U.S. Navy and Marine Personnel to Receive 2,000 of NCsoft's `City of Heroes' games.

AUSTIN, Texas -- "Heroes for Heroes" program will provide free game packs to military personnel returning from duty in the Middle East

NCsoft(R) Corporation (KSE:036570.KS), the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games and Cryptic Studios(TM) are giving

2,000 copies of their best-selling "City of Heroes(TM)" game packs to U.S. Navy personnel returning from duty in the Middle East. This game giveaway program, dubbed "Heroes for Heroes," is a way for NCsoft and its employees to show gratitude to the military men and woman returning from difficult duty.

The games will be given out starting today at the Norfolk (Va.) Naval Station Exchange.

"This is our way of saying 'thanks' to the military men and women who make great sacrifices serving their country," said Robert Garriott, president of NCsoft - North America. "We hope they can have fun playing "City of Heroes" with their family and friends, and know that their challenging work has not gone unappreciated."

"City of Heroes" is a massively multiplayer online game where players choose from a multitude of costume options and powers to create a unique hero that can join other players in protecting the fictional Paragon City from villains. "City of Heroes" has been a commercial hit and a favorite of critics since its release in late April.

Drawings among returning personnel will determine who receives complimentary "City of Heroes" games. Also, all "City of Heroes" players receive the first month of online game play free. After the first month, players pay a monthly subscription fee of US$14.95.

NCsoft is working closely with the Navy Exchange Service Command, which is offering a 10 percent discount for 60-day game cards that are purchased when the complimentary copies of "City of Heroes" are picked up at the Norfolk NS Exchange. The "City of Heroes" game is available at most major North American computer game retail outlets at a suggested retail price of US$49.99 and the 60-day game card is available for the suggested retail price of US$29.99.

The game is rated Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. For complete details on "City of Heroes," go to: www.cityofheroes.com.

About NCsoft - North America

NCsoft - North America (NC-NA) is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is part of Korea-based NCsoft Corporation. NC-NA has development and administrative offices in Texas and California. The company also works with NCsoft subsidiaries and third party developers throughout North America to develop and publish innovative online entertainment software products. More information about NCsoft - North America can be found at http://www.PlayNC.com.

About Cryptic Studios

Cryptic Studios, Inc., located in San Jose, California, was established in July of 2000 and is an independent developer of massively multiplayer online games for the PC and next generation consoles. Its first game, "City of Heroes," launched in April 2004. The game takes place in a virtual world where thousands of people play simultaneously, take on the role of super-powered heroes, fight villains and help create a dynamic story in a visually-stunning, 3-D graphical world.

NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo and all associated NCsoft logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation. "City of Heroes" and all associated "City of Heroes" logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation and Cryptic Studios, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.