3DO Ships Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer; All-New Look for the Next Chapter in the Celebrated Might and Magic Brand.

Business Editors/High-Tech & Entertainment Writers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 1999

The 3DO Company (Nasdaq:THDO) today announced that the Might and Magic(R) VIII: Day of the Destroyer(TM) game has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America and online shopping sites.

Bringing an all-new look and feel to the popular Might and Magic brand, the Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer game opens up new realms for players to explore. The game features completely new graphics including a widescreen interface, and takes a unique approach to classic role-playing with the ability to play creatures...even a dragon!

In the Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer game, players explore whole new depths of game play as they assume the persona of a "dark" creature such as troll, minotaur, necromancer, or, in later levels, dragon, in a story that spans the lands of Enroth, Erathia and the new continent of Jadame.

As the player chooses his allies from over 32 characters, it's up to his own conscience whether to pursue a path of good or evil, and his decisions will affect the game experience.

The Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer game features a dramatically enhanced look with a widescreen interface, mouse-look, and awesome special effects. Over 60 new monsters keep players' combat skills razor-sharp, and dozens of quests and sub-quests reflect the depth of game play for which the Might and Magic brand is famous.

The game has also been enhanced through support for the latest 3D audio and visual technologies, including Direct3D(R) and EAX(TM).

"New World Computing has a long tradition of listening to our very enthusiastic fan base and delivering what they ask for," said Jon Van Caneghem, president of New World Computing.

"Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer takes all the things that made the other games such hits, like hours of classic quests and lots of character customization, and then adds the twist of getting to play the creatures."

The Might and Magic brand, created by Van Caneghem in 1986, includes the best-selling Might and Magic role-playing games, the Heroes of Might and Magic(R) strategy games, and the Crusaders of Might and Magic(TM) action games. To date, well over four million units have been sold worldwide in the Might and Magic universe, and the games have been translated into more than 12 languages.

Other upcoming games from the Company include Sammy Sosa High Heat Baseball(TM) 2001 for the PlayStation(R) game console, Army Men(TM) -- Air Combat(TM) for the Nintendo(R) 64, Army Men -- Air Tactics(TM), Sammy Sosa Softball Slam(TM), Sammy Sosa High Heat Baseball 2001 and Heroes of Might and Magic: The Shadow of Death(TM) for PC, and BattleTanx(TM) and Heroes of Might and Magic for Game Boy(R) Color.

The 3DO Company, headquartered in Redwood City, develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software for personal computers, the Internet and advanced entertainment systems such as the PlayStation game console and the Nintendo 64 console.

3DO markets and publishes its products worldwide under multiple brand names including Army Men, BattleTanx, Heroes of Might and Magic, High Heat Baseball, Might and Magic, and Vegas Games(R). More information about 3DO's products can be found on the Internet at www.3do.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company's ability to develop and ship future products, market demand and acceptance for the Company's current and future software products, and the consequences of competitive factors in the marketplace. Further information on potential factors which could affect these forward looking statements and the Company's financial results are included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal year ended March 31, 1999 and the Company's Reports on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal quarters ended Sept. 30, 1999 and Dec. 31, 1999.

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