CNET Networks Receives Informal Letter of Inquiry Regarding Stock Option Grants.

SAN FRANCISCO -- CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET) announced today that on May 24, 2006 it received notice informing the company that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting an informal inquiry into its stock option grants. The letter from the SEC states that this informal inquiry should not be construed as an indication by the SEC or its staff that any violation of law has occurred, or as an adverse reflection upon any person, entity or security.

CNET Networks intends to cooperate fully with the SEC regarding this matter.

On May 16, 2006, the Center for Financial Research and Analysis issued an analysis of stock option exercise prices relative to stock price ranges for certain companies during the period 1997 to 2002. The report identified CNET Networks as having granted stock options on four occasions between 1998 and 2001 with exercise prices that matched or were close to a 40-day low for its stock price. On May 22, 2006, CNET Networks announced that its Board of Directors had appointed a special committee of independent directors to conduct an internal investigation relating to past option grants, the timing of such grants and related accounting matters. The Special Committee is being assisted by independent legal counsel.

About CNET Networks, Inc.

CNET Networks is a global media company with some of the most important and valuable brands on the Web targeting passionate audiences. The company's brands -- such as CNET, GameSpot, TV.com, MP3.com, Webshots, BNET and ZDNet -- serve the technology, games and entertainment, business, and community categories. CNET Networks was founded in 1993 and has always been "a different kind of media company" creating engaging media experiences through a combination of world-class content and technology infrastructure.