrolls fans and newcomers alike * Choose from the classic Elder Scrolls characters classes including Assassin, Barbarian, Knight, Nightblade, Rogue, Spellsword, Sorcerer, and Thief * Design your character from a selection of classic Elder Scrolls races: Argonian, Breton, Dark Elf, High Elf, Khajit, Nord, Redguard, and Wood Elf * Discover dozens of spells and weapons - you'll need them when you encounter over 50 monster types * 13 dungeon levels in a detailed and open-ended fantasy setting -- ancient temples, bandit lairs, and more * Explore 5 additional levels of rugged 3D terrain, each with questsand adventures of their own * Artists on the Morrowind® team ensured that Shadowkey's visuals have not only the look-and-feel of the award-winning series, but also the quality and level of detail * Play co-operatively with your friend over a wireless Bluetooth connection

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Nokia N-Gage website

Espoo, Finland – May 3, 2004. Nokia today announced that it will bring, together with Vir2L® Studios, a ZeniMax Media company, The Elder Scrolls Travels: ShadowkeyTM for the N-Gage platform. Based on the highly successful Elder Scrolls® series by Bethesda Softworks®, Shadowkey continues the epic story series that has thrilled RPG fans for more than 10 years.

In Shadowkey, you'll explore a vast fantasy 3D world with rugged terrain, ancient temples, bandit lairs, and murderous caverns. You'll fight more than 50 different kinds of foes in your search for the power of the Shadowkeys. Customize your gameplay experience by choosing from the classic Elder Scrolls character classes including Assassin, Barbarian, Battlemage, Knight, Nightblade, Rogue, Spellsword, Sorcerer, and Thief.

"Fans of the Elder Scrolls series are going to be thrilled with the quality and level of detail that has gone into producing Shadowkey for the N-Gage," said Pasi Pölönen, Director of Game Publishing, Games Business Unit, Nokia. "It's great to work with such a dedicated team to bring an exclusive Elder Scrolls storyline that really takes advantage of the power of the N-Gage platform."

"The mobile gaming market is coming of age, and Shadowkey represents the next level of mobile role-playing," said Todd Howard, executive producer of The Elder Scrolls series. "I didn't think we'd be able to offer a full 3D, first-person RPG with great action and environments so soon, but the N-Gage platform is clearly delivering the best 3D experience we've ever seen on a mobile device."

Shadowkey was designed with input from members of the original award-winning Elder Scrolls team to create an engaging and challenging single-player campaign. But the fun doesn't stop there. Shadowkey also features four-player multiplayer via Bluetooth wireless technology and a number of additional single-player features, such as downloads, rankings, and communities through N-Gage Arena.

"Shadowkey is a rich and varied game that remains true to the Elder Scrolls style of game," said Douglas Frederick, president of Vir2L Studios. "Artists from the Morrowind® team created the game art and ensured not only the look-and-feel, but also the quality of the award-winning series like The Elder Scrolls."

The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey is only available on the N-Gage platform and is being developed by Vir2L Studios and TKO Software Inc. The game is expected to ship in the fourth quarter of 2004.

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www.n-gage.com