Worldwide Sales of Command & Conquer Red Alert Reach Record-Setting 1.5 Million Units in Four Weeks
Retailers are overwhelmed by the demand for Red Alert.

Las Vegas, NV, December 17, 1996 In what's fast becoming the biggest story of the holiday PC market, Westwood Studios reported today that sales of its recent blockbuster release, Command & Conquer Red Alert, have topped 1.5 million in less than four weeks, half of which came from strong North American sales.

"The sales we're seeing for Red Alert are out of this world" said Brett W. Sperry, President & CEO of Westwood Studios. "We're extremely proud that Red Alert is already being called the best-selling PC game ever released. We really have to thank our friends and fans for their overwhelming support, dedication and loyalty to our products."

Retailers across the country are ecstatic about Red Alert's record-breaking sales performance. Most software outlets have been surprised by not only the demand for Red Alert, but how quickly the storm has hit them.

"Red Alert is the fastest selling title we've ever seen," said Jim Thompson, Software Buyer at CompUSA. "We can't get it on the shelf fast enough."

"The demand for Red Alert has outpaced every other holiday release," said Lisa Farrell, Senior Software Buyer at Best Buy. "Red Alert has become one of the biggest selling PC entertainment title of all time," said Scott Berlin, Vice President of Sales at Virgin Interactive Entertainment. "It's absolutely amazing that we've sold so much Red Alert in only four weeks."

Sperry, attributes the incredible success of Red Alert to several factors. "Red Alert's performance is extremely impressive when you first look at it, but let's not forget that it came on the heels of the best-selling Command & Conquer, had a huge marketing effort, including national TV spots, as well as great support of retailers around the world."

Game Background
Red Alert a real-time strategy game, players are thrust into an alternate reality where Stalin, instead of Hitler, rises to power. Gamers have the option to play as either the Allies or the Soviets. Each side has unique weaponry and technology that drive the distinct strategies players need to win. With over 40 missions, fully rendered sequences, and live action video footage, Red Alert promises players hour after hour of exciting and addictive game play.

Pricing/Availability
Red Alert is now available at all major software retail outlets worldwide. The product can also be ordered directly in the U.S. from Virgin Interactive Entertainment by calling 800/874-4607. Virgin Interactive Entertainment is the exclusive worldwide distributor for Westwood Studios. The suggested retail price is $54.99

Westwood Studios is a prominent publisher of best-selling PC, Mac and next-generation console games. Formed in 1985, Westwood Studios has consistently released popular titles including: Dune II, the Kyrandia adventure trilogy, Lands of Lore, the Command & Conquerr game series and Monopolyr CD-ROM with Internet capabilities. All of Westwood Studios' title have sold more than 250,000 units world-wide, with Command & Conquer and Red Alert selling over 2.5 million units combined. Westwood is also releasing versions of Command & Conquer for Segar Saturn, Sonyr PlayStation, Macintosh and Windowsr 95 platforms. For the latest information, news and product related goodies visit http://www.westwood.com.

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