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IGA Worldwide Wins Exclusive, Multi Year Dynamic In Game Advertising Agreement For FIA GT and WTCC Racing Titles.


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 By Adding Forthcoming Titles From World Leading Racing Developer SimBin Into Its Radial (R) Network Portfolio

IGA Worldwide, the multi-award-winning in game advertising specialist, has signed a multi-year exclusive agreement to integrate its Radial (R) in game advertising technology into SimBin's stable of officially licensed racing video game titles - GTR GTR Guitar
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 GT and a recently announced new series to be based on the World Touring Car Championships.

The agreement with SimBin, recognized as one of the world's premiere racing simulation developers with major Pan European and US distribution agreements, includes 3 titles for 2006 starting with the imminent re-release of the universally applauded FIA GT racing game A racing game is any game that involves competing in races through a surrogate playing piece or vehicle, either getting it from one point to another or completing a number of circuits in the shortest time. , GTR, winner of numerous awards and with average review scores exceeding 90%. This will be followed later this summer with the hotly anticipated GTR sequel and last, but definitely not least, the debut of the first dedicated WTCC WTCC World Touring Car Championship (FIA)  racing game. The deal comes on the heels of a recent IGA announcement for another immensely popular racing franchise, TrackMania Nations.

"What SimBin required for these titles was not only revenue generating ads, but extremely realistic and appropriate ad content and placement that will match and enhance the unrivalled pixel-perfect realism our games provide, coupled with the flexibility and high degree of measurability and standards inherent in IGA's Radial network," said Magnus Ling, CCO (Chief or Corporate Compliance Officer) The executive person in charge of compliance issues, regulatory requirements, internal controls and managing audits within an enterprise or organization.  of SimBin.

The WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) is broadcast worldwide and in 2005 attracted 491 million viewers. It is anticipated that 600 million will tune-in in 2006. The series features official factory-supported entries from BMW BMW
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"SimBin's GTR is renowned as the most realistic racing simulation ever released, and having played early versions we are certain that their WTCC titles will maximize their unique combination of professional racing background and veteran development teams to deliver the most exhilarating experience for players," said Justin Townsend, 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 IGA Worldwide. "We are really excited to be able to offer these virtual racing communities as an exclusive promotional platform for the world's leading brands whilst adding to the realism of the game environments," added Townsend.

As well as featuring dynamic billboards around the tracks and circuits, IGA's wholly owned communications consultancy Hive Partners will be responsible for integrated promotional opportunities surrounding the real-life events, including the attendant 'Get Real' race center, which allows race day attendees to participate in linked races at the circuits.

About IGA Worldwide, Inc. (www.igaworldwide.com)

IGA Worldwide is the global leader in 360-degree in-game advertising solutions, helping brands to achieve measurable results in the world's fastest growing and most engaging new communications medium. Through its proprietary ad serving network, Radial (R), IGA enables advertisers to dynamically target millions of engaged consumers across a broad range of game platforms, titles and genres, while its wholly-owned communications consultancy, Hive Partners delivers strategic consulting services and exclusive access to unique integrated product placement and co-promotion opportunities.

Headquartered in New York with offices in London and Berlin, the group is backed by Easton Capital Group, Morgenthaler Ventures and DN Capital. IGA has recently been voted by ad industry-leaders as the 'Breakout Company of the Year 2006' and as a 'Top 100 Private Company' in the media and entertainment sector in the OnHollywood awards.

About SimBin

SimBin Development Team AB is a Swedish game developing company making interactive entertainment with focus on the highest simulated gaming realism for all leading gaming platforms. The company possesses a global distribution network with its main markets in Europe and the US. SimBin was founded in 2003 and occupy a total staff of 70 people, consisting of 40 employees at the headquarters in Vara and the development studio in Gothenburg, and 30 distributed consultants worldwide. In the SimBin portfolio you will find award-winning titles like "GTR - FIA GT Racing Game GTR is a sports car racing simulator developed by SimBin for the x86 PC. An Xbox version was announced very early on, but never materialized. In April 2006, an Xbox 360 version was announced. The Xbox 360 version of the game was to be published by THQ. " and "GT Legends".
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