Westwood Studios brings Command & Conquer: Red Alert to MTV Latest PC CD-ROM game to be released with support of national television campaign Las Vegas, NV, December 3, 1996 - Westwood Studios announced today that it is airing two different television spots on MTV to promote the release of Command & Conquer Red Alert, the most anticipated game of the year. The commercials air November 25 through December 31, 1996, and will be featured during the MTV special "12 Days of Christmas" later in December. Each spot is 30 seconds long and features game footage as well as live action battle scenes. "In trying to spread the word about Command & Conquer Red Alert, we hope to expand beyond the traditional advertising vehicles available for PC video games," said Brett W. Sperry, President & CEO of Westwood Studios. "MTV actually delivers a well targeted audience for our message." "MTV is great medium to introduce exciting new PC CD-ROM products to hip young viewers. We have targeted that audience by creating two explosive, cutting-edge Command & Conquer Red Alert spots that will really change viewers' perception of PC CD-ROM games," said Thomas Puckett, President and CEO of Thomas Puckett Advertising based in Las Vegas. "These commercials will really catch people's attention and leave them wanting more." Red Alert, the next installment in the Command & Conquer Universe of Games, follows on the heels of the PC CD-ROM smash hit Command & Conquer which has sold over a million copies worldwide. Red Alert, which has already shipped well over a million units worldwide, has set a new records for the biggest launch of a PC entertainment product as well as one of the fastest selling titles ever. Pricing/Availability Red Alert is now available at all major software retail outlets worldwide. The product can also be ordered directly 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 for the Internet. Upcoming releases include the highly anticipated sequel, Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny, and Blade Runner. Westwood is also releasing versions of Command & Conquer for Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation platforms and Macintoshr and Windows 95r operating systems. Each title has sold more than 250,000 units world-wide, with Command & Conquer selling over one million units alone. For more information contact Westwood at 702/228-4040 or visit http://www.westwood.com. - # # # # Media Contact: Westwood Studios, Inc. Chris Rubyor Westwood Studios Tel: (702) 228-4040 Fax: (702) 228-3939 Internet: chris@westwood.com