Game Informer Magazine Once Again Named Best Gaming Publication at Spike TV ''Video Game Awards''; Back-to-Back Winner 2004 & 2005.

MINNEAPOLIS -- For the second consecutive year, Minneapolis-based Game Informer, North America's largest paid circulation games publication, was honored as the "Best Gaming Publication" at the 2005 Spike TV Video Game Awards.

Game Informer was selected as the Best Gaming Magazine through Web votes from viewers and gamers nationwide.

"The most valuable compliment a publication can ever receive is one that comes directly from the fans," said Cathy Preston, publisher. "While we know objectively that Game Informer leads the market in world exclusive cover features and editorial page volume, it's the editorial integrity found inside Game Informer that keeps the readers engaged, entertained, informed and ultimately satisfied. We want to thank Spike TV and gaming fans for recognizing Game Informer as the Best Gaming Publication."

Game Informer has a devoted following of more than 2 million paid subscribers(a), making it the largest video game magazine and one of the most widely circulated consumer magazines in the U.S., ahead of Rolling Stone, Stuff, FHM and Spin. For more information, visit www.gameinformer.com.

(a) June 2005 ABC Publisher's Statement