SEGANET BETA TESTING
August 7, 2000

Sega today announced that the company is looking for more than 100 hardcore Sega Dreamcast gamers to beta test its new online gaming service, SegaNet, which is scheduled for launch in September.

Between August 21 and 29, those are chosen will be asked to play Dreamcast games across SegaNet against fellow gamers nationwide. In addition to test-driving the first console-based Internet multiplayer gaming service and reporting their findings back to Sega, beta testers will be eligible to win numerous prizes to be awarded throughout the test period.

"We are looking [for] hardcore gamers, people who can put SegaNet through its paces and tell us how we can make the experience even better," said Lynn MacConnell, chief technology officer of Sega.com. "Our beta testers will help us revolutionize the gaming industry and will play an essential part in SegaNet's mission to take gaming into the 21st century, which is fully-immersive online console gameplay."

Dreamcast gamers are invited to sign up for the beta test program on Wednesday, August 9, 2000. Applications will be available online at Sega.com. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old and willing to sign (and abide by) a nondisclosure agreement. The lucky beta testers will be selected at random and asked to play various titles for several hours between August 21 and 29.

The beta program is not available to members of the media or professionals in the gaming industry.