theglobe.com Partners with Arkadium to Launch New Game Site; New Games Division Sets Sights on Web Gamers.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2004

Continuing its renewed emphasis on its games assets that began last November, theglobe.com (OTCBB:TGLO) has launched a new games domain, http://games.theglobe.com, through a partnership with unique online game provider, Arkadium, it was announced today.

Web surfers who go to the new URL will find a complete slate of Internet games provided through Arkadium including: Klondike Solitaire, Mah Jongg, Darts, Tetrax, Word Up and much more. Surfers who elect to play a more enhanced version of the games can download Arkadium's Gamedek software. Once inside Arkadium's game community, users can select personalized avatars (virtual selves), talk to friends and opponents and play in one-on-one real-time games for cash prizes.

This partnership will generate both traffic and revenue for both parties, and theglobe.com will join a slate of Arkadium partners that includes TerraLycos, Oxygen Media, UGO, the New York Post and others.

"Arkadium is a great match for theglobe.com, as it delivers a wide range of game options aimed squarely at a mainstream Web consumer audience," said Doug Brisotti, president of the theglobe.com's Games Division. "Online gaming is not a niche market anymore, and the content is a proven generator of repeat visitors. As theglobe.com continues to refocus its energies on the game market, this partnership is a great foundation for that platform."

theglobe.com's current games properties include Computer Games Magazine, the largest independent computer game publication, and Chips & Bits Inc., a retailer of console games, PC games and DVDs.

"theglobe.com represents a unique triad in gaming that includes publishing, distribution and promotion," stated Jessica Rovello, Chairman of Arkadium. "We're excited to add Arkadium's games to theglobe.com's compelling mix of products."

About Arkadium

Arkadium, Inc. is a leading provider of unique online game software whose games reach millions of people monthly. The Arkadium Gamedek, its flagship product, is the only system that allows players to challenge the opponent of their choice in a game of skill for cash prizes. The Company's second product, FreePlay, is a high quality flash game package now available on Terra.com, Oxygen.com, UGO.com and NYPOST.com amongst others. Energizing the Company's portfolio of gaming products is its PowerPlay technology, a secure set of tools that are used to develop games for PDAs, cell phones, interactive television and the Internet.

Arkadium is a ZelnickMedia portfolio company, headquartered in New York City. For more information visit www.arkadium.com or contact Arkadium via email at info at arkadium.com.

About theglobe.com, inc.

theglobe.com, inc. operates Computer Games Magazine and its associated Website, Computer Games Online. It sells video games and related products through its distribution business, Chips & Bits, Inc. The company also sells Voice over Internet Protocol services under the brand name voiceglo.

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