Expert Software and Microsoft Corp. To Bring Bicycle Card Games To The Internet Gaming Zone.CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 1998-- Top-Ranked Card Games Available For Multiplayer Gaming Beginning October 1st at http://www.zone.com/ Expert Software Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :XPRT), a worldwide leader in value-priced consumer software, today announced an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to make top-selling Bicycle Card Game software available for multiplayer gaming via the Internet Gaming Zone (http://www.zone.com/) beginning October 1st. "We're taking our Bicycle products, the number one brand of software card games, to the top-ranked Microsoft(r) Internet Gaming Zone for a new and exciting level of online multiplayer gaming," said Ken Currier, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Expert Software. Licensed exclusively by Expert Software, the Bicycle CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). line is the top-selling card game software from 1996 to 1998 (year-to-date) in terms of units sold, according to statistics gathered by PC Data of Reston, VA. "The success of the Bicycle line has always been consumer-driven. The exciting world of multiplayer gaming will provide card playing enthusiasts with the best in feature-rich games and competitive online play," said Currier. Consumers who purchase Bicycle software games will be able to challenge opponents worldwide on The Zone starting October 1st. Multiplayer versions of classic Bicycle games are Poker, Solitaire solitaire or patience, any card game that can be played by one person. Solitaire is the American name; in England it is known as patience. There are probably more kinds of solitaire than all other card games together. , Bridge, Rummy rummy, card game played by two to six players with a standard deck. The cards usually rank from king down through ace. Seven cards are dealt to each player in the three- or four-hand game, one card is turned up on the table, and the remaining cards are left face down , Blackjack, and Euchre euchre (y  `kər), card game, played usually by four persons (two sets of partners). The game originated among the Amish and was a popular card game in America in the late 19th cent. .The Zone's Bicycle game area
will also feature product demonstrations, giveaways, special discount
offers, tournaments and chat events."The power of Microsoft's branded Internet Gaming Zone is recognized all over the world as evidenced by the popularity and rapid growth of the site," said Currier. "This strategic partnership is intergral to our worldwide brand-building efforts." Beginning October 1st, the six Bicycle multiplayer game titles ($14.99 each, MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) ) will be available at software retail outlets nationwide or can be ordered direct from Expert Software (toll-free 1-800-759-2562, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy ). Expert Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:XPRT) is a leading developer and publisher of over 170 high-quality, value-priced software titles. The Company specializes in sophisticated yet easy-to-use programs addressing a broad array of everyday consumer interests, including entertainment, education, lifestyle, productivity and small office/home office See SOHO. . Over 25 million units of Expert products have been sold, including Home Design 3D(r), Landscape Design 3D(r), Diet & Fitness(tm), ResumeWriter(tm), and Casino(tm). The Expert Software family of brands also includes McDonaldland(r) Software for Kids, the popular Sega PC Collection(tm), Bicycle(r) Card Games and the Gamers Choice(tm) Line of classic games. Expert Software can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.expertsoftware.com. Marks mentioned above are trademarks, registered trademarks or tradenames of Expert Software, Inc., except Bicycle(r), which is a trademark of The United States Playing Card Company The United States Playing Card Company, started in 1867, produces and distributes playing cards, including Kem, Bee, Bicycle, Aviator, Maverick, Tuxedo, Hoyle, Tally HO , McDonaldland(r) which is a trademark of McDonald's Corporation, and Sega(r) and Sega PC Collection(tm) which are trademarks of Sega. Sega Entertainment, Inc. was formed through a joint venture between Sega of America and SOFTBANK Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks are acknowledged.
CONTACT: Expert Software, Inc., Coral Gables
Debra Iannaci
Director of Corporate Communications
305/569-1320
debra_iannaci@expertsw.com
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