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Fonix VoiceIn Included in New Delta Force - Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre Video Game from NovaLogic.


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SALT LAKE CITY -- Fonix Speech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix Corporation (OTC BB: FNIX) specializing in embedded speech interfaces for mobile devices, handheld electronic products, video game systems and processors, announces that NovaLogic, Inc., a global entertainment software developer and publisher, released the PlayStation[R]2 version of Delta Force[R] - Black Hawk Down[R]: Team Sabre featuring Fonix VoiceIn[TM] Game Edition Co Fonix's award-winning voice recognition for video games. Delta Force - Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre is the second NovaLogic title to ship with Fonix voice technology.

"NovaLogic maintains our commitment to providing players with exciting, cutting-edge gaming experiences," said Lee Milligan, President of NovaLogic. "Fonix voice recognition adds a fun, realistic component to the Black Hawk Down series. Fonix VoiceIn nicely complements our development strategy to immerse players in a multi-sensory experience with real-time, adrenalin-pumping action."

"Fonix applauds the way NovaLogic uses next-generation technologies to up the ante with their new games," said Tim K. Hong, VP of Fonix Games. "Their military games are renowned for their intensity and realism, and Fonix voice recognition adds to the excitement and sense of control for players. We are pleased to be featured once again in this prestigious series."

For more information about Fonix VoiceIn Game Edition, call (801) 553-6600 and say "games."

About NovaLogic

Founded in 1985, NovaLogic Inc. is a developer and global publisher of games for the PC, PlayStation[R], PlayStation[R]2 and PlayStation[R]3 computer entertainment systems from SONY, and Xbox[R] and Xbox[R] 360[TM] video game systems from Microsoft. Based in Calabasas, California, NovaLogic's development group relentlessly strives to bring gaming technology to the next level. Key game franchises include Delta Force[R], Delta Force[R] - Black Hawk Down[R], Joint Operations[R], Comanche[R] and F-22 Lightning[R]. For more information, go to www.novalogic.com.

About Delta Force - Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre

Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre continues the Delta Force franchise with intense combat that includes two all new single-player campaigns as well as new weapons, squad commands and characters. To further enhance the playing experience, Delta Force - Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre contains the largest multiplayer combat for the PlayStation[R]2 system, with up to 32 players online in seven unique game types.

About Fonix VoiceIn[R] Game Edition

Fonix VoiceIn allows game developers to add voice recognition to videogames without needing to develop specific speech technology expertise. Fonix's simple, cross platform tools for Xbox[R], Xbox[R] 360, PlayStation[R]2 and PC game consoles make it easy for any game developer to implement the technology. The result is an interesting new game interface on the cutting-edge of innovation. For more information, call (801) 553-6600 and say "games."

About Fonix

Fonix Corporation (OTC BB: FNIX), based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an innovative speech recognition and text-to-speech technology company that provides value-added speech solutions through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fonix Speech, Inc., currently offering voice solutions for mobile/wireless devices; interactive videogames, toys and appliances; computer telephony systems; the assistive market and automotive telematics. Fonix provides developers and manufacturers with cost-effective speech solutions to enhance devices and systems. Visit www.fonix.com for more information, or call (801) 553-6600 and say "Sales."

Statements released by Fonix that are not purely historical are forward looking within the meaning of the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions and strategies for the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business prospects and performance. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Risk factors include general economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors as discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. The Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this release.

"Xbox" and "Xbox 360" are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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